National authorities in Member States have endorsed a new strategy for the COMBINE programme, a cross-sector initiative to streamline combined studies of medicines and medical devices, including diagnostics. The COMBINE programme will be rolled out over the coming years through seven cross-sector projects. It aims to foster collaboration between national authorities responsible for clinical trials …
The European Commission adopted an implementing regulation setting out the rules for joint scientific consultations on medicinal products for human use at Union level, under the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation. The implementing act provides detailed procedural rules for the joint scientific consultations, also known as scientific advice, covering: the submission of requests from health …
The Commission unveils the second part of the European Semester Autumn Package. The first part, presented on 26 November, marked the first launch of the implementation cycle under the new economic governance framework. This second instalment builds upon the first and includes the following: the Commission’s proposal for a recommendation on the economic policy of …
The Commission has announced grant agreements totalling €128 million to support 31 new 5G infrastructure projects, following the third call for proposals of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital). This adds to the €93 million already committed to finance 35 projects for 5G under the first two CEF Digital calls, for a total of €221 …
DG CNECT is launching a call for expression of interest for individual experts on digital technologies and capabilities. Experts on critical and emerging digital technologies and their current or future use, ranging from semiconductors and photonics to artificial intelligence, data, robotics, quantum, high performance computing, but also advanced connectivity, next generation internet and virtual worlds, …
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has recently published its recommendations on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy, outlining a strategic approach to responsible deep tech innovation. As one of the EU’s largest deep tech investors, the EIC aims to leverage its position to catalyse the integration of ESG principles within the European deep …
With a total budget of over €1.4 billion in 2025, the European Innovation Council aims to identify breakthrough technologies, support game-changing innovations, create new markets, and scale up internationally. Several opportunities could be of interest for MSCA researchers. EIC Pathfinder calls in 2025 If your research has potential to develop into a future technology that could …
The revised Regulation on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP) entered into force which marks a significant milestone in the protection of human health and the environment. It will also strengthen the internal chemicals market, paving the way for a more competitive and sustainable chemical industry. The revised CLP Regulation ensures clear chemical labelling, …
The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive entered into force on Tuesday (10 Dec), aligning 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with World Health Organization recommendations. It is an important step toward better protecting Europeans’ health and moving forward on the path to zero pollution in our environment by 2050. The revised Directive comes with a …
This call will support projects to carry out a broad spectrum of activities and initiatives involving artists and stakeholders active in different cultural and creative sectors. With a budget of around €60 million, the action will foster cooperation between organisations active in the field of culture, to increase the cross-border dimension of creation and circulation …