Inclusive Artificial Intelligence must be a priority for the future
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has underlined the importance of retaining an inclusive approach to Artificial Intelligence. At a high level conference on...
Afghanistan humanitarian assistance released for vulnerable communities
The European Commission has announced it will release €40m in emergency humanitarian assistance for communities in Afghanistan. The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has worsened considerably...
Open access startup entrepreneurship programme launched in Finland
Finland’s Aalto University has launched an open access online programme aimed at teaching entrepreneurship for aspiring startup company founders. The Starting Up course was co-created...
Sustainable materials sourcing to benefit from new online portal
The European Commission has launched an online portal to support businesses in sustainable sourcing of raw materials. The ‘Due Diligence Ready!’ portal aims to provide...
International trade Eurobarometer sees positive response
A special Eurobarometer survey has found that a majority of EU residents take a positive view of international trade practices. The Eurobarometer, which interviewed 27,438...
Emergency Transit Mechanism to drive refugee support in Rwanda
The EU will deliver a €10.3m support package for the UNHCR’s Emergency Transit Mechanism, which helps Libyan refugees resettle in Rwanda. The Emergency Transit Mechanism...
Irish National Broadband Plan approved under state aid rules
The European Commission has approved public support totalling €2.6bn for the Irish National Broadband Plan under state aid rules. Ireland’s National Broadband Plan, which aims...
Sahel humanitarian aid to support crisis-hit communities
The European Commission has announced it will disburse €35m in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable communities in Africa’s Sahel region. Around 24.4 million residents of...
Online puppy trade: buyers urged to #LookBeyondCute
The Scottish government is launching a public awareness campaign aimed at discouraging participation in the illicit online puppy trade. In 2019, around 45% of Scottish...
Sudan humanitarian assistance to support crisis-hit communities
The European Commission has announced it will distribute €55m in humanitarian assistance to help vulnerable communities in Sudan. A combination of natural disasters and disease...
