The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy to combat human trafficking. In 2023 and 2024, more than 20,000 victims were recorded across the EU, representing a 16.1 per cent increase, although many cases remain unreported. Trafficking takes many forms, including sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, forced criminal activity, begging and forced marriage. The new strategy […]
The Commission is disbursing 2,860 million euros to Ukraine for drones, missiles and urgent battlefield requirements
The European Commission has disbursed 2,860 million euros to Ukraine under the defence component of the 90,000 million euro loan package to support Ukraine. The funding will be used for drones, air defence systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunition. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: “As Russia becomes bogged […]
Enlargement: the EU and Moldova begin negotiations on the internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth
The EU and Moldova have taken another important step in the accession process by launching negotiations on the thematic chapters entitled ‘Internal Market’ and ‘Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth’. The thematic chapters are essential elements of the negotiating framework for EU accession, as they set out the parameters that candidate countries must follow in order to […]
Internships – Joint Research Centre (European Commission)
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission that provides independent scientific expertise and evidence-based advice to support European Union policies. The JRC offers five-month paid scientific traineeships aimed at university graduates wishing to gain professional experience in research and apply their knowledge in an international and interdisciplinary environment. The current […]
Internships – Quantitative Analysis at the European Central Bank – Frankfurt am Main
The European Central Bank (ECB) is offering internships in Quantitative Analysis within the Directorate-General for Market Infrastructure and Payments, in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The successful candidate will join a team specialising in the analysis of transaction data from the Eurosystem’s TARGET services, helping to improve the security, efficiency and integration of financial market infrastructures […]
Commissioners Kubilius and Lahbib are strengthening global disaster risk management through space-based technologies
To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the European Commission is organising the first interregional dialogue entitled ‘From Space to the Ground: Strengthening community resilience to natural hazards through space technologies’. The dialogue marked the start of a process to further strengthen international cooperation with a view to anticipating, preparing for and responding […]
The Eurobarometer survey highlights the growing use of AI in European businesses
European companies are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI). This is revealed by the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey, which were published on 14 October. This publication coincides with European AI Innovation Month, which brings together policymakers, industry, the public sector and the research community to discuss and showcase how AI is being developed […]
Event – Boost Your Career with EURES 2026 – Online
EURES Spain, together with the EURES services in Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Portugal, and Switzerland, is organizing the online job fair “Boost Your Career with EURES 2026”, aimed at people who are looking for work or want to give their professional career a boost in Europe. The event will take place on October 20, 2026, […]
The European Parliament’s priorities for the new anti-corruption strategy
The Plenary adopted its priorities for the Commission’s forthcoming anti-corruption strategy, aimed at strengthening prevention, enforcement and integrity across the EU. In a resolution adopted by a show of hands, Parliament states that the anti-corruption strategy must address the evolving risks of corruption linked to organised crime and new technologies, following the entry into force […]