The European Commission has given the go-ahead to Latvia’s fifth and final payment request, worth 504 million euros, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This represents an important step towards implementing the reforms and investments linked to this payment request in key areas such as energy efficiency, flood prevention infrastructure, healthcare, […]
The Commission adopts new measures to prepare Europeans for the growing risks of a crisis
As Europe faces increasingly frequent and complex crises, the European Commission is stepping up its efforts to strengthen preparedness across the EU. From helping citizens to protect themselves during emergencies to ensuring that national civil protection systems can continue to function when a disaster strikes, the EU is implementing concrete measures to make Europe more […]
Awards – EESC Civil Society Prize – European Union
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is launching the 16th edition of its Civil Society Prize, an initiative designed to recognise and support projects that make a significant contribution to tackling the main social challenges within the European Union. This year, the prize focuses on ‘The fight against poverty in the EU’, with the […]
The Commission takes a key step towards providing financial support to Ukraine in 2027
The European Commission has taken a further step towards implementing the €90,000 million support loan for Ukraine, which will provide Ukraine with essential budgetary support and defence equipment in 2026 and 2027. The approved package includes a proposal for the Council to approve the remaining €45 billion of the loan for 2027. President Ursula von […]
The EU announces the establishment and membership of the PreparEU Advisory Group on disaster preparedness
The European Commission has launched the PreparEU Advisory Group, which will be responsible for providing strategic advice to the Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on the best way to tackle the increasing risks of disasters, including extreme weather events and wildfires. President Ursula […]
EU Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (EUDP) – Bruges, Belgium
The College of Europe, with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST), offers a residential programme aimed at diplomats and civil servants from countries that are candidates or potential candidates for accession to the European Union. Its aim is to promote regional cooperation and enhance knowledge of European […]
Internships – European Central Bank – Frankfurt, Germany
The European Central Bank offers paid internships in its Monetary Analysis Division to support the analysis of economic and financial data and contribute to the assessment of monetary policy in the euro area. Benefits: A monthly stipend of €1,170 and a contribution towards accommodation, subject to the ECB’s terms and conditions. Professional experience within a […]
Internships – European Ombudsman – Strasbourg, France
The European Ombudsman is an independent and impartial body that works to promote good administration at EU level. The Ombudsman investigates complaints of maladministration by EU institutions and bodies, and also proactively examines broader systemic issues. The European Ombudsman offers paid IT placements to develop and maintain its websites and internal applications. The programme is […]
Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034: the Council finalises its position for negotiations on a strong, forward-looking CAP
The Council has adopted its partial negotiating position on the Regulation establishing the post-2027 framework for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The draft CAP Regulation forms part of the negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF). The future CAP aims to provide farmers with the support they need to maintain […]