NEW! 4th Call for proposals under DIGITAL to support Advanced Digital Skills

On 2 May 2023 the European Commission, following the adoption of the Work Programme 2023-2024, announced the fourth set of calls for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme, among which two calls on Advanced Digital Skills. The calls will be open for applications from 11 May 2023. These new calls will aim to tackle the shortage of sector specialists using advanced digital …

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25th Anniversary of Copernicus: discover HaDEA-managed projects supporting the evolution of Europe’s eyes on Earth

Copernicus is the Earth observation component of the EU Space Programme, dedicated to monitoring our planet and its environment. Copernicus started in 1998 and was known as the Global Monitoring for Environmental Security (GMES). Since then, Copernicus has become one of the most ambitious and successful Earth observation programmes worldwide. It offers advanced free-of-charge information services that …

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Revolutionary ideas from EIT Urban Mobility-funded project FURNISH published in new book

The book “FURNISH: New Methodologies to Intervene in Public Space” was unveiled at the headquarters of the Urban Ecology Department of the Barcelona City Council on 22 May. The event brought together a diverse audience, including public administration authorities, industry leaders, and academic stakeholders to explore fresh perspectives on collaborative public space design and promote …

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European Health Union: a new comprehensive approach to mental health

The 7th of June, delivering on the commitment of President von der Leyen in the 2022 State of the Union Address, the Commission added a pillar to the European Health Union: a new comprehensive approach to mental health. This approach is a first and important step to put mental health on par with physical health and to ensure a new, cross …

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Pact for Skills has already helped 2 million people that benefit from up-and-reskilling activities

The Pact for Skills 2022 annual survey results are in. The EU Pact for Skills has significantly helped companies and workers across Europe in advancing skills training. According to the survey, 2 million people have benefited from up-and re-skilling activities under the Pact. 15,500 training programmes were either updated or developed, and Pact members have invested €160 million in skills initiatives. This is an important …

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European Youth Event 2023: young people to discuss Europe’s future in Strasbourg

Around 10,000 young people from the EU and beyond will discuss Europe’s future, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and the 2024 European elections. On Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June, the European Youth Event 2023 (EYE2023) featured more than 300 in-person and hybrid activities – debates, discussions, networking opportunities, artistic performances, sports …

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World Environment Day: transforming the industry with sustainable and green innovation

World Environment Day, celebrated on 5 June, was established by the United Nations to draw attention to the critical importance of safeguarding and regenerating the environment for the well-being of individuals and global economic progress. As the largest international environmental event with millions of people participating worldwide, World Environment Day has evolved into a prominent …

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