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Commission launches AI tools on online platform for researchers and industry

The Commission unveiled new features for artificial intelligence (AI) researchers and industry on its AI-on-Demand platform, including an AI marketplace, an AI development tool that requires minimal coding, as well as secure solutions for generative AI and large language models. The platform, developed jointly by the EU-funded projects AI4Europe and DeployAI, offers trustworthy AI tools and solutions to both researchers …

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2026 European Prize for Women Innovators now open for applications!

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched the 2026 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This joint initiative supports women entrepreneurs whose innovations create real impact – whether it’s tackling climate change, improving healthcare, or reshaping the digital economy. Each year, over 200 women apply from across Europe and beyond. …

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MSCA opens €16.3 million for MSCA and Citizens

MSCA and Citizens brings research and researchers closer to the public at large, to increase awareness of research and innovation activities, and to boost public recognition of science and research education. The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens opened on 17 June 2025 and will close on 22 October 2025. This call …

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New simplification proposal will speed up defence investments in the EU

The European Commission has proposed new measures to cut red tape and facilitate the €800 billion of investment that EU countries need to ensure their defence industries can deliver at speed and scale. The measures build on the vision set out in the White Paper for European Defence-Readiness 2030 that identified simplifying and harmonising rules as an …

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Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports into the EU

The EU will gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027, under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission. This will end the EU’s exposure to market and economic security risks due to dependency on Russian fossil fuels, and ultimately boost the Union’s energy independence and …

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Commission launches consultation on the revision of the Recommendation on relevant markets

The Commission launched a targeted consultation on the review of the Recommendation on relevant markets in the electronic communications sector adopted in December 2020 (2020/2245). The Commission is considering reviewing the current Recommendation to take into account major market and technological developments such as the deployments of 5G networks, the convergence between different types of …

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Commission launches consultation on guidance on the application of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

The Commission initiated a targeted consultation to collect evidence and best practices to provide guidance, in close cooperation with BEREC, on the application of Article 3 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). Input is being gathered from national regulatory authorities, Dispute Settlement Bodies (DSBs), network operators including electronic communications operators and service providers, industry associations, …

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EIC Board strengthens commitment to gender equality in innovation

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality across Europe’s innovation ecosystem, calling for stronger action across the sector. Despite improvements, systemic gender disparities persist across the innovation landscape. Women represent 42% of STEM graduates in the EU but hold fewer than 25% of leadership roles, secure significantly less …

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions continue to boost research careers and EU competitiveness

The recent Horizon Europe mid-term evaluation highlights their strong performance and structural impact in supporting research excellence, talent mobility and institutional capacity. The European Commission’s interim evaluation of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme confirms the important role played by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in advancing excellent science, supporting research careers and strengthening …

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