The Representation of the European Commission in Spain has presented the main results of the Autumn Standard Eurobarometer (EB 104) for Spain, conducted between October and November 2025. The survey reflects the views of Spanish citizens on the European Union and the main national and European challenges. The survey shows that 74% of Spaniards believe […]
Parliament awarded Sakharov Prize 2025 to Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli
President Metsola presented the Sakharov Prize 2025 to representatives of the journalists, imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, at a ceremony in Strasbourg on Tuesday. Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola said: “I am proud to award this year’s Sakharov Prize to journalists Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli in recognition of their courageous struggle for freedom of expression […]
Participating – ActEU Paper Contest
The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) and the Horizon Europe ActEU Project invite you to submit papers exploring policy solutions for the future of democracy! The Challenge: “What can we do to ensure a brighter future for participatory democracy?” Submit a short essay or policy brief (maximum 2,000 words, excluding spaces) that includes recommendations to […]
Internships – North-South Centre Traineeships – Portugal
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe organises traineeships twice a year for a period of three (minimum) to five (maximum) months in different units. The North-South Centre’s mission is to promote an active global citizenship among governments, parliaments, local & regional authorities and civil society by raising awareness of global interdependence through intercultural dialogue […]
Safeguarding democracy in Europe: Council shines a light on culture’s vital role
At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, culture and cultural heritage are essential to safeguarding democracy and upholding European values. This is the message put forward by EU culture ministers in conclusions approved in Brussels today. The ministers stress the need to protect and promote culture in all its forms and Europe’s cultural heritage as crucial factors in […]
Commission launches new Culture Compass for Europe
On November 12th, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework is designed to shape EU cultural policy, to ensure that culture plays a central role in fostering European identity, celebrating diversity, and promoting excellence. In times […]
European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society strengthen resilient democracies
The Commission has presented last November 12 the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. An open civic space is at the core of our democracies, and this is why the Commission has also put forward an EU Strategy for Civil Society, for […]
Europeans continue to view democracy and economic power as EU’s main strengths, according to latest Flash Eurobarometer survey
According to the results of the latest Flash Eurobarometer survey on ‘EU challenges and priorities’ published today, respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law (36%) and the economic, industrial, and trading power of the EU (31%) remain the EU’s main strengths, followed by the good relationships and solidarity between the EU’s Member States (28%). When asked about values, over half […]
Discover projects aiming to transform Europe’s public libraries
A new CORDIS Synergy Info Pack presents fourteen projects from different countries, sectors and funding programmes working together towards a common goal: making Europe’s public libraries fit for the future. Public libraries have long been a fundamental pillar of Europe’s social fabric. Once seen as quiet havens for reading, today they have reinvented themselves as […]