Getting ready for 2020: new jobs, people and policy
Brussels was busy in December, from personnel shifts in and out to first policy proposals by the new EC – however, no decision yet on the EU budget.
Season’s greetings from SwissCore
With great appreciation for our collaboration in 2019, we send you our best wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year.
New narrative and priorities for the ERA
The ERAC plenary adopted an Opinion on the future of the European Research Area and discussed the contribution of R&I to the European Green Deal.
European Green Deal: How can education contribute?
The new European Commission (EC) presented its flagship “European Green Deal” initiative to the public, the European Parliament and to European leaders.
Equipping citizens with skills for the future
Finland makes AI online course available in all EU languages to encourage lifelong learning. EU ministers stress the importance of gender equality, e.g. in ICT.
State aid: EC approves €3.2 billion for battery R&I
The EC accepts an initiative of seven Member States to support strategic research and innovation across the battery value chain under EU State aid rules.
EC selects first companies for equity investments
European Commission selects 75 companies with scale-up potential. Half were awarded direct equity investments for the first time.
Progress on the EIT files
The Council of the European Union discussed the EIT regulation and strategic innovation agenda and asked for a regular revision.
Study shows how to make EU laws innovation friendly
European Commission seeks to support innovation capacity by more systematically assessing the impact of EU rules on innovation.
Towards an innovation-driven, sustainable Europe
During her presentation of the new Commission and their agenda in the European Parliament, von der Leyen focuses on how she wants to build a stronger Europe.