Today, 1 July 2022, the new improved Roaming regulation enters into force. It extends “Roam-like-at-home” until 2032 – the scheme thanks to which travellers in the EU and the EEA can call, text and surf abroad without extra charges. The new rules will also bring about significant benefits for EU businesses and citizens, who will […]
Pathways to School Success: Commission presents concrete measures to improve educational outcomes
On June 30, the Commission published a proposal for a Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success, outlining a set of concrete policy measures to address early school leaving and the low achievement in basic skills (reading, mathematics, and science) of 15-year-olds, and in particular of those stemming from a disadvantaged background. These measures address […]
Commission internal digital transformation
The Commission adopted a new Digital Strategy under the theme “Next Generation Digital Commission”. This corporate strategy sets out a vision for a digitally transformed, more agile administration that will contribute to the achievement of the EU’s strategic priorities, including Europe’s Digital Decade and the European Green Deal. Smooth interaction between people, processes, data and technology will underpin […]
MEPs call for action to protect mental health
An increase in mental health problems mean that this could be the next health crisis, which is why MEPs want action Covid-19’s impact on mental health The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis have placed a huge strain on everyone’s mental health and well-being, which has led to an increase of work-related psychosocial risks […]
Supporting local and regional news media in face of emerging news deserts
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support local and regional media delivering news to underserved communities. Local, regional and community media foster social cohesion and democracy. They increase trust, provide stories of relevance to local communities and ensure political accountability. New consumption habits and falling revenues are nonetheless challenging their business […]
2022 Strategic Foresight Report: twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context
The Commission has today adopted the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report – “Twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context”. As we prepare to accelerate both transitions, the report identifies ten key areas of action with the objective of maximising synergies and consistency between our climate and digital ambitions. By doing so, the EU will […]
Examining artificial intelligence technologies through the lens of children’s rights
Researchers, policymakers and industry should involve children and their caregivers when designing new policies and initiatives dealing with artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies. This is the main recommendation of a recently published JRC report on Artificial Intelligence and the Rights of the Child. Artificial intelligence-based internet and digital technologies offer children many opportunities but, if not properly […]
Commission makes available fresh EUR 100 million for innovative clean technology projects
The European Commission is launching the Innovation Fund’s second call for small-scale projects making available EUR 100 million for projects in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries including substitute products, energy storage, and carbon capture, use and storage. The call is open for small-scale projects with capital expenditure between EUR 2.5 and 7.5 million located in […]