Year: 2020

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Press Centre – Commission appoints independent Search Committee and invites nominations and applications to fill the post of the next President of the ERC

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Commissioner Mariya Gabriel today welcomes seven experts as members of the Search Committee for the next President of the European Research Council (ERC). The independent Search Committee will make recommendations to the Commission on the best candidates for this prestigious post on the basis of a consultation of the scientific

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Research Headlines – Innovative technology identifies industrially useful enzymes

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EU-funded researchers are using innovative genomic and microfluidic technologies to identify useful enzymes in nature which could reduce the need for toxic chemicals, save energy, and boost the overall sustainability of a range of industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals. Powered by WPeMatico

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Events – Energy Efficient Technologies for Building Envelopes Workshop – 25-27 November 2020, Dresden, Germany

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According to the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD), all newly planned buildings shall be “nearly zero-energy” buildings by December 2020. Furthermore, long term renovation strategies for existing buildings are needed to ensure a low and zero-emission building stock all over Europe by 2050. Nanotechnology offers Energy Saving Solutions for

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Rail is key to decarbonise the transport sector and contribute to the EU’s green recovery

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​In this interview, Jarosław Piotr Stawiarski (PL/ECR), President of the Lubelskie Region, answers six questions on rail transport in Europe. The rapporteur of the opinion on the European Year of Rail 2021 calls for an increase of rail’s share in the transport market, stressing that rail is the undisputed leader

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Chancellor Merkel and Commission President von der Leyen to discuss coronavirus recovery agenda with regions and cities.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will discuss the European Union’s response to the coronavirus pandemic at the European Committee of the Regions on 12-13 October. The EU’s assembly for local and regional politicians will also hold debates with the president and the vice-president

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Artificial intelligence in the EU: Regions and cities want to have their say

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Regions and cities are pivotal in building trust and investment in artificial intelligence (AI), the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) points out in an opinion drafted by Guido Rink (NL/PES), Member of the Executive Council of Emmen. Regions and cities highlight the potential of AI in addressing societal challenges:

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Regions can lead the new industrial strategy for a greener Europe

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​In this interview, Jeannette Baljeu (NL/RE), Member of the Council of the Province of South Holland, answers six questions on the role of local and regional governments in the new European Industrial strategy. Jeannette Baljeu underlines that a new place-based dimension is needed in order for regions and cities, as

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EU Solidarity Fund: Commission puts forward financial assistance worth €823 million for the Croatia earthquake, floods in Poland and the coronavirus crisis

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Oct 2020 Today, the European Commission is proposing a package of €823 million in financial support under the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help rebuilding efforts after the earthquake in Croatia and the floods in Poland. Powered by WPeMatico

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Press release – Parliament calls on member states to fully exploit the European Youth Guarantee

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With youth unemployment on the rise in the EU, MEPs want member states to take stronger action to counter the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young people.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP Powered by WPeMatico

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President von der Leyen to attend publication of CoR’s first Regional and local Barometer (12 October 11h00 – 12h00)

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​The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič will participate on 12 October in the Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions at the occasion of the presentation of the first Annual Regional and Local Barometer by the CoR President, Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

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