The new Security and Defence No. 5 is now available! This bulletin summarises all the European Union’s activity in the field of Security and Defence in recent months. The bulletin is structured into News; Infographies; Documentation; and finally Magazines and Media Collection. In this September edition, we can highlight news such as Development of Multinational […]
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Remote areas can now access electricity and heat
Global climate change is largely driven by increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to fossil fuel combustion. A novel micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) system for small, decentralised heating and electricity needs may offer an efficient and eco-friendly alternative. Micro-CHP systems are typically more efficient and thus have lower environmental impact than conventional energy sources. […]
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Sakharov Prize 2019: meet the finalist and the winner
The Restorers, Marielle Franco, Claudelice Silva dos Santos, Chief Raoni and Ilham Tohti were shortlisted for the 2019 Sakharov Prize on Tuesday. Following a joint vote by MEPs in the Foreign Affairs and Development committees on Tuesday, the finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought are: Murdered Brazilian political activist and human rights defender Marielle Franco, Native […]
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Brexit: European Commission statement following this weekend’s technical talks with the United Kingdom
Michel Barnier briefed EU27 Ambassadors this afternoon, following constructive technical-level talks with the United Kingdom over the weekend. He will also inform the European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group this evening. A lot of work remains to be done. Discussions at technical level will continue today. Michel Barnier will brief EU27 Ministers at the General Affairs […]
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Why stem cells could hold key to tackling breast cancer
Stem cells can play a critical role in breast cancer relapses, EU-funded researchers have found. By understanding the molecular characteristics of these stem cells, the BRECASTEM project hopes to advance new treatments and more targeted therapies – and ultimately save lives. The cells in our body are constantly being replaced. This requires new cells to […]
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Fourth European Vocational Skills Week: ‘VET for All – Skills for Life’
The 2019 European Vocational Skills Week will take place in Helsinki from 14to 18 October. Hosted by the European Commission in partnership with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU, this fourth edition will continue to encourage people of all ages to ‘discover their talent’ through vocational education and training (VET). In addition […]
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Mozambique: EU channels further €10 million in humanitarian aid
The European Commission is mobilising an additional €10 million in humanitarian assistance for the many still dealing with the consequences of the two unprecedented tropical cyclones that hit Mozambique in 2019. The new humanitarian aid package announced today will increase funding for: Emergency food aid and nutritional support. Health care: EU funds will help the […]
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Member States publish a report on EU coordinated risk assessment of 5G networks security
The Member States, with the support of the Commission and the European Agency for Cybersecurity published on the 9th October a report on the EU coordinated risk assessment on cybersecurity in Fifth Generation (5G) networks. This major step is part of the implementation of the European Commission Recommendation adopted in March 2019 to ensure a high level of […]
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Arrests for exploitation of female victims for prostitution
The Dutch, Romanian and Belgian authorities, with the assistance of Eurojust, arrested two Romanian nationals, who are suspected of trafficking in human beings, people smuggling, money laundering and other crimes. The suspects exploited and partially forced into prostitution a group of approximately 10 women from Romania and the Republic of Moldova in the Netherlands, taking […]
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