Need for a specific EU health programme in the next long-term EU budget Improving access to treatment for cancer patients across Europe Reducing financial discrimination for cancer survivors In 2024, 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the EU and 1.27 million died from the disease. MEPs want the EU to renew its political […]
Volunteering – Solidarity Projects
A Solidarity Project is a non-profit solidarity activity initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves over a period of 2 to 12 months. It offers a group of at least 5 young people the opportunity to express their solidarity by taking on responsibilities and committing themselves to bringing about positive change in their local […]
Public consultation launched on the European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS)
The European Commission has launched apublic consultationto prepare a proposal fora European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS), part of the Fair Labour Mobility Package to be adopted in autumn 2026. ESSPASS aims to make it easier for people who move or work in different EU countries to exercise their social security rights. It introduces a digital […]
The Commission adopts the Visa Strategy and a new recommendation to attract talent for innovation
The Commission adopted its first EU Visa Strategy, which sets out a framework for a visa policy that promotes the EU’s long-term interests. This strategy makes visa policy more strategic and better equipped to respond to increasing mobility, regional instability and geopolitical competition. The Strategy has the following objectives: strengthenthe security of the Schengen […]
PhD- Industrial Design Engineering – Germany
GenAIDE (Generative AI for Industrial Design Engineering) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (RD) funded by the European Union, whose objective is to research and develop collaborative AI systems that partner with engineers for next-generation industrial engineering design. Within the network, 14 doctoral students will conduct research at 16 leading academic and industrial partners. Candidates […]
Europe’s health and competitiveness are being undermined by the slow implementation of anti-pollution laws.
A mid-term review of the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan concluded that faster implementation is needed. Areview of the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Planconcludes that Member States must act swiftly and decisively if the EU is to achieve its pollution reduction targets for 2030. The report highlights the close link between environmental protection and public […]
The European Commission and the European Parliament strengthen the EU’s access to space
At the 18th European Space Conference, five disruptive innovations received the Revolutionary Innovation Award for European Launch Solutions, in the presence of Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and MEP Christophe Grudler. Each winner received €950,000 for their innovation, which will redefine Europe’s access to space, strengthen our strategic autonomy and improve the competitiveness of the European space […]
EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy – progress so far and challenges ahead
Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, hosted the third European Startup and Scaleup Forum in Brussels, bringing together founders, investors and other industry leaders from across Europe. Eight months after the adoption of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the Forum provided an opportunity to take stock of implementation progress, assess early impact […]
EU launches plan to strengthen preparedness for cross-border health crises
Last November 28, the European Union is boosting its health preparedness architecture through the new Union prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises. It will provide policymakers, crisis managers, and stakeholders with practical tools, such as exchanging information, expertise and technical assistance when a crisis occurs, for coordinated action in times of health crises […]