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Recovery fund: Council approves conclusions on the mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility

The Council approved conclusions on the mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). In its conclusions the Council recognises the positive contribution of the RRF to the green and digital transitions and other EU priorities, and notes the incentive to implement the country-specific recommendations (CSRs), notably through an acceleration of structural reforms. The …

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Industrial emissions: Council signs off on updated rules to better protect the environment

The Council adopted the revised directive on industrial emissions (IED) and the regulation on the establishment of an industrial emissions portal (IEP), two complementary pieces of legislation aimed at regulating and monitoring the environmental impact of industrial activities. The new rules will offer better protection of human health and the environment by reducing harmful emissions from industrial installations, while promoting energy efficiency, …

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted to bring down energy bills and reduce emissions

The Commission welcomes final adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings. This will help improve people’s health and quality of life. …

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Have your say on the European Education Area

About the consultation The European Commission has opened a public consultation for the interim evaluation of the European Education Area (EEA). Gathering feedback from various stakeholders is a key element in assessing the progress made towards building the European Education Area. The consultation welcomes input from all individuals and organisations with insights to share. The …

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Apply to join a new expert group on guidelines for teaching informatics

Digital skills and competences are essential to participate in society. Yet around 42% of Europeans currently lack basic digital skills, including many young people. Objective The expert group will work on guidelines for teaching informatics at primary and secondary levels. Who can apply The call is open to experts in the area of: informatics and …

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Europe commits to semiconductor innovation with new testing facilities

The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking selected the consortia that will implement four pilot lines for semiconductor technology. It is a major step in the implementation of the European Chips Act, in particular for its Chips for Europe Initiative. These pilot lines are pioneering, state-of-the-art facilities to test, experiment, and validate semiconductor …

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European success for ITER Remote Handling system

Tampere is well known for its vibrant economic activity and innovation cluster by hosting one of Finland’s most reputable research centres—VTT. Robotics happens to be an area of their expertise, which has the potential to change commerce, logistics, medicine, transportation, missions to space. ITER could be no exemption to this, given the fact that it …

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The EU Organic Awards call for applications is open

On EU Organic Day, the European Committee of the Regions will present awards to the best bio–district, best organic city, and best organic region. The call for applications for the 2024 EU Organic Awards is open until 12 May. The awards, jointly organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, …

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Avian influenza: One Health surveillance is key to prevent virus evolving

Avian influenza (AI) virus continues to spread in the EU and beyond, causing high mortality in wild birds, spillover to wild and domestic mammals, and outbreaks in farms. A scientific report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assesses the risk factors for a potential influenza pandemic and related …

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