This weekend, the Commission concluded the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparednessin Brussels. After nearly three months of deliberation, the 150 randomly selected citizens, drawn from the 27 Member States and representing the diversity of the EU, put forward 20 recommendations on how to strengthen the EU’s capacity to prevent and respond to emergencies. On Sunday, […]
Parliament is calling for a European day to commemorate the victims of workplace accidents
The European Parliament has adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, illnesses and deaths in the EU. In memory of the victims of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses, MEPs are calling for 8 August to be designated as the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Workplace Accidents and for the Protection […]
Study visits – European Committee of the Regions – Belgium
Students wishing to complete their dissertation or who are curious to find out how local and regional authorities contribute to EU legislation in areas such as citizenship, cohesion, climate change, public procurement and security can apply for a short-term study placement. These placements are an excellent opportunity to discover the geographical dimension of EU […]
The EU and Mexico strengthen their long-term ties at a historic summit
The EU and Mexico have taken last May 22 a major step forward in their partnership by signing the Modernised Comprehensive Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement. At the 8th EU-Mexico Summit held in Mexico City, both sides agreed to deepen their political and economic cooperation at a time of growing global uncertainty. The EU […]
COP17 of the CBD: Addressing the biodiversity funding gap
With just five months to go until the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17), the European Commission convened a crucial meeting in Brussels today (21 May) to address the most critical obstacle facing global conservation: closing the annual biodiversity funding gap of €37 billion. The event, entitled“Private […]
The Commission is awarding €400 million to European projects aimed at decarbonising heat production
The European Commission has selected 65 projects under the Thermal Energy Innovation Fund auction, the first EU-wide auction aimed at accelerating the roll-out of innovative clean heating technologies across European industry. Across ten countries in the European Economic Area (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain), the projects will […]
Internships – NATO Young Professionals Programme
NATO’s Young Professionals Programme (YPP) aims to develop highly talented professionals who are interested in accelerating their career through entry-level positions at NATO. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in various areas in different NATO bodies and gain a range of experiences across the Alliance. Who can apply Young people between 21 and 32 years […]
Work placements – EUSPA
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) offers university students and graduates a unique, first-hand insight into the workings of EUSPA and the EU institutions. Two types of internship are available: Regular paid placements (lasting up to twelve months) are advertised in the specific calls for applications listed below. We recommend that you […]
The spring 2026 economic forecasts point to a slowdown in growth as the energy crisis drives up inflation
The spring 2026 economic forecasts point to a slowdown in economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East is causing a new energy crisis that is fuelling inflation and undermining economic confidence. Before the end of February 2026, the EU economy was expected to continue growing at a moderate pace alongside a further decline […]