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, […]
Migration: Civil Liberties Committee adopts reform of EU return rules
Third-country nationals with a return decision will be required to cooperate with the return authorities in order to leave the EU territory. Returns to a third country may take place on the basis of an agreement between the Member States and the EU and a third country. Returnees could be detained for up to 24 […]
Internships – Software Development and Technical Support (Europol) – Netherlands
The aim of this internship project announcement is to establish a reserve list of successful candidates for various teams in the Capabilities and Operations Directorates of Europol. There are three (3) internship slots available in the following teams: Europol Enabling Solutions team (C1-22), Solution Delivery Unit; Innovation Lab (C3-12), Information Management Unit (IMU); Policy & Development team […]
The Commission supports the EU agri-food sector with €160 million
The European Commission has launched a series of calls for proposals for 2026 to support campaigns and events promoting sustainable, high-quality agri-food products in the European Union and around the world. Up to €160 million will be made available through grants to co-finance programmes proposed by producer groups and other agri-food trade organisations, both in […]
Scholarships – Connecting Europe Fellowship – Belgium
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is inviting applications for the Connecting Europe Fellowship, a unique opportunity for young professionals from EU enlargement countries to advance their research, connect with Brussels-based policymakers, and contribute to transnational dialogue on Europe’s future. What is it Fellows will spend three months in Brussels between February and December 2026, developing […]
EU investigates Google for possible DMA breach in demoting media content
Last November 13, the European Commission has formally launched proceedings to assess whether Google applies fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions of access to publishers’ websites on Google Search, which is an obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission’s monitoring work has shown indications that Google, based on its ‘site reputation abuse policy’, is […]
Internships — ESN Call for Interns
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), Europe’s leading student organisation, is seeking interns in the fields of Communication & Media and Policy to join its international office in Brussels, Belgium, starting 2 February 2026. Requirements for the positions: Communication and Media Intern Fluent in written and spoken English; Background in communication, media, graphic design or similar; Familiar […]
A look at food-related policies across Europe
EU-backed study reveals gaps in European dietary policy implementation that could affect efforts to tackle health inequalities. Researchers supported by the EU-funded CoDiet project recently conducted a study on different policies implemented to improve diets in Estonia, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Finland. The study analysed the extent to which the implementation of food-related policies […]
EU fisheries ministers discuss fisheries policy and fishing quotas for 2024
Common Fisheries Policy and fishing opportunities for 2024 On the basis of the communication published by the Commission, ministers discussed the state of play of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and their priorities for fishing opportunities for 2024. After the Commission took the floor to outline the main aspects of its communication and its approach to formulating […]