The European Committee of the Regions (CoR), together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, organised a high-level seminar in Brussels on 5 May to discuss how the new European strategy for research and technology infrastructure can strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and boost the EU’s global competitiveness. The event, which took place at […]
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The EU agrees to simplify AI regulations to boost innovation and ban ‘nude’ apps to protect citizens
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU onsimpler, innovation-friendly rules for artificial intelligence(AI). The Commission proposed theDigital Omnibus Act on AIjust five months ago, as part of the EU’s simplification agenda to boost European competitiveness. This will make it easierfor EU businessesto apply theAI […]
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The EU and Japan are stepping up cooperation on AI, data, quantum computing and chips
At the fourth meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council held in Brussels, the European Union and Japan agreed on new measures to deepen cooperation on regulation, research and industry in the areas of data, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms. These measures will improve cross-border data flows, promote interoperable digital […]
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The EU will strengthen the regional dimension of research and innovation
The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have signed a new Joint Action Planto strengthen the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I). Under the Joint Action Plan, the Commission and the Committee of the Regions will work together to strengthen the regional and local dimension of the EU’s […]
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European age verification app to ensure children’s online safety
The European Commission has announced that a new age verification app, designed to protect minors online, is ready to be launched. In a recent statement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the technology is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. The app will allow usersto verify their agewhen accessing […]
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The Commission awards a €180 million contract for the sovereign cloud to four European suppliers
The European Commission is strengthening the European Union’s digital sovereignty by awarding a contract that enables EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EU entities) to procure sovereign cloud services worth up to €180 million over a six-year period. The four successful bidders are European companies: Post Telecom with its partners CleverCloud and OVHcloud, STACKIT,Scaleway and, […]
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The Commission is launching a platform to aggregate demand for raw materials and promote diversification
The European Commission is today launching the first call for proposals to bring together buyers and suppliers under the Critical Raw Materials Mechanism. Through a dedicated platform, buyers of critical raw materials will be able to aggregate demand and get in touch with suppliers, financial institutions and storage providers. The Critical Raw Materials Mechanism forms […]
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New rules on integrity and transparency in the energy market
Two important sets of rules aimed at making energy markets more transparent and fair have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. One set of rules, a Delegated Regulation on insider information platforms and registered reporting mechanisms, concerns the authorisation procedure, the revocation of authorisations and the supervision of entities that report […]
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The European Commission moves to strengthen EUSPA’s support
The European Union proudly maintains its role as a global leader in space, committed to advancing capabilities from satellite navigation to Earth observation, secure connectivity, space situational awareness, space transportation, innovation and economy for civil and defence applications. The EU has proposed a new standalone Regulation aimed at guaranteeing the operations of the future European Union Space Services Agency (EUSPA), currently known as the European Union Agency for the […]
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