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Spotlight on EU cybersecurity: Projects protecting Europe’s digital future

Cybersecurity has become a major part of modern life as Europe enters the digital world.

Europe increases its efforts to attract global research talent

The European Union now has 100 national and regional initiatives in place to attract researchers from around the world.

Belgium raises climate ambition but faces gaps in delivery

The European Commission has published its assessment of Belgium’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), acknowledging increased ambition while warning that stronger implementation efforts are still needed.

European Institutions boost innovation to secure EU access to space

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

Cervical cancer awareness month 2026: EU initiatives to prevent cancer and improve care

Learn how the EU is preventing cervical cancer in 2026 with vaccination, screening programmes, and better care across Europe.

EU launches NEATS tool to track aviation’s non-CO2 climate impact

The European Commission and EUROCONTROL have released an updated version of their digital system designed to assess aviation’s non-CO2 climate effects.

EU faces a €70 billion annual bill to adapt to climate change by 2050

The European Union will need to invest around €70 billion every year until 2050 to adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, according to a new study commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).

EU simplifies ship recycling paperwork with new certificate formats

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

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

European Commission appoints new European innovation council board

The European Commission has officially appointed the 20 members of the renewed European Innovation Council (EIC) Board, marking an important step in strengthening Europe’s innovation leadership.

Commission updates Union Registry rules to support EU climate targets

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.

Why innovative startups and scale-ups are leaving the EU

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.

European Commission opens applications for automotive research and innovation expert group

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.

Commission appoints new European Innovation Council board members

The European Commission has appointed 20 members to the renewed European Innovation Council (EIC) Board, strengthening Europe’s innovation leadership.

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.

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