Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men with millions of new cases every year. European scientists have developed a novel vaccine to prevent disease metastasis, the main cause of mortality amongst advanced prostate cancer sufferers. The majority of prostate cancer patients are diagnosed at the localised, pre-metastatic stage of the disease. They […]
New technology is recognising affective states
Empathic machines and digital products may be just around the corner thanks to EU-funded project TAWNY. Today many smart products and services do not have empathy to understand humans and automatically adapt to the needs and preferences of users without explicit user interaction and feedback. The TAWNY project takes things a step further and introduce […]
Commission delivers on Circular Economy Action Plan
All 54 actions under the plan launched in 2015 have now been delivered or are being implemented. This will contribute to boost Europe’s competitiveness, modernise its economy and industry to create jobs, protect the environment and generate sustainable growth. The European Commission published a comprehensive report on the implementation of the Circular Economy Action Plan it adopted […]
#Ode2Joy Challenge
Europa Nostra and its President Maestro Plácido Domingo are inviting citizens from the whole of Europe to participate in the #Ode2Joy Challenge ahead of this year’s Europe Day which will be celebrated on 9 May 2019. Launched at the beginning of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, this creative initiative celebrates our shared cultural heritage and values as a […]
Could switching between summer and winter time end in 2021?
Proposals to end biannual clock changes from 2021 were backed by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Monday. The Transport Committee proposes that the clock change on the last Sunday in March 2021 should be the last one for EU countries that decide to permanently keep their summer time. Member states that prefer to keep […]
Humanitarian aid: EU announces over €161.5 million for Yemen crisis
As millions of people continue to suffer in Yemen, the European Commission has announced its intention to provide €161.5 million in humanitarian aid for 2019. This brings total Commission support for Yemen since the beginning of the crisis in 2015 to €710 million. The EU has played a leading international role in mobilising support for […]
Protecting citizens’ access to social security in case of no-deal Brexit
Contingency measures to be in place before UK’s withdrawal Concern benefits based on insurance, employment or residence acquired before the withdrawal date EU Commission to assess impact one year after rules are published EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU 27 will keep their social benefits acquired before withdrawal in the […]
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Access to the official website Role: Advisory body representing employers’ and workers’ organisations and other interest groups Members: 329 from all EU countries Presidente: Christa Schweng Established in: 1957 Location: Brussels (Belgium) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers’ and employers’ organisations and other interest groups. It issues […]
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Access to the official webpage Role: Provides funding for projects that help to achieve EU aims, both within and outside the EU Board of Diretors: Comprises one director per EU country, plus one from the European Commission President: Werner Hoyer Year established: 1958 Location: Luxembourg The European Investment Bank (EIB) is jointly owned by the EU […]