A key benefit of EU citizenship is the EU’s principle of free movement of workers. EU rules make it easy for you to work in another EU country and protect your social security rights once you’re there. You don’t need to worry about seeking a work permit in any EU country, whether you live in the […]
Postdoctoral fellow Water & Climate in Brussels
Are you going to be our new colleague? You’ll be offered a full-time postdoctoral scholarship, for 12 months (extendable up to max. 36 months, on condition of the positive evaluation of the research activities), with planned starting date 01/01/2024. You’ll receive a grant linked to one of the scales set by the government. At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and […]
Post Doctoral Researcher in Data Science and Environmental Sustainability
The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr. J.S. Martin (and Dr. J. Winters) on a project focused on sustainability, environmental economics and computational science. In particular, using a combination of quantitative methods (modeling, data science, etc…) we will explore how the relationships between rebound effects, efficiency gains and complexity, affects the sustainability of […]
European Commission publishes June infringement proceedings package for Spain
The main decisions adopted by the Commission in relation to infringement proceedings in Spain are presented below. Jobs and social rights Reasoned opinions Employment: The Commission calls on GREECE, SPAIN and LUXEMBOURG to incorporate the Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions into national law The European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to […]
The EU expects to create 1.3 million jobs through its cohesion policy
Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 is expected to support the creation of 1.3 million jobs, and to increase the EU’s GDP by 0.5% on average by the end of the decade, and up to 4% in some Member States. It will also help deliver many common public goods, providing tangible and concrete benefits to European citizens, regions and cities. These […]
EU agriculture statistics
Discover facts and figures about farming in the EU, including funding by country, employment and production. Agriculture is an important industry for all EU countries and they all receive EU funds through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). These funds support farmers directly through the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and rural areas, climate action and the […]
What is an EU Blue Card?
Are you a highly-qualified worker wishing to work in an EU country?If so, you might be able to get an EU Blue Card. On these pages you can find out what an EU Blue Card is, how to apply for one and learn more about the rights that an EU Blue Card holder can enjoy. […]