UNHRC60 side event urges UN to press European Commission on GSP+ enforcement in Pakistan
A side event at the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session (UNHRC60) in Geneva urged the Council’s mechanisms to place structured pressure on the European Commission to apply the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) as written, using six procedural steps outlined by Inna Chefranova of the European Facilitation Platform (EFP). Hosted by CAP […]
EU Expands Digital Horizons with Multilingual Course Roll-Out
EU4Digital Academy has extended its ‘Digital Marketing Essentials’ course to Armenian, Azerbaijani, Romanian and Ukrainian. Unveiled on 4 September 2025, the free, six-hour programme for Eastern Partnership citizens covers AI, social media, data, privacy and strategy, includes EU4Digital certification, and offers an optional €40 (ex-VAT) DMI exam; a business digitalisation module is expected next.
Key Topics in the European Parliament This Week
The European Parliament is set for a busy week with several key debates and votes that will shape the European Union’s political, economic, and security landscape. These discussions will cover a range of pressing issues, from European defence and economic strategy to humanitarian crises and energy security. Below is a summary of the critical topics that will be addressed.
EU Innovation Funding 2025: Opportunities for Groundbreaking Technology
The European Union continues to drive its commitment to innovation and sustainability with a robust set of funding opportunities in 2025. Through initiatives such as the European Innovation Council (EIC), EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe, the EU is dedicating billions of euros to support transformative projects that address global challenges in energy, health, agriculture, and more. These programmes […]
This Week in the European Parliament, December 9th – 13th
This week at the European Parliament promises a robust schedule of activities, ranging from high-level discussions to events focussing on pressing issues like gender equality and regional cooperation. Here’s a look at the week ahead, day by day.
ETTIC Leaders Outline Vision for Modernising EU-Turkey Trade Relations
The European Turkish Trade and Investment Council (ETTIC) is taking bold steps to reshape and strengthen economic ties between the European Union and Turkey. In a discussion hosted in Brussels by Gary Cartwright of EU Today, key ETTIC leaders outlined their vision for enhancing trade relations and modernising the long-standing EU-Turkey Customs Union agreement.
THE EUROPEAN TURKISH TRADE & INVESTMENT COUNCIL: A NEW ERA IN ENHANCING EU-TÜRKIYE ECONOMIC RELATIONS
The European Turkish Trade & Investment Council (ETTIC), a non-profit organisation, officially announced its formation with the aim of deepening economic, trade and investment ties between the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye.
1000 days: Statement on Ukraine by European Parliament’s leaders
Parliament’s President and political group leaders adopted the following statement marking 1000 days of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT’S FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO VISIT LONDON, OCT. 28-30TH
A delegation from the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee will visit London from October 28th to 30th to explore ways to deepen the EU-UK partnership in areas of foreign policy and security.
Strengthening Moldova’s Resilience Against Russian Interference: A Key Priority for the European Union
In the upcoming week, the European Parliament in Strasbourg will host a critical debate and statement led by the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who also serves as the Vice-President of the European Commission.
