Month: May 2020

European Semester: Recommendations for a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic

The Commission has proposed country-specific recommendations (CSRs) providing economic policy guidance to all EU Member States in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, focused on the most urgent challenges brought about by the pandemic and on relaunching sustainable growth. Powered by WPeMatico

Questions and Answers on the EU budget for recovery: Recovery and Resilience Facility

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 28 May 2020 What is the Recovery and Resilience Facility? The new Recovery and Resilience Facility will provide large-scale financial support to reforms and investments un… Powered by WPeMatico

Commission proposes a public loan facility to support green investments together with the European Investment Bank

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2020 Today, the European Commission presents its proposal for a public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism. Powered by WPeMatico

EU budget for recovery: Questions and answers on the Just Transition Mechanism

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 28 May 2020 What will change for the Just Transition Mechanism? The transition towards climate neutrality will provide opportunities for and challenge regions and sectors … Powered by WPeMatico

EU budget for recovery: Questions and answers on REACT-EU, cohesion policy post-2020 and the European Social Fund+

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 28 May 2020 REACT-EU What is REACT-EU and how does it involve cohesion policy? REACT-EU stands for Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe and is a… Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – How to achieve more in funding R&I for the circular economy

New solutions are needed to make our economies more sustainable, and they are needed quickly. Research and innovation to support the transition can be funded more effectively, if the relevant programme owners develop synergies and learn from each other, say EU-funded researchers championing a coordinated approach. Powered by WPeMatico

President Tzitzikostas: EU budget and Recovery plans protect and empower regions, cities and villages as asked by the European Committee of the Regions

Commenting on the EU MFF and Recovery plan proposed by the European Commission, the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Apostolos Tzitzikostas said: “The EU budget worth €1.100bn and the €750bn Recovery Plan focus on the safety, recovery and resilience of regions, cities and villages across Europe and

International Cooperation – EU and Japan step up cooperation in science, technology and innovation

European and Japanese researchers and innovators will be able to cooperate more easily on global challenges such as health, climate change, digital transition and ageing societies, and to coordinate their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Metabolic protein may lead to cure for multiple sclerosis

EU-funded researchers are aiming to develop a new class of drugs to treat and even cure multiple sclerosis, building on groundbreaking research into previously unexploited mechanisms of an ancestral metabolic molecule the helps regulate the immune system of all humans and mammals. Powered by WPeMatico