The European Labour Authority (ELA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union, established in 2019 and based in Bratislava (Slovakia). The ELA’s aim is to help ensure that EU rules on labour mobility and social security coordination are applied fairly, simply and effectively, and to make it easier for citizens and businesses to reap […]
The EU and Syria meet to strengthen their relations and cooperation
Today, 11 May, the European Union and the Syrian Transitional Authorities will hold two high-level meetings in Brussels to strengthen relations between the EU and Syria and discuss ways to support Syria’s socio-economic recovery, reconstruction and long-term stability. Following the fall of the Assad regime, the EU opened a new chapter in its relations with […]
The Commission and EU countries coordinate and assess the situation on the oil and gas markets
Atseparatead hocmeetingsof the Gas Coordination Group and the Oil Coordination Group held yesterday, the Commission and EU countries coordinated and assessed the situation regarding the security of EU gas and oil supplies in view of the ongoing disruptions in the Middle East. During the exchange, EU countries confirmed that they do not see any risk […]
Internships – Budget Planning and Reporting Support (EUROPOL) – Netherlands
Applications are invited for this internship project at the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). The objectives of the Europol internship programme are: To provide trainees with unique, first-hand experience of the workings of Europol in particular and the European Union institutions in general. The aim is to give them an understanding of […]
Public consultation on the European Research Area Act concludes with strong stakeholder participation
The European Commission closed the public consultation on the European Research Area (ERA) Act on 23 January 2026. The consultation attracted considerable interest across Europe and the rest of the world. A total of 735 contributionsand117 position papers were submitted, with responses from the 27 EU Member States, 8 countries associated with Horizon Europe and […]
The Commission adopts the Visa Strategy and a new recommendation to attract talent for innovation
The Commission adopted its first EU Visa Strategy, which sets out a framework for a visa policy that promotes the EU’s long-term interests. This strategy makes visa policy more strategic and better equipped to respond to increasing mobility, regional instability and geopolitical competition. The Strategy has the following objectives: strengthenthe security of the Schengen […]
EU measures to tackle shortages of essential medicines
Investment to boost production capacity in Europe and increase autonomy “Buy European” to support production Promoting joint public procurement between Member States Drug shortages are often due to production difficulties The regulation will cover antibiotics, insulin, vaccines and medicines for chronic diseases Parliament adopted proposals to improve the availability and supply of essential medicines in […]
Encrypted app reveals criminal networks across Europe
Law enforcement authorities across Europe and Türkiye have dismantled four major criminal networks responsible for fuelling the flow of drugs into the EU and Türkiye, following a series of coordinated raids supported by Europol. These results were made possible by the continued exploitation of encrypted communication platforms, including Sky ECC and ANOM, which remain powerful […]