The Commission has adopted the 2026 Spring Package of the European Semester. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the package sets out policy guidelines for Member States, with a particular focus on strengthening competitiveness, strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and EU cohesion, whilst maintaining fiscal sustainability. The 2026 cycle of the European Semester provides […]
The spring 2026 economic forecasts point to a slowdown in growth as the energy crisis drives up inflation
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 […]
Internships – Traineeships at the ECML – Austria
The European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) recruits trainees twice a year for a paid training period of 6 months. The main role of the ECML, a body of the Council of Europe, is to serve the general implementation of language policies and promote innovative approaches to the learning and teaching of modern languages. Four […]
Traineeships – European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – France
Based in Paris (France), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent EU Authority that contributes to safeguarding the stability of the European Union’s financial system by enhancing the protection of investors and promoting stable and orderly financial markets. It offers 6-12 months long paid traineeships to European students and graduates in different departments such […]
Commission proposes one-year delay of Basel III market risk rules
The European Commission has adopted last June 12 a delegated act that postpones by one additional year – until 1 January 2027 – the date of application of the one remaining part of the Basel III international standards in the EU – the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB). The FRTB aims to introduce […]
Council adopts regulation on financial benchmarks to ease burden on SMEs
The Council adopted on 24 March a regulation on financial benchmarks, which aims to cut red tape for EU companies, in particular for SMEs. Benchmarks are generally used by companies and investors in the EU as a reference in their financial instruments or contracts. This Regulation amends a 2016 Regulation as regards the scope 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 […]