The MSCA4Ukraine scheme, funded by the Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, has published its call for applications to support displaced researchers from Ukraine. With a total budget of €25 million, MSCA4Ukraine will provide fellowships for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers. Interested host organisations and researchers can already start preparing their applications and access the scheme’s […]
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EU-Israel Association Council, 3 October 2022
Main results The 12th meeting of the EU-Israel Association Council took place in Brussels on 3 October, ten years after the 11th meeting. The EU delegation was led by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, and the delegation of the State of Israel by Elazar Stern, Minister of Intelligence of Israel. The […]
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September Infringements package to Spain: key decisions
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The key decisions taken […]
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Main Results: Eurogroup, 3 October 2022
Main results Macroeconomic situation in the euro area Following up on discussions at the Eurogroup meeting in Prague, the Eurogroup discussed the macroeconomic situation in the euro area and in particular the fiscal policy response to high energy prices and inflationary pressures. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD, joined the discussion. We agreed today, […]
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Antitrust: Commission upgrades eLeniency tool to grant companies online access to leniency and settlement documents
The European Commission has upgraded its online platform “eLeniency” to ensure that companies who are parties to cartel and antitrust proceedings can easily and securely access documents online. This new version allows for an efficient interaction with the parties, and adapts the tool to today’s new working methods. The eLeniency platform, introduced in 2019 as a one-way […]
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Almeria’s researchers revalidate their leadership in the European Researchers’ Night
Thousands of citizens will once again take part in this scientific dissemination activity, which is being held simultaneously in almost 400 cities in more than 30 countries. The Rambla Federico García Lorca and the Patio de Los Naranjos de la Delegación del Gobierno de la Junta de Andalucía have become the largest showcase of scientific […]
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Metsola: situation in Iran and in Nicaragua, and remembered the victims of the Lampedusa shipwreck nine years on, at the opening of the session.
Opening of 3-6 October plenary session in Strasbourg Welcoming Franco-Iranian professor Azadeh Kian as Parliament’s guest in Strasbourg, President Metsola said that the situation in Iran remains of great concern, and noted that the brutal death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini has marked a turning point, with women leading the push for change. The European Parliament […]
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The EU Commission calls for more effective support to fight poverty and promote employment
The EU Commission calls on Member States to modernise their minimum income schemes as part of the ongoing pledge to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Europe. The Commission calls on Member States to modernise their minimum income schemes as part of the ongoing pledge to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Europe. The proposed […]
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EU increases support to the protection of human rights defenders worldwide
Human rights are increasingly under threat worldwide. Against this global backdrop, the European Union reconfirms its strong support to human rights, fundamental freedoms and democracy, and their defenders worldwide. On 29 September Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen signed €30 million, a substantial increase, for the new phase of the EU Human Rights Defenders Mechanism, in the presence of civil […]
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