Court of Auditors evaluates SME Instrument
The audit finds that the SME Instrument has proven effective in supporting innovation, but issues recommendations for its successor under Horizon Europe.
A Czech-Swiss Success Story for the ERA
Experimental immunologist Ondrej Štěpánek holds a prestigious ERC grant, building on a unique Swiss fund for Eastern European scientists.
A strong social Europe needs actions in education
The EC presents a proposal on a “Strong Social Europe for Just Transitions”, preparing the future Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights.
EC reached a new milestone towards Horizon Europe
The final ‘Orientations towards the Strategic Plan’ of Horizon Europe integrate the results of the co-design phase and the priorities of the new Commission.
Paving the way for future Erasmus international VET
The EC announced three projects that they will fund under the pilot Vocational Education & Training (VET) mobility scheme for Enlargement Countries and Africa.
IPR protection: China remains 1st priority for EU
In its latest report on the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights abroad, the EC identifies countries on which to focus future EU action.
The ERC starts preparations for Horizon Europe
The ERC started its preparation for Horizon Europe and announced interviews for Advanced Grants, an adapted call schedule and changes in its panel structure.
Strong stakeholder support for EU digital priorities
Stakeholders from across Europe are backing the priorities of the Digital Europe Programme, in particular supporting advanced digital skills.
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.