The Council adopted last March 17 conclusions on the EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which welcome the vision of a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy by 2040, promote the use of circular and bio-based solutions across all relevant sectors—as non-fossil alternatives—and support innovation and investment. The bioeconomy uses renewable biological resources, such as plants, animals and microorganisms, […]
Commission launches EU Industrial, Maritime and Port Strategies to boost competitiveness across the maritime sector
The European Commission today adopted an EU Maritime Industrial Strategy and a Port Strategy to boost competitiveness,sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and resilience in the EU maritime sector. The Strategies focus on ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding. Europe is a continent with a large maritime fleet, with the largest collective maritime area in the world. Its maritime […]
EU strengthens science diplomacy and research security to support global research cooperation
As geopolitical competition intensifies, research and innovation are becoming fundamental to economic strength and global influence. The European Commission today presented a new set of measures to strengthen Europe’s international engagement through research and innovation. The initiative seeksto strengthen Europe’s global partnerships while protecting its strategic interests, keeping international cooperation open and secure, and enhancing […]
Internships – NATO – Belgium
NATO Headquarters organises an internship programme to provide a small number of current or recent students with the opportunity to gain experience at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. Internships cover a wide range of knowledge and skills, offering opportunities in areas such as political affairs, defence and security, innovation, operations, communications, business support and human resources, […]
The European Commission seeks input to shape its strategy for coastal communities
The European Commission has launched a four-week public call for data to help shape the first EU Strategy for Coastal Communities, a key commitment under the European Ocean Pact. This Strategy aims to support and boost sustainable economic growth and address the challenges faced by the millions of people who live and work along Europe’s […]
The EU and Nigeria open negotiations on a bilateral agreement on cooperation in science and technology
The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have started negotiations for a bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. The aim is to boost cooperation in research and innovation, in line with the conclusions of the 2023 EU-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue and the 2024 EU-Nigeria Summit. A bilateral agreement on […]
Internships – Software Development and Technical Support (Europol) – Netherlands
The aim of this internship project announcement is to establish a reserve list of successful candidates for various teams in the Capabilities and Operations Directorates of Europol. There are three (3) internship slots available in the following teams: Europol Enabling Solutions team (C1-22), Solution Delivery Unit; Innovation Lab (C3-12), Information Management Unit (IMU); Policy & Development team […]
Building a sustainable future for small-scale coastal fishermen in southern Spain
On the coast of Cádiz, in southern Spain, the producer organisation OPP72 helps small-scale fishermen secure fair markets and protect their future. Founded in 2010, this organisation brings together some 70 producers and 59 vessels from the ports of Conil, La Atunara and Rota. As a producer organisation officially recognised by EU legislation, OPP72 benefits […]
The EU and KfW promote alternative financing for vulnerable businesses
The European Commission and KfW, the German development bank, announced the signing of a guarantee agreement worth up to €135 million to expand access to finance through alternative channels for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Western Balkans, the Eastern Neighbourhood, North Africa and the Middle East, and Turkey. Supported by the European […]