Europa Nostra announced the list of the 7 most endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2024. On 17 April Europa Nostra announced the list of the 7 most endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2024. The 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe for 2024: Working-class Housing (courées) in Roubaix-Tourcoing, France […]
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Lobbying lawmakers: EU audit reveals transparency blind spots
Lobbying EU lawmakers can still slip under the radar, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. The EU transparency register, which provides information on who lobbies the Commission, Parliament, and Council, has positive features and informs citizens about the potential influence of lobbyists. However, it suffers from weaknesses and information gaps that make […]
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EU sanctions extremist settlers for serious human rights abuses against Palestinians
The Council decided to list four persons and two entities under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The listed individuals and entities are responsible for serious human rights abuses against Palestinians, including torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and for the violation of right to property and to private and family life of Palestinians […]
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EU announces €3.5 billion commitments to protect oceans and promote sustainability
At the last Our Ocean Conference in Greece, the European Union confirmed its strong commitment to international ocean governance by announcing 40 commitments for action by 2024. These actions will be financed with €3.5 billion from various EU funds. They represent the largest amount ever announced by the EU since the inception of the “Our […]
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Commission allocates additional €10 million to support researchers from Ukraine under Horizon Europe
The Commission has topped up the budget of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, set up to support researchers forced to flee Ukraine, with an additional €10 million. The scheme, set up under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) has supported displaced researchers since the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The additional funding will allow at least 50 […]
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The European Commission proposes to facilitate the mobility of young people between the EU and the United Kingdom.
The Commission has proposed to the Council to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on an agreement to facilitate youth mobility. Such an agreement would make it easier for young EU and UK citizens to study, work and live in the UK and the EU respectively. The withdrawal of the UK from the EU has […]
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EU-Central America: EU Council gives green light to the Association Agreement
The Council adopted last week a decision to conclude the agreement establishing an association between the European Union and its member states, on the one hand, and Central America on the other. This is the final step of the ratification process of the agreement, through which the EU and Central America commit to a close, long-term relationship in […]
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New EU funding for ideas to reduce long-term unemployment
The Commission has launched a 23 million eurocall for proposals to help EU Member States develop new ways to combat long-term unemployment and facilitate people’s re-entry into the labour market. This was announced in the recent action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages in the EU. Through this call for proposals, funded under the […]
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3 European cities show how art and culture can contribute to beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods
Three European cities show how art and culture can contribute to creating beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods. Stadhouderskade, a bustling and congested avenue in Amsterdam, is being transformed into a green and sustainable haven for people and animals. The transformation of this urban artery, initiated by the Green Mile Foundation consortium, is being assisted by […]
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