The European Commission has published its report tracking progress towards the EU’s goal of halving the number of fatalities and serious injuries on the roads by 2030. While progress has been made in reducing the number of road traffic fatalities, the report reveals that the current pace is insufficient. In 2024, 19,940 people died on […]
Travelling exhibition “Andalusia, 40 years growing in Europe: from treaty to transformation”
This initiative, which covers the whole of Andalusia through the European information points that make up the European Information Network of Andalusia, highlights the impact of the European integration process on the political, social and economic development of Andalusia on the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the European Union. Its aim is to bring […]
20th Edition of the “Young Andalusians Building Europe” School Award (JACE 2026)
The European Information Network of Andalusia announces the20th edition of the “Young Andalusians Building Europe” School Award (JACE 2026), an initiative aimed at fostering knowledge of the European Union and promoting the European dimension in Andalusian education, encouraging critical thinking, creativity and teamwork among students. The award is open to educational centres in Andalusia, with […]
The Commission establishes a working group to strengthen food safety controls on imports
The European Commission has established a task force to maintain and strengthen the EU’s capacity to ensure that imports comply with Union standards, while supporting employment and growth for EU producers. The task force will focus in particular on food and feed safety, pesticide residues and coordinated EU follow-up measures on specific imported products. It […]
The Commission supports the EU agri-food sector with €160 million
The European Commission has launched a series of calls for proposals for 2026 to support campaigns and events promoting sustainable, high-quality agri-food products in the European Union and around the world. Up to €160 million will be made available through grants to co-finance programmes proposed by producer groups and other agri-food trade organisations, both in […]
Commission hosts the G7 meeting on global health security
From 12 to 14 January, the European Commission is hosting a meeting ofthe Global Health Security Initiative (an informal network of G7 countries and organisations) in Brussels, with the aim of strengthening public health preparedness and addressing new global health risks. The meeting will discuss new and emerging health threats, as well as the group’s […]
EU and Montenegro make progress in accession negotiations
The 24th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro last December 16 provisionally closed accession negotiations on chapters 3 (right of establishment and freedom to provide services), 4 (free movement of capital), 6 (company law), 11 (agriculture and rural development) and 13 (fisheries). If necessary, the EU will revert to these chapters in due course. […]
1ª Edición del Concurso “Navidad con acentos europeos”
El pasado 11 de diciembre llevamos a cabo el Concurso “Navidad con acentos europeos”, una actividad diseñada para acercar a la comunidad universitaria las tradiciones y cultura navideña de los distintos países de la Unión Europea. La dinámica consistía en responder a una serie de preguntas relacionadas con las costumbres navideñas en Europa, sumar […]
MEPs approve aid to Spain for post-dana reconstruction
The plenary on Thursday backed a proposal to mobilise European funds to assist Spain after the devastating floods of October 2024. With 622 votes in favour, 10 against and 3 abstentions, MEPs backed 946.1 million from the Solidarity Fund to deal with the consequences of the October 2024 floods, which mainly affected the Valencian Community. […]