Europe is embarking on a transition towards climate neutrality and digital leadership. European industry can lead the way as we enter this new age, as it has done in the past. To this end, significant events are highlighted in this agenda: Upcoming meetings Institutions Meetings Date European Council Informal meeting of transport and energy ministers, […]
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One-stop-shops for building renovation
The renovation of buildings can bring economic and financial benefits while improving the health and wellbeing of owners, tenants and communities, and contributing to the targets and objectives of energy efficiency. In order to achieve a climate-neutral building stock, 90% of existing buildings in the EU with no renovation or superficial ‘shallow’ renovation should be […]
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We’re not much different than Neanderthals, new study shows
Only a small fraction of human DNA is unique to modern humans. We like to think of ourselves as special in the human family tree. However, our genes seem to say otherwise. According to findings published in the journal ‘Science Advances’, only 7 % of our DNA is unique to us and not shared by […]
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Building a sustainable future with the power of #EUSpace
From monitoring the performance of solar panels with Copernicus to assessing heat loss of buildings with Galileo-enabled drones, #EUSpace keeps an eye on our continent‘s green infrastructure. Copernicus, Galileo, and EGNOS, when working in conjunction or -as standalone systems- are key assets to implementing green energy solutions and to making the construction sector more efficient. […]
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CROWN: European multifunction radiofrequency system project launched
Europe’s defence research programme – PADR – has launched a new project. The CROWN project will focus on European active electronically scanned array with combined radar, communications and electronic warfare functions for military applications. The project, with a budget of approximately €10 million and a duration of 30 months, was selected under the 2019 call […]
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EU women at the forefront of deep tech
The European Commission launched Women TechEU – a new EU scheme supporting deep-tech start-ups led by women and helping them grow into tomorrow’s deep tech champions. This scheme comes under the new Horizon Europe innovation ecosystems programme, reinforced by the European Innovation Council (EICs). Data shows that only 15% of innovative start-ups are founded […]
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EU Climate Law: MEPs confirm deal on climate neutrality by 2050
EU carbon sinks will de facto raise 2030 emissions reduction target to 57%. Greenhouse gas budget must guide 2040-target. New independent EU scientific body to monitor progress. The new EU Climate Law increases the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%. With the contribution from new carbon sinks it could raise […]
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What future for European robotics?
Europe is a world-class leader in the production of robots, for example, one fourth of industrial robots in the world are produced in Europe! This industry plays a key role in the digital transformation of our societies and economies that, combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI), will likely have a tremendously disruptive effect. Robots can be […]
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Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures
Nearly a third of plastic waste in Europe is recycled. Find out more facts and figures on plastic waste and its recycling in the EU with our infographic. The production of plastic has grown exponentially in just a few decades – from 1.5 million tonnes in 1950 to 359 million tonnes in 2018 worldwide – […]
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