IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience offers career-focused professional opportunities around the world to gain experience and increase young people chances for employment. Who can apply Residents in a country where IAESTE is present. Internship areas include computer and information sciences, chemistry, material science, and chemical engineering, mechanical and civil […]
Critical medicines act: Council agrees its position on new rules to tackle shortages
The Council has agreed its position on a new regulation that seeks to strengthen the EU’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges to security of supply of critical medicines in Europe. The critical medicines act (CMA) aims to tackle shortages in key medicines such as antibiotics, insulin and painkillers by improving security of supply and availability in the […]
Commission boosts energy interconnectivity across Europe
Last December 1, the Commission has granted 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) – the second such list since its launch in 2023. The selected projects will be eligible to apply for EU financing from the Connecting Europe Facility and will benefit from expedited permitting and regulatory […]
EU opens registration for craft and industrial product names under new geographical indication scheme
From 1 December 2025, Europe’s glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU’s new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial goods. This marks the first time GI protection, long used for food and drink, will cover non-agricultural products, completing the Single Market for […]
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Council agrees its position on support for people at risk of unemployment
On December 1, the Council agreed its position on a regulation that seeks to broaden the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF), extending support to workers facing unemployment. The new rules would apply until the end of 2027, when the current EGF programme expires. The purpose of the EGF is […]
European Union and Singapore discuss reinforcing digital cooperation
Last December 1, the EU and Singapore held their second Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels, reiterating their intention to cooperate across a range of digital areas from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity and beyond. Both sides reaffirmed their intention to enhance mutual competitiveness, foster innovation and shape digital rules and standards. Today’s Digital Partnership Council, co-chaired […]
PhD – Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology – Turkey
Bioprocess Engineering Research Group (BioERG) at Middle East Technical University (METU) invites applications for one fully funded PhD position within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network LeAD – Leveraging Anaerobic Digestion through environmental stresses. The project focuses on anaerobic digestion under stressed conditions, with emphasis on electroactive microorganisms in MEC-integrated AD systems. In this project we would like to focus on […]
Internships – North-South Centre Traineeships – Portugal
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe organises traineeships twice a year for a period of three (minimum) to five (maximum) months in different units. The North-South Centre’s mission is to promote an active global citizenship among governments, parliaments, local & regional authorities and civil society by raising awareness of global interdependence through intercultural dialogue […]
EU launches plan to strengthen preparedness for cross-border health crises
Last November 28, the European Union is boosting its health preparedness architecture through the new Union prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises. It will provide policymakers, crisis managers, and stakeholders with practical tools, such as exchanging information, expertise and technical assistance when a crisis occurs, for coordinated action in times of health crises […]