The European Union and Brazil today signed a Digital Partnership in Brasília, taking their digital cooperation to a new strategic level. Building on more than two decades of close collaboration, the partnership will strengthen cooperation between the EU and Brazil on shared digital priorities, such as data governance, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and connectivity, online […]
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Commission publishes Code of Practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content
Last June 10, the European Commission published the final Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content. The Code is voluntary and sets out practical steps to help providers and deployers of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems meet the AI Act transparency obligations that will apply from 2 August 2026. From that date, the AI Act will require clear […]
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The Commission is accelerating the transition away from the use of animals in chemical safety assessments
The European Commission has presented a roadmap for the phasing out of animal testing in chemical safety assessments, setting out clear and concrete steps to ensure the transition to innovative, non-animal approaches. This roadmap will also safeguard the integrity of safety assessments, which ensure a high level of protection for human and animal health, as […]
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The Council sets out a new framework for science diplomacy
On 29 May, the Council adopted a Recommendation on the development of a new European Union framework for science diplomacy. The framework aims to strengthen the Union’s position as a global leader in science and technology and to use scientific cooperation to advance its foreign policy objectives. Science as a diplomatic tool The Recommendation emphasises […]
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The Commission approves Spain’s €9 billion capacity mechanism to ensure the security of electricity supply
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply in Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to generate, store or consume electricity flexibly and that electricity generation meets projected demand. The Spanish aid Spain notified the Commission of the introduction […]
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The Commission proposes a new authorisation for mobile satellite services to boost the EU’s resilience and competitiveness
The European Commission has adopted aproposalfor the selection of mobile satellite service (MSS) providers who will be authorised to use the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band beyond 2027, when the current licences expire. Spectrum for mobile satellite services is a strategic asset that enables innovative commercial use, as well as security and defence applications. The […]
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The Commission publishes the 2025 report on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has published itsthird annual report, which details the progress made towards achieving the objectives ofthe Digital Markets Act (DMA)to support fair and competitive digital markets in the EU. The report provides information on the progress of proceedings opened under the DMA. Some of these proceedings concluded with the adoption oftwo infringement decisions, […]
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The Commission has presented a plan to ensure the supply of fertilisers and food security in Europe.
On Tuesday 19 May, the European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising costs and fertiliser shortages, boost domestic production and reduce Europe’s dependence on imports. The Plan will contribute directly to ensuring food security and strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy, whilst pursuing ambitious climate and environmental goals. Recent supply […]
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The Committee of the Regions highlights the role of regions in research and technology infrastructure
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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