The European Union is following with deep concern the prison sentences that are being handed down in Cuba to those involved in the events of 11 and 12 July 2021. The spontaneous protests that took place across the island reflected legitimate grievances on the part of the population but were met with repression, with over […]
Ministers and Vice-Ministers from seven Latin American countries set up the Latin American Internal Security Committee
They have signed in Brussels the political declaration to form CLASI, a Committee promoted by the EL PAcCTO to coordinate public policies against crime in Latin America The Brussels meeting was attended by high-level representatives from seven Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama). All of them signed […]
European Parliament visits to Spain: good economic practices and environmental degradation
A delegation from the European Parliament visits Madrid to learn about best practices in Spanish social economy enterprises. A delegation from the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee will travel to Spain from February 21 to 23 to analyze good practices in social economy enterprises and the development of the European Commission’s Action Plan […]
Improving working conditions on digital platforms
The European Commission proposes a set of measures to improve the working conditions in platform work and to support the sustainable growth of digital labour platforms in the EU. The new rules will ensure that people working through digital labour platforms can enjoy the labour rights and social benefits they are entitled to. They will […]
SCI Short-Term Volunteering
Service Civil International (SCI) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of peace by organising international voluntary projects for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organisation consists of 43 branches and an ever-growing number of partner organisations. Living and working together with people of different backgrounds helps volunteers to break down barriers […]
General Court annuls agreements with Morocco that include Western Sahara
The General Court annuls the Council decisions concerning, first, the agreement between the European Union and Morocco amending the tariff preferences granted by the European Union to products of Moroccan origin and, second, the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement However, the effects of those decisions are maintained over a certain period in order to preserve the […]
Commission launches EU missions to tackle major challenges
The Commission launched five new EU missions, a new and innovative way to work together and improve the lives of people in Europe and beyond. EU missions aim to tackle big challenges in health, climate and the environment, and to achieve ambitious and inspiring goals in these areas. A novelty of Horizon Europe and also […]
ESC Online Training
The European Solidarity Corps Online Training platform offers a broad range of learning modules related to volunteering and many other topics to get you closer to your personal and professional goals. For whom The platform is open to current or future volunteers willing to get more information about the European Solidarity Corps and get inspired for […]
Traineeships at the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe offers two traineeship sessions each year, lasting from eight weeks to five months. Traineeships take place in March/July, September/January and are remunerated. Trainees undertake research, the preparation of draft reports and studies for meetings of experts and the drafting of minutes. They may also assist with current work. Trainees will be given an […]