The House of European History is a forum for learning, reflection and debate, open to audiences from all generations and backgrounds. Our primary mission is to enhance understanding of European history in all its complexity, to encourage the exchange of ideas and to question assumptions. Entrance is free and visits take around 90 minutes. Its […]
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Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, 21 January 2020
This is the first meeting of EU finance ministers under the Croatian presidency of the Council. The presidency will take the opportunity to outline its work programme on economic and financial issues. Agenda highlights: Digital taxation Finance ministers will discuss tax challenges arising from digitalisation. They will take stock of ongoing negotiations in the context […]
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The new Security and Defence Bulletin No. 6 is now available!
The new Security and Defence Bulletin No. 6 is now available! This bulletin summarises all the European Union’s activity in the field of R+I over the last months. The bulletin is structured into News; Statistics; Publications; and finally Magazines and Media Collection. In this edition, we can highlight news such as New tools for investigating […]
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100 proposals for the Researchers’ Night 2020
€8 million requested to fund science promotion events across Europe under the Marie Skłodowska Curie NIGHT action. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions support researchers at all stages of their careers, regardless of age and nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines are eligible for funding. The MSCA also support cooperation between industry and academia and innovative training […]
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Ageing societies, migration and climate change: new challenges for gender equality
Photo: Chiara Luxardo It is almost a quarter of a century since the Beijing Platform for Action was adopted by 189 governments following a landmark UN conference in 1995. New research from EIGE shows that no EU country has yet fully implemented this blueprint for women’s empowerment, with issues such as ageing societies, migration and […]
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ICT security measures taken by vast majority of enterprises in the EU
In 2019, 93% of EU enterprises with 10 or more persons employed used at least one ICT security measure, control or procedure in order to ensure integrity, authenticity, availability and confidentiality of data and ICT systems. One in three enterprises (34%) reported having documents on measures, practices or procedures on ICT security. 62% of enterprises made staff aware […]
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El Parlamento cerca de usted
Título:El Parlamento cerca de usted Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 00:55 Resumen: El Parlamento Europeo tiene oficinas de enlace (EPLO) en todas las capitales y en algunos países terceros. Son responsables de conectar a ciudadanos, periodistas, profesores y otras personas con el Parlamento Europeo y de mantenerles informados sobre sus actividades. Este vídeo muestra varias formas […]
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The EIB will finance Grupo Ruiz to renew its most polluting buses
The EIB support will enable Grupo Ruiz to replace more polluting diesel buses with 32 electric and 141 compressed natural gas alternatives. The new vehicles will provide public transport services in Madrid, Majorca, Badajoz, Toledo, Salamanca and Murcia, covering both urban and intercity lines. This services will enter service over the next two years and […]
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Negotiations on new EU collective redress rules to begin
The Legal Affairs Committee confirmed on Thursday Parliament’s negotiating position on a new bill introducing EU-wide rules on collective redress. This means that MEPs can soon start negotiating the final shape that the legislation will take with Council, which has also approved its general approach on the matter. The Legal Affairs Committee confirmed Parliament’s negotiating position […]
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