Parliament to review the safety of women online
From 9 to 15 December, EP committees and delegations will discuss how to enhance women’s empowerment in the digital world as part of the fifth European Gender Equality Week.
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The European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s European Battery Alliance Academy Surpasses 100 000 Learners Trained to Meet Evolving Industry Needs
Brussels, 5 December 2024: The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is pleased to announce the achievement of training 100 000 learners through the European Battery Alliance Academy, implemented by EIT InnoEnergy. Launched in 2022 as one the models ahead of Europe’s Net-Zero Industry Academies following a mandate from the European Commission, the Academy … Leer más
Germany: Two arrests in €32 million VAT fraud involving mobile phones
(Luxembourg, 6 December 2024) – Two suspects were arrested last week at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) as part of an investigation into a €32 million cross-border VAT carousel fraud involving the sales of mobile phones. This type of fraud takes advantage of EU rules on cross-border transactions … Leer más
Mr José de la Mata Amaya elected new Vice-President of Eurojust
National Member for Spain Mr José de la Mata Amaya was elected Vice-President of Eurojust today. Mr de la Mata (62) will serve a four-year mandate and work closely with the recently elected new Eurojust President Mr Michael Schmid and fellow Vice-President Ms Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė, to represent the Agency and oversee its management. The new … Leer más
Selection of the First Seven AI Factories to Drive Europe’s Leadership in AI
Five of the selected hosting sites will deploy brand new AI-optimised supercomputers in Finland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Sweden. Meanwhile, the AI Factory in Spain will result from the upgrade of the EuroHPC system, MareNostrum 5. Greece, on the other hand, will establish and operate an AI Factory associated with the DAEDALUS supercomputer, the EuroHPC … Leer más
Recovery and resilience fund: Council greenlights the amended plans of Sweden, Slovenia, Denmark and Belgium
The Council today approved the Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans submitted by Sweden, Slovenia, Denmark and Belgium. According to the analysis of the Commission, the targeted modifications put forward by the member states do not affect the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of their recovery and resilience plans. Sweden On … Leer más
EDPB calls for coherence of digital legislation with the GDPR
Brussels, 04 December – During its December 2024 plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a statement on the second report of the European Commission on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).* In its statement, the EDPB welcomes the reports from the European Commission and the Fundamental Rights Agency**. Importantly, the … Leer más
Civil Society driving change on the African continent
At its December plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EEESC) hosted a debate on democracy in Africa with representatives from the African Union Economic and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC). Both sides agreed that civil society is the driving force for a successful EU-Africa partnership based on equality, fostering civil and social dialogue. Following … Leer más
€3 billion of EIB Group financing announced for farmers and bioeconomy
EIB EIB Group offers €3 billion in loans for agriculture and other bioeconomy activities across Europe with focus on young farmers, gender equality and green investments EIB Group also working with European Commission to develop new forms of agricultural insurance and de-risking schemes against extreme weather events New initiatives form part of EIB Group’s plan … Leer más
Creative sectors: ELA study reveals precarious working conditions and undeclared labour
A new study by the European Labour Authority (ELA) highlights the precarious conditions faced by the 7.7 million workers in the cultural and creative industries in the EU, accounting for 3.8% of the total workforce. Reliance on self-employment and temporary contracts leaves many without essential protection like health insurance and pensions. Widespread undeclared work, compounded … Leer más