On Wednesday, MEPs confirmed their negotiating position on the EU budget for the period 2028–2034, including a breakdown of the amounts they wish to allocate to each EU funding programme. The EU budget for the period 2028–2034 (the multiannual financial framework – MFF) should be set at 1.27% of the EU’s gross national income (GNI), […]
The Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects
Following the evaluation of the 2025 calls for proposals for the European Defence Fund (EDF), the European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 new EDF projects. These investments will support the objectives set out in the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 and provide essential funding for the EU’s four main flagship defence programmes: the European […]
The EU joins the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) collaborative programmes on cities and energy storage technologies
Following a decision by the Commission and in collaboration with theInternational Energy Agency, the EU will work with international partners to help cities become cleaner and more sustainable, whilst improving the way energy from renewable sources is stored and used. This collaboration will help turn climate goals into practical solutions that benefit people in their […]
Internships – EU Agency for Fundamental Rights
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is offering paid internships for a period of ten months, from 1 October to 31 July 2027. The internship programme aims to provide interns with work experience in the administration of cooperation in the field of fundamental rights at European level. The traineeship programme is aimed at […]
The Commission is consulting Member States on the proposal for a Temporary Crisis Framework
The European Commission is seeking the views of Member States on a draft proposal for a Temporary Framework for State Aid to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis, as announced by President Ursula von der Leyenon 13 April 2026. The draft proposal is based on Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty […]
The Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections in the chocolate confectionery sector
The European Commission is conducting unannounced antitrust inspections in two Member States at the premises of a company operating in the chocolate confectionery sector. The Commission fears that the company under investigation may have breached EU antitrust rules prohibiting cartels and restrictive business practices, as well as abuses of a dominant market position (Articles 101 […]
“Sorda” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award
The film “Sorda”, directed by the Spanish filmmaker Eva Libertad, has been awarded the 2026 LUX Audience Award, following a vote by European citizens and MEPs. “The LUX Audience Award shines a spotlight on works that open our eyes to experiences beyond our own. Sorda, this year’s winner, does exactly that, with courage, warmth and […]
Internships – NATO Programme – Brussels
NATO Headquarters organises an internship programme to offer a small number of students, both current and recent graduates, the opportunity to gain experience at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. An annual call for applications opens in the spring, with two start dates: in September and March of the following year. The internships will last approximately 6 […]
Learning – AEGGE Summer School
AEGEE– Association des États Généraux des Étudiants de l’Europe (European Students’ Forum) is a student association. It promotes the idea of a unified Europe, cross-border cooperation, communication and integration among students, and strives to create an open and tolerant society for the future. How it works Summer Universities are events lasting on average two […]