The Commission and national consumer authorities have just received the confirmation from 16 major European airlines, that they reimbursed over 500,000 flight vouchers that they had imposed on consumers for cancelled flights during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the result of the dialogue that the Commission and the Consumer Protection Network (CPC Network) conducted in 2021 […]
Parliament calls for action to protect mental health
An increase in mental health problems mean that this could be the next health crisis, which is why MEPs want action Covid-19’s impact on mental health The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis have placed a huge strain on everyone’s mental health and well-being, which has led to an increase of work-related psychosocial risks […]
Horizon Europe: Compatibility of Distribution non-steel metallic gas grid materials with hydrogen
Expected Outcome In its strategic vision for a climate-neutral EU (to meet the carbon neutrality in 2050) presented by the European Commission on 28th November 2018, the share of hydrogen in Europe’s energy mix is projected to grow from the current less than 2% to 13-14% by 2050. In order for hydrogen to claim such […]
Fit for 55: Parliament pushes for greener aviation fuels
Used cooking oil, synthetic fuel or even hydrogen should gradually become the norm as aviation fuel to help EU become climate neutral by 2050, said MEPs on Thursday. Parliament adopted its position on new draft EU rules to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels by EU planes and airports, in order to cut emissions from […]
HR Officer Position – HR Compliance & Risk Management
Description The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the independent public prosecution office of the European Union, is seeking applications for the position of HR Officer – HR Compliance & Risk Management. The EPPO is a new and fast-growing EU body responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU. If […]
Czech Presidency puts focus on regions and cities’ challenges and responses to crisis
One of the Czech Republic’s top priorities during its six months in the chair of the Council of the European Union will be to cope with the influx of displaced Ukrainians forced to flee because of Russia’s invasion, Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoš told the European Committee of the Regions on 30 June. He also pledged to […]
EU fisheries and aquaculture to receive compensation for the war in Ukraine
MEPs agreed to provide financial help to EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors dealing with the economic consequences of the Russian invasion. MEPs adopted on Wednesday a deal with EU governments on providing EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors with financial support to alleviate the consequences of the war, by 620 votes in favour, 10 against and […]
Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Brazil and Tajikistan
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Hong Kong, Brazil and Tajikistan. The arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong Parliament condemns the arrests of Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the strongest advocates of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, and […]
Results of the 2021 European Literary Works Circulation, Platforms and Networks Calls for Proposals published
The grant agreements for the 2021 Circulation of European Literary Works, European Platforms and Networks calls have been signed, and their results officially published on the Funding and Tender Portal (FTOP). Circulation of European Literary Works The Circulation of European Literary Works 2021 call received a total of 87 applications at the European level, of […]