The Commission is presenting three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree. A voluntary European degree would benefit students and the higher education community by boosting learning mobility within the EU and by enhancing students’ transversal skills. It would help meet labour market demand and […]
Hungary: European Parliament warns of threat to EU values, institutions and funds
Parliament condemns the deliberate, continuous and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government to undermine the EU’s founding values. In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 345 votes for, 104 against and 29 abstentions, MEPs express strong concern about the further erosion of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary, in particular through the recently […]
Internal Control Officer Position
There is currently an open vacancy in DIGIT.01.001 According to Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, the candidatures from officials of the Institutions and laureates of competitions have precedence over candidatures from other categories of persons. The post is therefore also published internally in the Commission and inter-institutionally, and it is also brought to the […]
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Access to the official webpage Role: To ensure that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Law Enforcement Directive are consistently applied in the EU countries, as well as Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland. Numbr of staff: 21 President: Andrea Jelinek Year established: 2018 Location: Brussels (Belgium) The EDPB is an independent body […]
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
Access to the official webpage and Social networks Role: Ensures that EU institutions and bodies respect people’s right to privacy when processing their personal data Supervisor: Wojciech Wiewiórowski Year established: 2004 Location: Brussels (Belgium) The EU institutions and bodies sometimes process citizens’ personal information – in electronic, written or visual format – in the course of their duties. […]
European Ombudsman
Access to the official webpage Role: Investigates complaints against EU institutions, bodies, offices & agencies Ombudsman: Emily O’Reilly Year established: 1995 Location: Strasbourg (France) The European Ombudsman investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies. These may be lodged by citizens or residents of EU countries or by EU-based associations or businesses. What does the Ombudsman do? The Ombudsman investigates […]
European External Action Service (EEAS)
Access to the official webpage Role: Manages the EU’s diplomatic relations with other countries outside the bloc and conducts EU foreign & security policy High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy: Josep Borrell Established in: 2011 Location: Brussels (Belgium) The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the EU’s diplomatic service. It aims to make EU […]
European Court of Auditors (ECA)
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: To check EU funds are collected and used correctly, and help improve EU financial management. Members: 1 from each EU country President: Klaus-Heiner Lehne Year established: 1997 Location: Luxembourg As the EU’s independent external auditor, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) looks after the interests of […]
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Ensuring EU law is interpreted and applied the same in every EU country; ensuring countries and EU institutions abide by EU law. Members: Court of Justice: 1 judge from each EU country, plus 11 advocates general; General Court: 2 judges from each EU country Year […]