Proposal In its proposal for Creative Europe post-2020 the Commission proposed establishing a Creative Innovation Lab for cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation. In this light, and drawing on the results of a recent workshop with stakeholders, pilot projects will be supported this 2020 which explore the potential for cross-sectoral collaboration in view of the Creative Innovation […]
The University of Almeria supports the manufacture of 3D protective equipment to combat COVID-19
Diego Luis Valera, Vice-rector of Research and Innovation at the University of Almeria, informs us that since last Friday a group of “makers” are working intensively in Almeria on the 3D printing of screens for facial protection against COVID-19. The group has been joined by volunteers with their own printers and there are currently 72 […]
26th March: special plenary session to speed up implementation corona measures
This Thursday the Parliament is holding a special plenary session so that the first measures to help people and business deal with the impact of the corona outbreak can be approved. The Parliament is fully supporting unprecedented measures being taken by the EU to help member states deal with the pandemic and mitigate its effects. […]
COVID-19: research package to be better equipped in future
Crisis-response measures should be combined with a long-term commitment to EU research programmes, says Research MEP. Working on new meassures EC proposes significant budget package to fight pandemic EP Research MEP welcomes emergency measures We have to invest more in research and be ready for the next crisis Horizon Europe rapporteur Christian Ehler (EPP, DE) applaud […]
Coronavirus: Commission proposes to activate fiscal framework’s general escape clause to respond to pandemicCoronavirus: activating fiscal framework’s general escape clause to respond to pandemic
The Commission proposed on Friday the 20th the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) as part of its strategy to respond quickly, forcefully and in a coordinated manner to the coronavirus pandemic. Once endorsed by the Council, it will allow Member States to undertake measures to deal adequately […]
Council Agenda: 23 March – 5 April 2020
The Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council, planned for 23 and 24 March respectively, will be replaced by ministerial level videoconferences (with the videoconference of ministers for European Affairs still to be confirmed). A number of other high-level videoconferences are scheduled during the week of 23-27 March. These will address the impact of the COVID-19 virus […]
Making sustainable urban mobility a reality
It’s possible to offer cleaner, better and innovative transport solutions in Europe. An EU initiative shows how. To realise a competitive transport sector that increases mobility and cuts emissions, several initiatives are being tested in various European cities under the EU-funded CIVITAS ECCENTRIC project. ECCENTRIC, among several CIVITAS H2020 projects tackling all modes and aspects […]
Scholarship in the Transparency School 2020
Transparency International School on Integrity is an annual anti-corruption and accountability training for future leaders taking place from 6th-12th July 2020 at the Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, Lithuania. Requirements A limited number of scholarships is available for senior students, graduates and young professionals under the age of 35. Eligible countries eligible for full scholarships this year are: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan and […]
H2020. Environmental sustainability
With the growth in air traffic come concerns about its environmental and health impact. These concerns in Europe and worldwide are prompting the aviation industry to step up its efforts to address the environmental sustainability of air travel to reach the carbon-neutral goal of the EU by 2050. Objective This VLD aims at demonstrating ATM […]