During her official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories, EP President Metsola was the first European leader to enter Gaza in more than a decade. President Metsola is on an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian occupied territory this Thursday and Friday, where she is holding talks with the political authorities. “At […]
Commission endorses the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the Digital Services Act
The Commission and the European Board for Digital Services endorsed the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This integration will make the Code a benchmark for determining platforms’ compliance with the DSA. In January 2025, the signatories of the Code – including companies designated under the […]
PhD – Project VESTA – Portugal
Call for one Research Scholarships within the scope of the project VESTA (Vegetation Evaluation with Satellite Technology and Analytics) Job description: The Institute of Systems and Robotics – University of Coimbra (ISR-UC) opens the call for applications for one (1) Research Fellowship for Masters/MEng/MSc in the scope of the project: VESTA – “Vegetation Evaluation with Satellite Technology […]
A bolder, simpler, faster Union
The Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining its ambition to boost competitiveness, enhance security, and bolster economic resilience in the EU. It builds on the commitments set out in the Political Guidelines and the mission letters sent by President von der Leyen. The work programme focuses on the flagship initiatives the Commission will take in the first year of […]
Commission proposes to reduce EU securities settlement cycle from two days to one
The Commission has proposed reducing the settlement period for EU transactions involving tradable securities from two days to one day. The proposed legislative amendment would reduce the settlement cycle for certain securities – such as shares or bonds executed on EU trading venues – from two business days (the so-called “T+2”) to one business day […]
Internships – IAESTE – Several Countries
IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience offers career-focused professional opportunities around the world to gain experience and increase young people chances for employment. Who can apply? Residents in a country where IAESTE is present. Internship areas include computer and information sciences, chemistry, material science, and chemical engineering, mechanical and civil engineering, geology, architecture, […]
PhD – Sustainable Stone – Portugal
The University of Coimbra is opening a call for the allocation of a research grant, with one or more positions, under the Sustainable Stone for Portugal (7249) project. Job Functions The call is governed by this Notice of Opening, by the University of Coimbra’s Research Grant Regulation (RBI-UC), subsidiarily by the Research Grant Regulation of […]
The Commission decides to take SPAIN and other countries to the Court of Justice of the EU.
The European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria, Spain, Hungary, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the Directive on Non-Performing Loans (Directive(EU) 2021/2167). The Directive aims to foster the development of a well-functioning secondary market for non-performing loans by establishing rules for the authorisation and supervision of credit purchasers and servicers. […]
Designing together the future of the EU: the Commission presents the path to the next long-term EU budget
The European Commission published a Communication titled “The Path to the Next Multiannual Financial Framework,” outlining the main political and budgetary challenges that will shape the design of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). It sets the foundation for reflecting on how to adapt the EU’s long-term budget to evolving needs and priorities. In parallel […]