The Commission has today launched a request for consultation of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), challenging China’s initiation of an anti-subsidy investigation against imports of certain EU dairy products. This is the first time that the EU has decided to challenge an investigation at its initial stage. The EU’s action has been prompted by an […]
Spanish company prizewinner at the third edition of the EU Green Awards
Yesterday, on the occasion of EU Organic Day 2024, the European Commission announced the winners of the third edition of the EU Organic Awards. SAiFRESC, located in Valencia, won the award for Best Organic Food Retailer. This year’s winners follow the high standards set by their predecessors and showcase sustainable and inspiring projects across the […]
Manolo Sola is our “European Person of the Month”
Manolo Sola is our “European Person of the Month”. Born in Purchena (Almeria), he has been a librarian since 1989 in his home town, a culture and youth technician and head of the Youth Information Centre. He is currently manager for the Eurodesk European youth information office, the only one of its kind in […]
Senior Research Fellow – Georgetown University Medical Center
The Senior Research Fellow is a position with PharmedOut, a project that researches inappropriate pharmaceutical company marketing practices and educates healthcare providers on rational prescribing that will be based in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Duties of the position The Senior Research Fellow will be in charge of publications […]
Commission starts first proceedings to specify Apple’s interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act
Last week , the European Commission started two specification proceedings to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’). Under the DMA, Apple must provide free and effective interoperability to third party developers and businesses with hardware and software features controlled by Apple’s operating systems iOS and iPadOS, designated under the DMA. The specification […]
Commission report shows social investments and reforms support competitiveness, economic growth and social inclusion
Social investments and reforms in key areas can boost employment, social inclusion, competitiveness and economic growth. This is the main finding of the Commission’s 2024 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report. Reforms and financial support for early childhood education and care, skills development, lifelong learning, vocational training and certain job support schemes are particularly […]
European Commission reinforces support for Ukraine by proposing comprehensive financial assistance package
The European Commission last week took a decisive step towards strengthening support for Ukraine by proposing a comprehensive financial assistance package, consisting of a loan cooperation facility with Ukraine of up to 45 billion euros and an exceptional macro-financial assistance loan of up to 35 billion euros. This package leverages extraordinary profits from immobilised Russian […]
EU participates in the UN General Assembly
A high-level delegation from the European Commission is attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, High Representative and Vice-President Josep Borrell, Vice-President Dubravka Šuica and Commissioners Stella Kyriakides, Didier Reynders, Ylva Johansson, Janez Lenarčič, Jutta […]
Traineeships in Statistics and Data Science at the ECB
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Duties of the position As a trainee in the Directorate General Statistics you will: gain an […]