To make it easier for troops, equipment and military assets to move quickly and smoothly across Europe, the European Commission and the High Representative step up defence readiness, focusing on preparedness, with a military mobility package: new Regulation on military mobility and Joint Communication. The Commission also aims at boosting disruptive innovation in the military area […]
EU Talent Pool: deal on facilitating international recruitment in shortage occupations
A political agreement has been reached today to set up the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform to make it easier to recruit third-country nationals for work in the EU. On November 18th, negotiators from the Civil Liberties Committee reached an agreement with the Council on the creation of an EU Talent Pool platform. This […]
Traineeships – European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – France
Based in Paris (France), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent EU Authority that contributes to safeguarding the stability of the European Union’s financial system by enhancing the protection of investors and promoting stable and orderly financial markets. It offers 6-12 months long paid traineeships to European students and graduates in different departments such […]
Council adopts new EU legal act to speed up handling of cross-border data protection complaints
The Council today adopted new rules to improve cooperation between national data protection authorities in enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in order to speed up the process of handling cross-border data protection complaints. The measures adopted will streamline administrative procedures concerning, for example, the rights of complainants or the admissibility of cases, thereby […]
Consumer protection: Council approves updated Alternative Dispute Resolution directive
The Council gave its final approval to a directive updating, simplifying and improving the existing framework for alternative dispute resolution. Alternative dispute resolution refers to out-of-court methods of resolving disputes between consumers and traders, usually with the help of impartial third parties. The legal text adopted today aims to make alternative dispute resolution a more […]
Council approves new rules for greater transparency in the funding of European parties and foundations
The Council gave its final green light to changes to the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations. This revision of the regulation is aimed at reinforcing the transparency of European political parties and strengthening the framework for their funding, in particular to counter the risks of manipulation and interference by […]
PhD – Ecology/Ecosystem-Based Management – Norway
A PhD position is available at the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB), Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) in ecology/ecosystem-based management. You will work with a team of researchers in the Arctic Sustainability Lab. The lab is specializing in interdisciplinary – and transdisciplinary research relating to ecology and sustainability. The position is for a period […]
2026 EU budget deal: EP boosts research, competitiveness and security
MEPs achieved increases for the 2026 EU budget and secured funds for Horizon Europe, transport and energy networks, civil protection and agriculture. On Saturday morning, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2026 EU Budget, before the deadline of the conciliation period. Negotiators agreed to set the overall […]
Commission proposes strengthened cooperation to combat tax fraud
On November 14th, the European Commission proposed an amendment to strengthen cooperation between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘EPPO’), the European Anti-Fraud Office (‘OLAF’), and Member States. The proposal provides a legal basis for the exchange of information and access to VAT data, enhancing the EU’s ability to combat fraud against the financial interests of […]