The Council has reached a political agreement on a regulation to expand the objectives of the European High Performing Computer Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC), aimed at boosting Europe’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). The regulation adds an additional objective for the Joint Undertaking: to develop and operate AI Factories in support of an artificial intelligence ecosystem […]
Lead candidates present their bids for the European Commission presidency
On Thursday afternoon, the Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission took place in the European Parliament. Walter Baier (Austria, European Left), Sandro Gozi (Italy, Renew Europe Now), Ursula von der Leyen (Germany, European People’s Party), Terry Reintke (Germany, European Greens) and Nicolas Schmit (Luxembourg, Party of European Socialists) […]
Decline in EU livestock population in 2023
In 2023, the EU‘s livestock populations were lower than a year earlier. Compared with 2022, the pig and bovine populations decreased by 1%, while sheep declined by 3%, and goats by 5%. In 2023, the EU had 133 million pigs, 74 million bovine animals, 58 million sheep, and 11 million goats. This information comes from provisional data […]
Lecturer in Macroeconomics in Vietnam
The Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is seeking a highly qualified full-time lecturer in Macroeconomics. Duties of the position The appointee will be expected to teach graduate courses in MBA and Master of Global Finance and Economics programs, and undergraduate courses in Business Administration and Finance and Accounting; supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses and mentoring PhD students; […]
ESN Call for Interns on Policy
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Europe’s biggest student organisation, is looking for a Policy assistant intern to join their international office in Brussels, Belgium. Please check the requirements for each position: Digital Marketing Intern Communication and Media Intern Policy Intern Funding Up to 450 EUR per month plus transport costs within Brussels and Public Liability […]
European Health Union: Progress made in EU health policy over the last four years
The Commission adopted a Communication on the European Health Union, which highlights the strides made in EU health policy over the last four years, for the benefit of citizens in the EU and worldwide. The start of this mandate was marked by the biggest pandemic in a century, which caused human suffering on a worldwide scale and […]
Early school leavers: Spain has the second highest rate in the European Union in 2023
In 2023, the share of ‘early school leavers’ (young people aged 18-24 leaving early from education and training) in the EU was 9.5%. The share has steadily decreased over the last 10 years (from 11.8% in 2013), bringing the EU members closer to the target of reducing the rates of early school leavers to below […]
Special Scientist at Foss Research Center for Sustainable Energy at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Cyprus
The department of electrical and computer engineering of the university of Cyprus is offering a position as a special scientist at Foss Research Center for Sustainable Energy. Duties of the position The appointee will be expected to develop standardized measurement protocols and new measurement methods for such new PV technologies; conduct different type of measurements […]
Foreign interference: Council advocates safeguarding elections
The Council approved conclusions on democratic resilience and safeguarding electoral processes from all forms of foreign interference. As billions of citizens cast their ballots globally in 2024 – including in the European Parliament elections – the conclusions underline that democratic resilience remains a central focus of the Council’s agenda. In an evolving security environment, […]