In 2022, an estimated 1.08 million tonnes of aquatic organisms were farmed in the EU, valued at €4.9 billion. Aquaculture involves the controlled cultivation of fish, molluscs, algae and crustaceans. In 2022, 4 EU countries collectively accounted for about two-thirds (67%) of the total production of farmed aquatic organisms: Spain (25%), France (17%), Greece (13%) […]
EU economic governance review: Council adopts reform of fiscal rules
The Council adopted three pieces of legislation that will reform the EU’s economic and fiscal governance framework. The main objective of the reform is to ensure sound and sustainable public finances, while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in all member states through reforms and investment. “The new legislation will significantly improve the existing framework and provide effective and applicable […]
European Commission launches study on the visibility and promotion of cultural diversity on the Internet
With this study the European Commission puts cultural diversity in front and centre, to learn more on how people discover cultural content online and about the impact of algorithmic recommendations and of other technologies on exposure to cultural and linguistic richness. The study aims to understand the availability and accessibility of cultural content online […]
Parliament condemns Iran’s attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran. Condemning the Iranian strikes on13 and 14 April, Parliament voices serious concern over the escalation and threat to regional security. MEPs reiterate their full support for the security of the […]
European Defence Agency Traineeship
The European Defence Agency (EDA) is an intergovernmental agency of the Council of the European Union. Each year the Agency offers paid traineeships aimed at recent university graduates who want to transition to the world of work in an organisation at the heart of defence cooperation in Europe. EDA traineeship will give trainees: a unique insight into […]
European Union increases humanitarian aid to Palestinians
In light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on the ground, the Commission is stepping up its funding to support Palestinians affected by the ongoing war. The EU has now allocated an additional €68 million in the form of humanitarian aid to […]
Lecturer as academic staff member in Germany
Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. It is located in the Rhine-Main science region, an environment ideal for develoing innovative strength and dynamism. As a comprehensive university, JGU enables interdisciplinary teaching and learning and opens up great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. JGU unites almost all of its […]
European Commission sends Statement of Objections on proposed takeover of Air Europa by IAG
The European Commission has informed International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (‘IAG‘) of the Commission’s preliminary view that IAG’s proposed acquisition of sole control of Air Europa Holding, S.L. (‘Air Europa‘) may restrict competition in the market for passenger air transport services, in particular for routes within, to and from Spain. The Commission is concerned that […]
Commission designates Shein as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
The Commission has formally designated Shein as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Shein is a fashion online retailer with an average of more than 45 million monthly users in the European Union. This user number, which Shein has communicated to the Commission, is above the DSA threshold for designation as […]