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Sentinel-5A is expected to improve Europe’s global view on air quality

Europe is taking its next significant steps forward in atmospheric monitoring capabilities with the upcoming launch of Sentinel-5A, scheduled for August 2025.

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as European Commission president for a second term by the European Parliament. Ms von der Leyen will stand as European Commission president for the next five years. 

Research and innovation investments: Europe at a crossroads

Ole Petter Ottersen, Acting Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, states that Europe is at a critical juncture regarding research and innovation investments.

The EU Knowledge Hub is dedicated to combatting radicalisation

Open Access Government examines a new European initiative focused on preventing radicalisation called the EU Knowledge Hub.

EU Action to Fight Rare Diseases

There are about 36 million individuals in the EU living with a rare disease. Sandra Gallina, Director General at DG Sante, explains how the European Commission is addressing the needs of this community.

Pushing circularity into the spotlight

Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Environment at the European Commission, charts the achievements and perspectives of Europe’s accelerating transition towards a more circular economy.

Towards a European strategy for older persons

Miguel Ángel Cabra de Luna, EESC member from Civil Society Organisations’ Group, explains what must happen towards a European strategy for older persons.

EU’s plan to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing

The European Commission has revealed a strategy to accelerate the growth of the biotechnology and biofactory sectors across the EU  This strategy, outlined in the...

Enabling the European digital age

Open Access Government charts the priorities of the European Commission’s Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology about carrying out and developing the policies that enable a thriving European digital age.

EU policy analysis of the Green Deal, climate, oceans and circular economy

The EU policy on the Green Deal, climate neutrality, oceans and fisheries, plus the circular economy are examined in this in-depth environment analysis.

€500 million to promote advanced materials for greener digital transition

The European Commission has revealed a strategy to push the EU to the front of advanced materials technology, crucial for the twin transition towards a greener and more digital economy.

Ursula Von der Leyen aims for second term as European Commission president

Ursula Von der Leyen, the current president of the European Commission, has announced her bid for a second term.

European Innovation Council approves €1 Billion in deep tech venture investments

Today, the European Commission announced that the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has approved nearly €1 billion in investments for deep tech companies since it commenced operations in September 2022.

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.

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