At the EU-Moldova Investment Conference, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos announced investment plans and project initiatives worth up to €641 million in coordination with international financial institutions, private sector partners and public stakeholders. The initiatives will support strategic sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, education and sustainable agriculture. The aim is to strengthen Moldova’s economic resilience, improve infrastructure, expand access […]
Amazonian Indigenous women win 2026 #ForOurPlanet prize
The European Commission is proud to announce the Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellowship (AIWF) programme as the official winner of the 2026 #ForOurPlanet Prize. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the AIWF programme, led by Conservation International, secured the top honour for its inspiring work, which stood out for its recognition that Indigenous women are not just passive victims of climate change, […]
Internships – EIB Traineeships – Luxembourg
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union’s financing institution. Its task is to contribute towards the integration, balanced development and economic and social cohesion of the Member Countries. INTERNSHIPS: The departments of the EIB take on well-qualified trainees on an ad-hoc basis to carry out a one to five-month traineeship following a defined […]
Online webinar: How to access the European institutions
On 23 June 2026, from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm, the online seminar entitled “Ways of accessing European institutions” will take place, organised by the Directorate-General for Cooperation with the Spanish State and the European Union of the Community of Madrid. The aim of the session is to highlight the main routes for professional access […]
Commission adopts temporary adjustments to Basel III Market Risk Rules to safeguard EU banks’ competitiveness
To ensure that the EU banking sector benefits from a level playing field with international competitors, the European Commission has introduced targeted, time-limited amendments to its implementation of the new market risk capital framework for banks. The measures will apply for three years from 1 January 2027. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), part […]
EU-Western Balkans Summit highlights enlargement as a strategic investment in Europe’s peace, stability and security
Last June 5, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola joined leaders from Member States and the six Western Balkan partners at the EU-Western Balkans Summit. The Summit was hosted by Montenegro in Tivat. Leaders took stock of […]
The Commission has decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose agreed legislation
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive [Directive (EU) 2023/959] into national law. The Commission has also decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court for failing to transpose the revised […]
Eurobarometer shows continued public support for biodiversity protection across Europe
Published at the start of the EU Green Week, the Special Eurobarometer survey on biodiversity shows continued support among Europeans for biodiversity and nature protection, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. Over 90% of all Europeans view protecting biodiversity and nature as essential for health, food security, clean water, climate resilience, as well as for long-term economic prosperity. There […]
The Commission is proposing a package of measures on technological sovereignty to strengthen Europe’s digital autonomy and resilience
The European Commission has unveiled the European Technology Sovereignty Package, a set of measures designed to strengthen Europe’s capabilities in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and open source. The Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, stated:“We cannot afford to rely on others for the technologies that keep our hospitals running, ensure the stability of […]