Launch of the MEDIA Carbon Calculator

On 14 November 2025, the Commission has launched the MEDIA carbon calculator to help audiovisual producers across the EU to calculate the carbon footprint of their productions. The Commission has launched the MEDIA carbon calculator to help audiovisual producers across the EU to calculate the carbon footprint of their productions. Using digital tools to power our green transition, this …

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Commission launches ‘Resource for AI Science in Europe’

On 3 November 2025, at the European AI in Science Summit in Copenhagen, organised by the European Commission and the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen and Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva launched the pilot of RAISE – the Resource for Artificial Intelligence Science in Europe. This new virtual institute is …

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Commission adopts 2026 European Innovation Council work programme, making €1.4 billion available for deep tech innovation

The Commission has adopted the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) work programme, making €1.4 billion available to support breakthrough innovation and Europe’s deep tech companies. The programme introduces a number of improvements to make funding faster, more flexible and better aligned with innovators’ needs. The programme will pilot new Advanced Innovation Challenges to accelerate the commercialisation of high-risk, high-reward …

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New European Cybersecurity Competence Centre calls open to advance EU cybersecurity

Four new European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) calls worth a total of €50 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) have opened today to boost the security and resilience of Europe’s digital infrastructure. The areas supported under the calls include AI powered cybersecurity solutions, supporting uptake of new cyber tools by SMEs, readiness testing for …

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New measures unlock access to data from largest online platforms to support research

As of 29 October 2025, new rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA) will allow researchers to gain unprecedented access to very large online platforms’ data to study the societal impact stemming from the platforms’ systems. Such access is now possible following the entry into force of the delegated act on data access. The measures will …

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Commission launches flagship initiative to increase use of AI in healthcare

The Commission has launched COMPASS-AI – a new initiative that includes the establishment of a community of experts to advance the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This is one of the flagship measures in the Commission’s recent Apply AI Strategy. The initiative will work to promote the responsible and effective integration …

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Commission makes €13.8 million available for cross-border journalism partnerships and pluralism

The European Commission has made a total of €13.8 million available for cross-border journalism collaboration and media pluralism through the sixth annual call for proposals, under the Creative Europe programme. Part of the funding comes via a call to fund journalism collaborations and support news media partnerships across borders. It aims to boost the resilience of the …

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Commission presents new funding worth €20 million and outlines progress in strengthening Europe’s security of submarine cables

Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen has presented new EU funding opportunities worth €20 million to protect Europe’s submarine cables. New funding under the Digital Europe Programme will support the creation of regional cable hubs and stress-testing the resilience of undersea cable infrastructures. In particular, the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre – the EU Central hub for managing cybersecurity funds – is …

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Smart Networks and Service Joint Undertaking and the European Space Agency agree to deepen cooperation on the development of next-generation connectivity

A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) has been agreed to deepen the collaboration on the future of communication technology between the two organisations. This collaboration between the two organisations promises to support research and development and boost innovation in integrating …

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€204 million funding for projects boosting innovation in business digitalisation, digital skills, health, public and automotive sectors

The European Commission published calls for projects to award EU funds worth a total of just over €204 million to propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across Europe. The nine calls under the Digital Europe Programme focus on unlocking the potential of AI and big data, the completion of the Network of European Digital …

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