The European Commission has launched a recruitment campaign to randomly select citizens from all 27 EU Member States. The goal of this campaign is to invite citizens contacted by our partners to register their interest in joining a European citizen panel on a new European budget that aligns with our ambition. The recruitment is done […]
Georgia: Council suspends visa-free travel for diplomats and officials
Today, the Council decided to suspend parts of the EU-Georgia visa facilitation agreement. This may lead to Georgian diplomats and officials having to apply for visa when travelling to the EU. “Fundamental rights and democratic values are core principles of EU integration. Officials that represent a country which trample down these values should not […]
PhD-position: Quantum acoustics for enabling silicon quantum technology
Work Activities The Photonic Forces group at AMOLF is looking for a PhD student to join our team working on nanomechanical systems in the quantum regime. Our group is fascinated by the ability of light to measure and control mechanical motion in new and powerful ways. In a new project, in collaboration with multiple European partners, we […]
PhD – Characterization Methods for Tandem Photovoltaic Cells by Luminescence (M/F)
The work will be carried out as part of the PEPR TASE, and more specifically the Minotaure project. The work will be carried out primarily at C2N, in collaboration with the Geeps and UMR-IPVF, in close collaboration with the other Minotaure project partners. C2N is a CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay laboratory. The researcher will be […]
Laboratory technician at the University of Salamanca
To initiate the selection process for the hiring of 1 Laboratory Technician on a temporary contract,inaccordance with the criteria, requirements and selection system: Skills/Qualifications Processing of samples from patients with haematological malignancies Extraction and handling of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Preparation of genomic libraries for massive next-generation sequencing techniques. Performance of genetic and molecular […]
Petitions Committee: activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to the floods in Valencia among other issues
During Monday’s session, the Petitions Committee discussed four Spanish petitions on alleged non-compliance with the EU regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela. Under the regulation, individuals linked to human rights violations face travel bans within the EU. All the petitions concern the presence of Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, who is […]
30 arrested in crackdown on Chinese human trafficking ring in Spain and Croatia
On 17 December, law enforcement conducted raids at 14 properties across Barcelona (4), Madrid (9), and Toledo (1) in Spain, and one property in Zagreb in Croatia. These operations resulted in 30 arrests, among which were the leaders of the criminal network. In addition, EUR 180 000 in cash was also seized, alongside weapons, 70 […]
Polish fugitive arrested in the Netherlands thanks to a tip received via EU Most Wanted website
One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the Netherlands following a direct tip submitted via the EU Most Wanted website. The 30-year-old man was apprehended on 22 January in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, by the Dutch FAST (Fugitive Active Search Team), working closely with FAST Poland. The fugitive was wanted in connection […]
Tomorrow Parliament commemorates 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
Tomorrow, 29 January, the European Parliament will commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust with a speech by Corrie Hermann. EP President Roberta Metsola will open the formal sitting for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January) on Wednesday at 12 noon. Her speech will be followed by a […]