The spring 2026 economic forecasts point to a slowdown in economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East is causing a new energy crisis that is fuelling inflation and undermining economic confidence. Before the end of February 2026, the EU economy was expected to continue growing at a moderate pace alongside a further decline […]
Internships – European Banking Authority – France
The EBA is the EU agency responsible for implementing a set of harmonised rules to regulate and supervise the banking sector across all EU countries. Its aim is to create a single market for banking products within the EU that is efficient, transparent and stable. The EBA is launching an internship programme designed to bring […]
Internships – European University Institute – Italy
The European University Institute (EUI) is a postgraduate institution established by treaty and dedicated to research and advanced education with a unique European perspective. It promotes values such as diversity and inclusion, international collaboration, and links between academics and policymakers. The three pillars of its activities are the training of early-career researchers through research of […]
Spain among the largest recipients of grants to support research excellence
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its Consolidation Grants to 328 researchers from across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding scientists and academics in setting up their independent research teams and developing their most promising scientific ideas. The funding is provided through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. Spain is the […]
EU leaders call for strong European financial architecture
The Euro Summit was held in inclusive format with all 27 EU leaders present, focusing on the economic and financial situation of the European Union. EU leaders also discussed the coordination of fiscal policies, the EU’s economic governance framework and the financial architecture of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Economic outlook In a statement, […]
ECOFIN: economic prospects and challenges in Covid-19 Europe
NEXT MEETINGS 25 May, European Economic Area Council 11 June, Eurogroup The Economy and Finance Ministers are meeting on 19 May to exchange views on the progress made with regard to the EU’s response measures to the COVID-19 crisis. ECOFIN At this meeting the ministers addressed: News on COVID-19 measures Update on COVID-19 measures Regulation […]