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Record number of proposals for MSCA COFUND programme

The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme has closed with a record 136 proposals submitted, which is a significant increase from previous years.

Solar power’s role in Europe’s energy future

Every day, clean, affordable solar energy is transforming the EU’s electricity system.

EU introduces new labels to help consumers reduce electronic waste

The European Union is trying to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste by introducing new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets.

MSCA’s €16.3 million call opens to bring science closer to the public

The European Commission has launched a new call under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens initiative, dedicating €16.25 million to support over 40...

Europe’s top researchers awarded €721 million by ERC

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of its latest Advanced Grant competition, awarding €721 to 281 researchers across Europe.

EU reassesses car labelling directive to boost digitalisation and zero-emission vehicle uptake

The European Commission has published a new evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive (Directive 1999/94/EC), revealing that while the policy has helped consumers make more informed vehicle choices, there is room for improvement to help meet the EU’s climate and digital goals.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions continue to improve research careers and EU innovation

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) remain a vital component of the European Union’s research and innovation ecosystem.

Four deep tech companies move forward in EU’s EIC STEP Scale-Up programme

The European Commission has announced the second group of companies advancing in the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up initiative.

Europe’s Innovation Act: A policy blueprint to unlock startup potential and digital infrastructure at scale

As Europe charts its economic future amid global uncertainties, the European Commission’s new Startup and Scaleup Strategy signals a pivotal shift in how innovation is conceived—not only as a commercial activity, but as a core strategic asset underpinning EU sovereignty, resilience, and growth.

Updated National Digital Strategy 2025

The government has agreed to update its National Digital and AI Strategy during 2025, signalling Ireland’s ambition to remain a global digital leader.

EUDIS Hackathon 2025: Open call for local organisers across EU and Norway

The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) has officially launched an open call for local organisers for the third edition of the EUDIS Hackathon, set to take place from 17 to 19 October 2025.

The progress and future actions for the EU Biodiversity Strategy

With the European Union five years away from its Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, a new assessment has been released, revealing that although steps have been taken to protect ecosystems, progress needs to be accelerated to meet long-term goals.

AI Factory Antenna: UK introduces new AI partnership with Europe

With hopes of improving collaboration with Europe in artificial intelligence (AI), the UK government has announced a new initiative to unlock cutting-edge innovation, support job creation, and accelerate research in vital sectors such as healthcare and clean energy.

Innovation fuels growth in EU’s blue economy

The European Union's blue economy has struggled since its setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now thriving, according to the newly released 2025 Blue Economy Report.

EU sets CO2 storage obligations for oil and gas firms to hit 2030 climate targets

The European Commission has adopted a new regulation requiring oil and gas producers to contribute to developing large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) storage infrastructure across the European Union.

EU and Egypt advance Mediterranean research ties with PRIMA agreement

On 21 May 2025, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt took further steps in their partnership by extending the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) agreement.

UK and the European Union agree landmark post-Brexit reset deal

The UK and the European Union have agreed on a major new trade and cooperation deal, marking a significant shift in the post-Brexit relationship and paving the way for closer economic and security ties.

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