The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on the state of play of EU-Türkiye political, economic and trade relations, following up to the task set out by the European Council of 29-30 June 2023. The Joint Communication builds on and updates the Joint Communication submitted by the Commission and the High Representative to […]
European Commission sets out measures to accelerate the deployment of electricity grids
Interconnected and stable energy networks are the backbone of the EU’s internal energy market and key to enable the green transition. To help deliver the European Green Deal the Commission is proposing today an Action Plan to make sure our electricity grids will operate more efficiently and will be rolled out further and faster. The Commission has already put in place a supportive legal framework for the rollout […]
The Spanish fishing fleet fished more than a fifth of the European Union’s catches in 2022
The total EU fish catch in 2022 was about 3.4 million tonnes of live weight from the seven marine areas covered by EU statistics. Spain’s fishing fleet exceeded one-fifth of all EU catches (22%; 752 000 tonnes), followed by France (15%; 517 000 tonnes) and Denmark (13%; 459 000 tonnes). About 70% of the total […]
Future of the EU: Parliament’s proposals to amend the Treaties
Following the Conference on the Future of Europe and in the context of unprecedented challenges and multiple crises, MEPs put forward proposals to change the EU. Parliament is advocating reforms that will enhance the EU’s capacity to act and strengthen the say of citizens. Key among the proposals by MEPs are: a more bicameral system […]
Agricultural Engineer in Tunisia
In the context of the activities of the PRIMA Moutain-Her project ‘Empowering women associations as drivers for agroecological transformation to generate income for Mountain farming communities,’ INRAT is launching a call for applications to recruit a service provider with a degree in Agricultural Production Engineering. For more details, please refer to this link: http://www.inrat.agrinet.tn/media/attachments/2023/11/03/avis-de-cadida… Education […]
The Council adopted conclusions on a long-term vision for rural areas in the European Union
The conclusions were unanimously endorsed by EU agriculture ministers. They provide political guidance to the Commission and member states on their future actions in support of these areas, which cover more than 80% of the EU’s territory. The text recognises the key role that rural areas play in contributing to the economic strength of the EU, the green and digital transitions, […]
First EU-Angola agreement on sustainable investment facilitation
The EU and Angola has signed a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), the first EU agreement of its kind, during the EU-Angola Business Forum in Luanda. It responds to Angola’s ambition to diversify its economy beyond the oil and gas sectors, which historically attracted most foreign investment. The agreement, with its commitments to improve business […]
EU-Armenia: joint press release on the Second Political and Security Dialogue
The second high-level EU-Armenia Political and Security Dialogue took place on Wednesday in Brussels. Building upon the inaugural meeting of the dialogue held in Yerevan this January, the meeting confirmed mutual interest of Armenia and the EU to further enhance political dialogue and cooperation in the areas of foreign, security and defence policy. The EU […]
Child sexual abuse online: effective measures, no mass surveillance
On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on new measures to protect children online by preventing and stopping child sexual abuse. The draft Parliament position was adopted by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs with 51 votes in favour, 2 against, and 1 abstaining. Inter-institutional negotiations were authorised with 48 […]