The European Commission has announced the appointment of six leading scientists, along with the renewal of one current member, to the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC).
The EU–LAC Innovation Cooperation initiative brought together incubators, accelerators, policymakers, and ecosystem builders in Mexico City on 20–21 November 2025 for its third networking meeting, reinforcing a growing bridge between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC).
The EU's first-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force on 16 December 2025, requiring Member States to assess soil health across all land types, support farmers and land managers.
NHS England is launching a first-of-its-kind maternity safety signal system (MOSS) designed to identify worrying trends early and trigger urgent safety checks, helping prevent harm to mothers and babies.
The UK and Germany are continuing to strengthen their long-standing scientific partnership with a significant new investment package to accelerate quantum innovation.
A new wave of EU-funded initiatives launched under the 2024 EU4Health Work Programme is creating a stronger, more intelligent, and more connected digital healthcare service across the European Union.
Séamus Boland, the newly elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee, emphasises the importance of placing civil society and social inclusion at the core of the EU’s efforts to enhance competitiveness and security.
A significant study from the University of Cambridge finds that everyday pesticides and industrial chemicals can kill beneficial gut bacteria, potentially harming digestion, immunity, and overall health.
A new AI tool rolled out across 70+ hospitals in England is helping doctors spot deadly clots faster, doubling thrombectomy rates and giving thousands of stroke patients a better shot at recovery.
The European Commission’s newly adopted 2025 Carbon Market Report shows that the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) continued to exert downward pressure on emissions in 2024.
The UK Space Agency has announced a significant £17 million investment to accelerate the country's next wave of space technologies, supporting 17 cutting-edge projects across industry and academia.
A new study suggests the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk and may even slow progression in those already diagnosed, offering hope for millions.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched its largest-ever call under the Higher Education Initiative (HEI), announcing up to €70 million in funding to boost STEM education, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and deepen cooperation between universities and industry across Europe.
Disabled doctors warn they are being denied reasonable adjustments across the NHS, putting careers, patient safety, and wellbeing at risk despite legal protections.
