The Charlemagne Prize Fellowship is a one-year programme for non-resident researchers run by the European Academy of the Charlemagne Prize, aimed at young European researchers, next-generation policy experts, innovators and opinion leaders working to improve the European Union. Requirements: Postgraduate qualification (preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent) Under 35 years of age Professional-level English (minimum […]
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on criminal law provisions to combat child sexual abuse
On 22 June, the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the Directive updating criminal law provisions on the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. This marks a significant milestone in child protection, particularly in light of worrying trends such as the proliferation of child sexual abuse material generated by artificial intelligence, […]
The Spring 2026 European Semester package sets out a roadmap for promoting economic resilience and social cohesion across the EU
The Commission has adopted the 2026 Spring Package of the European Semester. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the package sets out policy guidelines for Member States, with a particular focus on strengthening competitiveness, strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and EU cohesion, whilst maintaining fiscal sustainability. The 2026 cycle of the European Semester provides […]
PhD – Soft sensors for self-healing robotic phantoms – Belgium
The Brussels Human Robotics Research Centre is seeking a PhD student to research and develop a new soft detection solution for self-repairing robotic phantoms for repeated surgical training in a joint project, entitled RESSURG, between VUB-Brubotics, VUB-SUME and STB-KULeuven. Brubotics is the Brussels Human Robotics Research Centre of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). In strong […]
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 – SOLIDAR – Belgium
Are you a committed and motivated person who wants to make a difference? Are you passionate about human rights and social justice? Would you like to contribute to SOLIDAR’s mission of promoting social rights and fostering a fair, inclusive and resilient Europe? If so, you could be the ideal candidate for SOLIDAR’s internship programme! This […]
Internships – European Central Bank – Germany
The ECB’s Directorate General Market Operations ensures that monetary policy decisions are implemented and properly reflected in financial markets. To this end, we carry out the Eurosystem’s monetary policy and foreign exchange operations. We also act as the ECB’s eyes and ears in the financial markets, monitoring market developments through market intelligence and comprehensive analysis. […]
Internships at the Europol Historical Archives
Europol is based in The Hague (Netherlands) and its mission is to support EU Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious and organised international crime, cybercrime and terrorism. The objectives of the Europol internship programme are: To provide trainees with unique, first-hand experience of the workings of Europol in particular and the […]
Doctorado – Factores de riesgo del cáncer de mama – Dinamarca
El Instituto Danés del Cáncer busca un estudiante de doctorado altamente motivado y entusiasta para incorporarse al grupo de investigación Dieta, Cáncer y Salud. El objetivo general del proyecto de doctorado es profundizar en la patología mamaria benigna como factor de riesgo de cáncer de mama para obtener conocimientos que puedan dar lugar a acciones […]