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European Commission policy priorities

This overview by Open Access Government examines the priorities of three departments within the European Commission. It covers topics such as tech sovereignty, security and democracy, social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness, as well as the cohesion and reforms portfolios.

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.

European integration and the single market perspectives

Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, outlines the challenges and perspectives around European integration and the single market.

ISACA’s bold promise: Closing Europe’s cybersecurity skills gap forever

The ISACA, which supports people and businesses in pursuing digital trust, has recently made a commitment to bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in Europe, claiming Europe is facing big challenges.

Horizon Europe funding gap: €34 billion needed to support proposals

In accordance with a recent assessment from the European Commission, in order to fill a new Horizon Europe funding gap, the programme needs an...

What challenges do we face five years after the launch of the General Data Protection Regulation?

On 25th May 2018, the EU implemented the General Data Protection Regulation; Robin Campbell-Burt discusses what's changed 5 years later.

€1.3 billion Polish scheme for agricultural producers affected by climate change

The European Commission has approved a €1.3 billion Polish scheme to financially support agricultural producers covering the risk of damage to crops and livestock.

European Commission delivers €837 million Spanish scheme for electric car batteries

To foster the transition to a net-zero economy, the Commission has approved the Spanish scheme to support the production of industrial electric car batteries.

Mariya Gabriel announced to form next Bulgarian government

EU commissioner Mariya Gabriel has been nominated to be the next prime minister for the centre-right party of Bulgaria, but a political deadlock ensues.

40% of EU’s clean technology to be manufactured by end of the decade

The European Commission has plans to make its clean technology fully European-made, to deliver sustainability agendas with renewable energy in the bloc.

Main takeaways from the 7th High-Level Meeting of the European Battery Alliance

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič recently chaired the European Battery Alliance Ministerial, discussing ways to foster the global competitiveness of the European battery industry.

Improving Horizon Europe: 11 ways to make R&I funding work better

The European Commission is continuing its efforts towards improving Horizon Europe; here, Science|Business Network reveals its top 11 ways to make the EU’s €95.5...

€1.1 billion to support Danish carbon capture and storage

Under EU State Aid rules, the European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion grant to support the Danish roll-out of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.

Magnet manufacturing to help reduce Europe’s rare earth element reliance

A new approach to high-performance magnet manufacturing may help Europe on its transition towards net-zero carbon so that it is less dependent on rare earth elements.

EU and New Zealand conclude Horizon Europe association talks

December 2022 saw negotiations finally and successfully concluded between the EU and New Zealand concerning Horizon Europe association.

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