Ivan Sotiriadis 
The European Commission has announced a EUR 1 million prize for Innovative Governance in Energy Communities. The prize aims to reward communities that are pioneering new ways of organising and governing their collective energy future. The prize will be awarded to up to ten winners as follows: 1st place: EUR 350 000 2nd place: EUR 200 000 …
In 2026, the year of its 30th anniversary, the MSCA will continue to support doctoral and postdoctoral training, collaborative research and innovation, and public engagement with science through a new set of calls. The programme will also build on recent policy priorities to further strengthen research careers across Europe. The European Commission has announced new …
The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU’s strategic goals. These goals include achieving climate neutrality, boosting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and innovation, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly changing world. To achieve …
The Commission is inviting input on the evaluation of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), through a Call for Evidence and public consultation published. The call and consultation are open to citizens, companies, industry associations, Member States competent authorities, NGOs, and other interested parties that wish to give their views. The public consultation questionnaire is divided into two parts, …
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement to modernise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, reached by the Council and the European Parliament. The reform is a crucial step in boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring that medicines are safe, effective and available for patients throughout Europe. The reform package revises the current EU …
A new report published as part of the State of Health in the EU shows Europe urgently needs innovative and resilient health systems to improve healthcare and boost competitiveness. With pressing challenges such as ageing populations and non-communicable diseases, EU Member States are now advancing and putting in place critical reforms, supported by EU funding. Today’s Synthesis Report …
On 11 December, the panel of experts recommended that Larnaka becomes the 2030 European Capital of Culture in Cyprus. It is the country’s second city to hold the title after Pafos in 2017. To counter ongoing global crises, Larnaka aims to bring back anthropia (our deep and common human values) at the centre of the stage. Through …
The application period opens on 8 December until 1 April 2026. The European Commission launched the call for applications for the 2028 European Green Capital (EGC) and European Green Leaf (EGL) Awards. These prestigious titles recognise and reward European cities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation and improving the quality of life …
The European Commission presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. The changes will contribute to reducing the administrative burden for businesses, while keeping the EU’s ambitious objectives to protect the environment and human health. It will accelerate and streamline permitting processes …
The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposed Regulation on End-of-Life Vehicles, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles. The automotive industry is one of the largest users of raw materials, such as steel, aluminium, copper, and plastics. A better collection, dismantling …