It does so within the framework of the European ICP-AGIR program that aims to contribute to improving the quality of life of cities by promoting sustainable and integrated urban development, through the identification of innovative policies and programs. The University of Almeria, invited by the City Council of Almeria, has participated in an international meeting […]
Partnerships for Regional Innovation: 63 regions, 7 cities and 4Member States
Yesterday, the Commission announced the 63 regions, seven cities and four Member States selected in the pilot project for Partnerships for Regional Innovation, an initiative developed together with the Committee of the Regions. Participants in the pilot action are open to share good practices and to co-develop and test tools to mobilise multiple sources of […]
17 May: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in the EU
On the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the European Union reaffirms its strong commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. Across the world, over 2 billion people live in countries where homosexuality is […]
Syria: EU to hold on 9-10 May Brussels VI Conference in continued support to Syrian people
In an effort to ensure continued international support for Syrian refugees and their host communities, the European Union will be hosting the sixth Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ #SyriaConf2022 on 9 and 10 May. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, said: “Despite […]
Future of Europe: conference and proposals
The plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe, which met for the last time on 29-30 April, reached agreements on a set of 49 detailed proposals covering a wide range of issues, from climate change to health, migration and the EU in the world. It has been the goal of an exceptional […]
Petitions Committee votes on report to investigate ETA crimes
On 20-21 April, the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee voted on the final report on the conclusions of the visit to Spain to investigate ETA’s unsolved crimes and will analyse a series of complaints, including eight submitted by Spanish petitioners. The new meeting of the Petitions Committee this week includes on the agenda of the session […]
New European Union program for Latin American companies: AL-INVEST Verde
AL-INVEST Verde aims to promote sustainable development and job creation in the region through the implementation of sustainable practices. Component 1 of the programme is driven by a consortium of institutions, made up of Latin American and European private sector business organisations, led by sequa, a German non-profit development organisation. The programme announced its first […]
EU-Mexico cooperation in the fight against inequality
The Governor of the State of Guanajuato, the Ambassador of the European Union in Mexico, Finance Secretaries of ten Mexican states and the Director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies of Spain participate in the Meeting with the European Union: State Tax Model. Within the framework of the Team Europe Initiative for Social Cohesion, the […]
Future of Europe: MEPs to assess the outcome of the Conference’s Working Groups
On Wednesday 30 March MEPs assessed the work of the plenary working groups. This took place from 16:15 to 18:45. The Parliament’s delegation to the Conference on the Future of Europe, composed of 108 MEPs, met to evaluate the work done by the Conference’s Working Groups. The dialogue covered the follow-up to the discussions of […]