On November 24th, the Council adopted a set of decisions establishing three assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad. Jordan The Council adopted the third bilateral assistance measure under the EPF worth €35 million to strengthen defence capacities and capabilities of the Jordanian Armed Forces. This measure […]
Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa
A year-long campaign to mobilise investments in renewable energy in Africa, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has secured €15.5 billion to power a clean future across the continent, as well as additional commitments in clean energy generation and access for households to electricity. The European Union led the pledging effort, […]
Valencia and Zaragoza, finalists for the Accessible City Award 2026
Piacenza (Italy), Rennes (France), Salzburg (Austria), Valencia (Spain) and Zaragoza (Spain) have been announced as finalists for the Accessible City Award 2026. These cities demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to making urban life more accessible for people with disabilities, in areas such as access to the built environment and public spaces, public transport, facilities […]
PhD – Faculty of Law (AI LEARN) – Norway
UiB shall be among Europe’s leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work. About the Norwegian AI Centres Six national research centres for Artificial Intelligence are set to launch […]
Palestine Donor Group: EU leads international efforts for strong and viable Palestinian governance
On November 20th, the European Commission convened the first meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels, co-chaired by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. This is a clear deliverable of the EU’s Multiannual Comprehensive Programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience adopted in April, as well as an expression of the EU’s […]
Commission presents 2030 Consumer Agenda to strengthen consumer protection, competitiveness, and sustainable growth
The European Commission has adopted the 2030 Consumer Agenda, a strategic plan for EU consumer policy for the next five years. With 450 million consumers in the single market, who contribute to over 51% of the EU’s GDP through household spending, consumers play an essential role in the engine room of our economy. Enhancing consumer trust, […]
Grants – Culture Moves Europe Individual Mobility
Culture Moves Europe offers grants to artists, cultural professionals and host organisations in all Creative Europe countries who work in the sectors of architecture, cultural heritage, design and fashion design, literary translation, music, performing arts, and visual arts. Culture Moves Europe consists of two actions: Individual mobility for artists and cultural professionals; Residencies for host organisations. […]
Simpler EU digital rules and new digital wallets to save billions for businesses and boost innovation
Europe’s businesses, from factories to start-ups, will spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more time innovating and scaling-up, thanks to the European Commission’s new digital package. This initiative opens opportunities for European companies to grow and to stay at the forefront of technology while at the same time promoting Europe’s highest standards of fundamental […]
PhD – 3 PhD positions in Origin of Life Research (Evolve) – The Netherlands
Where do we come from? One of the oldest and deepest questions for humanity is about the origin of life. This is not just about looking back, but inextricably connected to questions about the world we live in, and our future. Where are we heading? Are we alone in the Universe? Can life cope with […]