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 adoption will be presented on Dec. 5. Read more here. Source: Adrian Zmudzinski, Cointelegraph Picture: Pixabay


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 in early 2020. This is the final opportunity for public comment, but consultation of member states will continue for another few months. Read more here. […]


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 head of advisory board, Mark Ferguson to see what he has to say about the future of European innovation. Source: Scitech Europa Picture: Pixabay


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 €100 billion for research. Member states want to cut the total budget by between €35 billion and €85 billion. Read more here. Source: Nature Picture: […]


The long-discussed European Geological Service will most likely be funded through the EU’s next research programme Horizon Europe. European Geological Service will help agencies share data and access expertise. Read more here. Source: Nicholas Wallace, Science Business Picture: Pixabay


AI holds a lot of potential for Europe’s healthcare systems. That being said, innovation always needs some rules and a code of ethics. But when innovation is combined with sufficient regulation, it can be very beneficial for Europe as well as the rest of the world. Read more here. Source: Paul Timmers, Science Business Picture: […]


The British prime minister reluctantly asked for a delay last week, and any postponement of Brexit can only be granted if the 27 EU ambassadors agree unanimously. They will vote on the third extension today, on Monday. Read more here. Source: Reuters, Gabriela Baczynska Picture: Pixabay


The UK science minister predicts they will join Horizon Europe, even though the negotiating window is less than a year. That being said, negotiations cannot begin before UK’s departure from the bloc is settled. Read more here. Source: Éanna Kelly, Science Business Picture: Science Business

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