A Solidarity Project is a non-profit solidarity activity initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves for a period from 2 to 12 months. It gives a group of minimum 5 young persons the chance to express solidarity by taking responsibility and committing themselves to bring positive change in their local community, although some of them can […]
Tariffs on agricultural products and fertilisers, new measures against Russia and Belarus
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to impose tariffs on a number of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, as well as on certain nitrogen-based fertilisers. The agricultural products affected by the new tariffs constitute 15% of agricultural imports from Russia in 2023 that had not yet been subject to increased tariffs. Once adopted by the Council, […]
Grants – Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Several countries
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Activities (MSCA) are part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), the EU’s main funding programme for research and innovation. They are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for doctoral education and post-doctoral training of researchers. Marie Skłodowska-Curie activities provide grants at all stages of researchers’ careers, from doctoral candidates to highly experienced researchers, and […]
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Programme – Several countries
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Activities (MSCA) are part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), the EU’s main funding programme for research and innovation. They are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for doctoral education and post-doctoral training of researchers. Marie Skłodowska-Curie activities provide grants at all stages of researchers’ careers, from doctoral candidates to highly experienced researchers, and […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo receives €60 million in humanitarian aid from EU
The European Commission today announced new humanitarian support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with an initial amount of €60 million for 2025. Following the latest developments in the East of the country, the European Union stands ready to boost emergency assistance, particularly for the newly displaced populations in and around Goma. The […]
Voluntariado – Proyectos solidarios – Varios países
Un Proyecto de Solidaridad es una actividad solidaria sin ánimo de lucro iniciada, desarrollada y ejecutada por los propios jóvenes durante un periodo de 2 a 12 meses. Ofrece a un grupo de un mínimo de 5 jóvenes la oportunidad de expresar su solidaridad responsabilizándose y comprometiéndose a lograr un cambio positivo en su comunidad […]
Members of the European Commission commit themselves to the Court of Justice for the new mandate
As required by the Treaties, the members of the European Commission for the 2024-2029 term, led by President von der Leyen, gave yesterday a solemn undertaking before the European Court of Justice, committing to respect and guard the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The College was welcomed by the Court, […]
Your opinion counts! Participate in the consultation on the zero net emissions industry law
The Commission has opened a series of calls for public information on four draft pieces of secondary legislation to implement the Zero Net Emissions Industry Act, which aims to boost the competitiveness of the clean technology sector across Europe. The three delegated acts and one implementing act will help companies and public authorities to […]
Council extends economic restrictive measures against Russia for another six months
The Council today extended EU restrictive measures for a further six months, until 31 July 2025, in the light of continued actions by the Russian Federation destabilising the situation in Ukraine. These economic measures, which were first adopted in 2014, have been significantly extended since February 2022 in response to Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified and […]