Commission launches consultation on the revision of the Recommendation on relevant markets

The Commission launched a targeted consultation on the review of the Recommendation on relevant markets in the electronic communications sector adopted in December 2020 (2020/2245). The Commission is considering reviewing the current Recommendation to take into account major market and technological developments such as the deployments of 5G networks, the convergence between different types of …

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Commission launches consultation on guidance on the application of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

The Commission initiated a targeted consultation to collect evidence and best practices to provide guidance, in close cooperation with BEREC, on the application of Article 3 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). Input is being gathered from national regulatory authorities, Dispute Settlement Bodies (DSBs), network operators including electronic communications operators and service providers, industry associations, …

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Have your say on how the EU budget should support education and training

Deciding the next 7 years The EU’s long-term budget sets out how much money the EU can spend in its various policies and funding programmes. This covers a period of 7 years, and the European Commission is now preparing for the next round, starting in 2028. The Commission aims to create a simpler, more focused …

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Commission launches consultation on AI Act prohibitions and AI system definition

The Commission’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Office is launching a targeted stakeholders consultation process on the future guidelines on the AI system definition and the implementation of AI practices that pose unacceptable risks under the AI Act. The guidelines will help national competent authorities as well as providers and deployers in complying with the AI Act’s rules on …

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Commission launches consultation on draft methodology for low- carbon hydrogen

The European Commission launched a 4-week call for feedback on the draft delegated act which clarifies the methodology for evaluating the emission savings of low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. This secondary legislation is required under the revised EU hydrogen and gas market legislation that entered into force over the summer. The draft text complements the rules already in place for renewable hydrogen and renewable …

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MSCA COFUND consultation confirms scheme’s strengths and helps improve it further

Stakeholders have highlighted COFUND as a key instrument to boost research practice and improve the attractiveness and sustainability of researchers’ careers. COFUND’s mission is to harness EU funding, stimulate excellent research, facilitate synergies with policy priorities, disseminate the highest standards promoted by MSCA, and uphold EU principles in supporting research careers. To reinforce these goals, …

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