Year: 2020

CoR SEDEC Bulletin No. 7: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our world and our way of living, with the loss of thousands of lives and unprecedented consequences for every aspect of our daily existence. The Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) at the European Committee of the Regions is preparing

Research Headlines – Fishing out enzymes: new catalysts from the bottom of the sea

Enzymes could make many chemical conversions more efficient, more sustainable and more affordable – and marine microbes produce an abundant variety of these biological catalysts, say EU-funded researchers who set out to find new ones for use in industry. A vast collection, new knowledge, four patents and a start-up are

AGORA Kick-off conference

Kick-off conference of „Advanced coGeneration Options for Reintegrating local Assets” – AGORA – Good Governance through social innovation The newest Interreg Danube Transnational Programme – AGORA was officialy launched in a digital kick-off conference uniting more then 27 stakehoders and official representatives of the Lead Partner and the National Authority.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend European Committee of the Regions’ Plenary on 13 October

​The President of the European Committee of the Regions, Apostolos Tzitzikostas will welcome Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the European Committee of the Regions’ plenary session (#CoRplenary) on 13 October. Chancellor Merkel will present the priorities of the German EU Presidency, discuss the role of

Implementing Sustainable Mobility in the Mediterranean

Experiences and tools by the Urban Transports Community   Register HERE The webinar series “Implementing Sustainable Mobility in the Mediterranean” is part of the Urban Transports Community’s efforts to facilitate local mobility stakeholders and key players joining forces to foster sustainable mobility in Southern European Cities. Once a week, every

AGORA

The Danube Region (DR) is facing transitional challenges related to culture, planning systems, local heritage, and social structures. Many cities, and especially small and middle-sized towns, are struggling to remain attractive in an increasingly competitive context, largely because of abandonment and ‘missed opportunities’ for large stocks of land and buildings

Research Headlines – Better biomass burning helps reach renewable energy targets

Amid an urgent need to cut carbon emissions to combat climate change, EU-funded researchers have developed a new generation of highly efficient power plants for generating heat and electricity from biomass. Powered by WPeMatico

Regions and cities gain prominence on the EU’s R&I agenda

​Members of the European Committee of the Regions have welcomed the European Commission’s increased focus on regional and local innovation ecosystems. On 30 September, the Commission published a communication on a new European Research Area for Research and Innovation. It promises strategic and coordinated support to regions and cities, building

Academia.edu – An paper On The Nature And Significance Of Economic Science

When you have prepared down your details, start off assembling these points. The challenge in this article is some persons have ulterior motives. It is not necessarily that you have to be an specialist in the English language, but you require the angle to be professional in your strategy. I

Teachers’ and School Heads’ Salaries and Allowances in Europe 2018/19

Teachers’ and School Heads’ Salaries and Allowances in Europe 2018/19 This report covers the statutory salaries of teachers and school heads in pre-primary, primary and general secondary public schools in 2018/19 in the Erasmus+ countries. Powered by WPeMatico