On Wednesday, the ‘Promotion of culture in values: Creative Europe and Film Classroom’ will be held in the Sala de Grados of the Paraninfo. The aim is to promote innovation among students and professionals in the cultural and educational sector. Next Wednesday, the 23rd of November, the Conference ‘Promotion of culture in values: Creative Europe […]
Netherlands: Senior Agent – Lawyer – Data Protection Function (FGIV)
Organisational setting The post of Senior Agent – Lawyer – Data Protection Function is located within the Data Protection Function. The Data Protection Function (DPF) of Europol provides objective assurance and consultation activities designed to add value and improve data processing operations at Europol. Under Europol’s organisational structure, the Data Protection Function is an independent […]
Should We hit that snooze button?
The alarm goes off. You’re bleary eyed and groggy. Just a few more minutes… You press snooze on your phone or alarm clock. This happens more than we care to know. That’s because about 6 in 10 of us don’t get enough sleep. A research team at the University of Notre Dame in the United […]
EU Cohesion Policy: €37.3 billion to Spain
In 2021-2027, Spain will benefit from €37.3 billion in Cohesion Policy funding to accelerate the country’s green transition, finance innovation and digitisation, increase the employment rate and improve local social services. The strategy and details for these investments are set out in the Partnership Agreement between Spain and the Commission. The strategy will mainly focus […]
Your Europe, Your Say (YEYS)
The European Economic and Social Committee is organising the 14th edition of “Your Europe, Your Say” A simulated youth plenary session allowing secondary school pupils from any EU Member State and from the official EU candidates countries (Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine) to learn about the EESC and its role, and to exchange views and propose recommendations […]
Specialist Position – Environmental Crime in Europol
Organisational setting: The post of Specialist – Environmental Crime is located in the Environmental Crime Team, EU Organised Crime Unit, European Serious & Organised Crime Centre (ESOCC), Operations Directorate. The Operations Directorate deals with the core business of Europol, improving the effectiveness and cooperation of the competent authorities in the Member States in preventing and […]
Colombia and the EU hold the 8th High Level Political Dialogue
(Bogota, November 18, 2022). The VIII High Level Political Dialogue between Colombia and the European Union (EU) was held in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, on November 18, 2022, chaired by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Ambassador Francisco Coy Granados and the Director for the Americas of the European External Action Service of the European […]
Parliament wants new sources of revenue for the EU
Parliament is set to back new sources of revenue for the EU amid the current crises in an attempt to make the budget fit for future challenges. Amid numerous challenges for the EU’s budget, including the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, the Parliament is set to back proposals […]
Commission approves Spanish extension on payment of insurance premiums to agricultural producers
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, the extension of a Spanish scheme to help agricultural producers pay insurance premiums. The aim of the scheme is to help ensure that the risk of damage to certain plant products and livestock species is covered. The measure was initially approved by the Commission on […]