On 9 September, the Commission proposed the Affordable Housing Act to help Member States and cities tackle the issues of housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures. The lack of affordable housing has become one of the most pressing concerns for Europeans. According to the latest Eurobarometer, more than 50 per cent of […]
State of the Union 2026
What is SOTEU? The State of the Union Address (SOTEU) is an annual address delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament, in which the Union’s priorities for the coming year are set out. It is a key moment in EU democracy: an opportunity to reflect on the past year outline […]
The Commission proposes extending the fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay to protect dolphins until winter 2027
On 4 September, the Commission proposed extending the annual winter closure in the Bay of Biscay for fishing vessels over eight metres in length until the winter of 2027, in order to prevent the by-catch of common dolphins and other small cetaceans, species strictly protected under the EU Habitats Directive. For the fourth consecutive year, […]
Internships – Council of the European Union – Brussels
If you wish to gain professional experience at the heart of the European Union, the paid work placements offered by the Council of the European Union (Consilium) in Brussels will give you a first-hand insight into how its institutions operate and enable you to develop your skills in areas such as policy-making, law, communications, administration […]
The Commission adopts EU Guidelines on abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings
The European Commission has adopted Guidelines on the application of Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings. The adoption of these Guidelines marks the end of a three-year process during which the Commission held extensive consultations with interested parties. Article 102 TFEU […]
Internships – Legal Services Internship at the European Central Bank – Germany
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of law, financial regulation and the workings of the European institutions, this work placement at the Directorate-General for Legal Services of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in an international legal environment. […]
Internships – European Institute of Innovation and Technology – Hungary
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched a call for applications for work placements aimed at recent graduates and young professionals. Trainees will provide support for the day-to-day operations of one of the EIT’s units in Budapest, where the EIT’s headquarters are located: Management and Administration; Innovation, Education and Communication; Knowledge and […]
Investment in education is stabilising as Europe seeks to make the teaching profession more attractive
Now that pupils and teachers across Europe are returning to the classroom, the Commission is publishing its report ‘Investing in Education 2026’. The 2026 edition provides an overview of recent trends in investment in education across the EU and examines the factors associated with the attractiveness of the teaching profession. This issue is particularly relevant, […]
Internships – Market-Based Finance Division (European Central Bank) – Germany
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of economics, finance and financial stability, this work placement with the Market-Based Finance Division – Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) offers an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in an international environment. The Market-Based Finance Division assesses and mitigates […]