ACP-EU partnership: economic priorities determined
Negotiators from the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of countries met at the United Nations last week to determine the...
EU Product Safety Award recognises ‘outstanding’ child safety
The European Commission has announced the winners of its inaugural EU Product Safety Award, recognising businesses which take outstanding measures to ensure the safety...
Civility in Politics Awards to reward ‘decency’ in public debate
A new set of Civility in Politics Awards will celebrate UK politicians engaging in ‘thoughtful, reflective public debate’. The atmosphere in the House of Commons...
Scottish Brexit preparation ramps up ahead of potential no-deal
The Scottish government has requested £52m (€58.95m) from the UK’s no-deal Brexit contingency fund to assist with Scottish Brexit preparation. Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay,...
European Innovation Council releases €210.2m funding
108 innovation projects will receive a combined total of €210.2m in funding under the latest round of the European Innovation Council pilot programme. The European...
Great Lakes humanitarian aid to support vulnerable communities
The European Commission has announced it will distribute €34.275m in humanitarian aid to the Great Lakes region in Africa. The Commission’s Great Lakes humanitarian aid...
Sexual assault support boosted by UK funding
The UK government has released £5m (€5.64m) in funding for sexual assault support services as part of a move to ease survivors’ engagement with...
Mariya Gabriel to oversee Horizon Europe research programme
Mariya Gabriel, the incoming Commissioner for Innovation and Youth, will take over management of the €94.1bn Horizon Europe programme in November. Mariya Gabriel, who currently...
5G emergency use demonstrated in Portugal
The Portuguese city of Aveiro has hosted a demonstration exercise simulating the potential uses of 5G connectivity for emergency workers. The exercise marked the official...
Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards winners announced
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has announced the 2019 winners of its Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards. EU-OSHA’s 14th annual...
