Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 11181 (Lactiferm®) as a zootechnical additive (gut flora stabiliser) for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, other poultry species for fattening or reared for laying, and ornamental birds. The additive is available in two formulations: Lactiferm WS200 and Lactiferm Basic 50. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the use of the additive is safe for chickens for fattening or reared for laying, other poultry species for fattening or reared for laying, and ornamental birds. The Panel also concluded that the use of the feed additive is safe for consumers, and the environment. Lactiferm WS200 is not irritant to skin or eyes. Owing to the proteinaceous nature of the active agent, both formulations of the additive are considered respiratory sensitisers. It was not possible, however, to conclude on the irritancy potential for skin and eyes of the Lactiferm Basic 50 formulation or on the potential of both formulations of the additive to cause skin sensitisation. The efficacy studies submitted did not allow to draw a conclusion on the efficacy of the additive for the target species. Lactiferm® is considered compatible with the coccidiostats monensin sodium and decoquinate.
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on Bacillus velezensis ATCC PTA‐6737 as a zootechnical additive (functional group: gut flora stabilisers) in regard to the renewal of the authorisation for weaned piglets, weaned minor porcine species, sows and minor reproductive Suidae species, and its extension of use for all Suidae. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the conditions of the authorisation. The Panel concluded that there is no new evidence that would lead it to reconsider the previous conclusions; the additive is safe for the target species, consumers and the environment under the authorised conditions of use. This conclusion also applies to the target species/categories for which a request for an extension of use is made. The Panel concluded that B. velezensis ATCC PTA‐6737 is not irritant to skin or eyes but should be considered a respiratory sensitiser due to its proteinaceous nature. No conclusions could be drawn on the skin sensitisation potential of the additive. The Panel concluded that the additive has the potential to be efficacious in all growing Suidae (suckling, weaned and fattening Suidae) at the minimum inclusion level of 1 × 107 CFU/kg of complete feed and in sows and minor reproductive Suidae species at 1 × 108 CFU/kg complete feed.
EMA and European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) workshop: How can patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data inform regulatory decisions?, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, 29 February 2024
SPOR Status Update, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, from 10 April 2024, 10:00 (CEST) to 10 April 2024, 12:30 (CEST)
CAN Europe welcomes this opportunity to provide input to the development of guidelines for designating renewables acceleration areas (RAAs). Our input as the attached briefing titled “Renewable Energy Planning and […] The post BRIEFING: Renewable Energy Planning and Mapping for Successful Acceleration with Nature and Communities at Its Heart: Guiding Principles for Member States appeared first on CAN Europe.
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño today shared with EU finance ministers an ambitious strategy to build on the strengths of the EIB Group, focus on eight core policy priorities and deploy the full potential of the institution to boost growth and social and territorial cohesion, and support Europe’s leadership in the twin green and digital transitions, as well as increasing Europe´s competitiveness, open strategic autonomy and economic security.
Une évaluation faisant autorité du groupe de la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) sur les obstacles à l’investissement dans l’Union européenne comprend une évaluation des investissements en faveur de la résilience au changement climatique dans les systèmes de transport. L’Europe est fortement dépendante d’une infrastructure de transport fonctionnelle. Toutefois, l’incertitude quant à l’avenir, le décalage des politiques, la nature des externalités, les horizons temporels, la rareté des informations et le manque de capacités freinent les investissements dans les infrastructures adaptées au changement climatique.
On the 21st February 2024, the Ambassador Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean and PAM’s Head of Administration and Protocol... The post PAM Secretary General and PAM Head of Administration and Protocol visit the EMEA offices to discuss regional cooperation in the Euro-Mediterranean and the Gulf appeared first on EMEA.
Read our press statement on the Council ignoring farmers' concerns regarding Ukraine ATMs; it is now imperative for the European Parliament to take action. The post Press statement - The Council has chosen to ignore farmers' concerns regarding Ukraine ATMs, it is now imperative for the European Parliament to take action appeared first on CEFS.
Lieu et date : le 13 et 14 juin 2024 de 09h00 à 18h00 dans l'amphithéâtre 5 de l'Inalco - Pôle des Langues et Civilisations - 65 rue des Grands Moulins, 75013 Paris.
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/581 of 16 February 2024 on the harmonised standard for accreditation of medical laboratories drafted in support of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/383 of 22 January 2024 concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.
Press conference following the selection of the seat of the European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) will take place on 22 February 2024.
In compliance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA received from the European Commission in 2020 a mandate to provide its reasoned opinion on the toxicological properties and maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the benzimidazole substances carbendazim and thiophanate‐methyl. Specifically, EFSA was asked to assess whether thiophanate‐methyl or carbendazim has clastogenic potential and, in case clastogenic potential can be excluded, to derive toxicological reference values necessary for consumer risk assessment and assessment of maximum residue levels (MRLs). Although these active substances are no longer authorised within the European Union, MRLs were established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (codex maximum residue limits; CXLs), and import tolerances are in place. Based on the assessment of the available data, toxicological reference values and MRL proposals were derived and a consumer risk assessment was carried out. Some information required by the regulatory framework was found to be missing and a possible acute risk to consumers was identified. Hence, the consumer risk assessment was considered indicative only and all MRL proposals derived by EFSA still require further consideration by risk managers. In October 2022, to ensure that MRLs derived by EFSA in its assessment of 2021 are safe for consumers also in view of endocrine‐disrupting properties, EFSA was requested to carry out a follow‐up assessment taking into account the scientific criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors (ED). Based on the outcome of the assessment, the experts agreed that the reference values are also covering the concern related to the identified hazards indicative of endocrine disruption for thiophanate‐methyl. No further considerations on the impact of the ED assessment on the current reference values were needed for carbendazim since the ED criteria are not met for this substance. Therefore, the risk assessment and the MRL recommendations derived in 2021 are confirmed.
On 20 February 2024, EMEA, one of the founding organisations of the Brain Capital Alliance, organised an online expert meeting on “Challenges and... The post EMEA organises online expert meeting on the importance of exercise and physical movement, as keys in mental health and cognitive development of populations appeared first on EMEA.
Industry leaders spanning almost 20 industrial sectors presented ‘the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal’ to Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo and Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. The post Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal – Industry leaders call for 10 urgent actions to restore competitiveness and keep good jobs in Europe appeared first on Pro Carton.
Clinical Trials Information System Webinar: Last Year of Transition, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, from 25 March 2024, 13:00 (CET) to 25 March 2024, 17:30 (CET)
Cancer Medicines Forum workshop: April 2024, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, from 5 April 2024, 13:00 (CEST) to 5 April 2024, 18:00 (CEST)
Cancer Medicines Forum workshop, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, from 5 April 2024, 13:00 (CEST) to 5 April 2024, 18:00 (CEST)
CONEBI speaks at the 2024 Inland Transport Committee of the United Nations – Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) – about Partnerships for Climate Action and jointly with WBIA commends UNECE efforts to develop a global definition of a Cycle on 20 February 2024 Switzerland, 20 February 2024 – Manuel Marsilio, General Manager of CONEBI was invited […]
Paediatric Committee (PDCO): 20-23 February 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 20 February 2024 to 23 February 2024
Today 73 industry leaders spanning almost 20 industrial sectors presented ‘the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal’ to Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo and Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. The declaration underlines the commitment of industry to Europe and its transformation and outlines urgent industry needs to make Europe competitive, resilient, and […]
The periods within which peak concentrations could be exceeded are shown by light blue arrows, based on the trend of the past 10 years in total greenhouse gas concentrations and without allowing for a temperature overshoot (based on IPCC, 2019).
Network users training for Regulatory Procedure Management 1st roll-out on IRIS, Online, from 16 January 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 16 January 2024, 12:00 (CET)
The “rise of the machines” has played a critical role in advancing medical research and improving accuracy of diagnostic precision for decades, transforming the way we monitor new and existing disease...
Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP): 19-22 February 2024, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 19 February 2024 to 22 February 2024
Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI), a consortium member of INPACE project, attended the Kick-off Meeting that took place in Nice, France, from February 12th to 13th, 2024.
WARSAW, 16 February 2024 – The reported death of Alexei Navalny while serving a lengthy prison sentence is a tragedy that follows years of unjust imprisonment and the denial of his rights, including to a fair trial, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said today. “I am deeply saddened by the news of Alexei Navalny’s death,” said ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci. “From the very beginning, Mr Navalny’s imprisonment was a fundamental violation of the right to voice dissent as well as the right to a fair trial.” ODIHR calls on the Russian authorities to launch an immediate and credible investigation into the circumstances in which he died, and to allow Mr Navalny’s representatives full access to it. ODIHR condemns the imprisonment of any opposition politician merely for expressing their political views, and calls for their release from detention. Justice systems must remain independent of politics and never be instrumentalized to silence dissenting voices. ODIHR calls on the Russian Federation to respect its obligation to ensure the health and welfare of all those in custody, and reminds the authorities that all OSCE states have committed to respect the rights of prisoners. They have also committed to guarantee the right to a fair trial and the independence of the judiciary. In particular, states have committed to guaranteeing a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law.
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the proposed modification of the terms of the authorisation regarding the maximum inclusion level of a feed additive consisting of nonanoic acid for all pigs and poultry species. Nonanoic acid is currently authorised for use as a sensory additive (functional group: flavouring compounds) for all animal species at a recommended maximum content of 5 mg/kg complete feed. The applicant is requesting a modification of the authorisation to increase the recommended maximum content of the active substance from 5 to 100 mg/kg complete feed for all poultry and pig species. In support of the safety of the additive at the new proposed level, the applicant provided tolerance trials in the target species. The FEEDAP Panel concludes that nonanoic acid is safe for all growing poultry species and Suidae at 100 mg/kg feed. The Panel cannot conclude on the safety of the new proposed level (100 mg/kg complete feed) for laying hens, turkeys for breeding, minor poultry species for laying/breeding and reproductive Suidae. However, FEEDAP Panel considered that nonanoic acid is safe at 10 mg/kg complete feed in laying hens, turkeys for breeding, minor poultry species for laying/breeding and 20 mg/kg complete feed for reproductive Suidae. The use of the feed additive in animal nutrition under the conditions of use proposed is of no concern for the consumer and the environment. Due to the lack of data, the FEEDAP Panel cannot conclude on the potential of the additive to be a skin and eye irritant neither a dermal nor respiratory sensitiser. No further demonstration of efficacy is necessary.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a new €143 million loan to support the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation’s (HFRI) research and development (R&D) activities in public higher education institutions and research centres across Greece.
The charts show: Top figures: the temporal development in the number of species of each biogeographical affinity group (Atlantic, Boreal, Lusitania and Unknown) by marine region (Greater North Sea, Baltic Sea, Celtic Seas and Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Coast). Bottom figures: the temporal development of the ratio between Lusitanian and Boreal species and sea surface temperature by marine region to investigate correlations.
Objective: The global burden of HIV remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, home to over two-thirds of individuals living with HIV. HIV self-testing (HIVST) has emerged as a promising strategy endorsed by the World Health Organization to achieve UNAIDS targets. Despite its potential, challenges persist in linking self-testers to care post a positive result. Digital health interventions, including chatbots and mobile applications, offer innovative solutions to address this gap. However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the collaboration and growth in the literature at the intersection of HIVST and digital interventions is lacking.Methods: The study employs a bibliometric approach, leveraging data from the Web of Science, to analyze the characteristics, citation pattern and content of 289 articles spanning 1992–2023. The analysis involves performance assessment, scientific collaboration analysis, science mapping, and content analysis. Key bibliometric indicators, such as annual growth rate, citation impact, and authorship patterns, are explored. Collaboration patterns among countries, institutions, and authors are elucidated, and thematic mapping provides insight into the key research themes.Results: The analysis reveals a dynamic and expanding field, with an annual scientific growth rate of 12.25%. Notable contributions come from diverse sources, including North America, Europe, and Africa. High-impact journals such as JMIR mHealth and uHealth play a crucial role in disseminating research findings. African authors, including Lebelonyane R, Ford N, and Lockman S, feature prominently, reflecting a positive trend in diverse authorship. Co-citation analysis highlights influential manuscripts, with systematic reviews dominating the top-cited articles. Collaboration analysis underscores strategic partnerships globally, particularly involving the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.Conclusion: This bibliometrics analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the digital health landscape in HIVST and linkage to care. It identifies key contributors, high-impact journals, and collaborative networks. The thematic map reveals nuanced research domains, including alcohol dependence, men’s health, outcomes, and user acceptance. The findings offer insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, guiding future directions in the evolving intersection of HIVST and digital health interventions.
Dans le cadre de ce webinaire, organisé par le projet SCORE financé par l’UE au titre d’Horizon 2020, des experts expliqueront comment déployer et exploiter des réseaux de capteurs à faible coût et présenteront certaines initiatives scientifiques citoyennes couronnées de succès dans le cadre du projet SCORE. Elles peuvent, entre autres, contribuer à donner aux communautés les moyens de comprendre et de relever les défis locaux du changement climatique.
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety of a feed additive consisting of endo‐1,4‐β‐d‐mannanase produced by Thermothelomyces thermophilus DSM 33149, intended for use as a zootechnical additive (functional group: digestibility enhancers) for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, minor poultry species for fattening and ornamental birds. The safety and efficacy of the additive have been already assessed previously; however, the FEEDAP Panel could not conclude on the safety of the additive for the target species, consumers and the users due to lack of reliable data on the potential genotoxicity of the additive. In the present assessment, the applicant submitted a new in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test. After the assessment of the data newly submitted, the FEEDAP Panel concluded that the use of the feed additive in animal nutrition under the conditions of use proposed is of no concern for target species and consumer safety. The additive is not irritant to the eyes or skin. Owing to the proteinaceous nature of the active substance, the additive should be considered a respiratory sensitiser. The Panel cannot conclude on the potential of the additive to be a skin sensitiser.
Multi-stakeholder webinar on the HMA-EMA Catalogues of real-world data sources and studies, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, from 4 March 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 4 March 2024, 12:00 (CET)
Registradas el 14 de febrero de 2024, abordan el contexto ambiental, la salud como prioridad, el control de la calidad del aire, el contexto de movilidad y emisiones, los objetivos de la propuesta, el simpacto ambiental de la ZBE propuesta, y aportan 10 sugerencias concretas para mejorar el proyecto de Ordenanza de la ZBE La entrada Presentan alegaciones a la aprobación in la aprobación inicial de la Ordenanza Municipal por la que se regula una zona de bajas emisiones en el municipio de Valladolid aparece primero en Ecologistas en Acción.
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/564 of 14 February 2024 on harmonised standards for solid fuel boilers and packages of a solid fuel boiler, supplementary heaters, temperature controls and solar devices
The figure shows the percentage of monitoring sites with threshold exceedances of pesticides in surface waters, different sized rivers, lakes and groundwater in European countries. This was used to examine threshold exceedances according to Surface Waters; Rivers, small; Rivers, medium; Rivers, large; Lakes, and Groundwater.
The figures show the percentage of monitoring sites with exceedance of effect thresholds or quality standards, set by European or national regulatory standards, and weighted by country area to reduce the impact of uneven data reporting. For surface waters, EU environmental quality standards and (in the absence of those) national regulatory standards were used, reflecting the lowest ecotoxicologically-based effect threshold. Effect thresholds were identified for 116 out of 237 pesticides (49%). The exceedances included here refer to those 116 pesticides. For groundwater, the Groundwater Directive quality standard of 0.1µg/l was used to identify exceedance. Twelve non-relevant metabolites (nrM) were excluded from the assessment.
NOTICIA: El curso de especialización, coordinado por la Oficina de Proyectos Internacionales (OPI) de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, tiene una carga lectiva de 375 horas (15 ECTS) que se reparten en actividades docentes, de evaluación, trabajos prácticos y visitas presenciales que, este año, se van a realizar a la Representación de la Comisión Europea en Madrid, a la estación de
Polo Strategico Nazionale (PSN) continues to serve as the main facilitator of Italy’s digital transformation, thanks also to the support of the main Italian financial institutions and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG) meeting - April 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12 April 2024, 14:00 (CEST) to 12 April 2024, 16:00 (CEST)
Technical Webinar: Regulatory Procedure Management for PLM in IRIS for Network Users, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 27 February 2024, 14:00 (CET) to 27 February 2024, 16:00 (CET)
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/385 of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Meeting of the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG) - March 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 19 March 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 19 March 2024, 12:00 (CET)
Meeting of the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG), Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 19 March 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 19 March 2024, 12:00 (CET)
Meeting of the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG) - February 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 20 February 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 20 February 2024, 12:00 (CET)
Meeting of the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG), Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 20 February 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 20 February 2024, 12:00 (CET)
562596 Communication and Media Relations Section David Dadge The OSCE Gender Issues Programme and the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) held the second “Women’s Networks WIN Together” regional conference on networks across women peacebuilders and mediators from Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia on 5-7 February in Vienna. Building on the momentum of the first conference held in Istanbul in June 2023, as part of the OSCE commitments under the WPS-HA Compact, over 30 women peacebuilders and mediators from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine further discussed WPS national and regional priorities and common advocacy strategies to strengthen the women-led networks across all three regions. The conference provided a space for inter-regional and inter-generational dialogue, cooperation and knowledge-sharing among the participants. Through training workshops, panel discussions, and bilateral meetings, the conference also served as a platform for sharing tailored messages and recommendations to OSCE participating States and the Secretariat. “Regional networks are incredible tools to empower and protect peacebuilders and implement on the ground the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. To be impactful in our actions, we need to listen and support grassroots peacebuilders,” noted Lara Scarpitta, OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues during her opening remarks. A dedicated event opened by US Ambassador to the OSCE Michael Carpenter and attended by several WIN project donors offered the opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities faced by regional WPS networks with key recommendations shared including the need for long-term, sustainable and flexible financial support to women peacebuilders and mediators. Women peacebuilders and mediators in the three regions face multiple barriers, from limited resources to dependency on project-based funding. Participants emphasized that protection mechanisms for women peacebuilders and mediators need to be developed, as they are often the subject of online and offline harassment and attacks. Women peacebuilders also stressed the importance of defending the achievements of the past decades in light of recent pushback against women’s rights. “Our successes as women peacebuilders and mediators are fragile and sometimes failure seems to be more widely broadcasted than achievements,” highlighted Mavic Cabrera Balleza, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the GNWP. “We need to reflect on and celebrate what we are contributing as individual, organizations and networks," she added. The conference took place within the framework of the multi-year ExB project “WIN for Women and Men: Strengthening Comprehensive Security through Innovating and Networking for Gender Equality”. This project is aimed at advancing gender equality to achieve and maintain stable, prosperous, and peaceful societies in the OSCE area.
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Meeting of the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG) - May 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 29 May 2024, 10:00 (CEST) to 29 May 2024, 12:00 (CEST)
Meeting of the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG), European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 29 May 2024, 10:00 (CEST) to 29 May 2024, 12:00 (CEST)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2723 of 6 December 2023 on harmonised standards for electrical equipment drafted in support of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council - OJ L, 2023/2723, 13.12.2023
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase produced by Komagataella phaffii ATCC PTA‐127053 (Xygest™ HT) as a zootechnical feed additive (functional group: digestibility enhancers) for all Suidae at a recommended minimum level of 90,000 U/kg complete feed for pigs in the growing period and 45,000 U/kg complete feed for sows. The production strain is considered suitable for the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach to safety assessment. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the additive is safe at the minimum recommended use level for all growing Suidae and all sows in the lactating phase. Xygest™ HT was considered safe for the consumers and for the environment when used in feed for all Suidae. The additive was considered not to be irritant to eyes and skin, but was considered as a dermal and respiratory sensitiser. In the absence of sufficient data, the FEEDAP Panel was not in the position to conclude on the efficacy of Xygest™ HT for all Suidae.
European Medicines Agency (EMA) Patients' and Consumers' (PCWP) and Healthcare Professionals' (HCPWP) Working Parties joint meeting, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 27 February 2024 to 28 February 2024
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/418 of 29 January 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.
Mériam Cheikh, maîtresse de conférences en anthropologie au département des Études arabes, a été sollicitée par les jeunes de l’association Chronos & Kaïros pour expliquer l’étymologie de termes arables utilisés au quotidien.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2874 of 18 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2871 of 18 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
The objective of this procurement procedure is to engage a provider with expertise in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) for a WordPress based e-learning platform; Work Package 1 covers all tasks identified to ensure that EIT […] The post Request for proposals: The optimization, reporting and maintenance of Google Analytics 4 for EIT Urban Mobility’s Competence Hub e-learning platform appeared first on EIT Urban Mobility.
WARSAW/VIENNA, 7 February 2024 – The decision of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh, to proceed towards the adoption of the so-called “foreign representatives” bill is of great concern, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Matteo Mecacci and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Teresa Ribeiro said today. “Protecting freedom of association and other human rights is fundamental to every democracy,” said ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci. “If this legislation is adopted, I am worried it would have an overwhelmingly negative impact on civil society, human rights defenders, and the media in Kyrgyzstan. We call on the Parliament to reconsider this bill and stand ready to provide our support.” The draft law introduces additional reporting obligations on non-commercial organizations that receive foreign funding and are engaged in broadly defined ‘political’ activities, alongside wide oversight powers by public authorities and potential criminal sanctions for vaguely outlined criminal offences. Media rights groups receiving external funding as well as non-profit organizations that run news outlets would also fall within the scope of the draft law. “The introduction in this draft law of burdensome reporting requirements is likely to prove unsustainable for small and medium-sized media organizations, and will pose significant risks to media freedom and open debate on issues of public interest in Kyrgyzstan,” noted Media Freedom Representative Teresa Ribeiro. “It is especially concerning that the amendments in question aim at introducing nearly total government control over the right to free expression of civil society and media actors. The mere possibility of criminal sanctions in case of non-compliance with the proposed legislation will have a significant chilling effect on media freedom and freedom of expression in the country.” At the request of Kyrgyzstan’s Ombudsperson, the Akyikatchy, ODIHR provided an ODIHR Interim Urgent Opinion on an earlier version of the draft law in late 2022. While some of the concerns raised in the opinion have been partially addressed, the “foreign representatives” draft law, as it is remains incompatible with international human rights standards and OSCE commitments. All OSCE participating States have committed to respecting the rights to freedom of expression, freedom of association and political participation. These standards and commitments are cornerstones to any vibrant, pluralistic and participatory democracy.
El Grup d’Estudi i Protecció dels Rapinyaires – Ecologistes en Acció (GER-EA) junto con las actuaciones de los agentes medioambientales de la Conselleria de Medi Ambient, están posibilitando que no desaparezca el águila perdicera de la provincia de Castellón. La entrada Las actuaciones de las ONGs conservacionistas (GER-EA) y de la Conselleria de Medi Ambient frenan la desaparición del águila perdicera en Castellón aparece primero en Ecologistas en Acción.
In line with the Commission Communication ‘Ensuring justice in the EU — a European judicial training strategy for 2021-2024', the primary objective of the call is to support training promoting the digitalisation of national justice systems.
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As long-standing partners in supporting the growth of French businesses, the Crédit Agricole and EIB groups have stepped up their joint initiatives to help SMEs and midcaps finance their green transition in 2023.
The two performers were selected at a national contest that equally weighed professional jury and audience votes. The post Russo-Ukrainian war, day 711: Ukraine selects Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil, with their song “Teresa & Maria” to represent the country at Eurovision 2024 appeared first on Euromaidan Press.
KYIV, 3 February 2024 - The OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, completed his visit to Ukraine. In Kyiv, the Chair-in-Office Minister Borg met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba. “My first visit as Chair-in-Office reinforces our unequivocal and unwavering commitment to support Ukraine and to keep Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine at the top of the OSCE agenda. Every death is a tragedy and too many lives have been lost in this senseless war,” Borg said. Throughout the Chairpersonship, Malta will continue to place strong emphasis on the urgent need to bring this war to an end, while at the same time find practical solutions to assist Ukraine and its people. The Chair-in-Office reiterated that the Organization remains engaged and committed to support the government, civil society and people of Ukraine, including through the OSCE’s extra-budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU), as the magnitude of the destruction caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to worsen. “The OSCE will continue to support Ukraine in addressing multiple and unprecedented challenges the country is facing due to the ongoing war against it. The OSCE has tools such as the Moscow Mechanism to establish facts on the violation of the OSCE’s core principles and can contribute to the accountability of the perpetrators. I am convinced that our Organization has a pivotal role to play in Ukraine. We commend the important work of the Support Programme for Ukraine’s team and pledge our support for even more engagement,” Minister Borg said. During his visit, Chair-in-Office Borg was accompanied by the Special Representative of the CiO – Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, Ambassador Marcel Peško. Minister Borg also met SPU staff to express his appreciation for the dedication and hard work each of them brings to the Organization. “One issue that weighs heavily on our collective conscience is the unjust and illegal detention of the three staff members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission. Our thoughts are with them and their families during this challenging time. We are concerned about their health and safety and join the Secretary General in her call on Russia for their immediate release,” Minister Borg stressed. Chair-in-Office Minister Borg underscored the need to continue demonstrating unity as an organization to advocate for their immediate release while standing in absolute solidarity with them and their families. Above all, Minister Borg emphasised that the OSCE must remain anchored in the principles and commitments to which all the participating States agreed to, with a view to restoring peace and security in our region. The OSCE’s extrabudgetary (ExB) Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU) was launched on 1 November 2022 in order to address the immediate challenges to civilians posed by the war against Ukraine and to support the long-term democratic and social resilience of the country’s institutions and civil society. The Programme comprises projects that build on the OSCE’s prior work with its long-standing partners and covers a wide range of areas, such as humanitarian demining, addressing chemical threats, monitoring of environmental damage from the war and supporting the reform efforts of the Ukrainian government.
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity opened this past week in Brussels, bringing together governments, financing institutions, businesses and civil society from Europe, Central Asia and beyond. European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that European and international financial institutions present at the Forum will commit €10 billion in support and investments towards sustainable […]
Counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremist ecosystems was the thematic focus of the ESDC’s latest seminar. The event, which was organised jointly with the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) The post Seminar on “EU counter-terrorism and the prevention and countering of violent extremism ecosystems and priorities of practice”, Brussels, 23-25 January 2024. appeared first on ESDC- European Security & Defence College.
562305 Ten representatives from civil society organizations, Local Safety Councils, Ministry of Interior and Albanian State Police were on a visit to Zagreb, Croatia, on 30 and 31 January 2024, to exchange best practices and strategies when designing and implementing local and national awareness raising initiatives on firearms. The visit was organized by the OSCE Presence as part of its project “Assisting the national authorities of the of the Republic of Albania to decrease the risk of weapon proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW)”, funded by the European Union, Germany and France. The Albanian delegation had the opportunity to learn from Croatia’s extensive experience and sustainable strategies on raising awareness on the risks and misuse of firearms. They met with representatives of the Croatian General Police Directorate, Centre for Forensic Examinations, Informative Centre for Prevention, and Velika Gorica Police Station. They also visited the Red Cross Zagreb and its centre for volunteers and youth, where they were introduced to various youth-focused awareness raising and prevention initiatives on the risks of firearms. “The exchange visit was a useful experience for us to see how awareness raising campaigns on the firearms are implemented in the context of Croatia. After this visit, in co-operation with the OSCE Presence’s project, we will develop a plan for the implementation of outreach activities in our communities,” said Ervin Muço, General Director of Elbasan Municipality’s Protection and Social Inclusion Directorate. The recently developed Awareness Raising and Communication Strategy on the Misuse of Small Arms and Light Weapons highlighted that the Local Safety Councils and civil society organizations are well-implanted partners, especially among hard-to-reach target groups. The selected Local Safety Councils and civil society organizations that were part of the visit to Croatia have played an important role in the conceptualisation process of the strategy. They have also expressed their willingness to co-operate with the Ministry of Interior and the Albanian State Police on local and national awareness-raising outreach activities in Albania to be implemented as part of OSCE’s SALW project. “This is assessed to be an exceptional platform to bring together representatives of Local Safety Councils, civil society, Interior Ministry and State Police when implementing such activities. We believe that this is a first milestone in strengthening co-operation amongst these important stakeholders in the process of enhancing the government awareness raising efforts in the benefit of Albanian citizens”, said Xhenis Ballço, the project’s national officer at the OSCE Presence in Albania. The organization of the visit was supported by the General Police Directorate of Croatia’s Interior Ministry and the Red Cross in Zagreb.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/333 of 16 January 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/332 of 16 January 2024 updating the list of persons, groups and entities covered by Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/1514.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/195 of 21 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Product Management Services (PMS) deep-dive webinar, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 22 February 2024, 10:00 (CET) to 22 February 2024, 12:00 (CET)
The solutions impact the industry at different design stages, from early concept design to mature demonstrative projects. CENER presented results on pressure distribution on the floater in the time domain, control solutions for multi-wind turbine floaters, and the latest update… The post CENER presented this January at the EERA DeepWind conference its latest solutions specifically designed to remove barriers for industrial floating wind development appeared first on CENER - National Renewable Energy Centre.
Last December, CENER and the rest of project partners of ABraytCSPfuture gathered in the German city of Alzenau to commemorate the general meeting marking the first 12 months of the project. The facilities of the Fraunhofer IWKS research center served… The post 12 months since the start of ABraytCSPfuture project, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and potential of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants through a revolutionary thermochemical storage system appeared first on CENER - National Renewable Energy Centre.
Paediatric Committee (PDCO): 12-15 December 2023, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12 December 2023 to 15 December 2023
On 25 January 2024, following the World Economic Forum in Davos, the European Brain Council, in partnership with Rice University Baker Institute for... The post EMEA President R. Ayadi and EMEA Advisors H. Eyre, N. Hilmi, E. Ernst, and P. Swieboda participate in event on Brain Capital organised by the European Brain Council appeared first on EMEA.
Second bilateral meeting between European Medicines Agency and Vaccines Europe, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 27 November 2023
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/254 of 12 January 2024 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guatemala.
En el marco del "Caucus asegurando el derecho de autodeterminación en la UE", los presidentes de Euskadi, Cataluña y Córcega" celebrado en el Parlamento Europeo, han apoyado la propuesta elaborada por un amplio equipo de juristas para aprobar un reglamento que reconozca el derecho de autodeterminación en la la Unión Europea conforme a sus Tratados.
European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) info session on the UPD public portal, Online, from 21 February 2024, 15:00 (CET) to 21 February 2024, 16:30 (CET)
European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) info session on the UPD public portal, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 21 February 2024, 15:00 (CET) to 21 February 2024, 16:30 (CET)