The European Commission’sJoint Research Centrerecently published its latest edition of the Atlas of Migration. This reference work provides an overview of global migration trends and constitutes a solid knowledge base for policymakers, stakeholders, businesses and the general public, compiling information from numerous official sources, such as Eurostat, UN agencies, the World Bank and the International […]
Trainsheeps – European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) – Belgium
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the EESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and […]
European Parliament moves to improve maternity provisions for its Members
President Metsola has outlined plans to strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament. President Metsola today informed the Bureau of new initiatives that continue the reforms to modernise Parliament. The planned measures will strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament who wish to continue to carry out their parliamentary duties and […]
European Commission revises high-risk countries list to boost global efforts against financial crime
The European Commission has updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. EU entities covered by the AML framework are required to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving these countries. This is important to protect the EU financial system. A number […]