The European Commission has adopted last March 4th a legislative proposal to increase demand for European low-carbon technologies and products. TheIndustrial Acceleration Act(IAA)will boost manufacturing, drive business growth and create jobs in the EU, while supporting industry’s adoption of cleaner, future-proof technologies. In line with the recommendations ofthe Draghi report, the Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA) […]
Participation – Summer School for Journalists and Media Professionals – Italy
The Media, Pluralism and Press Freedom Centre’s summer school will provide 24 journalists and media professionals with the opportunity to learn about the future of the information sphere and journalistic intelligence. The summer school will take place from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Florence, Italy. The programme focuses on a fundamental question: Who is […]
Participation – Young Energy Ambassadors
The European Commission is committed to involving younger generations in discussions about clean energy. Launched in 2023, the Young Energy Ambassadors programmeaims to: increase young people’s participation in the European policy-making process related to sustainable energy; boost young people’s interest and impact in clean energy; and recognise and reward young people’s contributions to the energy […]
Internships – European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority – Germany
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is an independent authority of the European Union established on 1 January 2011 by Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010. EIOPA is at the heart of insurance and occupational pensions in the EU. Its mission is to […]
The Commission launches an Action Plan against Cyberbullying to protect young people online
The European Commission’sAction Plan against Cyberbullyin gaims to protect the mental health of children and adolescents online in the EU. The Action Plan focuses on: implementing an EU-wide app where victims of online bullying can easily get help; coordinating national strategies to tackle harmful online behaviour; and preventing cyberbullying by promoting better and safer digital […]
A new layer: the EU Ecolabel moves up a level for paints and varnishes
BRUSSELS – In response to rapid developments in the coatings market, the European Commission has presented an updated set ofEU Ecolabel criteria for paints and varnishes.These criteria bring one of the programme’s key product groups up to date with the latest technological advances and market trends, including revised requirements for the most environmentally friendly paints […]
The EU invests €650 million in cross-border energy infrastructure
The European Commission will allocate around €650 million in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to help finance fourteen cross-border energy infrastructure projects. These projects will play a key role in strengthening the EU’s energy security, increasing the integration of renewable energies and, consequently, Europe’s competitiveness. As highlighted in the recently adopted European electricity […]
New measures to protect EU steel market from global overcapacity
On Tuesday, the International Trade Committee adopted a series of measures to counteract the negative impact of global overproduction on the EU steel market. By 36 votes in favour and 2 against, with 5 abstentions, MEPs on the International Trade Committee have adopted their position on the proposed regulation to counteract the negative trade-related effects of the […]
Council paves the way for creation of AI gigafactories
On 16 January, the Council adopted an amendment to the Regulation governing the activities of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC Joint Undertaking), extending its objectives to facilitate the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories in Europe and to include a specific pillar on quantum technologies. The amended Regulation enables the development and […]