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The Commission is proposing to strengthen the resilience of EU critical infrastructure. The proposal for a Council Recommendation builds on the 5-point plan for resilient critical infrastructure presented by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament on 5 October. European critical entities are more interconnected and interdependent, which makes them stronger and more efficient but also …
The European Commission further advanced the screening process with Albania and North Macedonia. Experts from the European Commission, Albania and North Macedonia have begun examining EU laws and policies under Cluster 3 on Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth. This cluster encompasses digital transformation and media, science and research, enterprise and industrial policy, as well as social …
The, the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have consolidated their cooperation on protecting the environment, conserving biodiversity and fighting climate change with the launch of the EU-Morocco Green Partnership. This is the first Green Partnership the EU signs with a partner country. It aims to advance the external dimension of the European Green …
The Commission has opened a call for applications for energy infrastructure projects under the new Trans-European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation (EU/2022/869), that was revised last year. Running until 15 December, the call covers all energy infrastructure categories, including candidates for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and the new Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs), as …
The Commission has confirmed the members of the EU Energy Platform Industry Advisory Group (IAG), and set its first meeting for next 26 October. As one of the key motors for the platform, this informal expert group will assist the Commission with the necessary industrial perspective to meet the objectives of the EU Energy Platform and address …
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly feeling the burden of exorbitant energy prices. For many, financial distress puts them at a risk of insolvency. To help them address this difficult situation, the European Commission and the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented on Friday 21 October, a series of immediately available actions that can …
In Sweden, LIFE SUNALGAE has inaugurated a pilot facility to mass produce a revolutionary material that improves solar panel efficiency. Solar energy uptake in Europe is expensive and inefficient, and its uptake has relied chiefly on government regulations and incentive programmes. A solution to boost demand is needed. The LIFE SUNALGAE team is demonstrating a new and …
The agency received 106 proposals for the most recent Horizon Europe calls launched under Work Programme for 2021-2022: Cluster 5 – Destination 1 – Climate sciences and responses for the transformation towards climate neutrality (second stage), and Missions Work Programme 2021-2022: Mission Adaptation to Climate Change and Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters. The first largest call …
On 13, 14 and 15 October 2022, the sixth edition of #ErasmusDays celebrated the EU’s Erasmus+ Programme, with 6,300 events taking place in 67 countries around the world. In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Erasmus+ programme and the European Year of Youth, this year’s ErasmusDays saw the highest number of local events ever organised in the initiative’s history. Thanks to the work of the Erasmus+ National …
The European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel presented the final report of the Commission expert group on quality investment in education and training. The report addresses questions, such as Which education and training measures are most effective in European Union (EU) countries? How can the efficiency and effectiveness of spending be improved? How to best evaluate policy …