Support for farmers: Council endorses targeted review of the common agricultural policy

Member states’ representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture endorsed a targeted review of certain basic acts of the common agricultural policy (CAP) proposed by the European Commission as a response to the concerns voiced by farmers. This review addresses issues encountered, for instance, with the implementation of the CAP strategic plans and aims to deliver simplification, …

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Republic of Korea to join Horizon Europe programme

Korea will join the growing group of countries associated to Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme. Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Lee Jong Ho, Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology concluded negotiations on Korea’s association, marking a significant milestone in commitment to foster mutual collaboration …

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9th Cohesion Report shows that Cohesion Policy continues to narrow the gaps in EU regions and Member States

The Commission published its 9th Cohesion Report, showing that Cohesion Policy is fulfilling its mission to narrow economic, social, and territorial disparities across the EU. Great strides have been made to reduce the gaps that exist between the Member States and regions, strengthening the EU Single Market and making sure that the EU continues to invest in human capital and sustainable development. Exploiting the full …

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European Media Freedom Act: Council adopts new rules to protect journalists and media providers

The Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial independence in the EU. The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) will establish a common framework for media services in the EU’s internal market and introduce measures aimed at protecting journalists and media providers from political interference, while also making it easier for them to operate across …

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Commission rolls out plans for a European degree

The Commission presented three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree. A voluntary European degree would benefit students and the higher education community by boosting learning mobility within the EU and by enhancing students’ transversal skills. It would help meet labour market demand and make graduates …

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European digital identity (eID): Council adopts legal framework on a secure and trustworthy digital wallet for all Europeans

To ensure a trusted and secure digital identity for all Europeans, the Council adopted a new framework for a European digital identity (eID). The European digital identity wallet The revised regulation constitutes a clear paradigm shift for digital identity in Europe. It aims to ensure that people and businesses across Europe have universal access to secure and trustworthy …

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University of Limassol: Breaking Barriers: Cloud Solutions Transform Cell Image Analysis

In scientific research, every discovery begins with a close examination of the tiniest details. Microscopy has long been a cornerstone of scientific enquiry. However, with the progress in imaging techniques and the advent of digital imaging, a new challenge has emerged – the need for sophisticated software to analyse these images effectively. Traditionally, laboratories have …

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University of Cyprus: The KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus participates in a major European project aiming at the digitisation of the European electricity system

The KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus is participating as a partner in a large research project entitled “TwinEU”, which is funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme. The project lays the foundations for the digitalisation of the European electricity system in order to achieve reliable …

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Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027 for research and innovation to underpin journey to a green, digital and resilient future

The Commission has adopted the second strategic plan for Horizon Europe. The plan, announced at the flagship Research and Innovation Days, sets out three key strategic orientations for EU’s research and innovation funding for the last three years of the programme (2025-2027): Green transition; Digital transition; A more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe. These orientations aim …

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