Last March 18, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU’s 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional, digital-by-default European corporate framework. It will make it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU – incentivising them […]
MEPs call for smart tourism management
According to MEPs, improved connectivity with emerging destinations, targeted support for electric vehicle leasing and a hassle-free transport ticketing system could contribute to sustainable tourism in the EU. On Wednesday, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted a series of proposals on how to improve connectivity, preserve cultural heritage and promote local excellence in […]
Scholarships – European Forum Alpbach (EFA) Scholarship Programme
Every year, hundreds of young talents from around the world travel to the picturesque village of Alpbach to take part in a truly unique event: the European Forum Alpbach (EFA). Students, young professionals, and changemakers come together to attend scientific, competence-based, and artistic seminars and studios, engage in a high-level conference programme, and participate in a vibrant […]
The Council supports the move to take bio-based innovations from the laboratory to production
The Council adopted last March 17 conclusions on the EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which welcome the vision of a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy by 2040, promote the use of circular and bio-based solutions across all relevant sectors—as non-fossil alternatives—and support innovation and investment. The bioeconomy uses renewable biological resources, such as plants, animals and microorganisms, […]
Internships – Secretariat of the European Foundation for Democracy – Belgium
The staff of the EED Secretariat comprises nationals from 27 different countries, including Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. EED staff members have lived for extended periods in the countries where the […]
The Commission is providing an additional €189 million under the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova
The European Commission hasreleased€189 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, following the successful completion of 24 reforms. This highlights the significant progress the country has made on its path towards EU integration. Of this amount, €173 million will be paid directly into the state budget and €16 million will be used to […]
The Commission is launching a call for contributions to a specific review of European water legislation
The aim is to promote the circular economy and access to critical raw materials in the EU, whilst protecting the environment and human health. The European Commission has launched a four-week public consultation to gather information to inform a review and targeted amendment of the Water Framework Directive(WFD), the EU’s main piece of legislation for […]
The EU and Montenegro have provisionally closed the chapter on trans-European networks in the accession negotiations
The 26th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed the accession negotiations on Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks). In the current geopolitical context, enlargement is, more than ever, a geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability and prosperity. I am pleased to see that another chapter of negotiations with Montenegro is being closed today, at […]
PhD – History of the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period – Belgium
Job description The Department of History at the University of Liège is offeringthreefully-funded PhD positions (1.0 FTE). The PhD students will join the PROXISENSES project – Interwoven Histories of the Near Senses (1350–1650). A Mediterranean History of (Subjective) Knowledge, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and led by Professor Viktoria von Hoffmann. We invite […]