In this traineeship, you will be part of the Fiscal Policies Division in the Directorate General Economics. The Division has 25 members of staff responsible for assessing the national fiscal policies of EU Member States and the euro area fiscal stance. They provide fiscal forecasts, monitor public debt sustainability and perform analytical work on a […]
Commission aims to strenghten the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displace Workers
The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and EU Member States on its proposal to strengthen the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The EGF is an EU solidarity instrument for workers who have lost their job due to major restructuring, for instance the closing of a factory or the bankruptcy of […]
Bingo “Women creating Europe”
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Documentation Centre at the University of Almería, in collaboration with the UAL Equality Unit, is organising an activity consisting of a bingo game called “Women creating Europe”, focusing on the role and importance of women in Europe and, specifically, in the European Union. Through this fun, participatory and […]
4th Indalo Debate and Public Speaking Tournament at the University of Almería
The European Documentation Centre at the University of Almería is collaborating with the UAL Debating Society to organise the 4th UAL Indalo Debate and Public Speaking Tournament. This year, the debate centres on the following question: “Are Spanish universities committed to the integration of people with disabilities beyond the requirements of European Union regulations?“. As […]
Commission proposes EU-wide rules against the trafficking of illicit firearms
The European Commission has presented a proposal for a directive to combat firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences in the EU. This is the first legislative initiative to be adopted under the European Internal Security Strategy, ProtectEU. Illicit firearms pose a serious threat to public security, enabling terrorism, organised crime, gang violence and other serious offences. […]
Internships – Intellectual Property Crime – Netherlands
Eurojust is the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. Through its unique expertise, Eurojust supports, strengthens and improves the coordination of investigations and prosecutions among the competent judicial authorities of EU Member States in the fight against serious and organised cross-border crime. This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in […]
EU and UK agree to cooperate closely on competition matters
Last February 25, the European Commission and the United Kingdom signed the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement. The agreement sets a new and clear framework for cooperation on competition matters between, on the one side, the Commission and EU Member State competition authorities, and, on the other side, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. It is […]
EU funding strengthens bomb disposal capabilities in Estonia
Bomb disposal teams are crucial in maintaining public safety, preventing accidents, and protecting people. Their swift action ensures the well-being of both the public and those on the ‘front line’. But bomb disposal experts also need protection, with the best training, equipment, and support to minimise their own risks. With EU funding support, the Estonian […]
Council gives green light to signing of package of agreements with Switzerland
On 24 February, the Council gave the green light to the signing of a comprehensive package of agreements between the EU and Switzerland aimed at deepening and broadening their bilateral relationship. This comprehensive package of bilateral agreements with Switzerland includes a wide variety of elements: the updating of four agreements that already give Switzerland access […]