The EU and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OASECP) have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the 4th UN Conference on Financing for Development. In a declaration adopted last July 1 by the Council of the EU, the […]
Commission welcomes deal to simplify and strengthen carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Commission welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council last June 18 on the Commission proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). On 26 February 2025, the Commission proposed simplifications to the CBAM regulation to reduce administrative burdens for businesses, while maintaining the functionality […]
EU adopts plan to improve cybersecurity crisis management
Telecoms ministers adopted on 6 June the EU Master Plan for Cybersecurity Crisis Management, which provides guidance for the EU’s response to large-scale cybersecurity incidents or cybersecurity crises. The EU Cybersecurity Master Plan is an important guidance resource through which Member States can improve their preparedness for cybersecurity incidents, as well as their detection and […]
How do we protect personal data?
Safeguarding personal data in today’s hyper-connected world is increasingly vital. But how should we protect personal data collected through a variety of sources, such as social media platforms and self-tracking devices? The answer lies in finding the right balance between access and use of the data, and the benefits for all involved. A research team […]
The Europe Pavilion at the Book Fair celebrates Spain’s 40 years in the EU
Today the Madrid Book Fair opens its doors and with it, the Europe Pavilion, located in block 27 C of the Paseo de Coches in the Retiro Park. The European Commission Representation in Spain is participating in this initiative for the fourth year. Activities today, 30 May. 18:00: inauguration of the Pavilion with the round […]
Huelva hosts 160 young people from Spain and Portugal to commemorate 40 years in the EU
Pupils and teachers from Portuguese and Spanish European Parliament Ambassador Schools will meet from 1 to 3 June in Punta Umbría (Huelva) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the entry of both countries into the European Union and to build the future together. Nearly 200 participants, including pupils and teachers from six […]
European School Education Platform (ESEP)
The European School Education Platform (ESEP) is the meeting point for the education community (school staff, researchers and policy makers) for pre-primary, primary, secondary and IVET, where they can find a range of interesting resources and contacts, such as: news, interviews, publications, practical examples, courses and partners for Erasmus+ projects. In addition, this platform includes […]
This was our first edition of the “Crazy Europe” contest.
On 15 May , we held our “La Loca Europa” quiz with great enthusiasm, a dynamic designed to celebrate knowledge, participation and the spirit of university community. During the day, participants answered a series of questions related to Europe, accumulating points as they progressed through the different rounds of the game. Thanks to everyone’s commitment […]
Mini-reportage with interviews on Brexit
On 19 May, the first summit between the European Union and the United Kingdom will be held in London since their exit from the Union in 2020. Among other issues, they will address cooperation in defence, opportunities for young people and trade relations. On this occasion, from the European Documentation Centre of the UAL, we […]