The Harnessing Talent Platform’s Health Workgroup launched a survey to assess factors influencing health professionals' workplace choices, aiming to inform policies and improve service models, working conditions, and quality of life to attract and retain talents in the sector.
The Commission has published a call for evidence and a public consultation on the Public Procurement Directives. The Commission invites interested parties to express their views on whether the directives have effectively achieved their objectives, among them fostering a high level of competition in the single market, increasing SMEs’ participation in procurement procedures, ensuring transparency and promoting a greener, more social and innovative EU economy. The contributions will feed into the Commission’s evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives. The call for evidence and public consultation will be open until 7 March. Share your insights and help shape the future of EU public procurement!
As part of the Pilot Project on Promoting the Uptake of Strategic Public Procurement in European Union funded projects, please respond to the survey on the needs of Programme Authorities. (link to the survey: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/SPPsurvey). Learn more about the Pilot Project at the 12/09 information session (see previous item).
The "Bridging Gaps" publication, about the achievements of the 2014-2020 Programming period is now available in the format of country-specific factsheets, translated in each of the EU Member states languages. Take a look at our catalog and take your pick!
The European Commission is strongly committed to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The training is targeted at practitioners from ERDF, CF and ESF (Managing Authorities, Intermediate Bodies and Audit Authorities) who possess general knowledge of State Aid principles and would like to learn more about the latest state aid provisions in Cohesion policy programmes and projects. Registrations will open in April 2025.
The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: practitioners in Programme Authorities: managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Free of charge, online, in English. Registration is open for the next face-to-face session in Brussels on 19-20 May 2025 (2 full days). Register here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/TrainingSPP-May2025-Registration
DG REGIO is organising sessions of the training module on Integrity Pacts in 2024. The training aims to support the EU Member States in implementing Integrity Pacts (IP) in public procurement projects financed by EU cohesion funds. NEW: Given the wide interest in Integrity Pacts, the training module has been divided into 2 complementary sessions: - an Introductory session (1 half-day) will cover the overall concept of the IP, the rationale for deciding to implement one, the selection of projects and of monitors. It is open to all interested applicants from EU Member States, and is a pre-requisite for the advanced session. - an Advanced session (3 half-days) tailored for those who will be implementing an integrity Pact, providing hands-on support to the setting-up, implementation and process of an IP in practice (3 half- days). The introduction session was held on 24 March. Registration is open for the advanced session on 11-13 June 2025 (https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/TrainingIP-June2025-Registration).
In her recent statement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticised President Trump's announcement of universal tariffs, including those affecting the EU, highlighting the potential severe repercussions for the global economy. She emphasised that such measures could lead to increased uncertainties and significant economic challenges worldwide.
Following the successful conclusion of the Integrity Pacts Pilot Project, 15 Member States have committed to implement and/or encourage the uptake of Integrity Pacts in more of their projects. The Commission wants to support them in this effort by launching this call for proposals to Civil Society Organisations (CSO) to set up up an "IP Helpdesk". Individual CSOs or consortia led by a CSO are invited to submit their proposals before 02/04/2024 – at 18:00.
Following the success of the Integrity Pacts Pilot Project (2015-2022), 15 Member States have committed to implement and/or encourage Integrity Pacts in their projects. The Commission wants to support them by launching this call to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to set up an “Integrity Pact Helpdesk”. Individual CSOs or consortia led by a CSO are invited to submit their proposal before 02/04/2024, at 18:00.
The proposal from Normandie was selected. Participation of citizens will be tested in the context of decisions on cultural spaces. Nine more pilot projects are at different stage of implementation. It is still possible for public authorities and civil society organisation to receive support by experts from OECD.
The next edition of the bi-annual plenary session of the INFORM EU network. Open for members of INFORM EU - registrations are open since April.
EMFAF, Malta
EMFAF, Poland
The 10th edition of the EMF, co-organised by HOME and EESC, is taking place in Brussels
EU funds’ investments Programme 2021–2027, Lithuania
Hosted by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the Secretariat of the Cohesion for Transitions (C4T) Community, the third edition of the C4T Conference will take place on 24 and 25 June 2025.
In an era of increasing climate-related disasters, one thing is clear: floods, fires, and other extreme climate-related events do not stop at borders. Dr. Nicola Tollin, a leading expert in urban resilience with over 20 years of international experience, shares powerful insights on how cities can better manage climate-related disaster risks and build long-term resilience.
This month, we talked about EU visibility with Philippe Rousseau, ERDF Vlaanderen communication officer.
Read the story of Ruben, a Spanish volunteer deployed in Hamburg at Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY) lead partner of the Baltic TRAM project.
Are you a creative content creator passionate about sustainable tourism? Take pert in our competition and win a trip to Croatia to cover a Mediterranean sustainable tourism event.
All selected partners are currently working hard on preparing their event: they are identifying their speakers and moderators, defining precise content and structure, making some videos… The full programme of the 300 sessions will be published on our website on 23 August. Register to your favourite sessions as of 30 August.
The European Commission is revising the EU's cohesion policy to better support EU competitiveness and decarbonisation, defence and security, the Eastern border regions as well as affordable housing, water resilience, and the energy transition.
The first 100 days as Executive Vice President of the European Commission. ‘We have set a new course for the European Union. We are building a stronger Europe. Watch the video on Facebook.
Read the full statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Prime Minister Tusk on the occasion of the College visit to the Polish Presidency of the 7th of February.
The European Commission has just published a study titled "Organisational Models of Programme Authorities Managing EU Cohesion Policy 2000-2020." This publication explores the diverse organizational frameworks utilized by EU program authorities over the past two decades, examining their role in promoting regional development and reducing disparities across the Union. To provide deeper insights into the study's findings, DG REGIO and the research team will host a webinar on 22 May 2025 where they will discuss the evolution, effectiveness, and future implications of these organizational models. This online event offers an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with experts and gain a deeper understanding of the strategic management of cohesion policy.
The final report of the Cross-border regional labour market analysis project has just been released, together with a handbook to help stakeholders and policy-makers in their efforts to develop, implement, and reinforce cross-border labour market analyses.
The new 2023-2024 b-solutions compendium of cross-border obstacles is out now, featuring 34 cases of cross border obstacles.
