EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. The programme supports these innovators in transforming scientific ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring and a structured entrepreneurial process that culminates in an international pitch competition. Eligible thematic areas: Participants will develop their ideas within one of six […]
The Commission welcomes this important step towards modernising the EU’s social security coordination rules
Representatives of the EU Member States have approved theagreementbetween the Council Presidency and the European Parliament on therevision of the rules on social security coordination. The European Commission welcomes this approval. The revised rules represent an important step towards fair labour mobility within the EU. They make it easier for people to work, live or […]
The EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa. These funds will be allocated to people affected by current conflicts and food crises, those who have been forcibly displaced, host communities and hard-to-reach populations. In the central Sahel, €75 million in EU humanitarian […]
The Commission announces the winners of the 2026 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award
To mark the start of Diversity Month in the EU, the European Commission has announced the winners of the fifth edition of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award.As a key initiative of theUnion for Equality, this award recognises EU cities, towns and regions that set an example in promoting inclusive policies and fostering […]
Internships – Training in people management and communication (ECB) – Germany
The European Central Bank is inviting applications for an internship to join the Communication and Staff Engagement team within the Human Resources Digitalisation and Labour Relations Division of the Directorate General for Human Resources. The Division is responsible for stakeholder and staff relations, staff communication and engagement, legal and data protection oversight, human resources systems […]
Internships – European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
CEDEFOP’s mission is to support the promotion, development and implementation of the Union’s policy on vocational training and qualifications, as well as skills and qualifications policies, by working with the Commission, the Member States and the social partners. To this end, it promotes and disseminates knowledge, provides evidence and services for policy-making, including research-based findings, […]
EU–African Union Space Dialogue Strengthens Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Sustainable Development
The 2nd EU–AU Space Dialogue, taking place over two days, has brought together high-level representatives from Europe and Africa to advance cooperation in the space sector, underscoring the growing strategic importance of this partnership. The Dialogue is jointly led by European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and H.E. African Union Commissioner Banyankimbona, […]
The Commission presents a new AI tool to combat agri-food alerts and food fraud
The European Commission has unveiled TraceMap, a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform tospeed up the detection of food fraud, contaminated food and outbreaks of foodborne illnessesacross the EU. In line with the EU’s high safety standards for food and imported products, this new tool will strengthenconsumer safety and help national authorities work more effectively, innovating […]
The Commission proposes to open negotiations to extend EU roaming to the Western Balkans
The European Commission has proposedopening negotiations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to integrate them into the EU’s “Roam Like at Home” regime. Once agreements with each of the partners have been finalised and they are all fully aligned with EU roaming rules, people travelling between the EU and the […]