Twice a year, the European Commission organises a five-month professional development programme for university graduates. This five-month paid training programme offers graduates: Practical experience in EU policy-making and administration. Professional skills for a global career Intercultural awareness and personal development Trainees work in a multicultural environment, develop professional skills and gain an in-depth insight into […]
Commission seeks feedback on the Ocean Observation Initiative
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and make Europe a global leader in ocean observation and the development of related technologies. […]
Research to make Europe a leader in the quantum field
The EU-funded QuantERA III project has launched a new call for international research projects in quantum technologies. This is part of the QuantERA network’s efforts to promote quantum research that connects people, promotes excellence and fosters responsibility across borders, industries and disciplines. Building on the momentum The QuantERA 2025 call is the fifth organised by […]
Volunteering – Humanitarian Aid – Several Countries
The European Solidarity Corps is open to the world, bringing together volunteers and organisations from different countries and offering cross-border volunteering activities in support of humanitarian aid operations in third countries. Who can participate? The European Solidarity Corps volunteering activities are open to persons aged between 18 and 35 years who are legally resident in […]
Commission approves €920 million German State aid measure to support Infineon in setting up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €920 million German aid measure for the construction of a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in Dresden. The measure will allow Infineon to complete the MEGAFAB-DD project which will be able to produce a wide range of different types of chips. This new manufacturing plant […]
Learning – Heinrich Böll Foundation grants – Several countries
The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,500 undergraduates, graduates, and Ph.D. students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’), or universities of the arts (‘Kunsthochschulen”). Scholarship recipients are expected to have excellent academic records and to be socially and politically engaged. […]
Eurostat: In 2022, 65% of European citizens watched TV or videos online.
In 2022, 65% of EUcitizens watched TV or watched videos online. In 24 out of 27 EU countries, more than half of 16-74 year olds used the internet to watch TV or stream videos. Finland had the highest percentage at 93%, followed by the Netherlands (90%) and Denmark (89%). At the other extreme, […]
European Commission announces winners of the New European Bauhaus 2024 Awards
The Commission today announced 20 winners of the New European Bauhaus (NBE) 2024 awards, for the fourth consecutive year, organised with cohesion policy funding. These awards reward outstanding projects and initiatives that combine sustainability, inclusiveness and aesthetics, demonstrating how the European Green Pact transition can practically enrich the lives of individuals and communities. The […]
Spanish was the second most studied foreign language in upper secondary education in the EU.
In 2022, 60.8% of students in general upper secondary education across the EU studied two or more foreign languages as compulsory subjects or as compulsory curricular options, a decrease of only 0.2 percentage points compared to 2021 (61.0%). In upper secondary vocational education, this percentage was 33.8 %, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points compared […]