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Briefing – European Peace Facility – 03-07-2026
With an extra-budgetary financial ceiling of more than €17 billion for the period 2021-2027, made up of contributions from the EU Member States, the European Peace Facility (EPF) was created...
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Briefing – Fighting Premature Digital Obsolescence of Consumer Goods and Consumer Rights – 02-07-2026
After the Digital Content Directive (DCD) and Sale of Goods Directive (SGD), some measures to improve durability and fight premature digital obsolescence were introduced by further EU legislation, but they...
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Briefing – The Board of Peace – 03-07-2026
The Board of Peace (BoP) is a United States-led international organisation, initially endorsed by a UN Security Council Resolution in November 2025 as a transitional administration to oversee the redevelopment...
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World Youth Skills Day
On 15 July, UNESCO-UNEVOC is inviting policymakers, educators, employers, youth organizations & learners to engage in a global conversation on how skills can help build more inclusive, peaceful, resilient &...
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High-level Conference on Animal Health Law
The High-level Conference on Animal Health Law will present the main findings and conclusions of the Commission evaluation and the supporting study. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss...
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Briefing – Topical Digest – SDGs: The EU and the Sustainable Development Goals – 02-07-2026
The SDGs are 17 interconnected and indivisible goals, each with a series of specific targets, agreed by the United Nations in 2015 and to be attained by 2030. Both developed...
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Briefing – Cities and regions at the heart of Ukraine’s reconstruction: The role of the European Alliance of Cities and Regions – 03-07-2026
The European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine brings together local and regional authorities at the centre of Ukraine's post-war recovery and reconstruction efforts. The Alliance...
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EU Arctic Forum
The EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue takes place on 1-3 September 2026. • blue economy | fisheries policy • Tuesday 1 September 2026, 09:00 - Thursday...
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How a tiny Caribbean island made the independence of the United States possible
On November 16, 1776, the "Andrew Doria," coming from the young United States, was greeted with a cannon salute fired from Sint Eustatius. This event is now known as the...
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International Plastic Bag Free Day – from single use to reuse
Plastic bags are among the top 10 littered items in Europe. Often used only once, they take centuries to fully degrade in the natural environment. To raise awareness about eliminating...