Blue Card scheme to attract highly qualified migrants to the EU came closer on Tuesday 4 November. more »
Young people from nine countries learn to sail and work together thanks to EU youth programme. more »
Domestic violence is one of the most widespread violations of women's human rights across the world. more »
The European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize every year to people who have dedicated their lives to defending human rights and mutual understanding. more »
The other week 200 young journalists from all over Europe descended on the European Parliament for workshops and debates. more »
Risk assessment seen as key to safety at work. It was an accident waiting to happen. more »
The European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded this year to Chinese political activist Hu Jia, EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering announced in Strasbourg today. more »
Microsoft Corp., internationally acclaimed actress Angelina Jolie, and more than 25 law firms and corporate law departments announced the formation of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). more »
The European Commission today welcomed the decision by the European Parliament to approve the proposal for a directive on Temporary Agency Work. more »
Hungary emerged among the three most miserable nations on a European happiness-sadness scale. more »