The Commission welcomes the agreement reached last Thursdaybetween the European Parliament and the Council, which marks ahistoricreformofthe EU Customs Union. Thisreform, the most ambitious overhaul of EU customs rules since 1968, introduces new measures for e-commerce and establishes a modern, data-driven customs architecture that simplifies procedures and improves efficiency.Withthese fundamental improvements,Europeancustomswill beready toadapttothechanginglandscapeof international trade. […]
EU–African Union Space Dialogue Strengthens Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Sustainable Development
The 2nd EU–AU Space Dialogue, taking place over two days, has brought together high-level representatives from Europe and Africa to advance cooperation in the space sector, underscoring the growing strategic importance of this partnership. The Dialogue is jointly led by European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and H.E. African Union Commissioner Banyankimbona, […]
The Commission launches the EU Maritime and Port Industrial Strategies
The European Commission has adopted an EU Maritime Industrial Strategy and a Ports Strategyto boost competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and resiliencein the EU’s maritime sector. These strategies focus on ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding. Europe is a maritime continent, with the largest maritime area in the world. Its shipbuilding sector is a world leader in […]
EU agri-food trade hits new records in 2025
The European Union’s agri-food sector recorded another record year in 2025, consolidating its global leadership in agricultural trade. The trade surplus was approximately four times higher than in 2002, and the EU remains a net exporter in most agri-food categories. Furthermore, the sector contributed 37% of the EU’s total trade surplus in 2025, underlining its […]
PhD – Circular economy and management control in SMEs – France
The University of Montpellier (France) is offering an opportunity for an experienced PhD position in circular economy and SME management. The project For many SMEs, the circular economy is no longer an abstract ideal: it is a growing expectation of customers, partners and regulators. However, circularity often progresses through scattered experiments (repair, reuse, remanufacturing, recycling) […]
The EU must act to close the gender pay and pension gap
Women increasingly surpass men in education, but tend to earn less and be undervalued Women take on a disproportionate share of unpaid domestic and care work The EU must take measures to improve working conditions and pay in female-dominated sectors and ensure childcare services MEPs want an EU action plan to make it easier for […]
EU and Canada launch negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement
Last March 5th in Toronto, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, and Canada’s Minister for International Trade Maninder Sidhu launched negotiations for an EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Building on nine years of successful implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), this new deal will upgrade EU-Canada trade by making […]
Internships – European Investment Bank – Luxembourg
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union’s financial institution. Its mission is to contribute to the integration, balanced development and economic and social cohesion of member countries. Internships: The EIB’s departments occasionally recruit highly qualified trainees for one- to five-month placements under a defined programme, mainly in the areas of finance, auditing, economics, […]
Internships – SOLIDAR – Belgium
Are you a committed and motivated person who wants to make a difference? Are you passionate about human rights and social justice? Would you like to contribute to SOLIDAR’s mission of promoting social rights and fostering a fair, inclusive and resilient Europe? If so, you could be the ideal candidate for SOLIDAR’s internship programme! This […]