Last November 13, the European Commission has formally launched proceedings to assess whether Google applies fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions of access to publishers’ websites on Google Search, which is an obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission’s monitoring work has shown indications that Google, based on its ‘site reputation abuse policy’, is […]
2026 EU budget deal: EP boosts research, competitiveness and security
MEPs achieved increases for the 2026 EU budget and secured funds for Horizon Europe, transport and energy networks, civil protection and agriculture. On Saturday morning, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2026 EU Budget, before the deadline of the conciliation period. Negotiators agreed to set the overall […]
Commission proposes strengthened cooperation to combat tax fraud
On November 14th, the European Commission proposed an amendment to strengthen cooperation between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘EPPO’), the European Anti-Fraud Office (‘OLAF’), and Member States. The proposal provides a legal basis for the exchange of information and access to VAT data, enhancing the EU’s ability to combat fraud against the financial interests of […]
European Solidarity Corps to benefit from an increased budget of €175.3 million in 2026
Last Novmeber 14, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower […]
PhD – Management Sciences – Spain
Esade Business School invites applications for its MRes/PhD in Management Sciences program starting in September 2026. We are looking for candidates from various disciplines (Management, Economics, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, and other disciplines related to management) who are highly motivated, enthusiastic about the creation of new knowledge, and interested in pursuing an international career in research. Esade is one of […]
Employment – Expert – Gender Equality IPA (EIGE) – Lithuania
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is organising a call for applications with a view to establishing a reserve list for the post of Expert – Gender equality IPA. The Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) provides financial support to pre-accession countries aiming to help prepare for their potential future EU membership. The project currently […]
MEPs warn of growing repression of activists abroad
On Thursday, the plenary urged the EU to respond to coercion and manoeuvres by authoritarian regimes to silence opponents and dissidents abroad. Human rights defenders are a fundamental pillar of democracy and the rule of law and are not sufficiently protected, say MEPs in an own-initiative report adopted by 512 votes in favour, 76 against […]
Parliament backs 90% reduction in EU emissions by 2040
Parliament wants to reduce pollutant emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990, in order to move towards climate neutrality in the EU by 2050. The plenary took a position on Thursday on the Commission’s proposal amending the EU’s climate law and setting new binding interim climate targets for 2040, including a 90% reduction in […]
PhD – Single-Molecule Microscopy & Optics – Austria
The Molecular Biophysics Group, led by Prof. Georg Krainer at the Institute of Molecular Biosciences (IMB), is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our interdisciplinary research group at the University of Graz, Austria (funded by Horizon Europe – ERC). This role focuses on developing advanced single-molecule fluorescence and microfluidic approaches (confocal, TIRF, single-molecule FRET) for […]