Today, 9 May, Europeans are celebrating Europe Day. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it and ushered in an unprecedented era of peace, democracy, prosperity, integration and cooperation across the continent. In 2026, Europe Day will also mark two important […]
The Commission is proposing new measures to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people with disabilities
The European Commission has presented an ambitious social plan aimed at helping to eradicate poverty and promote the rights of people with disabilities across the EU. The package includes thefirst European strategy against poverty—the Commission’s plan to help eradicate poverty in the EU by 2050—; a proposal for a Council Recommendation oncombating housing exclusion; and […]
The EU agrees to simplify AI regulations to boost innovation and ban ‘nude’ apps to protect citizens
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU onsimpler, innovation-friendly rules for artificial intelligence(AI). The Commission proposed theDigital Omnibus Act on AIjust five months ago, as part of the EU’s simplification agenda to boost European competitiveness. This will make it easierfor EU businessesto apply theAI […]
Europe Week: Sport joins in the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the EU
The European Parliament Office in Spain, the European Commission Representation in Spain and the Higher Sports Council are joining forces to promote European values through sport. During Europe Week (4–10 May), dozens of competitions across the country will highlight sport’s connection with Europe and the promotion of its values. As part of this, Spanish federations […]
Learning and scholarships – Women’s Empowerment Programme in the Agri-Food Sector
The EWA Grow programme (Empowering Women in Agrifood) is part of the EWA programme, launched by EIT Food to support female entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector during the early stages of their business journey. It focuses on helping women with start-ups or early-stage business ideas to develop, validate and grow their projects. Up to 120 […]
A report shows that Europe’s fishing and seafood sector is being hit hard by the crisis
Anew reportfrom the European Market Observatory for Fishery and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) shows how a series of crises—the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine—have transformed Europe’s fisheries and shellfish sector. Between 2019 and 2024, the seafood supply chain in Europe faced three major crises in quick succession. First, the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The Commission publishes a simplification analysis of the EU Regulation on deforestation
The Commission has published a report on the simplification ofthe revised EU Deforestation Regulation(EUDR)and a set of additional measuresto ensure its smooth and effective implementation, following the agreement reached by the co-legislators last December. These measures will provide greater clarity for economic operators, Member States, third countries and other stakeholders, whilst ensuring legal certainty and […]
Internships – Career opportunities at IAESTE
IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, offers career-oriented professional opportunities worldwide to help young people gain experience and improve their employability. Requirements: Residents of a country where IAESTE is present. Fields of study: computing and information technology, chemistry, materials science and chemical engineering, mechanical and civil engineering, geology, architecture, […]
Competition – EIT Introductory Programme
EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. The programme supports these innovators in transforming scientific ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring and a structured entrepreneurial process that culminates in an international pitch competition. Eligible thematic areas: Participants will develop their ideas within one of six […]