Month: March 2022

Ukraine: EU turns to regions and cities to support refugees

The European Union has turned to its regions and cities to help support the millions of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war. Following the adoption of a 10-point strategy that aims to protect refugees, the EU is putting in place practical, logistical and advocacy support. To help the humanitarian efforts, the European

New European Bauhaus: support to cities and citizens for local initiatives

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Mar 2022 Today, the Commission announced three new calls to make the New European Bauhaus (NEB) a reality on the ground. Powered by WPeMatico

What makes a good traineeship? We want to hear your opinion!

The Commission is inviting all stakeholders to share their opinion on the quality of traineeships and on how they could be developed further. The public consultation is open until 13 June 2022. Powered by WPeMatico

Conferência Internacional INOVA ALGARVE 2.0 – “Recuperação, Coesão, Inovação”

European Commission Discurso Faro, 29 Mar 2022 Caros senhor presidente e membros da Associação Empresarial da Região do Algarve, Senhor presidente da CCDR do Algarve, caro José Apolinário, Caro Senhor Reitor… Powered by WPeMatico

Erasmus+ : 13 new projects selected for funding to develop excellence in vocational education

The 2021 call for proposals for ‘Centres of Vocational Excellence’, under the Erasmus+ programme, has led to the selection of 13 new cross-border collaboration projects to develop excellence in vocational education and training in Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

​How to show solidarity with Ukraine?

Up to ten million Ukrainians have been displaced by the war, the United Nations said on 23 March, of which 3.5 million have fled the country. More than half the country’s children have now been forced to find new homes – 2.5 million within Ukraine and another 1.8 million outside

Launch of the EU Organic Awards

On 23 September 2022 the European Committee of the Regions will award prizes for the best organic region, best organic city, and best bio-district on EU Organic Day. Powered by WPeMatico

Speech at the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions – meeting of the Political Bureau

European Commission Speech Brussels, 25 Mar 2022 President Loggen, President Sarrabezolles, Chair Omarjee, Director Molica, Dear colleagues, Thank you for this invitation. I highly value the interactions with … Powered by WPeMatico

European Year of Youth: Launch of new European Apprentices Network

The European Commission has launched today in Barcelona the renewed European Apprentices Network (EAN), which will give a renewed impetus to the promotion of apprenticeships and the engagement of young people. Powered by WPeMatico

Launch of the new Interreg Aurora programme – video message

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Mar 2022 Honourable members of the Sami parliaments, Dear colleagues, What a pleasure to be able to address you today at the launch of Europe’s newest Interreg programme… Powered by WPeMatico