In a first report, MEPs set out a vision for a stronger and more integrated EU single market for defence, to build credible deterrence and strengthen the European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). They call for increased and long-term EU funding, common procurement and life-cycle management, simplified regulations, and incentives for cross-border integration to […]
Continue ReadingEconomic priorities The resolution on economic priorities, adopted with 392 votes in favour, 219 against and 18 abstentions, notes some worrying economic trends, notably on public debt, economic growth and inflation. MEPs point to the fact that the so-called “escape clauses” in the EU’s revised economic governance rules – which allow for the temporary suspension […]
Continue ReadingIn their report, adopted by 458 votes in favour, 72 votes against, and 98 abstentions, MEPs say jobs in women-dominated sectors are generally lower paid and undervalued, despite younger women increasingly outperforming younger men in education. Improving the labour market participation and working conditions of women could, they argue, help address skills and labour shortages […]
Continue ReadingWith 458 in favour, 103 against and 63 abstentions, the European Parliament has endorsed a temporary extension of a current derogation of the ePrivacy Directive – due to expire on 3 April 2026 – so that an agreement on the long-term legal framework to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online can be reached. While […]
Continue ReadingA Commission proposal to mobilise €1.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 267 workers laid off following the bankruptcy and closure of Tupperware Belgium in February 2025 won Parliament’s support on Wednesday. The decision was adopted by 562 votes in favour and 53 against, with 19 abstentions. The […]
Continue ReadingThe updated text builds on an existing 2010 agreement and reflects more than a decade of institutional practice, as well as how Parliament’s role has evolved in that time. The revised agreement reinforces Parliament’s democratic prerogatives by ensuring a more comprehensive, timely and detailed flow of information from the Commission. It strengthens parliamentary scrutiny of […]
Continue ReadingDG Translation is inviting students from the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) network to work on a project focused on improving the evaluation of AI models for EU languages. Supporting the next generation As the language industry and translation education evolve rapidly, supporting students and newcomers has never been more important. This opportunity will allow […]
Continue ReadingThe Subnational B-READY in the European Union series, funded by the European Commission (DG REGIO) and implemented by the World Bank, provides a rigorous, data-driven analysis of the business environment at the local level, generating actionable insights for policy makers. By examining key stages of the firm life cycle, this report offers a road map […]
Continue ReadingOn 11 March 2026, the European Union and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, successfully concluded negotiations on Algeria’s participation for 2025-2027 in PRIMA- the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area. The agreement was initialled (on-line) by Mr Abderrahmane Yousfate, Director of Cooperation and University Exchanges at the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Ministry […]
Continue ReadingThe Commission invites interested candidates to become a member of the Board of Appeal of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 empowers EASA to issue certificates, register declarations, conduct investigation of undertakings, and levy the payment of applicable fees and charges. The Regulation establishes a Board of Appeal which is responsible […]
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