The EU/European Union describes a economical and political union of 28 States. With an estimated population of around 510 million the European Union policies aim to allow the free movement of people, goods and services. Within the internal market it aims to maintain common policies on agriculture, trade and more.
Members
The EU and European citizenship were established in 1933. With the inner original 6 being Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Although no member state has ever left, in 2016 the UK announced its intention to leave and has begun negotiating their departure for 2019.
More foreign aid is provided by the EU than any other economic union. Due to its Global influence and reach the Union has been described as an emerging superpower.
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We might be about to see a collaboration between Japan and Horizon Europe, with the European Union announcing ongoing discussions on the topic of Japan's association to the research funding giant.
Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, examines the themes of research and innovation in Europe’s quest for a global comeback.
European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator has witnessed an unprecedented surge in interest from startups and SMEs seeking funding, with the recent October cut-off receiving a record-breaking 1211 full applications.
After a year of elections across Europe and beyond, how can governments refocus efforts on embedding digital change into health systems, ask Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) have emerged as significant contributors to Europe's research and innovation landscape.
In this interview, Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director General of the Directorate-General for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport at the European Commission, explains the pivotal role of the organisation in formulating and executing education policies that shape the future, and much more.
Open Access Government analyses EU research and innovation for a more competitive Europe, Europe’s innovation performance, and Canada joining Horizon Europe in this policy update.
The European Union (EU) has implemented the EU AI Act, set to be the world’s first comprehensive regulation governing artificial intelligence (AI) systems based on their inherent risks.
Ursula von der Leyen secures second five-year term as president of the European Commission following a European Parliament vote and promises a more circular and resilient economy.
