Month: August 2022

ICLEI, WWEA and Global100RE call for renewable energy equipment for immediate humanitarian relief in Ukraine

With the ongoing war in Ukraine, more and more areas in the country are cut off the electricity supply, including hospitals and other places which urgently require access to power. In order to help civilians, the World Wind Energy Association WWEA and the Global 100% Renewable Energy Platform Global100RE (http://www.global100re.org/),

Video message by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira for the closing ceremony of the Political Festival of Europe

European Commission Speech Online, 28 Aug 2022 Dear President of the Nordjylland Region, Mads Duedahl, Dear Director of the Festival, Jan Bertelsen, Dear fellow Europeans, It is a true pleasure having the po… Powered by WPeMatico

Marriage Traditions in Asia

Compared to the Western, Asian relationship traditions are quite several. These civilizations emphasize family group values and respect. In many ways, they are similar to the American way of life. However , the is that in the East, mother and father are even more involved in the dating scene and

Video message by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira for the Political festival of Europe panel on “How do we ensure talent development and mobility in Europe?”

European Commission Speech Online, 26 Aug 2022 Dear fellow Europeans, One of the greatest assets in Europe is our people. We are a continent of highly talented, skilled and creative people. Nevertheless, we … Powered by WPeMatico

Polish project focuses on needs of Ukrainians today – and in the years to come

The Polish project ‘Chance – New Opportunities for Adults’, co-funded by the European Social Fund, has received additional funds thanks to the Cohesion’s Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE). The project aims at empowering displaced persons from Ukraine by helping them upskilling to better integrate into their host society. Powered

EU Cohesion Policy: €9 billion for Croatia’s economic, social, and territorial cohesion, green and digital transition in 2021-2027

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Aug 2022 Croatia will receive a total of €9 billion from Cohesion Policy in 2021-2027 in the framework of its Partnership Agreement with the Commission to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of its regions and its green and digital transitions. Powered by

ESF+ in Ireland helps acquiring new skills to change career

The Traineeship programme at Tallaght Training Centre in Dublin, co-financed by the European Social Fund’s (ESF), provides specific skills training and traineeships. Specific skills training helps those entering the job market for the first time, and people wishing to update or acquire new skills. Powered by WPeMatico

EU funding helps young Italian land his first job abroad

Fabio studied energy engineering (with a specialisation in renewable energy) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. When he finished his degree, Fabio was eager to put his newly acquired knowledge into practice, and was inspired by the experiences of his peers who had travelled abroad to study and work. Powered

New call for best practices and climate commitments

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is launching a new call for best practices to its members and alternates, Young Elected Politicians (YEPs) and members the CoR network of local and regional councillors to collect and promote low-carbon and sustainable projects as well as climate commitments to reduce greenhouse

ESF+ project in Ireland give a second chance to students

Youthreach centers in Ireland, co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+), help young people who left school early to take their first successful steps toward employment. One of them was Pierce, 23 years, who is now on his way to start a legal career after leaving school early. Powered by