With just five months to go until the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17), the European Commission convened a crucial meeting in Brussels today (21 May) to address the most critical obstacle facing global conservation: closing the annual biodiversity funding gap of €37 billion. The event, entitled“Private […]
Participation – European Capital of Volunteering
The European Volunteering Capital Competition promotes the visibility and recognition of policies that support volunteering, with the aim of boosting local volunteering and aligning initiatives with the European context. Who can take part: Municipalities of any size belonging to a member state of the Council of Europe. What will participants do? An online application form […]
High-Level Conference organised by the Cyprus EMN Presidency on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum
The High-Level Conference organised by the Cypriot Presidency of the European Migration Network (EMN), entitled ‘Taking Stock of the Pact on Migration and Asylum: From Strategy to Reality’, will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia on 19 and 20 May 2026. This two-day event will focus on the implementation of the Pact […]
Training – EYF on EU policies
The European MOSAIC project, led by theInternational European Movement,is an interactive session that explores how to translate complex political issues into more accessible discussions that connect with young people in their everyday lives. EU policies can often seem distant, technical and difficult to understand. This interactive session explores how to translate complex political issues into […]
The EU will strengthen the regional dimension of research and innovation
The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have signed a new Joint Action Planto strengthen the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I). Under the Joint Action Plan, the Commission and the Committee of the Regions will work together to strengthen the regional and local dimension of the EU’s […]
The ‘Green Deal Goes Local’ Working Group is calling for greater clarity on green spending in the next EU budget
Members of the CoR’s ‘Green Deal Goes Local’ Working Group have called on the EU institutions to ensure that climate, energy and environmental priorities are properly integrated into the EU’s next long-term budget, so as to support the clean transition at local and regional level. This was the main topic discussed at their meeting on […]
Launch of the European Ocean Board
The European Commission has officially launched the European Ocean Council, a high-level expert group tasked with supporting the implementation of the European Ocean Pact. The EU’s strategy aims to better protect the oceans, promote a thriving blue economy and support coastal communities. Chaired by Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, the Council comprises 28 […]
Training courses – EU Democracy: Politics and Policies – Portugal
Discover the dynamic and singular political landscape of the European Union through this Spring Intensive Training on EU democracy challenges, a multidisciplinary programme designed for ambitious students and scholars. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of EU party politics, decision-making processes and pivotal policies. Engage with cutting-edge scientific insights and provocative debates to critically analyse threats […]
Fisheries and aquaculture: Council agrees its negotiating position on a new framework for statistics
The Council has agreed on a mandate to open negotiations with the European Parliament on a Regulation establishing a new European framework for fisheries and aquaculture statistics. The new framework will modernise the collection and use of statistical data on fisheries and aquaculture across the European Union, thereby enabling the use of reliable and timely […]