The European Commission has today opened formal proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act for its addictive design, lack of transparency in its recommendation systems, and the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material. More specifically, the investigation will focus on the following areas: The systems Shein has implemented to limit the […]
Building a sustainable future for small-scale coastal fishermen in southern Spain
On the coast of Cádiz, in southern Spain, the producer organisation OPP72 helps small-scale fishermen secure fair markets and protect their future. Founded in 2010, this organisation brings together some 70 producers and 59 vessels from the ports of Conil, La Atunara and Rota. As a producer organisation officially recognised by EU legislation, OPP72 benefits […]
New initiatives promote immigrant integration in Hungary through language, art, and peer mentoring
Launch of a peer mentoring programme for third-country nationals The Subjective Values Foundation launched a peer mentoring programme as part of theAMIR project. Supporting the integration of third-country nationals (TCNs) in Hungary. The initiative connects participants with trained mentors who provide guidance on everyday life, including healthcare, education, housing, employment and financial services. The programme […]
Internships – European Space Agency
The European Space Agency’s mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of all. It watches over the Earth, develops and launches inspiring and unique space projects, trains astronauts and pushes the boundaries of science and technology. It is dedicated to Space Unity in Europe and European unity in space. The […]
SAFE instrument: Council clears the way for financial assistance to eight Member States and the conclusion of the agreement with Canada
The Council adopted a series of implementing decisions making financial assistance available to eight EU Member States under the SAFE instrument: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Portugal and Romania. A second batch of Council Implementing Decisions on financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland has been authorised by the […]
The Expert Group advances knowledge on sustainable urban mobility with its work plan for 2026
The European Commission’sExpert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM)continues to provide valuable insights into sustainable urban mobility. At the conclusion of its 2025 Work Programme, EGUM has provided insightful reports and commentary on a wide range of topics. For example, EGUM contributed significantly tothe first progress reporton the EU Bicycle Declaration, published last October. Recently, EGUM […]
Internships – Committee of the Regions – Brussels
Each year, the Committee of the Regions (CoR) offers a limited number of Cicero internships, which provide an opportunity to gain work experience in a European institution. As a CoR intern, you will witness first-hand the dynamics of a multilingual and multinational institution. Within a small group of interns, you will not only be able […]
Commission acts against unfair imports of ABS from Korea and Taiwan
On 13 February, the Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins from Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan. The imposition of definitive duties follows a thorough investigation which concluded that […]
PhD – Hydrology and Climate Risk – Greece
The Technical University of Crete offers a fully funded PhD position in an international environment, with excellent training opportunities and strong connections to practical applications, to work in the field of climate risks and flood impact in Africa, in close collaboration with leading international partners and end users. The TUC School of Chemical and Environmental […]