In order to provide law students with an opportunity to gain practical experience in the field, the European Law students’ Association (ELSA), has launched the 9th edition of the European Human Rights Moot Court Competition in cooperation with the Council of Europe. The competition, which simulates the procedure of complaints to the European Court of Human […]
How do Europeans feel about self-driving cars?
How do Europeans expect connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) to affect driving efficiency, road safety, data protection and sustainability? A recent survey has the answers. There’s no doubt that technological innovation has changed our lives in many positive ways. It has made communication easier, improved manufacturing techniques, helped inflict less harm on the environment and […]
University research programs
The European Investment Bank channels most of its institutional relations with Universities through an EIB Universities Research Action consisting of three different programmes. 1. EIBURS, the EIB University Research Sponsorship Programme, a programme to support EU University Research Centres working on research topics and themes of major interest to the EIB. Main features of EIBURS: […]
General Court annuls agreements with Morocco that include Western Sahara
The General Court annuls the Council decisions concerning, first, the agreement between the European Union and Morocco amending the tariff preferences granted by the European Union to products of Moroccan origin and, second, the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement However, the effects of those decisions are maintained over a certain period in order to preserve the […]
Commission launches EU missions to tackle major challenges
The Commission launched five new EU missions, a new and innovative way to work together and improve the lives of people in Europe and beyond. EU missions aim to tackle big challenges in health, climate and the environment, and to achieve ambitious and inspiring goals in these areas. A novelty of Horizon Europe and also […]
ESC Online Training
The European Solidarity Corps Online Training platform offers a broad range of learning modules related to volunteering and many other topics to get you closer to your personal and professional goals. For whom The platform is open to current or future volunteers willing to get more information about the European Solidarity Corps and get inspired for […]
Traineeships at the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe offers two traineeship sessions each year, lasting from eight weeks to five months. Traineeships take place in March/July, September/January and are remunerated. Trainees undertake research, the preparation of draft reports and studies for meetings of experts and the drafting of minutes. They may also assist with current work. Trainees will be given an […]
Afghanistan: EU’s position and next steps
The Council approved conclusions on Afghanistan emphasising the EU’s commitment to peace and stability in the country and to supporting the Afghan people. The conclusions also set out the EU’s line of action for the near future. The EU recognises that the situation in Afghanistan is a major challenge for the international community as a whole, and stresses […]
State of the EU: COVID-19, recovery, climate and external policy
“Our Union will be stronger if it is more like our next generation: reflective, determined and caring. Grounded in values and bold in action. This spirit will be more important than ever over the next twelve months.” Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission Charting the course for the year ahead In the […]