Would you like to gain professional experience at a European Union agency and contribute to the safe management of chemicals? The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) offers paid internships in Helsinki (Finland) for recent graduates interested in contributing to its scientific, technical and administrative activities. Internship areas: Science: chemistry, toxicology, biology and environmental sciences and technologies. […]
Postgraduate scholarship – European Space Agency – Netherlands
Are you interested in space security, geopolitics and the new threats facing Europe? The European Space Agency (ESA) is offering a postgraduate scholarship in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to take part in projects relating to the resilience and security of European space systems. The role is based in the Directorate for Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity, where […]
European Commission revises high-risk countries list to boost global efforts against financial crime
The European Commission has updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. EU entities covered by the AML framework are required to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving these countries. This is important to protect the EU financial system. A number […]
The European Commission recommends carrying out a risk assessment of 4 critical technology areas: advanced semiconductors, AI, quantum and biotechnologies
The Commission adopted a Recommendation on critical technology areas for the EU’s economic security, for further risk assessment with Member States. This Recommendation stems from the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy that put in place a comprehensive strategic approach to economic security in the EU. This Recommendation relates to the assessment of one of […]
EU must do more to reduce impact of chemical pesticides
Pesticide use is a major cause of pollution since it contaminates the air, soil, and water, destroys biodiversity, and breeds pest resistance. Chemical pesticide exposure in humans has been related to chronic conditions like cancer, heart, respiratory, and neurological problems. The most recent research on the effects of chemical pesticides on human health and ecosystems […]