EU states approve new Digital Europe funding programme
The EU states have approved a new 'Digital Europe' funding programme, to run over the next budget period 2021-27. This will channel EU funds to projects in five areas considered…
EU to pool and network its cybersecurity expertise – Council agrees its position on cybersecurity centres
The EU is stepping up its capacity to protect Europe against ever-increasing cyber threats by creating a new structure to pool and network its expertise in cybersecurity research, technology and…
The Brexit Plan Failed Again
Britain’s Parliament on Tuesday soundly defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to exit the European Union, a 391 to 242 vote that is likely to delay Brexit and could derail…
Science and innovation: Vital for the future of Europe
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation believes that science and innovation are vital for the future of Europe. Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation has a…
Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit?
“Everyone now wants to get it done,” said the Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May. But even if her plan were to be accepted, reversing a spectacular defeat in January, lawmakers…
The 8th of March is the International Women’s Day
Today, on the 8th of March, is the International Women’s Day. It’s a day celebrating the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women - while also campaigning for greater…
Statement by the European Commission on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Today the European Commission has made the following statement: Europe needs more women in science. "Equality is a core value of the European Union, and a principle we will keep…
MEPs push for a Horizon Europe deal next week
The European Parliament stepped up pressure for a preliminary deal on Horizon Europe, the European Union’s planned €94.1 billion research and innovation programme. A pair of MEPs handling the draft…
5 Biotech Industry Challenges the EU’s Horizon Program Plans to Tackle
While the EU’s Horizon funding program is more often associated with academic research, a sizeable proportion of its funds are invested in the European biotech industry. With a new stage…
Call for less red tape in Horizon Europe rebutted by EU official
University heads in central and eastern Europe who blame Horizon 2020’s excessive bureaucracy for making it harder to win grants got a sharp retort from a senior Commission official defending…