The European Parliament on Thursday adopted the partial agreement on the EU Defence Fund for 2021-2027, aiming for a more ‘European’ approach to defence. 328 MEPs voted in favour of the partial deal with EU ministers, with 231 against, and 19 abstaining. The EU Defence Fund will foster technological innovation and cooperation in the European […]
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Public consultation: appropriate age for introduction of complementary feeding of infants
EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders and other interested parties on its scientific opinion on the appropriate age for introduction of complementary feeding of infants. The Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) reviewed around 300 studies for the opinion. Its main conclusions are that: The appropriate age to introduce complementary foods depends […]
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10,000 EU border guards to reinforce external borders
MEPs have approved plans to give the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency a standing corps of 10,000 border guards by 2027 to boost Europe’s security. Europe’s external borders have seen an unprecedented rise in the number of migrants and refugees wishing to enter the EU in recent years. The plans, adopted by MEPs on […]
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European Parliament backs key measures to boost jobs and growth
The Commission welcomes the European Parliament’s final votes on legislation putting in place the building blocks of a Capital Markets Union (CMU). This adoption of a substantial number of proposals constitutes another step forward in the completion of the CMU, one of the Juncker Commission’s top political priorities. The Capital Markets Union project has been […]
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European employment day: Recruitment for Irish companies
EURES Spain in collaboration with EURES Ireland is organizing a European employment day called “Ireland Recruitment in Madrid”. It is a RECRUITMENT event for IRISH COMPANIES that will take place online and in person. The recruitment phase for Irish companies from various sectors (such as Health (nursing, caregivers, pharmacy …), Hospitality, Engineering, Marketing and sales, […]
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Food safety: New rules to boost consumer trust approved by MEPs
New rules to ensure reliability and transparency in EU food safety risk assessment procedure have been adopted. MEPs have approved new rules, already agreed with EU ministers, which ensure the EU’s risk assessment procedure for food safety is more reliable, transparent and objective, passing with 603 votes in favour, 17 against and 27 abstentions. Unfavourable […]
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EU plans to invest €9.2 billion in key digital technologies
The EU is set to invest billions in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills after MEPs approved funding for these projects for 2012-27. The Digital Europe Programme is a new €9.2 billion funding programme whose goal is to ensure that all Europeans have the skills and the infrastructure needed to meet a full […]
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EU adopts strategic approach to international cultural relations
Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue are an integral part of the values of the European Union and play an important role in promotion of human rights, tolerance, and non-discrimination across the world. The EU is focusing on its increasingly positive role in international relations. The European Union aims to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of […]
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EU foreign investment screening regulation enters into forc
The new framework is based on proposal tabled by the European Commission in September 2017 and will be instrumental in safeguarding Europe’s security and public order in relation to foreign direct investments into the Union. The new framework will: Create a cooperation mechanism where Member States and the Commission will be able to exchange information […]
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