The Council adopted a directive that adds the exploitation of surrogacy, of forced marriage and of illegal adoption as forms of exploitation covered by the EU’s anti-trafficking law. The modification reflects the gravity, as well as the prevalence and the relevance of these forms of exploitation. Knowingly using the service provided by a trafficking victim will […]
Global MBA Scholarship
Educations.com is offering a scholarship of up to $7,000 to worldwide students who will be studying for an MBA degree abroad at a university or business school for the Fall semester of 2025. Eligible candidates Have applied (or will apply) for an MBA program starting in Fall 2025. Have no more than 5 years of relevant […]
European Critical Raw Materials Act: law to ensure access to a diversified, affordable and sustainable supply enters into force
The European Critical Raw Materials Act entries into force, which aims at ensuring a diverse, secure, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU’s industry. Secured access to critical raw materials is essential for strategic sectors including clean technologies, digital, defence and aerospace industries. Europe now has a regulatory framework to strengthen domestic […]
Eurobarometer: Expectations of EU citizens ahead of the elections
The latest Standard Eurobarometer released last week shows that Europeans want to see the EU stronger and more independent, especially in the face of the current global challenges, while they are growing optimistic about the future. Expectations for a stronger, more independent and resilient EU More than three quarters of Europeans (77%) are in favour […]
Mechanical Designer in the field of Particle Physics Experiments in Switzerland
Are you a versatile mechanical designer with a passion for challenging projects in the field of particle physics experiments? Then seize this opportunity and join the LHCb design and integration office where you will contribute to future enhancements and upgrades of the LHCb detector! LHCb is one of the four large experiments at the CERN Large Hadron […]
Council adopts updated Schengen Borders Code
The Council has given its final approval to a new Schengen Borders Code, the EU’s rulebook that deals with the management of internal and external borders as well as the rules governing border control of persons crossing the external EU borders. The reform is instrumental in making the Schengen area more resilient to present and […]
Research Support Officer II at the Department of Computer Information Systems of the University of Malta
Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to carry out duties in relation to the CACTUS project funded by the Malta Council for Science and Technology – FUSION R&I: Research Excellence Programme 2023 and in which the University of Malta is a partner. Duties of the position The appointee will be expected to […]
European Commission fines Mondelēz, maker of Milka and Oreo, €337.5m for restrictions on cross-border trade
The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International, Inc. (Mondelēz) €337.5 million for hindering the cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between Member States, in breach of EU competition rules. The Commission remains committed to bringing down unjustified barriers to ensure a better functioning of the Single Market. Territorial supply constraints by suppliers are a […]
The Commission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to implement taxation rules set out by the Merger Directive
The European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to ensure correct implementation of the Merger Directive on the common system of taxation applicable to Member States (Directive 2009/133/EC). The objective of the Merger Directive is to remove fiscal obstacles to cross-border reorganisations involving companies situated in two […]