Last January 15, the European Commission disbursed €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Egypt, an important commitment of the EU-Egypt Strategic Comprehensive Partnership signed in March 2024. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said: “Egypt is an important strategic partner for the European Union. Last January 15’s €1 billion payment shows both the EU’s commitment to this partnership […]
Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets
Last December 4, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU single market for financial services. This package is a central component of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy, aiming to create a more integrated, efficient, and competitive financial system providing EU […]
Commission proposes to promote supplementary pensions to secure retirement income
The European Commission adopted on 20 November a package of measures to help citizens obtain an adequate income in retirement through better access to better and more efficient supplementary pensions. The aim is to complement, not replace, public pensions, which form the basis of pension systems in all Member States. The adopted package is part […]
Eurobarometer: Europeans back social economy and call for more support
A new special Eurobarometer published on 28 October shows that 75% of Europeans recognise the importance of the social economy for the well-being of society. Social economy organisations put people, communities and the environment first and play a crucial role in addressing social challenges. A significant majority support increased support for the social economy, in […]
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 […]
Faster and safer instant euro payments become a reality
From today, sending money across the euro area will be faster and safer than ever. Thanks to new EU rules on instant payments, people and businesses can now transfer money in euro within seconds, anytime – day or night, weekdays or weekends – whether within their own country or across the euro area. Since January 2025, payment service […]
Commission proposes plan to protect EU steel industry from unfair effects of global overcapacity
The Commission has tabled a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from the unfair effects of global overcapacity, a vital step to ensure the long-term viability of a strategically crucial industry. Fulfilling the commitments set out in the EU Action Plan for Steel and Metal, the proposal maintains the principle of open trade and […]
PhD – Sociology of organizations with a focus on digitalization in the public sector – Denmark
Copenhagen Business School, Department of Organization invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the field of organization studies, with a particular focus on digitalization in the public sector. The scholarship is part of the research project “Metoder til digital inklusion” funded by Velux. The project aims to generate new knowledge on the organization of digital […]
Internships – EIB Traineeships – Luxembourg
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union’s financing institution. Its task is to contribute towards the integration, balanced development and economic and social cohesion of the Member Countries. INTERNSHIPS: The departments of the EIB take on well-qualified trainees on an ad-hoc basis to carry out a one to five-month traineeship following a defined […]