The European Commission organised, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), a Global Vaccination Summit on 12 September 2019, in Brussels. The overall objective have been to give high-level visibility and political endorsement to the topic of vaccination, which is one of the most successful public health measures, saving millions of lives every year. This event […]
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Awareness raising and information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in selected third countries and within Europe
The EU Action plan against migrant smuggling (COM(2015)285) states that raising awareness of the risks of smuggling and irregular migration is crucial for preventing prospective migrants and asylum seekers, including people in more vulnerable situations such as children, from embarking on hazardous journeys towards the EU. To this end, the Action Plan foresees the launch […]
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Workshop on key competences in initial vocational education and training: digital, literacy and multilingual
The European centre for the development of vocational training (Cedefop) is analysing in-depth how key competences are integrated and promoted in vocational education and training (VET). In the period 2018-2019 a study focuses on 3 key competences: literacy, languages, and digital. This workshop will share and discuss the results of the study with more than […]
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Development of Multinational Helicopter Training Centre moves ahead
The EDA Steering Board approved end of August the way ahead for the new Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) to be established in Sintra, Portugal. The European Defence (EDA) together with 18 of its Member States will now develop the technical arrangement (TA) for the opening of this new advanced tactical helicopter training facility by […]
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Vintage food advertising with Europeana: a culinary tour through European newspapers
The newspapers collection of Europeana, the digital library thet share cultural heritage for enjoyment, education and research, includes more than 4 million newspaper issues from around 20 countries. It shows the headlines and reporting from four centuries’ historical moments such as the sinking of the Titanic. Alongside these great moments from history are more everyday occurrences. Looking at adverts […]
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The renaissance of Europe’s manufacturing industry must be based on SMEs’ real needs
According to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European manufacturing system can only make an effective and competitive transition to a cutting-edge digital and environmentally friendly economy when it is ready for significant investments in innovation. As the main job creators and providers, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) need particular support. The […]
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Zero-emission double decker buses to join public bus fleets in Aberdeen
New hydrogen buses will soon go into operation in various cities across the United Kingdom. Eagle-eyed bus spotters will notice an environmentally friendly addition to fleets driving around Aberdeen soon. Partially funded by the JIVE project, the city will see 15 hydrogen-powered double-decker buses introduced to its public transportation system later this year. Aberdeen already […]
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The von der Leyen Commission: for a Union that strives for more
Today, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in the Political Guidelines. The Commission is structured around the objectives President-elect von der Leyen was elected on by the European Parliament. At the heart of […]
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Social inclusion: recent policy developments in Spain, Belgium, Czechia and Lithuania
La Red Europea de Política Social (ESPN, por sus siglas en inglés) ha publicado cuatro nuevos informes Flash que proporcionan información sobre la evolución reciente de la política social en Bélgica, la República Checa, España y Lituania. Spain In March 2019, the Spanish government adopted a new “National Strategy to Prevent and Combat Poverty and Social […]
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