The European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) is a project that identifies and rewards EU regions which show an outstanding and innovative entrepreneurial policy strategy, irrespective of their size, wealth and competences. The regions with the most credible, forward-thinking and promising vision plan are granted the label “European Entrepreneurial Region” (EER) for a specific year. The EER label has been set […]
Croatian Council presidency: what MEPs expect
Croatia took over the rotating Council Presidency from Finland on 1 January 2020. Croatia’s slogan for its six-month presidency is: “A strong Europe in a world of challenges”. The country wants to focus on: sustainable development, a networked economy, safety and positioning Europe as a global leader. Busy period ahead Croatia will presided over […]
Parliament re-elects Emily O’Reilly as European Ombudsman
Emily O’Reilly has been re-elected as European Ombudsman, allowing her to continue investigating complaints against EU bodies for the next five years. She was re-elected by MEPs in a secret ballot in Strasburg on 18 December 2019. She received 320 votes out of 600. O’Reilly has served as European Ombudsman since 1 October 2013. Previously, she […]
Malta: investigation risks being compromised while Prime Minister is in office
MEPs are concerned about the credibility of investigations into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and the lack of progress on related accusations. In a resolution adopted with 581 votes to 26 and 83 abstentions, Parliament stresses that “any risk of compromising the investigations (…) must be excluded by all means” and warns that […]
Traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh
The EU Delegation to Bangladesh is looking for a trainee within the Political, Economic, Trade, Press and Information (PETPI) Section of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, starting in March 2020. Where The PETPI Section is a small section consisting of the Head of Section, a Political officer and three local agents (trade officer, press officer, senior secretary). The […]
Coming up in plenary: Sakharov Prize, new Ombudsman, rule of law in Malta
Parliament will award the Sakharov human rights prize, elect a new Ombudsman and debate the rule of law in Malta and the EU Summit at the final plenary session of 2019. Sakharov Prize In recognition of his fight for the rights of China’s Uyghur minority, economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti will be awarded […]
80% of Spanish citizens want the EP to play a more important role in social, economic and environmental matters
The survey published on Tuesday asks European citizens, among other issues, about the different political priorities that Parliament must deal with in this legislature. 52% consider climate change to be the most current pressing environmental issue and 59% are in favour of their country being a member of the EU. The Eurobarometer of autumn published by […]
Call open to study at the College of Europe
The registration period of the College of Europe has already been opened for the 2020-2021 academic year! Ambassadors, professors and politicians who now lead states and institutions throughout the European Union have graduated from this institution. Institution The College of Europe is an institution of European postgraduate studies that can be accessed, through very competitive […]
The European Green Deal sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050
The European Commission has presented The European Green Deal – a roadmap for making the EU’s economy sustainable by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas and making the transition just and inclusive for all. The European Green Deal provides a roadmap with actions to boost the efficient use of resources by moving to a clean, circular […]