British Prime Minister vows to double UK research spending

In his first big policy speech of the election campaign, prime minister Boris Johnson vowed to double government research and development spending to £18 billion within five years. He also…

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Next EU Commission Chief to increase foreign spending

The next European Commission president says she wants to spend almost a third more on foreign policy goals to better establish the EU as a global player. She believes that…

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EU-learning project newsletter

On the 14th and 15th of October 2019 the Kick-off meeting of the EU-Learning Project took place in Berlin, Germany. The innovative project funded under Erasmus+ KA2 focuses on creating…

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European Union hands over new schools and classrooms in Somaliland

About 10,000 children in Somaliland will now have access to expanded quality education through improved learning environment, thanks to the school infrastructure support provided by the European Union. European Union…

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Japan and European Union partnership in Horizon Europe?

The Japanese government might budget about €10 million a year for greater scientific cooperation with the European Union. They are hoping for an EU-Japanese agreement on Horizon Europe by April…

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Vision for UK research after Brexit

A report was published in which the UK government lays out the plan for research after ties with EU are severed. It calls for increased spending on R&D nationwide, a…

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European Union considering Eurocoin?

A draft document issued by the European Union suggests that the union should consider issuing its own digital currency. The draft will be discussed this Friday, and perspective on its…

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Updated draft of Horizon Europe plan

Horizon Europe’s basic structure is already laid down and it has already been through several drafts, and the commission is now working towards a final version that should be adopted…

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European Innovation Council – boosting Europe’s innovation

The Enhanced European Innovation Council (EIC) supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally.  Read the interview with the EIC…

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Europe’s incoming research chief must fight budget cuts

Mariya Gabriel, the successor to Carlos Modeas, must work hard to fight cuts and potential delays to the Horizon Europe budget. The European Commission is asking for €1.135 trillion, including around…

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