MEPs call for tighter EU cybersecurity standards for connected devices, apps and operating systems, amid recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the EU. Hybrid threats and cyberattacks on infrastructure are increasing Call for tighter standards amid boom in connected devices COVID19 crisis has exposed the cyber vulnerabilities of critical sectors A resolution adopted on Thursday […]
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COVID-19: How a better understanding of airborne transmission is the key to break the chain of infection
Converging evidence shows that viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza are mainly transmitted through the air. Merging the two non-contact transmission modes, large-droplet and aerosol, into a unique non-contact airborne transmission mode, is essential to break the chain of infection, according to a new JRC study. When you breathe, speak, laugh, cough, sneeze or sing you […]
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Emerging propulsion technologies for air and space
Last week, experts from 18 EDA Member States participated in an online workshop organised by the Agency to identify and discuss emerging propulsion technologies for the air and space defence domain. The Technology Foresight Workshop on Propulsion for Air and Space, conducted from 1 to 3 June, is part of a wider ongoing series of […]
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Consulta el último Boletín de la Red de Información Europea de Andalucía
Cada mes, el Centro de Documentación Europea de Almería, junto con los de Centros de Documentación Europea de Córdoba, Granada y Sevilla, participa en la elaboración de un boletín informativo. En este boletín encontrarás información actualizada sobre: Actividades de la Red de Información Europea de Andalucía becas y empleo convocatorias normativa europea actualidad de la […]
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Late payment in public procurement in Spain and Italy
Commission calls on ITALY and SPAIN to ensure that businesses are paid on time The Commission has decided to send a Letter of Formal Notice to Italy and a Reasoned Opinion to Spain for non-conformity of national legislation with the Late Payment Directive (Directive 2011/7/EU). Late payments have negative effect on businesses, as they reduce their liquidity, prevent […]
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The specific control campaign of the bluefin tuna purse seine and traps kicks off
EFCA is coordinating the control campaign for the bluefin tuna fishery (BFT) in the Mediterranean Sea for 2021 in the framework of its Joint Deployment Plan (JDP). In this context, Member States pool their control and inspection means, in order to carry out jointly control, inspection and surveillance of fishery activities both at sea and […]
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New EU copyright rules
Monday 7 June marked the deadline for Member States to transpose the new EU copyright rules into national law. The new Copyright Directive protects creativity in the digital age, bringing concrete benefits to citizens, the creative sectors, the press, researchers, educators and cultural heritage institutions across the EU. At the same time, the new Directive […]
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Brexit Adjustment Reserve: MEPs want swift disbursement of €5 billion fund
Parliament is now ready to negotiate with Council the details of the fund to help EU countries to counter the adverse consequences of the UK’s withdrawal. Support focused on countries and sectors worst affected by Brexit Eligibility period covers investments made from 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2023 Banking and financial sectors are excluded […]
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Major drop in EU’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, official data confirms
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by almost 4 % in 2019, according to latest official data, published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). These data confirm the EEA’s preliminary estimates, published in October 2020. The large decline in emissions, achieved before the COVID-19 crisis, was mainly due to reduced coal […]
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