The European Commission has presented its Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture up to 2040, setting out the direction for the next fifteen years with a view to strengthening the sector’s environmental and economic sustainability. Entitled ‘Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture’, the strategy aims to safeguard the livelihoods of communities that depend on the sector. […]
Andorra and San Marino sign an Association Agreement to bring them closer to the EU
The Commission has signed an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino, bringing both countries closer to the EU and establishing a clear and comprehensive framework for deeper economic and institutional integration. The Agreement grants Andorra and San Marino access to the Internal Market under common rules and conditions of fair competition. It provides citizens, […]
The EU is investing more than 390 million euros in 135 new climate and environment projects
The European Commission awarded more than 390 million eurosto135 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action. The amount allocated represents more than half of the total investment required for these projects, which stands at 579 million euros. The remaining funding comes from national, regional and local governments, public-private […]
Internships – European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – Helsinki, Finland
Would you like to gain professional experience at a European Union agency and contribute to the safe management of chemicals? The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) offers paid internships in Helsinki (Finland) for recent graduates interested in contributing to its scientific, technical and administrative activities. Internship areas: Science: chemistry, toxicology, biology and environmental sciences and technologies. […]
Internships – EUROCONTROL – Brussels, Maastricht, Brétigny-sur-Orge and Luxembourg
Would you like to gain professional experience in the aviation sector and work in an international environment? EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, offers over 100 internship opportunities each year for students and recent graduates in various professional fields. The Skyline Traineeship programme allows you to learn from specialists, develop practical […]
The Commission has awarded the new 2026 European Bauhaus Prizes to sustainable, inclusive and beautiful projects
The European Commission has awarded the 2026 New European Bauhaus (NEB) Awards to 13 winners from various EU countries, Ukraine and North Macedonia, as well as Japan and Brazil, who emerged victorious in the international competition. Now in their sixth year, the NEB Awards recognise exceptional projects, concepts and ideas that combine sustainability, inclusion and […]
The Commission presents a new strategy to combat human trafficking
The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy to combat human trafficking. In 2023 and 2024, more than 20,000 victims were recorded across the EU, representing a 16.1 per cent increase, although many cases remain unreported. Trafficking takes many forms, including sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, forced criminal activity, begging and forced marriage. The new strategy […]
The Commission is disbursing 2,860 million euros to Ukraine for drones, missiles and urgent battlefield requirements
The European Commission has disbursed 2,860 million euros to Ukraine under the defence component of the 90,000 million euro loan package to support Ukraine. The funding will be used for drones, air defence systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: “As Russia becomes bogged […]
Enlargement: the EU and Moldova begin negotiations on the internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth
The EU and Moldova have taken another important step in the accession process by launching negotiations on the thematic chapters entitled ‘Internal Market’ and ‘Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth’. The thematic chapters are essential elements of the negotiating framework for EU accession, as they set out the parameters that candidate countries must follow in order to […]