HaDEA has launched a new call for tenders to: Develop a draft code of conduct on fair access of cancer survivors to financial services; Draft a study to underpin such code of conduct. This call is a follow-up action to the 2022 EU report: ‘Access to financial products for persons with a history of cancer in …
The EU and Japan have intensified their cooperation on hydrogen with the signature of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to spur innovation and develop an international hydrogen market. As frontrunners in hydrogen technology, the EU and Japan will work together for sustainable and affordable production, trade, transport, storage, distribution and use of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen. The …
Another milestone towards deeper science collaboration between the European Union and Canada has been achieved: the Commission and the Canadian Government are launching formal negotiations for Canada to join Horizon Europe. Association to Horizon Europe is the strongest form of collaboration offered by the EU in the area of research and innovation. It will enable researchers and …
European forests have a climate change mitigation impact accounting for 13% of all the EU’s emissions. However, experts have observed the first symptoms of carbon sink saturation, and the situation will likely worsen. Also, forest owners don’t have many incentives to manage their forests sustainably. The team behind LIFE CLIMARK in Catalonia, Spain, has found a potential …
Following the adoptionof the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Greece, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Greece, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal. The total financial allocation for the Greek programme 2021-2027 is €519.6 million over the next six years, of …
Nine multinational projects will receive over €63 million in funding from Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme. They have recently signed their grant agreements with the Commission and some are already starting. What are the projects expected to do? The EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ aims to lead the transition towards …
A new Council Recommendation on ‘Pathways to School Success’ aims to ensure better educational outcomes for all learners, regardless of background or situation, by lifting the performance in basic skills and reducing early leaving from education and training. Pathways to School Success was adopted by EU member states today. Among other steps, it calls on …
EIT Culture & Creativity held its first in-person partner meeting on the 18 and 19 November on the premises of the Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Cologne). More than 150 participants from about 65 founding partner organisations took part. The opening remarks by Dr. Christian Ehler, Member of European Parliament, and Dr. Jens Brandenburg, State Secretary to the …
Six new hubs, each one covering one or more Member States, will become part of the European Digital Media Observatory to contribute to the fight against disinformation across Europe. Together with the current eight hubs already in place since 2021, they will expand coverage of the EDMO network to 100% of the EU population. The …
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking has launched its website, where you can find information related to the initiative. The European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) launched its website on 1 December 2022. The new website brings together all the information related to the Joint Undertaking, including its mission, funding opportunities, procurement, and …