Research

The ECs assessment of the EU Missions is very positive so that it proposed a new Mission on the New European Bauhaus and to increase the budget. Stakeholders remain critical.

About two-thirds of research infrastructures are highly affected by high energy prices; some are even forced to reduce or close down their operations. 

Trilogue negotiations on the AI Act started – and it seems like Research and Innovation will get a good deal.

Research Infrastructures are significant for Open Science and Knowledge Valorisation – a reason why they are of importance for the upcoming Presidency.

The recently adopted Council Conclusions on scholarly publishing under the Swedish Presidency should establish Open Science as the new way of doing research.

The European Commission published a report analysing the gender-based effects of the pandemic on research – particularly women with care responsibilities suffered.

The Aerosols, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS) brings together 15 countries; Switzerland is contributing as an observer.

The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency was launched to support the enforcement of the Digital Services Act and evaluate the social effects and risks of AI algorithms.

Two studies present new findings on the state of play of academic freedom, its challenges as well as opportunities for improvement in the EU Member States.

Science Europe published a report to improve scientific research inclusion in tackling the Twin transition, and reveals recommendations for its members.