The EU Biodiversity Strategy aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030, for the benefit of people, climate and the planet. Biodiversity and the services it provides support human life and wellbeing by regulating the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, as well as providing people […]
EIF invests €40 million in European defence and security tech fund under InvestEU
As Europe faces an unprecedented level of security threat, innovation in defence, security, and space technologies has become a strategic imperative. The EIB Group has stepped up its support to the security and defence industry in 2024, widening the scope of defence and security projects eligible for financing earlier this March. The European Investment Fund (EIF) […]
Internships – Traineeships at the CoE – France
The Council of Europe offers two traineeship sessions each year, lasting two to five months in Strasbourg. Traineeships take place on March and October and are remunerated. Eligible applicants Be aged 18+ Nationals of one of the Council of Europe’s member states; Trainees must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent ( a diploma for the first […]
European Union and Mexico hold 10th High Level Political Dialogue
In the framework of their Strategic Partnership, the European Union and Mexico held on 21 May their 10th High Level Political Dialogue in Brussels. Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service, Olof Skoog, and Mexico’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Teresa Mercado Perez, co-chaired the meeting. The parties had an open and frank exchange […]
Protecting Europe’s Wildlife and Habitats with Natura 2000
Did you know that Europe is home to the largest network of environmentally protected areas in the world? Over 27 000 nature sites protected by EU laws make up the Natura 2000 network! Every year on 21 May it is celebrated Natura 2000 Day, when it is highlighted what is being done to protect most valuable […]
A Sea of Words Essay Contest
The Anna Lindh Foundation and IEMed invite young authors from Euro-Med countries to write original stories for “The Mediterranean We Imagine: A Space for Young Mediterranean Storytellers to Envision and Build the Future. that reflect and contribute to building a Mediterranean identity where diversity, democracy, and cooperation are fundamental pillars of a shared future. Eligibility […]
EU reinforces its support for Ukraine and reviews ties with Israel
The Foreign Affairs Council – under the chairmanship of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas – convened the EU defence ministers in the morning and the EU foreign ministers on 20 May. Russia’s war against Ukraine and EU support for Ukraine EU defence ministers discussed EU military support to […]
Internships – EUROPOL – Several Countries
Europol offers annual internships providing individuals with the opportunity to learn about the agency’s activities and apply their skills and knowledge. Eligibility Be a national of an EU Member State, reach the age of majority in the country of origin, have education relevant to Europol’s tasks, possess very good English and satisfactory knowledge of another […]
Commission welcomes deal on compulsory licensing to boost EU crisis readiness.
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on new rules for compulsory licensing, an important intellectual property tool to the existing EU crisis response toolkit. The new Regulation establishes an EU-level framework to efficiently grant a compulsory licence in clearly defined cross-border crisis or emergency situations. […]