MEPs will analyse the logistics capacity of several facilities located in Zaragoza, and discuss the impact of the European Transport Networks in Aragon, particularly in the context of cross-border connections. A delegation of 9 MEPs from the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) will travel to Aragon from 24 to 27 February to meet with national, […]
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Towards an EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy
The Commission is developing a Startup and Scaleup Strategy in 2025. Why it’s needed, how to contribute, news and events. What the Commission is doing In 2025, the European Commission will adopt an EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. The Commission has put startups, research and innovation among the key priorities of its mandate, with the goals […]
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Lighting the way to neuroscientific transformation
PANERIS organises workshops and training events to advance neuroscience research and innovation in Europe. A satellite workshop recently organised by the EU-funded PANERIS project offered scientists a unique opportunity to share knowledge on innovative imaging techniques and their potential to transform neuroscience. Titled ‘Frontiers of Light Microscopy’, the event took place on 28 November 2024 […]
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European Committee of the Regions elects new president
#CoRplenary agenda: European Council’s president, three European commissioners and Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko to participate in first session of new mandate. António Costa, the President of the European Council, will on 19 February address the European Committee of the Regions at the inaugural session of the assembly’s five-year mandate. The plenary session will see […]
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Deal on new EU rules to reduce textile and food waste
On Tuesday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU. Cutting down food waste Negotiators agreed to introduce binding food waste reduction targets to be met at national level by 31 December 2030: 10% in food processing and manufacturing and […]
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EU Organic Awards 2025: apply now!
The application period for the 2025 EU Organic Awards is officially open and will run until 27 April 2025. The awards, jointly organized by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, COPA-COGECA, and IFOAM Organics Europe, recognize outstanding initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of organic […]
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You can now take part in shaping the next EU long-term budget
A Commission Communication outlining the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the the next EU long-term budget is now available. The long-term budget – known as the Multiannual Financial Framework – sets out the EU’s spending priorities for several years. It supports millions of people, farmers, researchers, businesses and regions across the EU and beyond. It is essential […]
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Cost of living and environment are the main concerns of young people in the EU
An EP survey of EU citizens aged 16-30 shows social media is their main information source, and that the majority are also aware of the risks of online disinformation. Rising prices and the cost of living are a concern for 40% of the 16-30 year-olds who took part in the latest Eurobarometer Youth Survey published on Monday. […]
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Munich Security Conference 2025: President von der Leyen calls for a “more pragmatic, more focused, more determined Europe”
President Ursula von der Leyen attended the annual Munich Security Conference and gave a keynote speech in which she described a world with competing visions and a more transactional approach to global affairs. She stressed that Europe must change in order to thrive in this new reality. As the Commission’s actions have shown in the first weeks of its new mandate, the EU […]
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