Good news from around Europe
INNOVAZUL 2018 is a high-level meeting aimed to connect the main innovation agents (at a regional, national and European level) of the Blue Growth productive sectors. It has as a primary goal to drive public-private competitiveness towards a circular economy model and a sustainable development of the marine and maritime
The conference “Participatory Memory Practices. Connectivities, Empowerment, and Recognition of Cultural Heritages in Mediatized Memory Ecologies” addresses a multidisciplinary and international group of scholars and experts from memory institutions, civil society, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, the coding community, and creative industries. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 24 million to F2G Biotech, a research-intensive company in Austria, focusing on the discovery and development of novel drugs to treat life threatening fungal diseases. Powered by WPeMatico
Key nutrients can improve vision both in ageing and in healthy eyes, according to EU-funded research. Doctors are now prescribing supplements of these nutrients, while the researchers are investigating other possible health benefits. Powered by WPeMatico
The call for proposals Social Inclusion and Common Values: The Contribution in the Field of Education and Training (Call EACEA/21/2018) has been published. Powered by WPeMatico
The 2019 European Semester cycle of economic and social policy coordination begins against a backdrop of sustained but less dynamic growth in a climate of high uncertainty. A lot has been achieved since 2014 but more must be done to support inclusive and sustainable growth and job creation while enhancing
While the harmful effects of smoking are well-documented, the impact of second-hand smoke and e-cigarette vapour are still being determined. An EU-funded project aims to improve understanding, inform policy and reduce the economic and healthcare burden caused by exposure to these emissions. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project is using synthetic biology techniques to design broad-spectra vaccines against mycoplasmas and viral infections in farm animals. By designing a growth medium without animal components and developing a platform to engineer new vaccines, the project will give the EU livestock industry a much-needed boost. Powered by WPeMatico
An estimated € 630 million is spent each year cleaning beaches and coastal areas across the EU. A workshop by the Clean Sea LIFE project at the European Parliament gave the fishing community and port authorities a platform to explain how marine litter affects them, and what solutions are possible.
European Commission – Speech – [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 21 November 2018 Ladies and gentlemen, Europe is in a phase of solid economic growth and improving labour markets. Yet, faced with increasing uncertainty, we must not relax our reform efforts. The positive trend of employment growth is continuing. Powered by