New research says that meaningful dream experiences can increase work productivity. As you begin your workday, there’s a pretty good chance you spent the night dreaming. And if research is any indication, you could be one of the 40 % who can still recall their dreams the morning after. Findings by a research team at […]
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New rules to boost EU chips industry
The Council gave its final approval to the Chips Act. The new regulation aims at doubling the EU’s global market share in semiconductors from 10% to at least 20% by 2030. Chips are essential for a wide range of technological and digital products, such as cars, household appliances and electronics. The EU Chips Act aims […]
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Horizon Europe: EU Missions on track to meet their 2030 ambition
During their first two years, the EU Missions in Horizon Europe have supported the Commission’s work on the European Green Deal, making Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. Since their inception, EU Missions have demonstrated their potential to accelerate change. Supported primarily by Horizon Europe funding, they have also connected and supported EU policies and programmes with local […]
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MEPs approve rules to encourage more alternative fuel stations for cars and lorries
MEPs approved new rules on more alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks, simple and easy recharging. The new rules are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and aim to decarbonise transport. More easy […]
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The Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds
The Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to steer the next technological transition and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations. The internet is evolving at an extremely fast pace. Beyond the currently developing third generation of the internet, Web […]
Read MoreNew Zealand joins Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme
The Commission and New Zealand signed the association agreement on the participation of New Zealand to Horizon Europe, the EU’s research, and innovation programme. This marks the first association with a close partner that is not geographically close to Europe. It marks a completely new approach whereby the EU is strengthening even more its ties […]
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An EU-funded project tested and finalised a safer and modular e-kick scooter for personal urban and suburban mobility
A resource-efficient, climate-friendly, environmentally sustainable, safe and seamless transport system is a key objective of the EU. However, there are several challenges facing the attainment of sustainable mobility, one of which involves the use of different and optimally combined transport modes in a seamless way. One solution for greater sustainability in smart city transport systems […]
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EU publishes European Innovation Scoreboard 2023
The 2023 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and the bi-yearly edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard published today showcase that, despite the recent crises, EU Member States and their regions keep improving their innovation performance. The European Innovation Scoreboard 2023 highlights a substantial improvement in the innovation performance of approximately 8.5% since 2016, confirming the EU’s […]
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EU and Republic of Korea Digital Partnership
The European Union and the Republic of Korea held the first Digital Partnership council in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The council was co-chaired by Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, and by Korean Minister for Science and ICT, Mr Lee Jong-Ho. On the occasion of the ministerial meeting, the EU and the Republic of […]
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