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Blueprint for a future joint European degree
The European Commission plans to adopt a communication on a European degree in the first quarter of 2024. A future joint European degree could provide a framework to facilitate the development of joint programmes and the delivery of joint degrees offered by multiple higher education institutions across Europe. As a first step, a joint European degree label based on co-created European criteria is being piloted through Erasmus+ projects. Any further steps towards the development of a possible joint ...
Zustimmung des Parlaments zur Überarbeitung des Mehrjährigen Finanzrahmens 2021 2027
Auf seiner Februar-II-Tagung wird das Parlament über die Zustimmung zur ersten Überarbeitung des Mehrjährigen Finanzrahmens (MFR) der EU abstimmen. Mit dieser Überarbeitung werden zusätzliche Mittel in Höhe von 21 Mrd. EUR zur Verfügung gestellt, darunter 17 Mrd. EUR für die Ukraine. Das Parlament hat wiederholt die dringende Überarbeitung des EU-Langzeithaushalts gefordert, damit die EU effektiv die Herausforderungen bewältigen kann, vor denen sie steht. Durch die zwischen Parlament und Rat erzielte ...
Menschenrechte und Demokratie in der Welt: Bewertung der EU-Maßnahmen im Jahr 2022
Im Rahmen der jüngsten jährlichen Überprüfung des auswärtigen Handelns der EU zur Förderung von Menschenrechten und Demokratie für das Jahr 2022 wird ein sich verschlechterndes Umfeld aufgezeigt, das durch den Krieg Russlands gegen die Ukraine, zahlreiche Konflikte und neue Herausforderungen gekennzeichnet ist. Während seiner Februar-II-Plenartagung soll das Europäische Parlament über seinen eigenen Jahresbericht über Menschenrechte und Demokratie in der Welt abstimmen, wobei auf den Jahresbericht ...
The situation of young carers in Europe
Young carers (YCs) are children under the age of 18 providing informal, unpaid and often unrecognised care to members of the household suffering from disabilities or otherwise requiring regular care. This in-depth analysis reviews a range of literature on legal recognition, stakeholder awareness and policies adopted at different levels in the EU regarding YCs. The aim is to provide readers with an appropriate evidence base and inform policy action in this area.
Research for REGI committee - Absorption Rates of Cohesion Policy Funds Preliminary Study Results
This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF and REACT-EU) and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with the programming period 2007-2013. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken solutions is presented based on the relevant literature and the initial findings of case studies. Conclusions and preliminary recommendations on improving the absorption of funds are set out. This ...
Promoting learning mobility opportunities for all
On 15 November 2023, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on a renewed learning mobility framework. The proposed recommendation, which is a key component of the European education area (EEA), aims to increase opportunities for learning mobility for everyone and invites the Member States to make learning mobility an integral part of all education and learning pathways. It also strives to make Europe as a learning destination even more attractive worldwide. To enhance mobility ...
Monitoring the EU's economic outlook: Seeking to avoid a hard landing
After showing unexpectedly strong economic resilience in the face of the pandemic and the energy price shock triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, Europe is bracing for an uncertain soft landing. The latest economic forecast points towards weakening growth. Real GDP growth is expected to be 0.6 % in both the EU and the euro area in 2023, having been revised downwards for the second time this year. This is partly explained by a heavier toll from monetary policy tightening than expected, alongside ...
NDICI-Global Europe: Implementation
With a budget of almost €79.5 billion in 2021 prices, the Global Europe Instrument is the EU's main financing instrument for external action for 2021 to 2027. The European Commission adopted most of the programming documents under the instrument in December 2021, setting out the priorities and budget allocations for EU cooperation with its partner countries and regions. After two years of operations and before the instrument's mid-term evaluation, the Parliament is set to vote in December on a report ...
Innovative technologies in the development of geothermal energy in Europe
Innovative technologies in the field of geothermal energy focus on three areas: (i) resource assessment, (ii) resource development, and (iii) resource utilisation and management for electricity, heat supply and mineral extraction (lithium). They include increased electric power system efficiency, novel and optimised drilling technologies, underground thermal energy storage, new exploration methods, closed loops, smart systems, and 3D models. Advanced plants and technologies include ultra-deep geothermal ...