The European Commission has today opened formal proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act for its addictive design, lack of transparency in its recommendation systems, and the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material. More specifically, the investigation will focus on the following areas: The systems Shein has implemented to limit the […]
The Commission launches an Action Plan against Cyberbullying to protect young people online
The European Commission’sAction Plan against Cyberbullyin gaims to protect the mental health of children and adolescents online in the EU. The Action Plan focuses on: implementing an EU-wide app where victims of online bullying can easily get help; coordinating national strategies to tackle harmful online behaviour; and preventing cyberbullying by promoting better and safer digital […]
Youth Dialogue – Money Management Skills – Brussels
The European Commission wants to hear the views of young Europeans. As part of this initiative, Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union, is organising a two-hour conversation with young people from across the European Union. The topic of the dialogue will be financial management skills, as they are […]
The EU and Brazil sign agreements to create the world’s largest zone of free and secure data flows
The European Commission and Brazil have today adopted mutual adequacy decisions confirming that their data protection levels are comparable. Recognising the high standards of data protection that protect consumers and citizens on both sides, these agreements now allow businesses, public authorities and researchers to freely exchange data between the EU and Brazil. By ensuring that […]
Internships – Information and Communication Technology – European University Institute
The European University Institute (EUI) is an international organisation established in 1972, as well as a research university focused exclusively on postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral studies and advanced research. It is located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy. The EUI also houses the Historical Archives of the European Union. The Information and […]
Munich, Paris and Madrid regions among EU strategic areas for digital R&I
A new JRC study provides a regional-level analysis of R&I and startups in EU’s digital ecosystem, and investigates how EU regions perform globally. The top 10 most strategic regions for R&I in the EU are spread across nine different Member States. The study uses economic indicators to investigate the progress in competitiveness and support policy initiatives […]
New agreement to improve consultation of workers in international affairs.
Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to improve the functioning of European Works Councils and strengthen their role. European Works Councils (EWCs) represent EU workers in large multinational companies that operate in at least two EU or European Economic Area countries. They are designed to ensure that workers receive proper information and […]
Internships – Digital Opportunity Traineeships – Several countries
The Digital Opportunity traineeship initiative provides cross-border higher education traineeships for students and recent graduates. It is financed by Horizon 2020 and implemented through Erasmus+ and the aim is to give students of all disciplines the opportunity to get hands on digital experience in fields demanded by the market. Who can apply – Students from universities in the Erasmus+ programme countries and […]
EU and Japan reinforce tech and digital partnership
The EU and Japan held their third Digital Partnership Council last May 12 in Tokyo to reinforce tech and digital cooperation between the EU and Japan. The Council was co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, alongside Masaaki Taira, Minister for Digital Transformation, Masashi Adachi, State Minister of Internal Affairs and […]