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Research for AI policy design

The Joint Research Centre Director of Digital Transformation and Data, shares how the European Commission is working on artificial intelligence to inform policies that affect us all.

European Commission appoints new member to ERC scientific council

The European Commission has announced the appointment of six leading scientists, along with the renewal of one current member, to the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC).

EU study calls for a unified approach to tackle rising cyberbullying

A new analysis by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows the urgency in addressing cyberbullying across the EU.

EU–LAC Innovation Cooperation strengthens ties in Mexico City

The EU–LAC Innovation Cooperation initiative brought together incubators, accelerators, policymakers, and ecosystem builders in Mexico City on 20–21 November 2025 for its third networking meeting, reinforcing a growing bridge between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC).

Historic EU soil law begins 16 December

The EU's first-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force on 16 December 2025, requiring Member States to assess soil health across all land types, support farmers and land managers.

Commission reveals new strategy to boost Europe’s bioeconomy

The European Commission has introduced a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, setting out a plan to drive greener growth,...

Simplifying EU rules for defence and sensitive security procurement

The European Union has begun work on revising its rules for the Defence and Sensitive Security Procurement Directive to create a more efficient, coordinated system that better supports the continent’s security needs.

Plant-based foods: Key to health, planet and food security

Siska Pottie, Secretary General of the European Alliance for Plant-Based Foods, argues that instead of imposing restrictions, the EU should concentrate on creating fair conditions that allow sustainable food producers, including those in the plant-based sector, to thrive and innovate in a competitive environment.

The EU has selected 56 projects for €389 million in new CEF-Digital funding

The European Commission has approved 56 projects for funding under the fourth round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, marking a significant push toward strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure.

Portugal and the European Commission advance research and innovation reforms

Portugal and the European Commission have taken further steps in strengthening their cooperation on research and innovation, following up on the launch of their Enhanced Dialogue earlier this year.

European space sector policy focus

Explore the initiatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space in the European space sector.

The European Commission is looking for feedback on a new charter

The European Commission has opened a public consultation to gain feedback on the Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures.

Implementation dialogue shows progress and challenges in EU funding for regional competitiveness

The European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on EU Funding and Regional Competitiveness, held in September 2025, brought together a diverse group of participants from across Europe to exchange views on how EU funds can better support innovation, competitiveness, and regional development.

The EU invests €2.9 billion to accelerate net-zero technologies

The European Commission has announced a boost for Europe's clean technology ambitions by investing €2.9 billion from the Innovation Fund to support 61 groundbreaking net-zero technologies across the continent.

AI transformation: European Commission launches the virtual institute RAISE

The European Commission has announced the Resource for Artificial Intelligence Science in Europe (RAISE), a new virtual institute designed to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research.

AI Founders Club recognised in the EU’s AI strategy

The European Commission’s new Apply AI Strategy has officially recognised the EIT AI Community’s AI Founders Club as a model initiative for building a stronger, more connected landscape for AI entrepreneurship across Europe.

European innovation council board welcomes expansion under FP10 proposal

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has expressed strong support for the European Commission’s proposal to expand the EIC as part of the upcoming 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).

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