On November 28th, the European Union and the Republic of Korea (ROK) reaffirmed the central role of their partnership in advancing cooperation on emerging digital technologies to unlock mutual benefits for their economies. During the third Digital Partnership Council held in Seoul, the EU also underlined its commitment to strengthening cooperation with digital partners across […]
PhD – Contemporary History – France
Fascist and Neo-Fascist Networks between Italy and France: migration, circulation of ideas and political legacy, 1930s-1950s In recent decades, scholars have increasingly studied fascism from a transnational perspective, emphasising the dissemination of fascist ideas and political practices across European and transatlantic contexts. This research project intends to contribute to this framework by investigating the development […]
Commission outlines priorities to boost EU competitiveness in its 2026 European Semester Autumn Package
The European Commission adopted on November 26th the 2026 European Semester Autumn Package, setting out economic and employment policy priorities to boost competitiveness. In an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment, the Commission calls for coordinated action to strengthen productivity, innovation and investment, in line with the Competitiveness Compass. The Autumn Package launches the 2026 European Semester cycle, which will improve […]
Child sexual abuse: Council reaches position on regulation to protect children from online abuse
The EU is stepping up its efforts to combat child sexual abuse. Representatives of the EU Member States agreed today on the Council’s position on a Regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. Once adopted, the new regulation will establish obligations for digital companies to prevent the dissemination of child sexual abuse material and […]
Scholarships – Connecting Europe Fellowship – Belgium
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is inviting applications for the Connecting Europe Fellowship, a unique opportunity for young professionals from EU enlargement countries to advance their research, connect with Brussels-based policymakers, and contribute to transnational dialogue on Europe’s future. What is it Fellows will spend three months in Brussels between February and December 2026, developing […]
European court forces member states to recognise equal marriages celebrated in the EU
In 2018, two Polish citizens legally married in Germany applied to the Polish authorities for a transcript of their marriage to be recognised in their country. The competent authorities refused the application on the ground that Polish law does not authorise same-sex marriages. The couple appealed against the decision and the Supreme Administrative Court referred […]
PhD – AI-driven Software Instrumentation – Austria
Job profile: Under the guidance of the Area Management, the candidate will be deployed in the entire portfolio of application-oriented research activities within the InstrumentAI project, conducted in collaboration with industry. The position focuses on the development of AI-supported and human-in-the-loop methods for automating and optimizing software instrumentation processes. Drawing on a strong background in […]
Parliament gives green light to first European Defence Industry Programme
The rule approved on Tuesday 25 seeks to strengthen the EU’s defence industry, encourage joint procurement of European products, boost local manufacturing and increase support for Ukraine. The Regulation, already informally agreed with the Council, will establish the first ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). It aims to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base […]
EU calls for stronger action to end sexual and gender-based violence
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November, Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib, on behalf of the European Commission, and High Representative/Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, issued the following statement: “Gender-based violence is unacceptable. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the European Union renews its determination to end […]