In 2022, almost one third (29.5%) of the EU population with a low educational attainment level (International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), levels 0-2) was considered poor. The rate was more than 3 times lower (9.2%) for people with high education (ISCED levels 5-8) while the share for people with a medium educational attainment level (ISCED levels 3 […]
The year 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfires in the EU
In 2022, land roughly the size of Corsica was scorched by wildfires in the EU, according to the latest JRC report on fires in the pan-European region. It’s a third year in a row that unprecedented wildfire events cause large environmental and economic damage in the EU and, often, tragic loss of life. While most […]
Parliament calls for better working conditions for artists and cultural workers
On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors. In the legislative initiative, adopted by 433 votes in favour to 100 against and 99 abstentions, MEPs stress that the gaps between national social systems, different national definitions of artists and […]
Repair rather than buy: New European legislation to promote repair of products and devices
Parliament adopted its negotiating position on new measures to strengthen the right to repair and reduce the environmental impact of mass consumption. On last Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on a stronger “right to repair” for consumers, with 590 votes in favour, 15 against, and 15 abstentions. The proposal aims to encourage more sustainable consumption, […]
Commission sends request for information to Amazon under the Digital Services Act
The Commission calls on Amazon to provide more information on the measures it has taken to comply with obligations related to risk assessments and mitigation measures to protect consumers online. The European Commission today officially sent Amazon a request for information under the Digital Services Act.The Commission calls on Amazon to provide more information on […]
Postdoctoral position on Studies and Measurements of the near-Earth electromagnetic environment in París, France
With the continued growth in the use of small satellites orbiting in near-Earth space for communications, trade, positioning and Earth system studies, understanding the radiative environment, produced by energetic particles, is becoming crucial as it can damage onboard electronics. This environment strongly depends on solar activity and the magnetosphere response. In this context, we are […]
Eurobarometer: TV still main source for news but social media is gaining ground
A dedicated Eurobarometer survey, published by the European Parliament, takes an in-depth look at media habits, including trust in different media sources. Awareness and media recall 68% of respondents recall having recently obtained news about the European Union via either press, internet, television or radio – with considerable variation across Member States, between 49% in […]
2023 EU Drug Markets Analysis from the EMCDDA and Europol
New analysis highlights greater diversity of cannabis products, rising potency and security risks posed by Europe’s largest illicit drug market Cannabis products are becoming increasingly potent and diverse, while collaboration between criminal groups is creating new security risks in Europe. These are among the conclusions of a new analysis — EU Drug Market: Cannabis — […]
Council and European Parliament reach agreement on boosting police cooperation in Europe
Negotiators from the Spanish presidency of the Council and from the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on updating an EU law which facilitates automated data exchange fo Fighting crime is a joint interest and responsibility. Today’s deal will improve European citizen’s security when the police can quickly run searches for DNA, fingerprints, facial […]