At the at the Joint Launch by the UN of the 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan, the EU expressed its commitment as follows: The EU expresses deep condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the extreme monsoon floods and expresses its full solidarity with the Pakistani people. The EU has reacted quickly and mobilised € […]
Main results of the Special meeting of the European Council – May 2022 (Day 2)
On the second day of the summit, they were joined by Chairperson of the African Union, Macky Sall, via video conference during the discussion on food security. Solidarity lanes The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is having a direct impact on global food security and affordability. The European Council called on Russia to: end its attacks on transport […]
Commission to establish Solidarity Lanes to help Ukraine export agricultural goods
As part of the EU’s solidarity response with Ukraine, the Commission has presented a set of actions to help Ukraine export its agricultural produce. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports, Ukrainian grain and other agricultural goods can no longer reach their destinations. The situation is threatening global food security and […]
Solidarity Projects: non-profit solidarity activities
A Solidarity Project is a non-profit solidarity activity initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves for a period from 2 to 12 months. It gives a group of minimum 5 young persons the chance to express solidarity by taking responsibility and committing themselves to bring positive change in their local community, although some of them can […]
Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
The European Capital of Culture initiative illustrates the importance of culture in promoting the values on which the European Union is built: diversity, solidarity, respect, tolerance and openness. An initiative that puts culture at the heart of European cities with the support of the EU for a year-long celebration of art and culture. Culture in […]
European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative offering young people opportunities to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad while supporting communities and people around Europe. It was announced by the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, during his annual State of the European Union speech in September 2016, […]
MEPs say “no” to the Super League
The EU must shape a sporting model based on solidarity, inclusion, open competition and fairness, says a resolution adopted by MEPs on Tuesday. With 597 votes in favour, 36 against and 55 abstentions, MEPs backed a European sporting culture aligned with the EU’s values of solidarity, sustainability, inclusion, open competition, sporting merit and fairness. MEPs […]
EUSolidarityCorps Photo Contest “My magic European Solidarity Corps moment”
EUSolidarityCorps Photo Contest “My magic European Solidarity Corps moment” The European Commission is inviting ESC volunteers to share their magic moment explored and experienced during their European Solidarity Corps activity and have a chance to win a European Solidarity Corps promotion kit and a voucher of 100 €. Who can apply – Young people between 18 and 31 years old, registered in […]
#EUSolidarityCorps Poem Contest
The European Solidarity Corps is interested in your poem. Answer the question “How did you experience the European Solidarity Corps? What does solidarity mean to you?” and get the chance to win a European Solidarity Corps promotion kit and other interesting prices. Who can take part young people between 18 and 31; legally residents in the […]