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European parliament approves Von Der Leyen’s new commission team

The European Parliament has officially approved Ursula von der Leyen’s new team for the European Commission, just ahead of the Commission that began works on December 1, 2024.

EU Policy recommendations: Prioritising care for high-risk COVID-19 patients

From the 11th of March 2020 to the 5th of May 2023, the world experienced a global health emergency. In response, Policy Recommendations will be presented at the EU Parliament in an effort to prioritise care for high-risk COVID-19 patients in the EU.

Preventing and managing diabetes: Strategies for combating the global health crisis

Stefano Del Prato and Bart Torbeyns from the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) outline the major challenges in preventing and managing diabetes, and the actions policymakers and health systems can take to address them.

Empower research careers strengthen the European research area

The topics discussed here by Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, are empowering research careers and reinforcing the European Research Area.

Iliana Ivanova is appointed commissioner, EU ministers confirm

Iliana Ivanova is appointed commissioner for research, innovation, and education as confirmed by EU ministers and European Commission president.

Horizon membership expansion gains momentum, as countries eager to join

The Horizon membership expansion is gaining momentum as Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland express interest, following the UK's successful integration.

Optimising freshwater consumption in the food and beverage industry

In support of the circular economy, the CEO of AGENSO, Zisis Tsiropoulos, describes how the AccelWater project is optimising freshwater consumption in the food and beverage industry to reduce its environmental impact.

UK and Horizon Europe: Britain’s return to flagship innovation scheme Horizon

Britain is set to rejoin the EU's flagship £85 billion science research programme, Horizon Europe, as scientists have welcomed the highly anticipated agreement.

Commissioner-to-be Ivanova prioritises protecting Horizon Europe in parliament hearing

Potential research commissioner, Iliana Ivanova, has outlined her European Parliament priorities before a vote on her appointment later this month, placing the protection of Horizon Europe at the top of her list.

Unveiling EU research funding: Ivanova’s vision for Horizon Europe

Iliana Ivanova, slated to be the new Commissioner for Research and Innovation, to enhance EU research funding by exploring diverse financial sources as challenges to fund high-quality proposals in Horizon Europe.

Commission to impose restrictions for Huawei in Horizon Europe

The European Commission plans to modify the rules of Horizon Europe,, due to concerns over Huawei in Horizon Europe being a "high-risk" .

Research and innovation investments in Norway

Open Access Government explores the importance of funding research and innovation investments in Norway for the future of sustainability and technology.

Ursula von der Leyen faces turmoil as senior EU commissioners depart

Ursula von der Leyen, the powerful President of the European Commission, is facing internal turmoil as several senior commissioners have announced their departures.

Learning mobility for improved and robust education cooperation

Open Access Government charts the priorities of the European Commission when it comes to learning mobility, including Erasmus+, plus stronger education cooperation with Ukraine.

Fighting energy poverty in the EU

Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society (TEN), European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), argues that the EU must take tangible steps to fight energy poverty in the EU and safeguard vulnerable people’s right to access energy.

Mediterranean research partnership in need of streamlining, says European Commission

PRIMA Mediterranean research partnership for research and innovation must simplify operations and address complex funding schemes, according to European Commission.

Iliana Ivanova: EU’s new commissioner for research and innovation

Bulgarian Member of European Court of Auditors, Iliana Ivanova, Chosen as EU's New Commissioner for Research and Innovation.

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