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EIC board pushes for expanded mission and bigger budget

Research & Innovation
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has released a set of recommendations aimed at elevating Europe’s role as a global leader in deep tech innovation.

European Commission approves second IPCEI on batteries

Research & Innovation
The European Commission has given the green light on the second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the field of batteries.

BlueInvest fund gives €45 million to food security projects

Agriculture
The BlueInvest fund today allocated the first of an available €75 million to two projects working against food insecurity - announcing the names at a BlueInvest Day event.

European Commission to create “transparency mechanism” for vaccine exports

Government
In response to the AstraZeneca feud, EU officials are creating a "transparency mechanism" for vaccine exports - which would indirectly hold companies accountable for fulfilling their agreed contracts.

European Commission launches new Green Consumption Pledge

Environment
The European Commission has launched its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda.

European Commission will get 60% less AstraZeneca vaccines

Health & Social Care
EU leaders are investigating why AstraZeneca are not following through with the pre-agreed number of vaccines for the Member States - taking a 60% cut to the expected amount.

European Commission outlines key actions to beat COVID-19

Health & Social Care
The European Commission has set out the key actions needed to step up the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why energy is at the heart of the EU’s decarbonisation efforts

Energy
Kadri Simson, EU Energy Commissioner, discusses why the EU has placed energy and the heart of its decarbonisation efforts.

EU finalises talks with Valneva to secure a new vaccine

Pharma
Today, the European Commission concluded talks with Valneva to secure a new potential vaccine against COVID-19.

European Commission gives 24 grants to COVID-19 plasma projects

Research & Innovation
The projects will happen in 14 Member States and the United Kingdom, with 36 million in funding to get COVID-19 plasma to patients - boosting their immune response to the virus.

EU to purchase further 300 million doses of BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine

Health & Social Care
The European Commission has proposed to purchase an additional 300 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by BioNTech and Pfizer.

Moderna vaccine approved for use by European Medicines Agency

Health & Social Care
The EMA joins the US in approving the 94.1% effective Moderna vaccine for use, while the UK still waits on further regulatory discussions.

Renewables, hydrogen and ocean energy in Europe

Energy
The European Commission’s energy policy ambitions are charted here by Open Access Government, including developments in clean energy, renewables, hydrogen and ocean energy.

Europe’s green road to recovery

Sustainable Development
Mauro Petriccione, Directorate-General for Climate Action at the European Commission, illustrates Europe’s plans for a green recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

British company launches fast-acting antimicrobial coating that destroys coronavirus

Research & Innovation
Here, we learn about a British company launching a fast-acting antimicrobial coating that destroys coronavirus.

How can Europe protect migrants with disabilities and mental health problems?

Health & Social Care
Mental Health Europe point out that the New Pact on Migration and Asylum leaves behind migrants with disabilities and mental health problems, suggesting how this oversight could be resolved.

How is extensive research informing EU policy-making?

Environment
Megan Warrender, Assistant Editor at Open Access Government, investigates the current and future policy priorities of the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, and what is influencing them.
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