On Tuesday 19 May, the European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising costs and fertiliser shortages, boost domestic production and reduce Europe’s dependence on imports. The Plan will contribute directly to ensuring food security and strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy, whilst pursuing ambitious climate and environmental goals. Recent supply […]
Training – School of Transparency – Lithuania
The International School of Transparency and Integrity is an intensive annual training programme on anti-corruption and accountability for futureleaders. The School exposes its participants to the latest developments in the field of anti-corruption and accountability, offering them real opportunities to put their ideas into practice. Since 2010, the International Transparency School on Integrity has welcomed […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union 2026
Where inequality and discrimination persist, democracy cannot thrive. Equality is not optional; it is the foundation of free and resilient societies. However, around the world, too many LGBTI people continue to face violence, discrimination, hate speech and stigmatisation, and are targeted by disinformation campaigns, simply for being who they are. When the full enjoyment of […]
The Commission’s report shows that the Schengen Area remains resilient and is well-prepared for future challenges
The Commission has published its fifth report on the state of the Schengen area, which reviews progress made in the Schengen area over the past year and sets out priorities for the coming year. The Schengen area continues to demonstrate its ability to adapt, thanks to collective efforts at both EU and national level. The […]
The Committee of the Regions highlights the role of regions in research and technology infrastructure
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR), together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, organised a high-level seminar in Brussels on 5 May to discuss how the new European strategy for research and technology infrastructure can strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and boost the EU’s global competitiveness. The event, which took place at […]
Commissioner Kos is visiting Kosovo to reaffirm his support for the country’s EU prospects
On Friday 15 May, the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, was in Pristina on her first official visit to Kosovo. This visit underlines the EU’s unwavering support for Kosovo’s European perspective and the need for swift and decisive reforms to advance its European integration. During the visit, Commissioner Kos met with Acting President Albulena Haxhiu […]
Internships – Directorate General for Market and Payment Infrastructures (ECB) – Germany
The Directorate-General for Market and Payment Infrastructure is offering a call for applications for work placements. You will be part of the Supervision Division of the Directorate-General for Market and Payment Infrastructures. The Directorate-General works to ensure that European financial markets have secure and efficient market infrastructures, whilst fostering innovation and European integration. The three […]
The Commission welcomes the Council of Europe’s statement on migration
The European Commission welcomes thepolitical declaration on migrationadopted today by the Council of Europe at the Ministerial Conference in Chisinau. The declaration highlights the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights and the values underpinning the Council of Europe, values which are shared by the EU. The declaration addresses several key issues in the […]
The Commission announces measures to better protect migrant workers and tackle illegal employment
The Commission has adopted two new reports on theDirective on sanctions against employers and theDirective on temporary workers. The aim isto assess efforts to ensure fair working conditions for third-country nationals, prevent the exploitation of migrants and combat illegal employment. As set out in theEuropean Strategy on Asylum and Migration of January 2026. Labour mobility, […]