Today marks the start of European Youth Week 2026 across Europe, an initiative running until 1 May that will bring together young people, organisations and institutions for a week dedicated to celebrating youth participation, as part of the European Commission’s commitment to incorporating young people’s voices into EU policy-making. Around 1,000 young people will take […]
Commissioners Kubilius and Kos reaffirm the EU’s commitment to enlargement and global partnerships
The Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, are bringing together representatives from Member States, partner countries and the international community involved in institution-building to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to enlargement and global partnerships. This meeting marks the 30th anniversary of the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument […]
Competition – EU Learning 2026
The EU 2026 Quiz is a free online quiz open to all young Europeans. Test your knowledge of the EU’s institutions, values, history and opportunities, and compete against young people from across Europe for the chance to win a real European adventure. Who can apply? Any young person aged between 18 and 25 living in […]
Europe Day Concert – Modo 130 with Nağme Yarkin – Traditional Greek music
The European Documentation Centre and the Vice-Rectorate for Research Policy at the University of Almería are organising, in collaboration with Clasijazz Almería, a concert to mark Europe Day – an event that has become a tradition for the centre, which remains committed to music as a means of bringing people together and a tool for […]
The Council adopts new EU-wide legislation to combat corruption
The Council has given its final approval to a new piece of EU legislation that harmonises the definition of corruption across all Member States and establishes a common level of penalties for such offences. With measures to prevent corruption and rules to strengthen its investigation and prosecution, the legislation will bolster the fight against corruption […]
Internships – European University Institute – Italy
The European University Institute (EUI) is a postgraduate institution established by treaty and dedicated to research and advanced education with a unique European perspective. It promotes values such as diversity and inclusion, international collaboration, and links between academics and policymakers. The three pillars of its activities are the training of early-career researchers through research of […]
2nd edition of the “La Loca Europa” competition
To mark Europe Day, and for the second year running, the UAL European Documentation Centre is organising the “La Loca Europa” competition, an initiative designed to celebrate knowledge, participation and the European spirit within the university community. The theme will focus on traditions, interesting facts, cultural aspects, cuisine, sport, art and cinema from the various […]
The Commission announces the winners of the 2026 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award
To mark the start of Diversity Month in the EU, the European Commission has announced the winners of the fifth edition of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award.As a key initiative of theUnion for Equality, this award recognises EU cities, towns and regions that set an example in promoting inclusive policies and fostering […]
European age verification app to ensure children’s online safety
The European Commission has announced that a new age verification app, designed to protect minors online, is ready to be launched. In a recent statement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the technology is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. The app will allow usersto verify their agewhen accessing […]