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The EU/European Union describes a economical and political union of 28 States. With an estimated population of around 510 million the European Union policies aim to allow the free movement of people, goods and services. Within the internal market it aims to maintain common policies on agriculture, trade and more.
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The EU and European citizenship were established in 1933. With the inner original 6 being Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Although no member state has ever left, in 2016 the UK announced its intention to leave and has begun negotiating their departure for 2019.
More foreign aid is provided by the EU than any other economic union. Due to its Global influence and reach the Union has been described as an emerging superpower.

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EU selects 27 SPACE-HADEA projects for €138.6 million in Horizon Europe funding

Research & Innovation
The European Union has selected 27 space research projects to receive a total of €138.6 million under the Horizon Europe Space Research Call 2025.

The European Union and Chile join to strengthen the research and innovation partnership

Research & Innovation
The European Union and Chile have continued to reaffirm their strong and strategic partnership in research and innovation during the 11th Chile–EU Joint Steering Committee Meeting (JSCM), held on 13 January 2026 in Santiago, Chile.

European Institutions boost innovation to secure EU access to space

Research & Innovation
On 27 January 2026, the European Commission and the European Parliament took the next steps towards Europe’s independent access to space.

EU startup and scaleup strategy: Progress made and challenges ahead

Research & Innovation
European startup policy took centre stage in Brussels today, 26th January 2026, as founders, investors, and innovation leaders gathered for the third European Startup and Scaleup Forum.

EU advances in renewable hydrogen rollout with €270 million Innovation Fund Hydrogen Auction

Energy
The European Union has taken another step toward scaling up renewable hydrogen production, as six projects selected under the 2024 Innovation Fund Hydrogen Auction have signed their grant agreements.

Connecting Women in Digital, closing the gender gap in digital

Research & Innovation
Although closing the gender gap has been a topic for years with awareness campaigns and investment in education, women remain significantly underrepresented in digital careers and leadership roles across Europe.

Rooftop solar could meet 40% of the EU’s long-term electricity demand

Energy
Rooftop solar panels could supply around 40% of the European Union’s electricity needs by 2050, according to a major new EU-wide study.

PlastChem database reveals scale of hazardous chemicals in plastics

Circular Economy
A new scientific database has revealed the hidden chemical landscape within everyday plastics, raising concerns about human health, environmental safety, and the feasibility of a truly circular economy.

EU simplifies ship recycling paperwork with new certificate formats

Sustainable Development
The European Commission has introduced new certificate formats to simplify and reduce the burden on ship owners' ship recycling procedures, while maintaining the European Union’s high environmental and safety standards.

EU approves first wave of defence funding under SAFE programme

Research & Innovation
The European Commission has approved the first set of national defence investment plans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, marking a significant...

ERC Consolidator Grants 2026 attract over 3,000 research proposals

Research & Innovation
The European Research Council (ERC) has confirmed that the call for Consolidator Grants 2026 closed on 13 January 2026, attracting a total of 3,060...

EU mission info days reveal new funding calls for 2026-2027

Research & Innovation
The European Union will host dedicated Info Days for the EU Missions on 20 and 21 January 2026, offering stakeholders a comprehensive overview of the new calls under the Horizon Europe Work Programme (WP) 2026/27.

Commission updates Union Registry rules to support EU climate targets

Digital Transformation
The European Commission has updated the rules governing the Union Registry, strengthening how Member States’ climate-related transactions are recorded and monitored across the European Union.

EU preparedness: Projects reinforcing Europe’s resilience

Research & Innovation
As Europe enters a new phase of preparedness, crises are becoming more frequent as it becomes more interconnected and unpredictable.

Why innovative startups and scale-ups are leaving the EU

Research & Innovation
A new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), in collaboration with the European Commission under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, examines the growing concerns for Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

EU introduces new rules to streamline chemical safety assessment

Environment
The European Union has introduced a new rule aimed at improving how chemicals are assessed for safety across its legislation.

European Commission opens applications for automotive research and innovation expert group

Research & Innovation
The European Commission has launched a new call for applications to form an expert group dedicated to shaping the future of research and innovation in the European automotive sector.
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