Horizon 2020 and Joint Undertakings under scrutiny
The European Court of Auditors critically evaluated the Joint Undertakings, but gave excellent marks to the overall performance of Horizon 2020.
Research
More sustainability and protection for consumers
Education, research, and innovation will play a key role under the New Consumer Agenda in creating a more sustainable environment for consumers across Europe.
Call for a better EU intellectual property (IP) system
The Council of the EU views the European Commission’s upcoming Intellectual Property Action Plan as an important contribution to the recovery from the pandemic.
Digital Partnerships for a more autonomous Europe
Five public-private partnerships in digital will advance Europe’s push for technological sovereignty under Horizon Europe.
Ramping up European supercomputing power
The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking builds a new supercomputer in Italy, the first in a series of totally eight within this partnership.
Towards a more inclusive European Research Area
The European Commission’s policy outline aims to support the green and digital transition. It extends beyond research, including innovation and education.
A push for detecting and reducing methane emissions
The European Commission proposes a strategy to curb methane emissions. It includes improved satellite detection and targeted research to reduce emissions.
A strategy for safe and sustainable chemicals
Research and innovation have to help creating better chemicals for a cleaner and healthier planet. The European Commission also plans to improve biomonitoring.
Searching for the next ERC President
The European Commission has made the first steps towards selecting the next ERC President by appointing the members of the search committee.
More Science Diplomacy for Horizon Europe
In a new working paper, SFIC proposes ideas for integrating more Science Diplomacy into the individual parts of Horizon Europe and across the programme.