Baltic Route / Week 2

Estonia and Latvia are full of incredible scenery and lifesaving Cohesion Policy projects (literally). The Road Trip Project got a taste of it all during the 2nd Baltic route week. Check it out.

What would you do to stop climate change?

What are you willing to do to stop climate change? Answer the  European Commission's online survey and contribute to the next strategy for a low-carbon EU!

What does an archivist even do?

Archivists work to preserve our history, our story. One of the archivists working at the European Commission tells you what a typical day looks like for them. Read more here.

You have the right to take your online content with you

Travelling in the EU? Feel at home abroad with new portability rules, because your online subscriptions travel with you. Favourite films, TV series, sports broadcasts, songs, games or e-books, all included.

Where does your ice cream come from?

Germany was the largest producer of ice cream in the EU (517 million liter or 16.5 % of the EU28 total production) in 2017, followed by Italy (511 mio. or 16.3 %) and France (466 mio. or 14.8%).

Space: innovation wanted now

The challenge is to develop a European technologically non-dependent solution for launching light satellites into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which will enable dedicated low-cost launches with committed schedule and orbit.

European Solidarity Corps: the future of youth

 

The European Commission is calling on interested parties to put forward ideas for projects under the European Solidarity Corps.

Live, work anywhere in the EU

As an EU national, you are entitled to look for a job in any other EU country. EU rules allow you to keep receiving unemployment benefits while looking for work in another EU country.

Keeping track of ocean plastic

 

It is estimated that over 5 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year and that this figure in rapidly growing. I The EU-funded TOPIOS project is creating a novel comprehensive modelling framework that will help us to more accurately assess not only how much plastic is in the ocean, but also where it is and where it came from.

Energy security

Poland: an improved energy security with cohesion policy.

Can you help women and girls live free from violence?

Rani. Lily. Grace. Aude. How can your actions help ensure these 4 women – and millions more just like them – live free from violence and discrimination? Under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, HerStoryOurStory is a digital engagement campaign which aims to raise awareness about violence against women and girls. The campaign calls for individual and collective action to help end violence against women and girls.

The Commission helps five regions to make better use of European funds

More innovative public procurement  procedures for projects co-financed by the EU: the European Commission partners with OECD to provide support to regions in Portugal, Italy and Greece.

Smernice 🇪🇺 Komisije, na voljo tudi v slovenskem jeziku🇸🇮 , pomagajo državam članicam pri organizaciji razpisnih postopkov za projekte, sofinancirane s pomočjo EU sredstva.

Does your pet have a European passport?

 

 

As an EU national, you can freely travel with your cat, dog or ferret if it has a European pet passport. This passport is available from any authorised veterinarian and must contain details of a valid anti-rabies vaccination.

Should we keep on changing time or not?

The Commission is interested in gathering the views of European citizens on the current EU summertime arrangements. Share your thoughts!

Right 2 Water – right to call for action

Safe drinking water is essential for public health and well-being, and water contamination or shortages can have serious social and economic costs.

Romania: the EU invests in river transport from the Black Sea to the Danube

The EU invests €59 million in modernising sustainable river transport from the Black Sea to the Danube in Romania, as part of the European transport network.

По-добра енергийна ефективност и благоприятна среда за живот за гражданите на Габрово и Севлиево в Централна България, благодарение на инвестиция от ЕС.

The Digital Age - Captured

https://youtu.be/EG9K0lUDwI0

Portugal. The Man - Live In The Moment

https://youtu.be/53hW7oxYVKI

An airbag for cyclists

Did you know that Swedish company Hövding has created an airbag for cyclists? EU-funding helped make it possible.

Alvvays - Dreams Tonite

https://youtu.be/ZXu6q-6JKjA

Las nuevas directrices de la Comisión en español ayudan a los Estados miembros a organizar unos procedimientos de licitación.

Simon And Garfunkel - America

https://youtu.be/Eo2ZsAOlvEM

The Legends - There And Back Again

https://youtu.be/9QTrqWnPli0

Scarica qui la versione in lingua italiana dei nuovi orientamenti per esperti e funzionari pubblici con preziosi consigli e buone pratiche per appalti pubblici più efficaci ed efficienti.

Make the most of European summer!

There is plenty to choose from. Europe awaits you this summer - whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or hiking or even an adventure.

Smjernice Komisije na hrvatskom jeziku pomažu državama članicama u organizaciji pouzdanih natječajnih postupaka za projekte koje financira.

European Capital of Innovation Award

The finalist cities of this year’s European Capital of Innovation Award will present their innovation strategies at the ‘iCapital Stories’ session at this year’s European week of regions and cities in Brussels on 10 October.

Новото ръководство на Европейската комисия в помощ на администрациите на държавите членки при организирането и провеждане на #общественипоръчки с #еврофондове и не само. Съдържа множество полезни съвети и примери. Изтегли тук версията на български език.

U2 - City Of Blinding Lights

https://youtu.be/7wTE0iT-7z8

Beirut - At Once

https://youtu.be/7wTE0iT-7z8

Sports and a healthy lifestyle – what is this and does it have a place in Bulgaria?

Thoughts after the end of the Olympic games.

The European Fund for Strategic Investments

The European Fund for Strategic Investments is expected to trigger €335 billion in investments. Around 700,000 SMEs are expected to benefit. EU unemployment rate was 6.9% in June 2018, the lowest rate recorded since May 2008. Investing in the real economy gets results. EU’s investment plan has already supported 750,000 jobs, and it can go up to 1.4 million by 2020.

The first ever European Sustainability Award

The European Commission launched the European Sustainability Award to reward the efforts and creativity of European people, businesses and organisations championing inspiring cases of initiatives that are turning the global Sustainable Development Goals into concrete solutions and opportunities.

Investing in the European future we want

Did you know that Horizon Europe will invest in market-creating innovation via the European Innovation Council?

Reshaping the former mining capital of Europe

The world’s first mining university at the orders of Empress Maria Theresa of the Habsburg monarchy.

When everybody votes, everybody wins

It's not enough to just hope for a better future: this time we all need to take responsibility for it.

Keeping track of plastic in our ocean

 

The problem of plastic waste pollution in our oceans is becoming increasingly urgent to address. It is estimated that over 5 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year and that this figure in rapidly growing.

Preserving our shared common history

The Historical Archives of the EU play an important role in preserving and providing access to the archival holdings of the EU Institutions.

A look at new possibilities – visualising the future of the Archipelago Sea and Gulf of Finland sea areas

The future scenarios visualise the future and aim to find clues of what the maritime sectors could look like in the coming decades.

It is never too late to find yourself: my EVS in Denmark

A European Voluntary Service makes you destroy your snail shell to the foundations in order to remove the superfluous and make you more authentic, more faithful to your true essence. And this is something everyone will notice once you get home.

Music Moves Europe Talent Awards – the annual European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music

The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are the new European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music implemented by Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) and co-funded by the Creative Europe programme.

New thematic seminar on State aid for Environmental Protection, 24 September 2018, Brussels

Dealing with projects for environment protection, supported by ESI Funds, in the areas of of low-emission mobility and waste management? Interested in knowing more about the state aid aspects?

Iran Deal: a global commitment to respect

The Blocking Statute aims at countering the effects of US sanctions on EU economic operators engaging in lawful activity with third countries. It constitutes an important achievement of unified EU action against extra-territorial legislation of third countries.

EU = Employment Up

Euro area unemployment at 8.3% The EU28 unemployment rate was 6.9% in June 2018, also stable compared with May 2018 and down from 7.6% in June 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the EU28 since May 2008.

Games can be used to promote collaborative planning

Understanding how collaborative methodologies can go far beyond mere participation.

Fighting to save the Danube Dinosaur before extinction

Today, 85% of sturgeon species are threatened with extinction! Transnational protection of this iconic species is essential.

A brand new Sustainable Tourism Community in the Mediterranean

Sustainable tourism is one of the main priorities in the Mediterranean Interreg programme area since tourism is an essential economic sector for the Mediterranean countries.

Nova Iskra, a creative incubator at the heart of Belgrade

Nova Iskra: the first co-working space in the Balkans.

Dreaming of a new research career in Europe?

In an increasingly interconnected world, EURAXESS Worldwide offers you the chance to interact on a global scale. It is a networking tool supporting researchers working outside of Europe who wish to connect or stay connected with Europe. Through networking, researchers can strengthen European research and scientific cooperation with the world.

Our skills, our lives: International Friendship Day

The Erasmus+ scheme has also budgeted €14.7 billion to provide traineeships, apprenticeships, exchange schemes and education, helping the younger generation.

Uncovering the realities of human trafficking

With a shortage of data about human trafficking, it can be challenging to combat it and protect the victims. These victims are exploited for many purposes, including forced sex work, criminality and labour. The EU-funded TRACE project assessed and consolidated information to provide policy makers, governments and law enforcement agencies with advice on effectively preventing and combating human trafficking in Europe.

Simulations, Negotiations, and Hemicycles: The European Youth Event

A journey to the annual European Youth Event in Strasbourg.

Sustainable development goals: Make them happen!

Ambitious and universal agenda for sustainable development, "of people, by people and for people".

An Erasmus+ experience: Story-telling for EU in My Region 2018

“Sharing Stories, Building Bridges” in Georgia.

Portugal, Spain and France coming closer

Added value of European solidarity: complete the energy interconnections, based on clean energy and renewables. Discussion in Lisbon now, with Macron, Antonio Costa and Pedro Sanchez.

Is dyslexia forbidding you of doing high level studies?

Dyslectic's lessons: A Marie-Curie ITN Funded CHESS Experience.

An historical picture a day

Back in the day, things looked different. Isn’t everything better in cool vintage pictures?

Integrating refugees through art?

Discover world in rainbow sunglasses!

European Atlantic brainstorming: Creativity and jobs!

The first European Conference on Youth Creativity came to Lugo to analyze new ideas and solutions where creativity, European youth and the digital society were the protagonists of future proposals.