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.
A new co-funding initiative from the Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP) hopes to strengthen research collaboration between Brazil and Europe.
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.
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.
The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost of €99.5 million for international research cooperation through the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges.
The European Commission has announced an investment of €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF), aimed at strengthening the continent's defence capabilities through innovation, cooperation, and advanced technology development.
The European Commission has introduced a consultation process to shape the direction of digital research, development, and deployment in the EU past 2027.
The European Commission has announced the launch of its 2025-2030 plans to create a greener, more circular economy under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is increasing its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and inclusivity through continued support for the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
The European Commission has revealed a new wide-ranging public consultation on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and its Market Stability Reserve (MSR). It hopes to get feedback before planned reviews in 2026.
The European Commission has launched a consultation initiative to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in science and make the EU a global leader in AI-driven research and innovation.
Recent moves in the European Commission include the European Commission and the Government of Ukraine, which have signed a new agreement allowing Ukraine to participate in key components of the European Union Space Programme.
This overview by Open Access Government examines the priorities of three departments within the European Commission. It covers topics such as tech sovereignty, security and democracy, social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness, as well as the cohesion and reforms portfolios.
Robert Ackrill and Piers Thompson from Nottingham Business School, explore the role and future of ports in the European Union concerning regional competitiveness and sustainability.
Brazilian scholars gain unprecedented access and collaboration opportunities with the ERC, reshaping research landscapes and hinting at transformative global impacts.
The European Parliament has officially approved Ursula von der Leyen’s new team for the European Commission, just ahead of the Commission that began works on December 1, 2024.
