To achieve EU’s sustainability targets by 2050, the Joint Research Centre and experts collaborated to envision four sustainable EU scenarios and identified strategic areas of intervention through a foresight process. To aid policymakers in designing resilient and future-proof strategies, researchers have embarked on an innovative foresight process, envisioning four distinct versions of a sustainable EU in …
The Commission adopted a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources, which will also strengthen the resilience of EU food systems and farming. A soil monitoring law will put the EU on a pathway to healthy soils by 2050, by gathering data on the health of soils and making it available to farmers and other …
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released the findings of the 2022 Municipality Survey. Covering 744 municipalities across the European Union, this comprehensive survey provides unique insights into past and planned investments, as well as the challenges municipalities face in their digital and green transitions, and the progress they have made in these domains. Since …
A call for tenders aims to find services in the field of data collection, analysis, communication and dissemination as well as coordination and data visualisation for the development of a European Higher Education Sector Observatory. The Observatory will combine EU data tools and capacities (ETER, U-Multirank, Erasmus+ database, DEQAR, Eurostudent, Eurograduate, Eurydice related reports, Mobility …
A comprehensive new publication is available for EU national education authorities about the resources, activities, and collaborative tools available under the Learning Lab initiative. The Learning Lab is an initiative which promotes the use of education policy evaluation practices in the EU and identifies ways to invest in education policies. It recognises that evaluation …
A new report highlights the emergence of next generation virtual worlds, that intertwine virtual, digital, and physical realities into highly immersive experiences. These ground-breaking virtual environments are expected to bring transformative shifts in technology, society, and the economy. However, their future is dependent on key technological drivers, industry stakeholders, and adopters, making predictions challenging. The integration of …
For the second year in a row, consortia of news media organisations will receive EU support to improve citizens’ access to trusted information across the EU by setting up and developing European media platform projects. In July 2022, the Commission launched a Call for Proposals worth EUR 6 M, following the approval by the European Parliament …
The Commission announced the results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities initiative, which provides support to alliances of higher education institutions. These European University alliances are bringing together a new generation of Europeans who are able to study and work in different European countries, different languages, and across sectors and academic disciplines. Thanks to these …
World Industrial Design Day, celebrated on 29 June, focuses on raising awareness about the importance of industrial design and its impact on society. It is a day dedicated to promoting the profession and highlighting the contributions of industrial designers to various fields, while encouraging innovation and fostering sustainable development. EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA are …
Celebrated on 27 June, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day aims to raise public awareness on the significant role of SMEs for sustainable development and the global economy, and the importance of strengthening their resilience during crises. By nurturing innovation, creativity and promoting good work opportunities, MSMEs play a crucial role in driving economic growth …