the Commission has continued its response to the ongoing energy crisis by proposing a Market Correction Mechanism to protect EU businesses and households from episodes of excessively high gas prices in the EU. This complements measures to reduce gas demand and ensure security of supply through diversification of energy supplies. The new mechanism aims to reduce the volatility […]
HERA signs Joint Procurement contract COVID-19 treatments
The Commission’s Health Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has signed a joint procurement Framework Contract for the supply of Paxlovid, a SARS-CoV-2 protease inhibitor oral treatment for patients with COVID-19 at risk of developing severe disease. The contract is signed with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and will run for an initial period of 12 months. Thirteen […]
Jornadas “Promoción de la cultura en valores: Europa Creativa y Aula de Cine”
El Centro de Documentación Europea de Almería organiza el próximo 23 de noviembre las Jornadas “Promoción de la cultura en valores: Europa Creativa y Aula de Cine”. Las jornadas, que se realizarán de forma presencial en el Salón de Grados del Edificio de Gobierno y Paraninfo de la Universidad de Almería y se retrasmitirán simultáneamente […]
Rules on limited access of EU fishing vessels’ to national waters extended
MEPs confirm existing restrictions for EU vessels fishing in national territorial waters of other EU countries. EU countries will be able to restrict access for fishing vessels of other member states to their national territorial waters within 12 nautical miles of their coast for another ten years. Access will remain granted only to vessels that […]
EUteens4Green
The call for proposals, launched under the “EUTeens4Green- A new Generation of Young Ambassadors for a just inclusive Transition” project, offers financial support of up to €10,000 to young people aged 15-24 (individuals, groups of youngsters, or youth associations) willing to run actions in their community to increase the participation of people affected by the shift to […]
Agriculture and Fisheries Council: EU ministers discuss progress on the EU Forest Strategy for 2030
Agriculture New EU Forest Strategy 2030 Agriculture ministers discussed the progress made so far on implementation of the New EU Forest Strategy for 2030, as well as measures that could be taken both at national and EU level to enhance its efficiency. Ministers also exchanged views on how to enhance cooperation between the Commission, member […]
Postdoc Researcher Position – Ophthalmology Research Group in Spain
Offer Description Specialization: Stem cells and organoids, cell therapy, animal models in retinal degenerative diseases Supervisors: Dr. Miguel Zapata and Dr. Anna Duarri Research topic: Retinal organoids as a tool for developing cell therapies to treat retinal degenerative diseases, file number: PID2021-122807OB-C32 and financed by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación-MICINN We are seeking a talented […]
EU approves COP27 commitment to keep the Paris Agreement alive
At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference which ended on Sunday morning in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the European Commission showed ambition and flexibility to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees within reach. After a difficult week of negotiations, a strong and united European effort helped secure a hard-fought deal to keep […]
Commission proposes Action Plan to address challenges
Ahead of the Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council (Home Affairs) of 25 November 2022, the Commission is presenting an EU Action Plan on the Central Mediterranean. Whilst emphasising that structural solutions will only be found through agreement on the full set of asylum and migration reforms currently being negotiated, the Commission is proposing a […]