On Wednesday, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs adopted its position on the new provisions designed to strengthen EU rules to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances. With 45 votes in favour, none against and 10 abstentions, MEPs on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs approved the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, […]
Learning – Millennium Scholarship
The Millennium Fellowship programme is a one-semester leadership development programme held on university campuses. It is organised by United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) to develop students’ leadership skills. How it works This fellowship is a one-semester leadership development programme delivered on your campus to take your social impact to the […]
Internships – European Training Foundation – Italy
The European Training Foundation (ETF) is a European Union agency dedicated to the development of human capital in neighbouring and EU candidate countries. Its work focuses on education, training and employment, supporting reforms aligned with European priorities. It is offering a call for applications for 12-month traineeships in Turin (Italy). The traineeships consist of: Hands-on […]
The Commission is releasing emergency funds to protect the fisheries and aquaculture sectors from the crisis in the Middle East
The European Commission has activated the crisis mechanism of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), which enables Member States to provide financial compensation to fishermen, aquaculture producers, processors and retailers whose livelihoods have been affected by the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. This measure, which applies retroactively from 28 February […]
More than 10 million workers received training under the Skills Pact
According to the European Commission’s annual survey, more than 10 million people – including 3.9 million in 2025 alone – have benefited from skills-up initiatives underthe Skills Pact since its launch in 2020. Launched in November 2020, the Skills Pact supports skills partnerships that address Europe’s needs and promote the green and digital transitions. It […]
Internships – EMA training programmes – Netherlands
The European Medicines Agency offers internships for university graduates at its headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The aim is for interns to gain an understanding of how the Agency operates and its role within the EU. The programme runs from 1 October to 31 July each year. Requirements: Recent university graduates (up to 12 months […]
The EU and its Member States pledge over €811 million in response to the crisis in Sudan
Whilst the people of Sudan continue to suffer from the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, the European Union, together with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union, co-hosted the Third International Conference on Sudan in Berlin. As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year, the conference aims to mobilise […]
The EU Ecolabel is making great strides in 2026, becoming increasingly established
The latest figures for March 2026 confirm that theEU Ecolabelis playing an increasingly important role in Europe’s green transition. Thanks to its continued growth across all product groups and countries, the scheme is helping to embed sustainability into everyday purchasing decisions. AsofMarch 2026,animpressive116,692 products, covering both goods and services, have been awarded the EU Ecolabel, […]
Competition – Voices of Migration – Italy
VOICES From Migrations invites university students to turn migrants’ stories into changes in EU policy. Join workshops, create content and take part in “Bridging the past and present for a more integrated society: International conference and multicultural festival” in Rosarno, Italy, from 21 to 24 May 2026. Travel through time and across different countries, discovering […]