Day: April 28, 2020

European Innovation Council – Top innovation leaders envisage a strong role for the European Innovation Council in coronavirus recovery

‘For Europe to come out stronger after the Corona crisis, we need to already direct our investments towards game-changing innovations that create a sustainable and human centric digital future’, according to the vision statement of the European Innovation Council Advisory Board published today.. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Keeping children safe in stressful times

A free parenting programme based on EU-funded research has won a 2019 Horizon Impact Award for its success in helping families to avoid child abuse in low-and middle-income countries. Now parents everywhere can access online tips to cope with COVID-19 lockdown life. Powered by WPeMatico

Coronavirus outbreak – deadlines for Support to Literary Translation projects 2020

As a result of difficulties experienced by applicants due to the coronavirus outbreak, the deadline for submission of applications to Support to Literary Translation projects 2020 has been extended. More information here. Powered by WPeMatico

CoR SEDEC Bulletin No. 2: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis

The SEDEC Commission of the European Committee of the Regions prepared the second edition of the SEDEC Bulletin. The document includes the latest developments in the fight against COVID-19 and examples of measures at local and regional level. Powered by WPeMatico

Deal on EU budget and Recovery Fund is needed by June or delay will put citizens’ safety and cohesion in Europe at risk

Following the video conference of the members of the European Council on 23 April the Cohesion Alliance – an EU-wide alliance calling for a stronger cohesion policy after 2020 – calls for cohesion policy to remain a priority amid talks about the Covid-19 recovery strategy taking regions and cities needs

Coronavirus: Commission receives first preliminary application for support from the EU Solidarity Fund for health emergency from Italy

European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 Apr 2020 The European Commission received its first preliminary application for financial support from the EU Solidarity Fund from Italy to address the coronavirus outbreak and its effects. Powered by WPeMatico