The European Committee of the Regions (CoR), together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, organised a high-level seminar in Brussels on 5 May to discuss how the new European strategy for research and technology infrastructure can strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and boost the EU’s global competitiveness. The event, which took place at […]
Commissioner Kos is visiting Kosovo to reaffirm his support for the country’s EU prospects
On Friday 15 May, the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, was in Pristina on her first official visit to Kosovo. This visit underlines the EU’s unwavering support for Kosovo’s European perspective and the need for swift and decisive reforms to advance its European integration. During the visit, Commissioner Kos met with Acting President Albulena Haxhiu […]
Scholarships – Eurolingua Scholarships 2026
Eurolingua Venairlanda is launching its 13th call for Eurolingua Scholarships for two-week English courses in Ireland during the summer as part of an all-inclusive immersion programme. There are a total of 20 scholarships available for university, secondary school, sixth form or vocational training students, with the entire budget provided by Eurolingua Venairlanda. The programme is […]
Learning – Youth Participation in rural and suburban areas – Germany
This study visit aims to showcase innovative approaches and concrete examples of how young people can be actively involved in decision-making processes. 21-24 April 2026 | Erding, Germany What is it Learn about and see first-hand innovative approaches and concrete examples of how young people can be actively involved in decision-making processes Learn about the […]
37 Europe Direct centres bring the European Union closer to citizens in Spain from 1 January 2026
A new generation of Europe Direct centres is available to all citizens. On 29 and 30 January, Europe Direct centres and European Documentation Centres met to address the challenges of communicating European issues to citizens in our country. Madrid, 2 February 2026.- The new generation of EUROPE DIRECT centres is now up and running. A […]
Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026
Last November 12, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. […]
Internships – Erasmus+ Traineeships Abroad for Students
Erasmus+ supports traineeships, work placements and internships abroad at any workplace. This opportunity is open to students enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme Countries at short-cycle Bachelor and Master level as well as to doctoral candidates and recent graduates. Benefits: develop entrepreneurial and creative skills; improve foreign language skills, interpersonal and intercultural teamwork skills […]
Internships – International Labour Organization
ILO’s Internship Programme provides a wide range of opportunities to graduate/postgraduate students and recently graduated candidates who are looking for a “hands-on” learning experience in fields related to the ILO’s mandate and activities over a three to six-month period. Who can apply Students enrolled in the last year of a graduate degree (Master or equivalent) or in […]
How the EU can help you find a job
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 […]