The Commission has adopted last July 30 a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). The recommendation presents a voluntary standard that will make it easier for SMEs that are not covered by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to respond to specific requests for sustainability information from large financial institutions and companies. The […]
Commission sets the launch date for the Entry/Exit System to 12 October 2025
The Commission has set 12 October 2025 as the launch date for the progressive start of operations of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is an advanced technological system that will digitally record the entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries, including Schengen Associated ones, for short stays. It will capture biometric data, such […]
Internships – Traineeships at the European Union Drug Agency – Portugal
The European Union Drug Agency offers traineeships to young university graduates for a chance to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units in Lisbon, Portugal. Eligibility Candidates from every country, but preference will be given to citizens of EU Member States, Norway and Türkiye; Candidates must have […]
Participation – Digital Citizenship Competition
The digital world is changing fast and with it comes challenges like disinformation, cyberbullying, online hate, and privacy risks. These affect not just individuals but our whole society. Do you want to help build a fairer, safer digital future? Show your creativity and make an impact by designing a poster or making a short film […]
SEPIE awards 377.5 million euros to Erasmus+ 2025 educational mobility projects
Spain continues to lead the Erasmus+ programme in receiving applications for mobility projects in 2025. 4,538 projects selected in the sectors of Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training, School Education and Adult Education. 153,717 awarded mobilities of students and staff of education and training organisations in Spain from all education sectors. 527 external experts selected […]
EU-US trade deal
On 27 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald J. Trump agreed a deal on tariffs and trade. The transatlantic partnership is a key artery of global trade and is the most significant bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world. EU-US trade in goods and services has doubled over the last decade, surpassing €1.6 trillion in 2024, […]
Internships – Internships at 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 […]
PhD – Climate-Resilient Stormwater Management with Data-Driven and Nature-Based Solutions- Norway
A PhD position in Climate-Resilient Urban Stormwater Management with Data-Driven and Nature-Based Solutions is available at the Department of Building and Environmental Technology at the Faculty of Science and Technology. The PhD position is for a period of 3 years. Desired start date: 1. November 2025 Urban stormwater systems are increasingly under pressure from climate change, urban densification, […]
Commission finds Temu likely breached Digital Services Act over illegal products
Last July 28, the Commission preliminarily found Temu in breach of the obligation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to properly assess the risks of illegal products being disseminated on its marketplace. Evidence showed that there is a high risk for consumers in the EU to encounter illegal products on the platform. Specifically, the analysis […]