Erasmus+ European Universities call 2026 opens

With a total budget of €145,6 million, the 2026 Erasmus+ open and competitive call will offer 2 years of financial support for higher education institutions consortia that are engaged in an already existing transnational cooperation at institutional level. About the call The call objective is to enable bridge funding for European Universities alliances until the start of the …

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Simpler EU digital rules and new digital wallets to save billions for businesses and boost innovation

Europe’s businesses, from factories to start-ups, will spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more time innovating and scaling-up, thanks to the European Commission’s new digital package. This initiative opens opportunities for European companies to grow and to stay at the forefront of technology while at the same time promoting Europe’s highest standards of fundamental …

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Switzerland joins Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Organisations based in Switzerland can now participate as beneficiaries under the same terms as those based in the European Union and other countries associated to Horizon Europe. Switzerland has become an associated country to Horizon Europe, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Organisations based in Switzerland can apply to all MSCA 2025 calls for proposals …

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Hydrogen Mechanism: Commission launches its first call for interest to connect buyers and suppliers

To connect potential suppliers with buyers of hydrogen and its derivatives in the EU, the Commission is launching the first call for interest under the Hydrogen Mechanism. Hydrogen and its derivatives can play an important role for sectors that are hard to decarbonise and contribute to the EU reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The mechanism covers renewable or …

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Report highlights the benefits of entrepreneurial skills in education

The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) has published its thematic report, with a focus on entrepreneurial skills and mindsets in education. The report builds on the community’s activities, including webinars, good practice calls, a study visit, and interviews. It provides recommendations for embedding entrepreneurial competences across Europe’s education systems. Entrepreneurship beyond business The findings show that …

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European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society pave the way for stronger and more resilient democracies

The Commission has presented the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. The European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society present measures to protect the key pillars of our democratic systems: free people, free and fair elections, free and independent media, …

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Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026

The European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. Remaining faithful to …

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Launch of the MEDIA Carbon Calculator

On 14 November 2025, the Commission has launched the MEDIA carbon calculator to help audiovisual producers across the EU to calculate the carbon footprint of their productions. The Commission has launched the MEDIA carbon calculator to help audiovisual producers across the EU to calculate the carbon footprint of their productions. Using digital tools to power our green transition, this …

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Pilot coordinated assessment for CI/PS

Call for applications Member States, supported by the European Commission, are pleased to announce the launch of a pilot coordinated assessment of clinical investigations and performance studies across multiple Member States as per Articles 78 of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and 74 of the Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) respectively. This pilot will allow sponsors …

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