The Plenary adopted its priorities for the Commission’s forthcoming anti-corruption strategy, aimed at strengthening prevention, enforcement and integrity across the EU. In a resolution adopted by a show of hands, Parliament states that the anti-corruption strategy must address the evolving risks of corruption linked to organised crime and new technologies, following the entry into force […]
Job quality is a priority in the EU, according to the Commission’s annual report
The quality of employment in the EU has improved over the last decade, according to the 2026 Social and Employment Outlook, published on 13 October. The report highlights progress in three areas: pay, job security and working hours. It also shows that better-quality jobs help to create a strong, productive and competitive economy. The report […]
Internships – Schuman Traineeships (European Parliament)
The European Parliament offers various internship programs within its Secretariat to contribute to the professional development of young people and to foster an understanding of how the institution operates. These internships last 5 months. Schuman internships take place in various departments and units of the European Parliament’s Secretariat. The profiles vary depending on the positions […]
The Commission selects 46 new strategic projects to strengthen the EU’s supply of critical raw materials
To strengthen the EU’s supply chains and diversify sources of critical raw materials, the European Commission has today announced that it has selected 46 new strategic projects across 16 Member States. The projects will contribute to meeting the benchmarks set out in the Critical Raw Materials Regulation, according to which, by 2030, the EU’s capacity […]
Zaragoza, Benidorm and Estarreja have won the European Green Capital and European Green Leaf 2028 awards
The winning cities of the 2028 European Green Capital Awards were announced on 8 October 2026 at a ceremony held in Guimarães (Portugal), the 2026 winner of the award. Zaragoza (Spain) has been named European Green Capital 2028, whilst Benidorm (Spain) and Estarreja (Portugal) will share the European Green Leaf 2028 award, which recognises the […]
Internships – European Investment Bank (EIB) – Luxembourg
Are you interested in technology, data analysis or finance? The European Investment Fund (EIF) is offering two five-month internship opportunities at its headquarters in Luxembourg, starting in January 2027. These placements offer the chance to gain experience in process automation, database management and financial analysis within a European financial institution. General requirements for both roles: […]
The Commission grants €134.8 million to Spain and Romania following fires and floods
The European Commission has decided to allocate 134.8 million euros from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support recovery efforts in Spain and Romania following the major natural disasters of 2025. Spain will receive €120.5 million following a devastating summer marked by a prolonged drought, extreme heatwaves and three waves of major wildfires. The […]
The EU budget will continue to deliver benefits for Europe in 2025
The Court of Auditors (ECA) published its Annual Report, in which, for the nineteenth consecutive year, the EU’s annual accounts have been given a clean bill of health. The ECA confirmed that the collection of EU revenue was free from material error. Key milestones for the EU budget in 2025: Against a backdrop of geopolitical […]
NextGenerationEU is proving its strong track record as implementation draws to a close
The European Commission presents the fifth annual report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). As the EU’s flagship recovery instrument under NextGenerationEU, the RRM has already disbursed €450,000 million in grants and loans, representing almost 80 per cent of the total amount requested by Member States. Established in 2021 as an immediate response to […]