According to the European Commission’s annual survey, more than 10 million people – including 3.9 million in 2025 alone – have benefited from skills-up initiatives underthe Skills Pact since its launch in 2020. Launched in November 2020, the Skills Pact supports skills partnerships that address Europe’s needs and promote the green and digital transitions. It […]
Internships – EMA training programmes – Netherlands
The European Medicines Agency offers internships for university graduates at its headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The aim is for interns to gain an understanding of how the Agency operates and its role within the EU. The programme runs from 1 October to 31 July each year. Requirements: Recent university graduates (up to 12 months […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
The blue economy is seeing an increase in investment and growing interest from investors
The blue economy is riding a wave of success: investment is gaining momentum, specialised funds are booming, and more and more investors are turning their attention to opportunities linked to the ocean. European Commission’s BlueInvest Report for Investors 2026: The Next Wave of Blue Growth.This highlights the early stages of what could become a much […]
The Commission is launching a platform to aggregate demand for raw materials and promote diversification
The European Commission is today launching the first call for proposals to bring together buyers and suppliers under the Critical Raw Materials Mechanism. Through a dedicated platform, buyers of critical raw materials will be able to aggregate demand and get in touch with suppliers, financial institutions and storage providers. The Critical Raw Materials Mechanism forms […]
The ‘Green Deal Goes Local’ Working Group is calling for greater clarity on green spending in the next EU budget
Members of the CoR’s ‘Green Deal Goes Local’ Working Group have called on the EU institutions to ensure that climate, energy and environmental priorities are properly integrated into the EU’s next long-term budget, so as to support the clean transition at local and regional level. This was the main topic discussed at their meeting on […]