The European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS ACT to improve the online safety of children across the Union. The proposal prohibits social media platforms from allowing access to children under the age of 13 and sets an EU-wide minimum age of 15 for children to open their own accounts, thereby ensuring a phased approach. […]
Debate on the State of the EU: the economy, security, climate change, AI and social media
MEPs discussed the Commission’s work over the past year and the most pressing challenges with President von der Leyen during the annual State of the European Union debate. At the start of the debate, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said: ‘Our Union has always moved forward because there were people willing to […]
Europeans are calling for stronger measures on online child safety, democratic resilience, defence and the energy transition
A newly published Eurobarometer survey reveals that Europeans are extremely concerned about the risks children face on social media. Given the growing reliance on these platforms, the public believes that greater protection and more robust measures are needed to combat disinformation. Furthermore, in light of global challenges, Europeans are calling for greater democratic participation, stronger […]
Forum – EIGE Gender Equality – Belgium
The Gender Equality Forum is a dynamic event designed to bring people together to discuss the most pressing issues relating to gender equality in the EU. The Forum is taking place at a crucial juncture, as key EU priorities – such as care for dependent people and the ongoing negotiations on the EU’s multiannual budget […]
Final meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online
Last June 16, the Special Panel on child safety online met for the third and final time. On 13 July, the Panel’s Co-chairs will present recommendations to President Ursula von der Leyen on how to further strengthen the EU’s trailblazing framework for the protection of minors online. On the occasion of the final panel, a new Eurobarometer […]
Scholarships – Young Talent Programme
The LUX Audience Award Cinema Young Professionals programme offers 27 professionals under the age of 35 who work in cinemas the opportunity to attend training and networking events, and to promote the LUX Audience Award at national and European level. What is it? The fully funded programme will kick off in Strasbourg, France, between Monday […]
Internships – Ticket Communication – Germany
In your role as an intern, you will be part of a team responsible for communications relating to banknotes, working closely with the ECB’s Directorate General Communications and the national central banks of the Eurosystem to raise public awareness of banknotes and cash in general across the euro area.This work includes updating website content, creating […]
Internships – European Training Foundation – Italy
The European Training Foundation (ETF) is a European Union agency dedicated to the development of human capital in neighbouring and EU candidate countries. Its work focuses on education, training and employment, supporting reforms aligned with European priorities. It is offering a call for applications for 12-month traineeships in Turin (Italy). The traineeships consist of: Hands-on […]
Commission holds first meeting of Special Panel on child safety online
Last March 5th, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. The panel, announced in the 2025 State of the Union address, will provide expert recommendations to better protect and empower children online and will explore the need for potential harmonised age restrictions to access social […]