Day: December 18, 2020

Press Centre – 2020 EU Industrial Research and Development Scoreboard: EU companies remain robust and increase investment amidst stiff global competition

Companies in the European Union (EU27) have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) for the tenth consecutive year as included in the 2020 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard published today. In 2019, they invested 5.6% more in R&D, up from 4.7% in 2018. This growth is driven by

Press Centre – Commission ensures continuation of the European Research Council and appoints top scientists to its governing body

The Commission has today extended the European Research Council (ERC) established for the period 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2020 until the adoption of the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – Horizon Europe. The Commission today also appointed five new members to the governing body of the

Research Headlines – Big data at the service of public safety and security

An EU-funded consortium has developed an innovative solution to improve public safety and personal security by helping organisations, businesses and citizens harness the benefits of big data more easily and efficiently. Powered by WPeMatico

National Student Fee and Support Systems in European Higher Education – 2020/21

This report presents a comparative overview of the main features of national student fee and financial support systems in European higher education in the 2020/21 academic year. It provides the reader with insights on whether any fees are charged to students in higher education, which students may have to pay

Press release – Fair transition to digital and green economy: a new social agenda for Europe

MEPs call for binding social targets to help the EU labour market adjust to the current realities of the digital and green economy.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP Powered by WPeMatico

Climate action: European Committee of the Regions and ICLEI renew partnership

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability – today renewed its long-standing cooperation by signing a permanent Memorandum of Understanding along with an Action Plan for 2021-2022. Priority areas of cooperation include the European Green Deal, climate action and resilience, biodiversity, localising the Sustainable

Statement on the Nicosia Initiative by Commissioner Várhelyi

​”I would like to use this opportunity to thank you for your long-standing cooperation with my services on the Nicosia initiative in Libya. Following recent positive developments in the political process, Libya is now at a turning point. It is important to continue working with local authorities to help improve