Eurojust and Europol have supported the competent authorities in Lithuania, France, Latvia, Poland, Switzerland and Georgia in an international operation against an organised crime group (OCG) that allegedly stole 170 books of high historical and cultural value across several European countries. The stolen books have an estimated value of EUR 2.5 million and were written […]
Europe Day: celebrating solidarity, democracy and diversity
Europe Day, celebrated every year on 9 May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration which was presented in 1950. This founding document of the European Union laid the groundwork for cooperation, solidarity, and lasting peace on our continent. Europe Day continues to symbolise the EU’s commitment to democracy, diversity and unity. After World War II, a group of European politicians envisioned a united Europe to prevent future […]
European Commission intends to end Article 7 procedure against Poland after improvements in rule of law
The European Commission has finalised its analysis on the rule of law situation in Poland in the context of the Article 7(1) TEU procedure. The Commission considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the Treaty […]
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Research in Genomics in Estonia
University of Tartu in Estonia is offering a position as an associate professor of interdisciplinary research in genomics. Duties of the position The appointee will be expected to teach and do activities related to the administration and development of teaching; do research, development and creative activities; participate in the governance and institutional development of the […]
Immigration law enforcement in the EU: 2023 figures
In 2023, 118 935 non-EU citizens were refused entry into the EU territory at one of its external borders, a 16% decrease compared with 142 420 in the previous year. An additional 1.27 million people were found to be illegally present in one of the EU countries, indicating a 13% increase compared with 1.12 million in 2022. This information […]
PhD thesis in enhancing the performance of microsensors through chaos in France
Sensors act as bridges between the real world and the digital realm, becoming increasingly pervasive in our surroundings. Among these, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors play a pivotal role in future applications. They are compact, highly sensitive, and versatile, catering to a broad range of applications such as biosensors, environmental monitoring or inertial sensors. However, enhancing […]
Europol: Law enforcement dismantle cocaine lab in Spain with 100 kg monthly capacity
On 30 April, the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) arrested 20 suspects after dismantling a cocaine laboratory capable of producing 100 kilograms of the drug each month. A number of those arrested were considered by law enforcement as High Value Targets for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking cases. Officers from the Guardia Civil, working […]
Do we trust all types of scientists equally? CORDIS answers
New research sheds light on how much trust people have in different types of scientists. Trust in research goes hand in hand with those who carry it out. If the public trusts the research, then that is another way of saying it trusts the scientists behind it. And it’s this trust that helps scientists influence […]
Council adopts first-ever EU law on violence against women
The Council has given the green light to an EU directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence. Taking decisive action against these acts of violence is essential to ensure the values and fundamental rights of equality between women and men and of non-discrimination. The law requires all EU countries to criminalise female genital […]