Ahead of the European elections taking place from 6 to 9 June, the Commission has published today a Eurobarometer on Youth and Democracy, revealing early indications of 64% of young people saying they intend to vote. However, while 38% indicated that they think voting is the most effective action to make their voice heard, some 19% […]
What is the relationship between gender equality and financial independence?
Social media platforms currently are witnessing a growing and concerning trend that sees traditional gender roles glorified while questioning the need for women’s financial independence. EIGE’s new report ‘Financial independence and gender equality: joining the dots on income, wealth and power’ offers a compelling perspective into why financial independence remains critical for women and men. And what we […]
EIB and Valencia regional government sign €470 million loan to finance green, social and digital projects under EU fund programmes
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €470 million loan with the regional government of Valencia to co-finance a series of green, social and digital investments in the Spanish region. Through the EIB loan and co-financing from the Valencia regional government, support will be provided for projects included in the 2021-2027 operational programmes of EU […]
Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Mechanisms for Climate Action in Morocco
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the Sustainable Finance team at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, part of the CGIAR Hub for Sustainable Finance (ImpactSF) are accepting applications for a full-time position as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will lead in identifying high-impact investment […]
Artificial intelligence: is the EU’s grand plan succeeding?
Imagine we asked a chatbot what would determine the path of the EU’s future economic development. Its answer would likely be “AI”. Politicians and experts might struggle to come up with a better answer. In 2018, the European Commission adopted a coordinated plan with the member states ‒ reviewed in 2021 ‒ to scale up investment in AI and […]
Short-term outlook of agricultural markets: uncertainty remains a constant feature of EU farming
Agriculture remains impacted by several events outside of farmers’ control, such as climate and geopolitical crises, which continue to exert pressure on farmers. These have implications on productivity, trade, consumer demand, prices and ultimately on farmers’ income. Since the last short-term outlook (autumn 2023) and despite some favourable but limited developments in input costs, their […]
European Commission publishes analysis on social convergence in Spain in the context of the European Semester
The Commission has published a detailed country analysis on employment, skills and social inclusion for Spain and six other Member States (Bulgaria, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary and Romania), detailing the results of the social convergence framework. This more detailed analysis is based on the findings of the Joint Employment Report 2024, which includes the first […]
Climate Pact Photo Contest
The European Climate Pact is a movement of people taking steps to build a more sustainable Europe. It’s a place to learn about climate change, develop and implement solutions, and connect with others for an even bigger impact. Applicants must be 18 years old and reside in an EU country. How to apply Take a […]
Nacho Alarcón, Íñigo Picabea and Sylvia Fernández de Bobadilla, winners of the Salvador de Madariaga European Journalism Award
The Salvador de Madariaga European Journalism Prize celebrates three decades. The jury has just announced the winners of the 2024 edition. The winner in the written press category is Nacho Alarcón, from El Confidencial; Íñigo Picabea, from Radio Nacional de España, for radio, while Sylvia Fernández de Bobadilla, from Televisión Española, has been awarded in […]