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Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment

The Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe. This comprehensive strategy will support Member States in managing water more efficiently, both through implementation of current EU water legislation and through over …

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Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems

The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on implementing the AI Act’s rules on high-risk AI systems. The consultation will collect practical examples and clarify issues relating to high-risk AI systems. This feedback will be taken into account in the upcoming Commission guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems, and related requirements and …

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Commission gathers feedback on the upcoming Digital Networks Act

The Commission is seeking views on how to tackle barriers for cross-border business operations, boost innovation and increase investment in the European electronic communications sector. This will help the Commission to address challenges to the deployment of advanced networks, such as fibre, 5G/ 6G and cloud-based infrastructure, in the Digital Networks Act, planned for adoption …

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EU takes a step further in cybersecurity crisis management

EU Member States adopted the Commission’s proposal on the EU blueprint for cybersecurity crisis management (‘Cyber Blueprint’) to reinforce our Union’s resilience against growing cyber threats. The ‘Cyber Blueprint’ defines roles and responsibilities, detailing the key actors and mechanisms involved at all stages of a crisis. It enhances information sharing and response coordination at political …

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The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy

The European Commission and the High Representative set out a joint vision for the EU’s external action for digital. As the digital revolution is reshaping economies and societies in a global geopolitical landscape which is more challenging than ever, the new EU International Digital Strategy shows that the EU is a stable and reliable partner, …

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MSCA opens €597.8 million call for Doctoral Networks

The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks is open for submissions as of 28 May 2025 with a deadline to apply by 25 November 2025. This call will dedicate €597.8 million to fund over 150 projects in all scientific fields and the training and skills development of more than 2000 doctoral candidates. MSCA Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes through …

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Commission launches ambitious Strategy to make Europe a startup and scaleup powerhouse

The European Commission has launched the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, ‘Choose Europe to Start and Scale’, to make Europe a great place to start and grow global technology-driven companies. The Strategy aligns with the broader ‘Choose Europe’ initiative, launched by President von der Leyen. This initiative focused first on the science component promoting a unified European approach to attract and retain …

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Changes to the 2026 and 2027 Work Programmes

With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the submission of applications and the evaluation of proposals will apply. The main novelties for 2026, as well as the longer-term goal to extend the eligibility of applicants for Starting and Consolidator Grants from …

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Health Technology Assessment: New Public Consultation and Opportunity to Apply for Joint Scientific Consultations

The European Commission launched an online public consultation on joint clinical assessments of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices at Union level under the HTA Regulation. This online consultation will be open for responses until 25 June 2025. This public consultation is focussed on the last implementing act for adoption under the HTA Regulation, which will complete the …

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SAFE: Council adopts €150 billion boost for joint procurement on European security and defence

The Council has adopted a regulation setting up the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. SAFE is a new EU financial instrument that will support those member states that wish to invest in defence industrial production through common procurement, focusing on priority capabilities. SAFE will finance urgent and large-scale investments in the European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). The aim is to boost production …

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