To mark the start of Diversity Month in the EU, the European Commission has announced the winners of the fifth edition of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award.As a key initiative of theUnion for Equality, this award recognises EU cities, towns and regions that set an example in promoting inclusive policies and fostering […]
The Commission updates EU competition rules on technology licensing agreements
The European Commission has adopted the revised Block Exemption Regulation applicable to technology transfer agreements (‘RECATT’) and the Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements (‘Guidelines’), following a comprehensive review of the provisions in force since 2014. Technology transfer agreements are agreements whereby an undertaking holding technology rights […]
European age verification app to ensure children’s online safety
The European Commission has announced that a new age verification app, designed to protect minors online, is ready to be launched. In a recent statement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the technology is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. The app will allow usersto verify their agewhen accessing […]
Internships – EED Secretariat – Belgium
EED is seeking an intern for a twelve-month placement in the grant management team (Eastern Partnership region).The intern will assist with the contractual, financial and administrative aspects of EED’s grant management. Tasks to be carried out: • Assisting with the preparation of grant agreements, annexes and other standard contractual documentation; • Assist in the review […]
Scholarship – European Central Bank: Women in Economics
The European Central Bankis offering grants of €10,000 each to 15 women pursuing postgraduate studies in the fields of economics, statistics, engineering and computer science. This funding is intended to help cover the costs of your studies. If your application is successful, you will also have the opportunity to gain an insight into the ECB’s […]
The EU and Iceland boost cooperation on ocean affairs at a high-level dialogue in Reykjavík
The European Union and Iceland held a High-Level Dialogue on ocean cooperation in Reykjavík today, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance and the blue economy. The Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, met with Iceland’s Minister for Industry, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, to review progress made under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
The EU and South Korea are strengthening their trade and technological cooperation
The European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, and South Korea’s Minister for Trade, Yeo Han-koo, co-chaired the 13th meeting of the EU-Republic of Korea Trade Committee, held under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both sides strengthened their cooperation by holding their first Strategic Dialogue on Trade, Supply Chains and Technology, whilst endorsing […]
The EU presents the first Action Plan under the Mediterranean Pact
The European Commission presented the first set of key initiatives, in the form of an Action Plan, to representatives of the EU Member States and the southern Mediterranean countries, with a view toadvancing the implementation of the Mediterranean Pact. The Pact was developed through a broad and inclusive consultation process involving governments, civil society, young […]
The Commission proposes measures for Google regarding the sharing of search engine data with third parties under the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has sent Google a preliminary report setting out proposed measures to comply with theDigital Markets Act (DMA). Under these measures, Google would be required to allow third-party search engines to access search data —such as rankings, queries, clicks and impressions— on fair, reasonable and non – discriminatory terms. The aim of these […]