On 30 January, the European Commission’s central infrastructure managing mobile devices identified traces of a cyber-attack, which may have resulted in access to staff names and mobile numbers of some of its staff members. The Commission’s swift response ensured the incident was contained and the system cleaned within 9 hours. No compromise of mobile devices […]
Employment – Graduate administrators competition (AD5)
The European Union is looking for talented graduates across all fields of study to join its civil service. The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is launching an open competition to draw up a reserve list from which the institutions, bodies, and agencies of the European Union can recruit new members of the civil service as administrators (grade […]
Commission approves €3 billion German State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity
The European Commission has approved a €3 billion German State aid scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) adopted by […]
Commission increases submarine cable security with €347 million investment
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. Today, it introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list […]
EU social partners make progress on safer working conditions for hairdressing sector
The European Commission and social partners are making significant strides to improve the working conditions of hairdressers throughout the EU. 30 October 2025 marked a new milestone, with the Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) committing to assess the social partners’ recommendations on safety of products used by hairdressers in their daily work. The recommendations, formulated by employers and […]
The Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visits Palma de Mallorca
The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, is visiting Palma de Mallorca this Thursday and Friday. Today, Thursday 5 February, the Commissioner will participate in the 1st Conference on Fisheries, Insularity and Co-management, which will take place at the Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art in Palma de Mallorca. The meeting will bring […]
Commission marks five years of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan
Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the European Commission has unveiled an update of the European Code Against Cancer. The revised Code sets out practical ways to help prevent the disease and is the result of four years of work by over 60 European public health experts. The guidance is based on scientific evidence […]
EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals
Last February 3, the Commission adopted the first set of methodologies under the carbon removals and carbon farming (CRCF) Regulation to certify activities that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. By adopting these first voluntary certification methodologies, the EU is setting clear rules and creating new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing. This milestone positions […]
Internships – Eurodesk Content Creator Assistant – Belgium
Are you passionate about creating engaging content for social media? Eurodesk Brussels Link, the coordinator of the Eurodesk network, the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people, is looking for an intern content creator assistant. Your Role Develop various content formats for Eurodesk’s social media, including videos, images, and graphics. […]