Biology Centre CAS invites prospective candidates for a four-year PhD Studentship funded by ERC grant of Jan Hrcek to explore exciting questions on the interface of population genetics and community ecology. It is increasingly clear that evolution can be rapid, with important traits changing within a few generations. But it is only beginning to be understood […]
Child sexual abuse: Council reaches position on regulation to protect children from online abuse
The EU is stepping up its efforts to combat child sexual abuse. Representatives of the EU Member States agreed today on the Council’s position on a Regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. Once adopted, the new regulation will establish obligations for digital companies to prevent the dissemination of child sexual abuse material and […]
Scholarships – Connecting Europe Fellowship – Belgium
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is inviting applications for the Connecting Europe Fellowship, a unique opportunity for young professionals from EU enlargement countries to advance their research, connect with Brussels-based policymakers, and contribute to transnational dialogue on Europe’s future. What is it Fellows will spend three months in Brussels between February and December 2026, developing […]
European court forces member states to recognise equal marriages celebrated in the EU
In 2018, two Polish citizens legally married in Germany applied to the Polish authorities for a transcript of their marriage to be recognised in their country. The competent authorities refused the application on the ground that Polish law does not authorise same-sex marriages. The couple appealed against the decision and the Supreme Administrative Court referred […]
Commission registers European Citizens’ Initiative on passports design
Last November 25, the European Commission has registered the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘EU Stars On My Passport (STAR-PASS)’. The initiative invites the Commission ‘to facilitate the introduction by the EU Member States of an additional option for the cover design of passports, offered to citizens applying for a new passport’. The organisers of […]
Internships – EUAA Traineeships – Malta
EUAA offers traineeships to work alongside experts, building a strong professional network, and gaining hands-on experience in international protection. Traineeship positions are available in the following areas: -Data Protection -Fundamental Rights -Operational Support -Training & Professional Development -Asylum Knowledge -Communication & Public Relations -European & International Cooperation -Legal Services -Human Resources -Information & Communications Technology […]
Toy safety: new standards to protect children’s health
The new rules aim to reduce the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU and protect children from the associated risks. Despite having one of the strictest toy safety regulations in the world, dangerous toys still find their way into the hands of children in the EU. On Tuesday, MEPs confirmed an agreement with […]
PhD – AI-driven Software Instrumentation – Austria
Job profile: Under the guidance of the Area Management, the candidate will be deployed in the entire portfolio of application-oriented research activities within the InstrumentAI project, conducted in collaboration with industry. The position focuses on the development of AI-supported and human-in-the-loop methods for automating and optimizing software instrumentation processes. Drawing on a strong background in […]
Parliament gives green light to first European Defence Industry Programme
The rule approved on Tuesday 25 seeks to strengthen the EU’s defence industry, encourage joint procurement of European products, boost local manufacturing and increase support for Ukraine. The Regulation, already informally agreed with the Council, will establish the first ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). It aims to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base […]