What is SOTEU? The State of the Union Address (SOTEU) is an annual address delivered by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament, in which the Union’s priorities for the coming year are set out. It is a key moment in EU democracy: an opportunity to reflect on the past year outline […]
The Commission proposes extending the fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay to protect dolphins until winter 2027
On 4 September, the Commission proposed extending the annual winter closure in the Bay of Biscay for fishing vessels over eight metres in length until the winter of 2027, in order to prevent the by-catch of common dolphins and other small cetaceans, species strictly protected under the EU Habitats Directive. For the fourth consecutive year, […]
Internships – Council of the European Union – Brussels
If you wish to gain professional experience at the heart of the European Union, the paid work placements offered by the Council of the European Union (Consilium) in Brussels will give you a first-hand insight into how its institutions operate and enable you to develop your skills in areas such as policy-making, law, communications, administration […]
The Commission adopts EU Guidelines on abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings
The European Commission has adopted Guidelines on the application of Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings. The adoption of these Guidelines marks the end of a three-year process during which the Commission held extensive consultations with interested parties. Article 102 TFEU […]
Investment in education is stabilising as Europe seeks to make the teaching profession more attractive
Now that pupils and teachers across Europe are returning to the classroom, the Commission is publishing its report ‘Investing in Education 2026’. The 2026 edition provides an overview of recent trends in investment in education across the EU and examines the factors associated with the attractiveness of the teaching profession. This issue is particularly relevant, […]
2026 Competition: ‘Languages Bring Us Together’
Celebrate Europe’s linguistic diversity by taking part in the ‘Languages Bring Us Together’ competition. Answer the questions correctly as they are published throughout September and you could win daily prizes, as well as a grand prize at the end. Once again this year, to mark the EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES #EDLangs, the European Commission’s Directorate-General […]
The EU’s agri-food trade surplus rises in the first five months of 2026
The latest report on EU agri-food trade published by the European Commission shows that, in the first five months of 2026, the EU’s agri-food trade surplus stood at €19.4 billion, €1 billion more than in the same period of 2025. The value of the EU’s agri-food exports totalled €96,900 million between January and May 2026, […]
Internships – Traineeships at the European Union Drugs Agency – Portugal
Would you like to start your career at a European Union agency? The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has opened 17 paid internship programmes in Lisbon (Portugal) for recent graduates who wish to develop their careers in an international environment and contribute to a healthier and safer Europe through evidence-based policies. What is the EUDA? […]
UNODC and the EU warn of rising human trafficking for criminal activities in scam centres
Human trafficking for forced criminality is increasing across the world, with authorities raising particular concern about a rapidly growing form of exploitation: trafficking to commit cyber-enabled fraud and online scams. On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Union (EU) call for urgent and coordinated international action to […]