The European Commission has launched acall for evidence. It seeks to gather the views of stakeholders, experts and citizens on the 2040 Vision for fisheries and aquaculture. The 2040 Vision will establish a 15-year strategic framework to address the structural challenges facing the sector and ensure its long-term sustainability and competitiveness. The EU fisheries and […]
Commission gathers information for strategic vision for sport in Europe
The European Commission is consulting citizens, including fans, sportsmen and sportswomen, coaches, trainers, instructors, volunteers, athletes and sports organisations, before presenting a policy communication entitled “A strategic vision for sport in Europe: reinforcing the European model of sport”. The Communication will emphasise the importance of sport as a public good in Europe, and participation in […]
Citizens call for greater protection from the European Union
The latest Eurobarometer survey by the European Parliament highlights citizens’ high expectations of the EU and the EU budget beyond 2027. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, most Europeans (68%) believe that the EU should play a greater role in protecting citizens from global crises and security risks. Ninety per cent of respondents want Member […]
Citizens invited to have their say on new EU budget
A panel discussion that looks into the new EU budget, between the Commission and 150 randomly selected citizens, started on March 28th. It has been the first of three sessions and has helped the EU decide how to spend its money in future. The in-person session has taken place from 28-30 March and will be […]
European citizens’ panel invites citizens to contribute to new EU budget
This weekend, from 28-30 March, the first session of the European Citizens’ Panel on the new EU budget takes place in Brussels. As part of this European Citizens’ Panel, 150 randomly selected citizens from the 27 EU Member States will meet to discuss which EU-funded priorities and actions bring the most added value to Europeans. […]
European citizens want the EU to protect them and to act as one
The European Parliament’s Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey shows historic levels of approval for EU membership, linked to peace and security. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Two thirds of Europeans want the EU to play a greater role in protecting them. This is a clear call to action, to which we will respond. Europe needs […]
How do Europeans feel about self-driving cars?
How do Europeans expect connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) to affect driving efficiency, road safety, data protection and sustainability? A recent survey has the answers. There’s no doubt that technological innovation has changed our lives in many positive ways. It has made communication easier, improved manufacturing techniques, helped inflict less harm on the environment and […]
Traineeships in the Secretariat of the European Parliament
The European Parliament offers different traineeships within its Secretariat in order to contribute to the vocational training of young citizens, and to the understanding of the working of the institution. These traineeships are awarded for a period of five months. Eligible candidates should: be aged 18+; hold a university level diploma(s); have a thorough knowledge […]
EACEA: Civil Society Projects
This measure aims at supporting projects promoted by transnational partnerships and networks directly involving citizens. Those projects gather citizens from different horizons, in activities directly linked to Union policies, with a view to give them an opportunity to actively participate in the Union policy-making process in areas related to the objectives of the Programme. Scope […]