Last June 9, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are presenting the 2026 European Drug Report 2026, with the latest evidence on the state of the drugs situation in Europe. Based on data from 29 countries (EU-27, Norway and Türkiye), the report shows that drugs have an increasingly negative impact on European health and security as they […]
The Commission has published guidance to strengthen resilience by clarifying the application of European water legislation
The European Commission has published guidance to ensurea simpler and more harmonised application of European water legislation,thereby reducing uncertainties regarding compliance.Its aim is to support Europe’s overall resilience agenda, which includes water resilience. This guidance forms part of the Commission’s efforts to support Europe’s overall resilience by maintaining high standards for our waters, in order […]
The Commission is launching a call for contributions to a specific review of European water legislation
The aim is to promote the circular economy and access to critical raw materials in the EU, whilst protecting the environment and human health. The European Commission has launched a four-week public consultation to gather information to inform a review and targeted amendment of the Water Framework Directive(WFD), the EU’s main piece of legislation for […]
Commission invests €225 million to deliver next-generation influenza vaccines
The European Union is committing €225 million to speed up the development of next-generation flu vaccines that will offer protection across a wider range of influenza variants and quickly adapted if a pandemic strain emerges. It marks the first time the Commission will be using pre-commercial procurement to advance products through clinical trials, ensuring they […]
The Commission establishes a working group to strengthen food safety controls on imports
The European Commission has established a task force to maintain and strengthen the EU’s capacity to ensure that imports comply with Union standards, while supporting employment and growth for EU producers. The task force will focus in particular on food and feed safety, pesticide residues and coordinated EU follow-up measures on specific imported products. It […]
PhD – Genetic counselling – Portugal
A call is open for the hiring of a junior researcher, for an uncertain term and non‑exclusive, full‑time work contract, to carry out research duties within the scope of the “MAG-SUDOE” project, with reference S2/4.5/P0159, funded by the ERDF through the Interreg Sudoe VI-B Program 2021-2027. This project aims to study the process of implementing […]
Disability strategy: EP calls for greater efforts in employment, housing and healthcare
The EP wants ambitious measures to ensure access for people with disabilities to the labour market, social protection, education, healthcare, housing and digital services. In a resolution adopted on Thursday by 490 votes to 9, with 109 abstentions, MEPs call for an effective strategy for 2025-2030 that includes concrete measures and legal instruments to address […]
Parliament proposes limiting access to social networking sites to under-16s
MEPs call on the EU to take ambitious measures to protect minors on the internet, including a minimum age of 16 and a ban on the most harmful addictive practices. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a report by 483 votes in favour, 92 against and 86 abstentions, expressing deep concern about the physical and mental health […]
Toy safety: new standards to protect children’s health
The new rules aim to reduce the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU and protect children from the associated risks. Despite having one of the strictest toy safety regulations in the world, dangerous toys still find their way into the hands of children in the EU. On Tuesday, MEPs confirmed an agreement with […]