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European Commission releases open-source HealthData@EU Central Platform — a key milestone for the European Health Data Space

The European Commission published the open-source release of the HealthData@EU Central Platform, a major step forward in building the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and enabling the secondary use of health data for research, innovation, policymaking, and public health. This landmark release offers a set of reusable, open-source building blocks to support Member States in developing or connecting their national infrastructures—such as …

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EU Preparedness Union Strategy to prevent and react to emerging threats and crises

The Commission and High Representative launch the Preparedness Union Strategy to support Member States and enhance Europe’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats. It comes as the European Union is facing increasingly complex crises and challenges that cannot be ignored. From growing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, hybrid and cybersecurity threats, foreign information manipulation …

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Commission expands youth participation with new Youth Report, Eurobarometer survey and online debate

The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people’s views. The debate builds on the Youth Policy Dialogues that took place during the Commission’s first 100 days, bringing the most prominent themes raised by young people into …

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Commission launches ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’ to help citizens explore new digital spaces

The European Commission has released the ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’, an online resource designed to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains how virtual worlds work and outlines citizens’ rights within the EU. The toolbox covers working, learning, and gaming in virtual spaces, and includes guidance on safety, cybersecurity, and protection against disinformation. These online resources are part of the 2023 EU …

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Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted. The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake by businesses and …

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EU boosts innovation with new European partnerships in advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaics

The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive Europe. Identified as essential in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan …

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Commission unveils the White Paper for European Defence and the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030

The Commission and the High Representative have presented a White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030. The Commission has also presented, as part of the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030, an ambitious defence package providing financial levers to EU Member States to drive an investment surge in defence capabilities. While the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030 strengthens pan-European …

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Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe

The Commission takes action to maintain and expand European industrial capacities in the steel and metals sectors. The Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and safeguard the industry’s future. The European steel industry is fundamental for European economy, providing inputs to critical sectors such as automotive, clean tech, and defence. …

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Commission welcomes new initiative to support European cultural and linguistic diversity in Artificial Intelligence

The Commission welcomes launch of the Alliance for Language Technologies European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (ALT-EDIC) and the Language Data Space (LDS). Aimed at addressing the shortage of European language data needed for training large language models, these projects are set to revolutionise multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems across the EU. By offering services in all …

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Commission proposes Critical Medicines Act to bolster the supply of critical medicines in the EU

The Commission has proposed a Regulation to improve the availability of critical medicines in the EU. The proposal aims to protect human health by incentivising supply chain diversification and boosting pharmaceutical manufacturing in the EU. This will support the EU’s pharmaceutical sector which is a major contributor to our economy. The Act also aims to improve access to other medicines of common …

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