On 24 June, the European Commission published the 2026 Convergence Report, which assesses the progress made by Member States outside the euro area towards adopting the euro. More than 27 years after the introduction of the single currency, the euro has become a powerful symbol of Europe’s identity in the world. It is now the […]
Training – Youth Climate Lab 2026
The Youth Climate Lab is a peer-learning activity where young participants can interact with their peers, explore a real-world climate issue and propose practical solutions that can be implemented by stakeholders. In each edition, participants will have the opportunity to meet experts and gain an in-depth understanding of the topic under discussion. This year, the […]
Summer courses – 40 years of Andalusia in Europe
To mark the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the European Union (EU), this training initiative aims to use this milestone to take stock of these past decades and, above all, to identify the challenges facing Andalusia within the EU in the coming years. It is not simply a matter of looking back at the […]
Europe’s bathing waters remain safe for swimming
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters met the European Union’s strictest ‘excellent’ bathing water quality standards in 2025, according to the latest annual report on bathing waters published today. This represents 85% of Europe’s bathing areas, with 96% of all monitored EU bathing areas meeting the minimum quality […]
Beca – Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP)
Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) is a network of professionals who use foresight and future analysis to make a positive impact on a global scale. Foresight offers a different way of addressing uncertainty by exploring alternative futures, including the most ambitious ones. Requirements Young professionals aged between 18 and 35 who are starting their careers, […]
Training – Youth4Regions – Belgium
Youth4Regions is the European Commission’s programme that helps journalism students and young journalists find out what the EU is doing in their region. It offers the opportunity to receive training in journalism and EU Cohesion Policy, to be mentored by established journalists from your country, and to work alongside renowned journalists during EU Regions Week. […]
Online webinar: How to access the European institutions
On 23 June 2026, from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm, the online seminar entitled “Ways of accessing European institutions” will take place, organised by the Directorate-General for Cooperation with the Spanish State and the European Union of the Community of Madrid. The aim of the session is to highlight the main routes for professional access […]
The Spring 2026 European Semester package sets out a roadmap for promoting economic resilience and social cohesion across the EU
The Commission has adopted the 2026 Spring Package of the European Semester. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the package sets out policy guidelines for Member States, with a particular focus on strengthening competitiveness, strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and EU cohesion, whilst maintaining fiscal sustainability. The 2026 cycle of the European Semester provides […]
The Council sets out a new framework for science diplomacy
On 29 May, the Council adopted a Recommendation on the development of a new European Union framework for science diplomacy. The framework aims to strengthen the Union’s position as a global leader in science and technology and to use scientific cooperation to advance its foreign policy objectives. Science as a diplomatic tool The Recommendation emphasises […]