The European Commission is taking steps to coordinate and support the responses of national authorities to the hantavirus outbreak. Currently, theEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Controlconsiders the risk to the general public in Europeto be very low, given that appropriate infection prevention and control measures are being implemented and that hantaviruses are not easily […]
Training – EYF on EU policies
The European MOSAIC project, led by theInternational European Movement,is an interactive session that explores how to translate complex political issues into more accessible discussions that connect with young people in their everyday lives. EU policies can often seem distant, technical and difficult to understand. This interactive session explores how to translate complex political issues into […]
A Spanish state aid scheme worth €1.5 billion has been approved to support farmers affected by the 2025/26 floods in Andalusia and Extremadura
The European Commission has approved, in accordance with EU state aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by various adverse weather events that occurred in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura between 10 November 2025 and 9 February 2026. The aid scheme aims to prevent farm closures and preserve agricultural production. […]
The Commission approves a €5 billion German state aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industry
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €5 billion German scheme to help industrial companies decarbonise their production processes. This scheme contributes to achieving Germany’s energy and climate targets, as well asthe EU’s objectives of sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. The German plan Eligible projects must involve fundamental technological changes and replace […]
Eurobarometer shows great majority of Europeans see benefits from EU membership and the EU as a pillar of stability and security
Published ahead of Europe Day, the new Eurobarometer survey shows nearly three quarters of Europeans believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU. In a challenging global context, Europeans increasingly see the EU as a source of stability, alongside record-high backing for a common defence and security policy. Three quarters of respondents (75%) say they feel they […]
The EU and Japan are stepping up cooperation on AI, data, quantum computing and chips
At the fourth meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council held in Brussels, the European Union and Japan agreed on new measures to deepen cooperation on regulation, research and industry in the areas of data, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms. These measures will improve cross-border data flows, promote interoperable digital […]
Internships – Schuman Training Programme
The European Parliament offers a range of internship programmes within its Secretariat to support young people’s professional development and help them understand how the institution works. These internships last for five months. Eligible candidates must: be aged 18 or over; hold a university degree or degrees; have a thorough knowledge of one of the official […]
The European Parliament calls for a stronger EU response to online harassment
MEPs are calling for strict enforcement of the law, a harmonised definition of cyberbullying and greater accountability on the part of platforms to better protect victims. In a resolution adopted on Thursday by a show of hands, the plenary calls for effective and dissuasive penalties for cyberbullying offences, to make it easier for victims to […]
The Commission welcomes this important step towards modernising the EU’s social security coordination rules
Representatives of the EU Member States have approved theagreementbetween the Council Presidency and the European Parliament on therevision of the rules on social security coordination. The European Commission welcomes this approval. The revised rules represent an important step towards fair labour mobility within the EU. They make it easier for people to work, live or […]