The European Commission announced the launch of ‘AI Factories Antennas’ in seven Member States, Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia, and in partner countries including Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, and Serbia. During her visit to Western Balkans, President von der Leyen announced the new sites in Serbia and North Macedonia, …
Around the world, countries are racing to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science. The Apply AI Strategy sets out how to speed up the use of AI in Europe’s key …
The European Commission has made the first amendment to the Digital Europe (DIGITAL) Work Programme 2025-2027 ensuring EU resources continue to support the Commission’s ambitions on developing and deploying critical technologies in Europe. In the final two years of the Work Programme, the amendment adjusts investment to the most recent political priorities of the Commission. Among …
Every year, EU citizens have access to more than €38 billion in funding opportunities through the EU’s Funding and Tenders Portal. To make applying for these funds easier and more user-friendly, a new mobile app ‘EU funding & me’ was launched this week. This new app acts as a complementary tool to the portal. While …
The EU Data Act has started to apply in the EU, giving users control over data generated by their connected devices, like smartwatches and cars, while unlocking opportunities for small businesses to use this data to develop innovative after-sale services. The Data Act increases access to high-quality data and with it the potential for data-driven …
Applications to the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) opened this week, with the alliance set to advance digitalisation and innovation in the automotive industry. Announced under the Automotive Action Plan, ECAVA is an industrial discussion and advisory forum that will bring together key stakeholders from across the automotive value chain.. The Alliance will position …
The Commission has launched a €6 million call for proposals as part of its pilot projects and preparatory actions to raise awareness about information integrity risks and to strengthen media literacy among young Europeans. The call will fund two projects and seeks to engage Europeans between 15-30 and influencers. Discussing risks such as online manipulation …
The European Commission will help deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or manipulated content. This will help to ensure that users are informed when they are interacting with an AI system. To that end, the Commission has launched a consultation to develop guidelines and a code of practice on AI …
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the current functioning of the Chips Act and on possible future adaptations to ensure the Act remains fit for purpose in light of changing market, technological and geopolitical realities. The feedback period will be from 5 September 2025, for a period of 12 weeks, with the public consultation and call …
The European Commission has signed an agreement with ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the operation and administration of the EU Cybersecurity Reserve. The Commission will contribute €36 million from the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) to the functioning of this new initiative under the Cyber Solidarity Act to boost the cyber resilience of the EU and its …