The EU and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership on critical minerals and agreed on an EU-US Action Plan on Critical Minerals. These initiatives reflect the EU’s commitment to deepening cooperation on critical raw materials. This is a key step towards improving the resilience and diversification of supply chains, […]
Internships – European Training Foundation – Italy
The European Training Foundation (ETF) is a European Union agency dedicated to the development of human capital in neighbouring and EU candidate countries. Its work focuses on education, training and employment, supporting reforms aligned with European priorities. It is offering a call for applications for 12-month traineeships in Turin (Italy). The traineeships consist of: Hands-on […]
The EU and its Member States pledge over €811 million in response to the crisis in Sudan
Whilst the people of Sudan continue to suffer from the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, the European Union, together with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union, co-hosted the Third International Conference on Sudan in Berlin. As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year, the conference aims to mobilise […]
Competition – Voices of Migration – Italy
VOICES From Migrations invites university students to turn migrants’ stories into changes in EU policy. Join workshops, create content and take part in “Bridging the past and present for a more integrated society: International conference and multicultural festival” in Rosarno, Italy, from 21 to 24 May 2026. Travel through time and across different countries, discovering […]
The Commission welcomes the full implementation of the Entry-Exit System
Today marks a significant milestone in European border security, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen Area countries. The EES is an advanced IT system that will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The EES collects biographical and biometric data, […]
The Commission is investing around €400 million in postdoctoral researchers
The European Commission has launched the 2026 call for applicationsfor Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers who have completed a PhD to carry out their research abroad and acquire new skills in different disciplines and sectors. Researchers will benefit from working with cutting-edge scientific teams and […]
The Commission welcomes the choice of Lille as the headquarters of the EU Customs Authority
The Commission welcomes the agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council to establish Lille as the seat of the European Union Customs Authority (EUCA). The Commission received nine applications from Member States interested in hosting the EUCA. It subsequently drew up aneutral and objectiveassessmentof these applications and sent it to the co-legislators on […]
Training course – SALTO Youth4Democracy – Italy
Are you a young person aged between 15 and 20 who wants to bring about change in your community? Do you want to have a greater influence on your local area and make your voice heard? Do you want to learn from other young people across Europe? This is a four-day international training module aimed […]
Six EU-funded films have been nominated for 15 Oscars
Six of the films that competed for the golden statuettes at the 98th Academy Awards received support from the EU’s Creative Europe MEDIA programme. Joachim Trier’s ‘Loving Kindness’ is nominated in nine categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, two nominations for Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature Film […]