US is about to reject joining the EU’s next big research program.

It was an unexpected statement from senior US officials last week which took several diplomats in Brussels by surprise. "The Obama administration had raised objections to the EU’s standard contractual…

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EU bids farewell to the UK

The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. What is the aftermath of Brexit and which other difficulties it can bring? From now on, "the country will have much…

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EFMC – Management of EU Grants

"Management of EU Grants – Legal and technical aspects" was held on 15 January 2020 in Brussels by Raphaël de Vivans (EFMC) and Anaïs Guillerme. 1-Day seminar on the implementation…

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A new oil shale lab in Jordan with the help of Estonian TalTech

The most modern Jordan’s lab creates new possibilities and equipment for the analysis of oil shale.  According to the Estonian Oil Shale Industry, Yearbook 2018, Estonia produces 16 million tonnes…

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How is Europe planning to finance its climate program?

Europe has decided to tackle the climate change issue by funding projects with European Green Deal Investment Plan. Prioritized regions are those the most affected by the transition to a…

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European Research for east and west

The European Union’s new innovation chief Mariya Gabriel wants to “revitalise” efforts to create a real single market for research, education and innovation, bridging the performance gap between eastern and…

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“Research” reinstated in R&D commissioner job title

The incoming president of the EC Ursula von der Leyen has given into demands that the word ‘research’ should be included in the research commissioner’s job title. The change was…

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New EU Commission chief promises ambitious agenda

Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday her ambitious agenda at the head of the European Union’s executive will center on the “existential issue” of battling climate change. She also promises…

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European parliament divided on declaring climate emergency

The EP is split over whether to declare a global climate emergency before next week’s UN summit. The draft resolution states there is “an environment and climate emergency" and declares…

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