Creative Europe to support around 40 projects to boost literary translation in 2026

Apply before 29 January 2026 to get funding for the translation, publication, distribution, and promotion of European literary works of fiction. Meet the Creative Europe team at the Frankfurt Book to learn more. The call Circulation of European Literary Works supports the transnational circulation and the diversity of European literary works through the translation, publication, …

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Smart Networks and Service Joint Undertaking and the European Space Agency agree to deepen cooperation on the development of next-generation connectivity

A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) has been agreed to deepen the collaboration on the future of communication technology between the two organisations. This collaboration between the two organisations promises to support research and development and boost innovation in integrating …

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Next Generation EU drives sustainable growth across the EU

The Commission presents its fourth annual report on Next Generation EU, underscoring the Facility’s progress and calling for action to maximize its benefits. As the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) approaches its 2026 deadline, it continues to drive positive reforms and investments across the EU. As a cornerstone of NextGenerationEU, the RRF has already disbursed €367 billion across …

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Commission provides new guidance to Member States on implementing Social Climate Fund

The European Commission has issued new guidance to help EU Member States effectively implement the Social Climate Fund (SCF) and complete their Social Climate Plans (SCPs). Starting in 2026 and mobilising over €86 billion, the Social Climate Fund has been created to ensure the transition to a greener economy is fair and leaves no one behind and to support vulnerable households and …

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Commission builds on Union of Equality with adoption of new LGBTIQ+ Equality strategy

Social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years. Some 75% of people say they are comfortable to have gay, lesbian or bisexual colleagues. But LGBTIQ+ people continue to experience disproportionate and unacceptable levels of hate, violence and discrimination. Around one in three LQBTIQ+ people still report experiencing discrimination in …

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€204 million funding for projects boosting innovation in business digitalisation, digital skills, health, public and automotive sectors

The European Commission published calls for projects to award EU funds worth a total of just over €204 million to propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across Europe. The nine calls under the Digital Europe Programme focus on unlocking the potential of AI and big data, the completion of the Network of European Digital …

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EU announces AI Factories Antennas across Member States and partner countries

The European Commission announced the launch of ‘AI Factories Antennas’ in seven Member States, Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia, and in partner countries including Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, and Serbia. During her visit to Western Balkans, President von der Leyen announced the new sites in Serbia and North Macedonia, …

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€22.5 million Choose Europe for Science call offers researchers long-term careers in Europe

The new initiative is designed to make research careers in Europe more attractive by offering excellent working conditions and long-term prospects. The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Choose Europe for Science is open as of 1 October 2025. With an indicative budget of €22.5 million, this pilot scheme aims to make European research careers more appealing …

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Union prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises: Call for Evidence

The Commission is inviting input on the Union’s future prevention, preparedness and response plan for health crises, through a Call for Evidence published. The call is open to citizens, public institutions, patient organisations, NGOs, healthcare providers and professionals, research and technology organisations, academia, and other interested parties that wish to give their views. The Union prevention, preparedness …

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