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 […]
Internships – EU LISA – Estonia
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) offers paid internships for recent university graduates who are at the start of theirprofessional careers. The aim of the graduate traineeships is to enable trainees to broaden their knowledge of EU policies, activities and […]
The Commission welcomes the full implementation of the Entry-Exit System
Today marks a significant milestone in European border security, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen Area countries. The EES is an advanced IT system that will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The EES collects biographical and biometric data, […]
235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it […]
The Commission is investing around €400 million in postdoctoral researchers
The European Commission has launched the 2026 call for applicationsfor Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers who have completed a PhD to carry out their research abroad and acquire new skills in different disciplines and sectors. Researchers will benefit from working with cutting-edge scientific teams and […]