To mark International Women’s Day, the European Commission has launched theWomen in Farming platform,a new initiative designed to empower women in agriculture and strengthen equal opportunities in this sector and in rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food last year, its aim is to help increase the number of women participating […]
The Commission presents the first Strategy on Intergenerational Equity
The European Commission adopted this past March 5th its firstStrategy on Intergenerational Equityto deepen long-term thinking in EU policy-making, giving greater weight to the views and concerns of young people. The EU’s overall goal is to ensure that today’s decisions are taken with an eye to the future, ensuring a fair balance between benefits and […]
The Commission has presented a new Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 for a more equal, cohesive and prosperous Europe.
The European Commission presented its new Gender Equality Strategy for the period 2026-2030. The Strategy integrates gender equality into all aspects of life, both online and offline, from education and health to work and public life, and addresses modern threats such as cyber violence and risks related to artificial intelligence, which particularly affect women. Although […]
Bingo “Women creating Europe”
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Documentation Centre at the University of Almería, in collaboration with the UAL Equality Unit, is organising an activity consisting of a bingo game called “Women creating Europe”, focusing on the role and importance of women in Europe and, specifically, in the European Union. Through this fun, participatory and […]
The Commission seeks opinions to boost women’s participation in research and innovation
The European Commission has launched a call for data to help shape the first Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation and Start-ups. This initiative aims to make the EU the leading destination for women in research and innovation by the end of the decade. EkaterinaZaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, said:“Wewantwomen in research […]
Commission presents new Anti-Racism Strategy
The European Commission adopted the new EU Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for a Europe free from racism where individuals can thrive, fully participate in society and contribute to its stability and prosperity. The strategy builds on the EU Anti-Racism action plan 2020-2025. Over the past five years, the EU has made significant progress in tackling racism, particularly by […]
Parliament calls for ambitious gender equality strategy
MEPs want concrete EU action on gender-based violence and issues related to women’s health, employment and political representation. In the report, adopted with 310 votes in favour, 222 against and 68 abstentions, MEPs urge the Commission to present an ambitious gender equality strategy for 2026-2030, with concrete legislative and non-legislative measures in key areas. Strengthening […]
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 […]
Commission adopts guidelines on independent living for people with disabilities
On 20 November, the Commission adopted guidelines to promote the right of people with disabilities to live independently and integrate into their communities. The guidelines provide practical recommendations to Member States on the use of EU funds to accelerate the transition from institutional care to community services and independent living for people with disabilities. The […]