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R&I stakeholders respond to Commission survey: The Codes of Practice for knowledge valorisation are helpful and used in a variety of ways

The outcomes of the European Commission’s survey on research and innovation actors’ awareness and uptake of the Codes of Practice for Knowledge Valorisation confirm the relevance and great potential of the Codes being used in day-to-day research and innovation activities. The survey, which closed on 16 June 2025, aimed at gathering feedback from research and innovation stakeholders on their use …

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Commission authorises medicine to treat postpartum depression

The European Commission has granted EU marketing authorisation for zuranolone, a medicine to treat postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is a mental health condition that can affect women following childbirth and is marked by persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue and difficulty functioning. It can be severe and long-lasting, with negative consequences for the mother and child. There …

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Commission welcomes an agreement on Cohesion Policy modernisation

The European Commission welcomes the adoption of important updates to Cohesion policy 2021-2027 by the European Parliament and the Council. These changes will enable EU Member States and regions to reallocate funds towards new strategic priorities, thereby enhancing investments in competitiveness, defence, affordable and sustainable housing, water resilience, and energy transition. Member States and regions …

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The Festival of the New European Bauhaus

The European Commission is organising the third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels (Belgium) on 9-13 June 2026, and you can be part of it! The NEB Festival 2026 will, among other topics, address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. It will highlight how empowered citizens and local authorities can play …

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One Label. More than 100,000 greener products. One Catalogue.

The EU Ecolabel Product Catalogue (ECAT) gives consumers, businesses, retailers and procurers instant access to officially certified products (goods and services). Want to know which certified detergents are available in your country? Or which EU Ecolabel hotel could be the perfect choice for your next vacation? The European Commission has launched the freshly revamped EU Ecolabel Product …

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Progress in innovative teaching and support in development of future-proof skills, survey finds

The Eurograduate 2022 survey confirms the key relevance of higher education for European labour markets and for developing competitiveness in Europe through future-proof skills. The findings show that higher education institutions are increasingly using more innovative teaching and learning methods that are useful for developing skills that are in high demand by employers. The 2022 …

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New mobile app eases access to EU funding

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 …

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ERC President explains changes in the ERC evaluation procedures

The ERC Scientific Council continuously monitors the quality of the submission and evaluation processes, ensuring they are optimised to serve the needs of the European research community. Drawing on feedback from applicants, panel members, and the broader research community, the ERC Scientific Council has decided to introduce a set of improvements in the 2026 and …

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Commission launches new strategy to strengthen Europe’s research and technology infrastructures

The Commission has launched the European strategy on research and technology infrastructures to boost Europe’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. To remain a frontrunner in the global race for science and innovation, Europe must reinforce decisively its research and technology infrastructures and make them even more integrated and accessible to a wider range …

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Commission announces tentative allocation of €150 billion under SAFE to boost Defence Readiness

The European Commission adopted the tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance to strengthen defence readiness across the Union. This major step, taken under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, is designed to boost the EU’s defence capabilities and help Member States address critical gaps, as well as to purchase defence products together. The tentative …

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