Today, following a coordinated investigation at European level, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission notified Apple of several potentially prohibited geo-blocking practices that the CPC Network has identified on certain Apple Media Services, namely App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books and Podcasts. The network requested Apple […]
EU assists Spain in channelling aid following floods
Following Spain’s activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism this weekend in response to the devastating floods in the country, France and Portugal immediately mobilised machinery and waste management vehicles to support operations in the affected areas. Other European countries have also offered their assistance and the Commission is in permanent contact with the Spanish […]
Hearing with Teresa Ribera, nominee for Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
Three parliamentary committees on Tuesday examined Teresa Ribera, nominee for vice-president of the European Commission for Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition. The European Commission’s vice-presidential candidate for Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, was examined by three parliamentary committees on Tuesday. During her opening speech, Ms Ribera paid tribute to the victims of the […]
Mediterranean cities and regions emphasise need for dialogue and cooperation on water and energy
Local and regional leaders from Mediterranean cities convened in Amman on 4-5 November for the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), where they underscored their commitment to cooperation and dialogue on critical regional challenges including cultural dialogue, water scarcity and the energy transition. ARLEM’s plenary session in Amman, capital of Jordan, was co-chaired by the […]
Improving Europe’s precision agriculture with AI
Through a combination of innovative technologies, researchers are empowering Europe’s farmers and making agriculture more efficient and sustainable. Artificial intelligence (AI) has a vast untapped potential in precision agriculture. Aided by remote sensing, Earth Observation (EO) systems, aerial surveys and innovative sensors, precision agriculture can better redistribute and save valuable resources and increase productivity – […]
CoE grant for CSO engagement
The Council of Europe’s Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division invites NGOs to apply for grants to: Promote democratic culture Strengthen citizen engagement in decision-making Enhance cooperation between the Council of Europe and civil society organisations. Who can apply International NGOs Umbrella NGOs Consortia of NGOs Eligible projects should: Raise awareness of the Council […]
Senior Hydrologist/Project leader, Netherlands
Are you experienced in hydrology and project management with a focus on innovation? Do you have a background in scientific research related to societal challenges for which knowledge of soil-water systems is essential? Are you interested, for example, in development of simulation models and tools like SWAP and Watervision Agriculture? Or would you like to […]
Commission receives seven proposals for AI factories to boost AI innovation in the EU
The first seven proposals for artificial intelligence (AI) factories have been submitted to the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, which manages the call announced in September 2024. These AI factories will create a thriving European ecosystem for training advanced AI models and developing AI solutions. They will be built around the EU’s network of world-class European high-performance […]
EU to support continued global climate action and push for ambitious finance and investment goals at COP29
At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the European Union will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement of limiting global average temperature rise to as close as possible to 1.5C. Climate change continues to be an issue which knows no borders, and increasingly harms […]