The Commission has adopted two measures to support the essential role institutional investors, such as banks and insurers, play in the financing the EU economy. These measures deliver on the roadmap set out in the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy and contribute to the EU’s broader objectives of supporting private investment, improving capital market integration, and strengthening Europe’s long-term competitiveness, for the benefit of […]
Commission partners with private investors to set up multi-billion Scaleup Europe Fund
On October 28th, the Commission brought together top-tier private investors from across Europe to jointly express their intention to establish the Scaleup Europe Fund – a new, multi-billion fund to invest in the most promising European companies in strategic deep tech areas. By joining forces with these potential founding investors, the Commission moves ahead on the EU Startup […]
PhD – Marie Curie PhD scholarship in Left-behind places and entrepreneurial mobilization at Department of Business and Sustainability – Denmark
The Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark in Kolding invites applications for a PhD scholarship as of April 1st 2026, or as agreed. For more information about the department, please visit the website. Be part of a large-scale international project We are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for the […]
EU promotes Ukraine’s participation in EU safe space services
The European Commission has today proposed to Member States to authorise the opening of negotiations with Ukraine regarding its participation in the government satellite communications component (Govsatcom) of the EU Space Programme and the EU’s Secure Connectivity Programme. Govsatcom is designed to provide secure and resilient satellite communication capabilities by pooling and sharing existing satellite […]
Grants – European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA)
The European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) programme supports the international career of emerging artists across Europe. It offers two types of grants: 1. Discovery Grants: 40 grants of €8,000 each for early career artists who will engage in residencies and receive mentorship, facilitated by a host festival and two partner festivals. 2. Springboard […]
PhD – Communication Technology – Norway
This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here. […]
Commission preliminarily finds TikTok and Meta in breach of their transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act
On October 24th, the European Commission preliminarily found both TikTok and Meta in breach of their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission also preliminarily found Meta, for both Instagram and Facebook, in breach of its obligations to provide users simple mechanisms to notify illegal content, as well as […]
19th package of sanctions against Russia: EU targets Russian energy, third-country banks and crypto providers
Thursday 23rd, the Council adopted a sweeping 19th package of further 69 individual listings and numerous economic restrictive measures targeting key sectors which fuel Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, including energy, finance and the military industrial complex. The Council is also strengthening control over the movement of Russian diplomats across the EU and taking further measures against those responsible for the abduction of […]
Internships — ESN Call for Interns
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Europe’s leading student organisation, is seeking interns in the fields of Communication & Media and Policy to join its international office in Brussels, Belgium, starting 2 February 2026. Requirements for the positions: Communication and Media Intern Fluent in written and spoken English; Background in communication, media, graphic design or similar; Familiar […]