The European Union has launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven, a major milestone for European semiconductor development and manufacturing. With a total investment of €2.5 billion, the facility has received €700 million in EU funding, €700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from ASML and other industry partners. NanoIC will …
The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) are organising an EIC Info Day taking place in Nicosia, on 18 February 2026. The event will present the current EIC Work Programme, providing detailed information on the individual calls and highlighting funding opportunities available to potential applicants. Participants will first receive an overview of …
Combating cyberbullying is a top priority in Europe. Alongside existing legal tools and initiatives, the European Commission has adopted an EU action plan against cyberbullying. The Action Plan aims to protect the mental health of children and teens online in the EU. The Action Plan is built around: the rollout of an EU-wide app where victims …
The European Commission announced the launch of the 2026 REGIOSTARS competition for the best projects supported by the EU’s Cohesion Policy. Beneficiaries of cohesion funding can apply online for the awards in five categories: “A Competitive and Smart Europe”, “A Green Europe”, “A Connected Europe”, “A Social and Inclusive Europe” and “A Europe Closer to …
Switzerland has officially signed the EU Programmes Agreement, enabling full participation in major European Union programmes. Switzerland is now associated with Horizon Europe, the Euratom programme and the Digital Europe programme, opening new doors for Swiss researchers, innovators and organisations to lead and collaborate on cutting-edge projects across Europe. This landmark agreement also sets the stage for future participation in other …
On 29 January, the European Commission adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy, setting out a framework for a visa policy that advances the EU’s long-term interests. It makes visa policy more strategic and better equipped to respond to growing mobility, regional instability, and geopolitical competition. The Strategy aims to: strengthen the security of the Schengen area; support economic …
National and regional initiatives to reinforce Europe’s position as a top destination for global research talent have just reached the impressive number of 101, complementing Choose Europe for Science – an initiative launched by European Commission in May 2025. Representing an amount of around €1 billion in funding opportunities, these initiatives reinforce EU-level efforts under Choose Europe …
The Commission presented the first European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy. It sets out the EU’s political objectives on asylum and migration and will serve as a compass with concrete priorities for the next five years. The Strategy sets out the way forward to achieve three main objectives: to prevent illegal migration and break the business of criminal smuggling networks, to protect people fleeing war and …
Across the European Union, cities are where challenges concentrate – yet also where solutions begin. They are centres of growth, competitiveness and scientific advancement, but also face pressures such as housing affordability, the green transition, demographic change and demands for quality public services. Recognising this duality, the European Commission has proposed the EU Agenda for Cities, …
The European Commission adopted the new EU Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for a Europe free from racism where individuals can thrive, fully participate in society and contribute to its stability and prosperity. The strategy builds on the EU Anti-Racism action plan 2020-2025. Over the past five years, the EU has made significant progress in tackling racism, particularly by addressing …