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The Commission allocates €500 million to ramp up ammunition production, out of a total of €2 billion to strengthen EU’s defence industry

the Commission allocated the €500 million foreseen under the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP). This will allow the European defence industry to ramp up its ammunition production capacity to 2 million shells per year by the end of 2025. The Commission also launched the Work Programme for the instrument for the reinforcement of the European defence industry …

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The European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations

President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched today the negotiations on a broad package of measures to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating mandates on 8 and 12 March 2024, respectively. The two mandates authorise the Commission and Switzerland to …

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MSCA end-of-fellowship surveys show high satisfaction with the programme

The surveys provide insights into MSCA researchers’ experience, skills acquired and career paths after their fellowship. All researchers participating in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) projects must complete an evaluation questionnaire, immediately after the fellowship, and a follow-up questionnaire two years later. The European Commission regularly publishes the latest results of these two questionnaires. The 2024 …

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EU Health Data Space to support patients and research

EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest. Citizens will be able to access prescriptions, imagery and lab tests electronically, also from different EU countries Aggregated health data can be shared for research …

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Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition

The Council approved conclusions on green diplomacy, unequivocally affirming the EU’s commitment to promote a just and inclusive green transition, and to support the implementation of global commitments in this regard, in close cooperation with partner countries worldwide through enhanced multilateralism and global action. In its conclusions, the Council reiterates the gravity of the accelerating triple planetary crisis of climate …

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EU-funded projects using High-value datasets

The European Commission is supporting a portfolio of projects funded under the Digital Europe Programme for the use of High-value datasets in the framework of the EU Open Data Directive. BeOpen – will develop a holistic framework to improve interoperability, semantics and quality of public sector High Value Datasets, easing the creation of a new generation …

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Single sky reform: Council and Parliament strike a deal to improve efficiency of air space management in the EU

The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the reform of the Single European Sky. The aim of the reform is to improve the performance, organisation and management of European airspace and the provision of the air navigation services to increase capacity, lower costs and increase the system’s adaptability, while also …

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Tackling #RareDiseases, next step: integrating European Reference Networks into national health systems

Following last year’s rare diseases conference in Bilbao, the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Commission are joining forces to deal with rare diseases at European level. Launching a joint European initiative on rare diseases to integrate the European Reference Networks (ERNs) into national health systems while building a common front among EU …

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First ever defence industrial strategy and a new defence industry programme to enhance Europe’s readiness and security

The European Commission and the High Representative presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy at EU level and proposed an ambitious set of new actions to support the competitiveness and readiness of its defence industry. Two years ago, Russia’s unjustified, on-going war of aggression against Ukraine marked the return of high-intensity conflict on our continent. The European …

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