The DCU Institute of Ethics invites to apply for a PhD position supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ‘HARNESS – Harnessing AI and Data-Intensive Technologies’, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme. Requirements Minimum Criteria Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) and Master’s degree (MA or MS), one of which should be in philosophy […]
EP calls for more coordinated and resilient European electricity grids
Parliament on Thursday put forward measures to modernise the EU’s electricity grid, make it more resilient, integrate renewables and speed up permitting. The text adopted by the plenary calls for the implementation of the European action plan for electricity grids and stresses the need for ambitious investment and substantial improvements in infrastructure, with the aim […]
Learning – Renzo Imbeni Summer School – Italy
The Renzo Imbeni Summer School is back from 1-6 September 2025, in Modena, Italy. This year’s theme: “Europe 2025: From Utopia to Necessity.” The course is limited to 30 participants and provides them the opportunity to explore critical European challenges. Who can apply EU citizens or EU accession/candidate country nationals who graduated (Master’s or equivalent) […]
Commission welcomes deal to simplify and strengthen carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Commission welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council last June 18 on the Commission proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). On 26 February 2025, the Commission proposed simplifications to the CBAM regulation to reduce administrative burdens for businesses, while maintaining the functionality […]
Commission refers Spain to CJEU for failure to comply with labor standards
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully transpose the Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions (Directive 2019/1152) into national law. EU rules require, for example, that workers receive timely and complete information on key aspects of their employment, such as […]
Grants – Erasmus+ Mobility Youth Workers
Youth organisations receive support from the Erasmus+ Programme to carry out projects for the professional development of youth workers and of quality youth work at local, regional, national, European and international level, through non-formal and informal learning experiences in mobility activities. These mobility projects, lasting from 3 to 24 months, aim at contributing to high […]
Agreement reached to suspend visa-free travel over security and rights concerns
EP and Council teams have reached an agreement on grounds for suspending visa-free travel for short stays into the EU. A reform of the mechanism to suspend short-stay visa-free travel into the EU, agreed today between Parliament and Council negotiating teams, will allow the EU to respond more flexibly when countries backslide on important principles […]
Participation – Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition – All countries
The Goi Peace Foundation, and Stiftung Entrepreneurship have launched the Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition, providing a global platform for young entrepreneurs who aspire to create positive change in their communities. Who can apply Participants worldwide should be at least 13; have an innovative idea or project for an enterprise which champions and implements one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development […]
CETA evaluation shows strong economic and social benefits
A study published last June 16 has found the EU and Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) boosted trade exports and diversified supply chains across all EU Member States. The study – carried out by independent experts, as part of the Commission’s commitment to evidence-based policy making – provides solid proof that open, rules-based, […]