The Commission launched on 17 November the first EU action to help Member States retain and attract nurses, with a budget of €1.3 million under the EUproHealth programme, during a meeting in Warsaw of heads of medical, nursing and dental services under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The action is being […]
Volunteering – IAESTE Programme – Several countries
IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) offers former or current IAESTE trainees or undergraduate students from universities based in an IAESTE Local Committee opportunities to volunteer and develop new skills (organisational, managerial, financial, social) and make new friends. Who can apply To be able to apply, one of these two criteria has to be […]
Negotiators conclude on modernised Global Agreement with Mexico
Political negotiations have concluded to modernise the EU’s Global Agreement with Mexico, following political engagement between Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard. The agreement puts in place an ambitious and modern framework to deepen and widen EU-Mexico political dialogue, cooperation and economic relations. It will create new economic opportunities for […]
Commission directs additional investigative measures to X in ongoing Digital Services Act proceeding
On 17 November, the Commission transferred three additional technical investigative measures to X in relation to the platform’s recommendation system. These investigative measures are part of the formal proceedings initiated on 18 December 2023 under the Digital Services Act. Executive Vice-President for Technology Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen said: “Today we are taking […]
EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
The European Commission will provide new humanitarian support to Syrians, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries, for an amount of €235 million for 2025. Following the collapse of the former government in Damascus, the EU is working at all levels to boost humanitarian aid delivery, including through launching Humanitarian Air Bridge flights. On 17 November Commissioner […]
Volunteering – Generation Climate Europe – Several countries
Generation Climate Europe (GCE), the largest coalition of youth-led NGOs at the European level, is looking for volunteers to join their working groups and engage with young people. The volunteers will be involved in the following team areas: Communications Operations Institutional Relations Programme System Change Programme Youth Climate Dialogues Education and Skills Deadline: applications are accepted on a rolling […]
Assist Member States in their reform programs
On January 15, 2025, the closing event of the multinational project “Building Capacities for Effective Communication of the Benefits of Recovery and Resilience Plans” took place. The project was funded by the European Commission under the technical assistance instrument. During the project, eight member states — Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, and […]
Work-exchanges in organic farms
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community. How it works Usually, volunteers live with your host and are expected to join in with the day to day activities. In most […]
EU announces new €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza
As part of the EU’s long standing commitment to support Palestinians in need and in light of the latest developments in the region, the European Commission today announced a new aid package for Gaza worth €120 million. This brings total EU humanitarian assistance to Gaza to over €450 million since 2023 and comes in addition […]