Comparative tests carried out in several Member States indicated that certain products, which are sold under the same brand and with the same or very similar packaging, have a different composition or characteristics across Member States. Scope The Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), in close collaboration with the industry concerned, developed and implemented a common testing […]
Plans to keep EU budget funding in 2020 in the event of a no-deal Brexit
UK Researchers, students and farmers would continue to get EU support in the event of a no-deal Brexit, under provisions adopted by the Budgets Committee on Monday. The Budget Committee approved a measure to make sure that EU funds for 2019 and 2020 are fully available if the UK leaves the European Union without a […]
The European Commission aproves € 380M rescue for Condor
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Germany’s plans to grant a temporary €380 million loan to charter airline Condor. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Germany’s plans to grant a temporary €380 million loan to charter airline Condor. The measure will contribute to ensuring the orderly […]
H2020: Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation: ERA Chairs
With adequate institutional support outstanding researchers can have a decisive and positive impact on the culture and performance of research institutions. Yet issues such as the availability of research funding, institutional rigidities and access to resources can hamper their mobility to promising institutions, particularly in low R&I performing countries. ERA Chairs actions will address the […]
The spanish government welcomes the decision of the European Commission to authorize private storage for olive oil
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has announced the imminent presentation of a proposal for a regulation to open a measure to help private storage of olive oil, to help adjust the offer. The acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has celebrated the announcement to present a proposal […]
The new Security and Defence Bulletin No 5 is now available!
The new Security and Defence No. 5 is now available! This bulletin summarises all the European Union’s activity in the field of Security and Defence in recent months. The bulletin is structured into News; Infographies; Documentation; and finally Magazines and Media Collection. In this September edition, we can highlight news such as Development of Multinational […]
Remote areas can now access electricity and heat
Global climate change is largely driven by increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to fossil fuel combustion. A novel micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) system for small, decentralised heating and electricity needs may offer an efficient and eco-friendly alternative. Micro-CHP systems are typically more efficient and thus have lower environmental impact than conventional energy sources. […]
Sakharov Prize 2019: meet the finalist and the winner
The Restorers, Marielle Franco, Claudelice Silva dos Santos, Chief Raoni and Ilham Tohti were shortlisted for the 2019 Sakharov Prize on Tuesday. Following a joint vote by MEPs in the Foreign Affairs and Development committees on Tuesday, the finalists for the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought are: Murdered Brazilian political activist and human rights defender Marielle Franco, Native […]
H2020: European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking Annual Work Plan 2019: HPC Competence Centres
The take-up of HPC services by industry and SMEs, academia and the public sector is a crucial element for the full development of a sustainable HPC ecosystem in Europe. Widening the use of HPC requires federating resources, and attracting new talents requires the further development of existing and the creation of new national HPC Competence […]