Shape global policy and represent young Europeans at the United Nations! The European Union, in cooperation with the European Youth Forum and National Youth Councils, is seeking two passionate young people to serve as EU Youth Delegates to the UN for a 12-month mandate starting in September 2026. Delegates tasks Represent the EU at the […]
Commission welcomes political agreement on strengthening farmers’ position
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for specific amendments to the legislation governing thecommon organisation of the markets in agricultural products (CMO)and other related provisions of the EU’s agricultural policy. These changes will strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply […]
EU and Canada launch negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement
Last March 5th in Toronto, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, and Canada’s Minister for International Trade Maninder Sidhu launched negotiations for an EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Building on nine years of successful implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), this new deal will upgrade EU-Canada trade by making […]
Commission holds first meeting of Special Panel on child safety online
Last March 5th, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. The panel, announced in the 2025 State of the Union address, will provide expert recommendations to better protect and empower children online and will explore the need for potential harmonised age restrictions to access social […]
Learning – Youth Participation in rural and suburban areas – Germany
This study visit aims to showcase innovative approaches and concrete examples of how young people can be actively involved in decision-making processes. 21-24 April 2026 | Erding, Germany What is it Learn about and see first-hand innovative approaches and concrete examples of how young people can be actively involved in decision-making processes Learn about the […]
EU and Switzerland signed a broad package of agreements to deepen its relationship
On 2 March 2026, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin signed a broad package of agreements aiming to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. The package establishes a modern framework for the EU and Switzerland, enabling frictionless access to a market of […]
Simplified rules for small mid-cap companies
New laws seek to boost the competitiveness of so-called small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU as they grow beyond SME status with specific measures. On Wednesday 25 February, three European Parliament committees voted in favour of proposals introducing the concept of small mid-cap companies (SMEs) and extending various exemptions to them that have […]
Internships – Fiscal Policies Division (European Central Bank) – Germany
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 […]