Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November, Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib, on behalf of the European Commission, and High Representative/Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, issued the following statement: “Gender-based violence is unacceptable. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the European Union renews its determination to end […]
Commission launches whistleblowing tool under the AI Regulation
The European Commission launched on 24 November aWhistleblower Toolunder the Artificial Intelligence Regulation. The tool will provide a secure and confidential channel for individuals to report suspected breaches of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation directly to the EU’s AI Office, the Commission’s centre of expertise on AI. Whistleblowers can provide relevant information in any of the […]
Grants — Fulbright-Schuman Programme 2026-2027 — Estados Unidos
The Fulbright-Schuman Programme offers grants to EU citizens for study, research, or lecturing in the United States, focusing on EU affairs, European integration, or US-EU relations. There are 5 types of grants available: 1. Doctoral Research for those with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and and academic/professional experience of 3+ months in two or […]
PhD – Environmental engineering – Italy
Water and waste management in mountainous and remote areas is a critical issue. Small villages and mountain shelters are often far from centralized services and infrastructure, making decentralized solutions essential. These solutions must account for accessibility challenges and environmental and climatic conditions, which affects resorces availability and systems functioning. In some areas, climate change and […]
European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measures in support of the armed forces of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad
On November 24th, the Council adopted a set of decisions establishing three assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad. Jordan The Council adopted the third bilateral assistance measure under the EPF worth €35 million to strengthen defence capacities and capabilities of the Jordanian Armed Forces. This measure […]
Spain, Croatia, Japan, Italy, Italy and Fusion for Energy team up to build IFMIF-DONES
Representatives of the European Commission, Fusion for Energy (F4E), Spain, Croatia, Japan and Italy signed the Multilateral International DONES Agreement (MIDA) on 21 November. The pact consolidates international collaboration to develop fusion energy at the particle accelerator in Escúzar (Granada). Fusion can provide a clean, safe, sustainable and virtually limitless source of energy, replicating the […]
EU secures an agreement on a global response to keep the 1.5C limit within reach
The European Union stood united for strong climate action and the Paris Agreement goals at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in the heart of the Amazonas. While aiming for more ambition, EU negotiators worked with partners to secure an agreement that recognises the need to keep the 1.5C limit of global average temperatures within reach, and to transition away from fossil fuels. […]
Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa
A year-long campaign to mobilise investments in renewable energy in Africa, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has secured €15.5 billion to power a clean future across the continent, as well as additional commitments in clean energy generation and access for households to electricity. The European Union led the pledging effort, […]
Volunteering – Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY)
Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) is a programme for young people eager to gain new international experiences through volunteering and interested to contribute to solidarity projects through cooperation. Along with local actors, IVY volunteers tackle the challenges that Europe and its neighbouring regions are facing, helping to find and implement common solutions. IVY volunteers serve in […]