Join the debate on the Citizen’s Engagement Platform

Última actualización Jueves, 27/03/2025 During the first 100 days of their term, each EU Commissioner sat down with groups of young people across the EU to talk about a wide variety of topics, ranging from housing and climate to skills and health. Each dialogue resulted in key take-aways which are all linked to 5 top … Leer más

EPPO opens administrative enquiry into possible wrongdoing by one of its European Prosecutors

(Luxembourg, 26 March 2025) – Today, the European Chief Prosecutor informed the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and the European Commission that the College of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has decided to open an administrative enquiry into possible wrongdoing by the Bulgarian European Prosecutor in the framework of an ongoing EPPO … Leer más

EU Youth Report 2024: Looking at how youth are shaping the future

Última actualización Miércoles, 26/03/2025 The EU Youth Report 2024 is out, and it’s more than a bunch of stats: it’s a snapshot of how young Europeans are thriving, learning, and making their mark. Released by the European Commission, the EU Youth Report 2024 highlights the progress made between 2022 and 2024 under the EU Youth … Leer más

Slovakia: Arrests and seizures in €8.75 million EU subsidy fraud investigation

(Luxembourg, 25 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) has pressed charges against six suspects and seized assets worth around €3 million, as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale fraud involving EU subsidies for specialised machinery. Two leaders of the suspected organised crime group have been arrested and placed … Leer más

Italy: 13 arrests in €100 million VAT fraud investigation involving the trade of plastics products

(Luxembourg, 25 March 2025) – Today, at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Turin (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Turin executed an order of the judge for preliminary investigations at the Court of Nola, to arrest 13 suspects and seize assets worth up to €100 million. The … Leer más

Pushing yourself out of the nest with the European Solidarity Corps

Última actualización Lunes, 24/03/2025 How many times have we heard of the European Solidarity Corps? Personally, I note that this is often the case, but to understand accurately how this programme works and what opportunities it provides to young people, one is asked to pick up a pen and paper and get as much information as possible because … Leer más

Romania: EPPO charges entrepreneur for subsidy fraud involving construction equipment

(Luxembourg, 21 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) filed an indictment on Wednesday at the Bucharest Tribunal against a Romanian entrepreneur and his company, for fraud involving the acquisition of construction equipment, funded by the EU. The defendant is the legal representative of a company operating in the building … Leer más

Germany: First conviction in EPPO investigation cluster Midas

(Luxembourg, 20 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) has secured the first convictions in the EPPO investigation cluster Midas, a large-scale VAT fraud case spanning 17 countries and involving an estimated damage of €195 million. On 18 March, the Landshut Regional Court (Landgericht Landshut) sentenced two individuals for organised VAT … Leer más

Bye-bye, Daylight Saving Time: A Dream Come True?

Última actualización Jueves, 20/03/2025 Imagine a world without Daylight Saving Time (DST) – no more clock changes, just uninterrupted weekends and well-rested Monday mornings. What will that look like? It’s a Saturday evening in early March or November. You’re comfortable reading with your favourite book or watching a popular show. You fall asleep without any … Leer más

Explore the Space Career Launchpad

Última actualización Martes, 18/03/2025 Are you looking for internship and job opportunities in the space industry? The Space Career Launchpad is there for you can find them – because space is not only for astronauts or aerospace engineers! Space Career Launchpad is a platform aimed at university students and young graduates to give them hands-on … Leer más