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Erasmus students inscription for the Spring Semester of the Free University of Berlin
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Commission rolls out plans for a European degree

We are one step closer to creating a European degree, a new type of joint programme between universities from different EU countries that will be recognised across the EU. This comes after the Commission presented a package to advance cross-border cooperation between higher education institutions.

Vocational Education and Training School in Netherlands
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Improving the quality of traineeships in the EU

The European Commission has proposed new actions to improve and enforce working conditions for trainees, and ensure everyone can do a traineeship regardless of their socio-economic background or disability.

Faces of the 3 women winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators
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Winners of European Prize for Women Innovators announced

This year’s winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators are Rana Sanyal (Türkiye), María González Manso (Spain), and Yuliia Bialetska (Ukraine). The Prize celebrates women who are exceptionally leading the way in innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.

Médecins Du Monde staff hold a training session in a rural community
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European Humanitarian Forum pledges over €7.7 billion for global crises

The EU will provide more than €7.7 billion in humanitarian funding for 2024, following the European Humanitarian Forum which gathered leaders and humanitarian experts in Brussels. The money will go towards more efficient, long-term solutions to global humanitarian challenges.

Woman choosing cosmetics from a stand in a shop
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Cosmetics top the list of products posing a health risk

In 2023, cosmetics was the most frequent type of product notified as posing a health risk, according to Safety Gate, the European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. Last year marked the highest amount of alerts recorded since the system was launched in 2003.

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New plan to manage climate risks in Europe

The Commission has presented steps to manage climate risks in Europe that set out how the EU and its countries can implement policies that save lives, cut costs, and protect prosperity. This follows the most recent scientific advice and responds to many Europeans' concerns.

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The EU in 2023: General report on the activities of the European Union

At a time of increased geopolitical tensions, the EU has continued to successfully tackle the issues that concern Europeans most in 2023, whilst remaining on track to deliver on the political priorities. That is according to the new edition of the EU General Report, which was published today.

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New rules make digital markets in the EU more contestable and fairer

The Digital Markets Act has entered into force which covers services such as search engines, online marketplaces, app stores, online advertising and messaging. The new rules will give new rights, more control and access to European consumers and businesses.

Lili Bulk and La Ferme nos Pilifs, an example of circular economy
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New rules on more sustainable packaging and less packaging waste

EU countries and the European Parliament have agreed on a new law on packaging and its waste. Packaging will need to be safe, sustainable and recyclable. Packaging waste generated in the EU should be reduced and certain types of single-use packaging restricted.

Child carrying two buckets on a construction site
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Deal on EU ban on products made with forced labour

An EU deal has been struck to ban products made with forced labour. Companies suspected of using forced labour will be investigated and if found guilty, will see their goods confiscated at EU borders. Products can be allowed back on the market if forced labour is eliminated from supply chains.

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Taking stock of the results delivered by the European Commission

From tackling a global pandemic to dealing with climate change’s extreme weather events, from responding to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine to managing the worst energy crisis in decades, the Commission has acted on the concerns of citizens.

Biodiversity - Volunteering for nature
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€233 million to fund environment and climate projects across Europe

The Commission is investing over €233 million in 12 new projects across Europe to support the implementation of the EU's environmental and climate ambitions. The funding will go to Bulgaria, Czechia, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Lithuania, Austria, Poland and Finland.

Participation of Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner, in the EU-Latin America and the Caribbean Forum
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European Citizens’ Panel on energy efficiency kicks off in Brussels

European citizens are discussing the benefits and challenges of increasing energy efficiency in a newly formed group. This panel, made up of 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU countries, will come up with recommendations that will shape future EU Green Deal policies.