The European Commission and the Haute-France region – as the European Urban Initiative (EUI) lead agency – announced on 31 March the selection of 20 innovative projects under its third call for innovative urban initiatives. These projects, funded with €94 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and to be implemented in thirteen EU […]
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Commission supports 135 new projects to help Member States implement their reform agenda
On March 31th, the Commission has approved a new round of 135 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (‘TSI’), to support Member States to prepare, design and implement a total of 390 reforms in 2025. The selected projects will help the Member States address reforms in key priority areas to strengthen the Union’s resilience and competitiveness and […]
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Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills
The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted on March 28th. The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake […]
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Eurostat has released an enhanced version of its “My region”
Eurostat released last March 27th an enhanced version of its ‘My region’ data visualisation tool, making it easier and quicker to learn more about your region and how it compares to others in the EU and in EFTA countries. This tool is the perfect entry point for everyone interested in data about regions: it can be used to get […]
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A team from the Representation of the European Commission in Spain visits the facilities of ENAIRE’s Control Center in Madrid
On 25 March, a group from the European Commission and the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities visited the facilities of the ENAIRE Control Centre in Madrid to see first-hand projects demonstrating how NextGenerationEU funds support the development of the Single European Sky, through the Spanish Strategic Aerospace Project (PERTE Aerospace) of the Recovery, Transformation […]
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Commission selects 47 strategic projects to secure and diversify access to raw materials in the EU
The Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of 47 strategic projects to boost national strategic raw materials capacities, which in turn will strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply. The new strategic projects mark an important milestone in the implementation of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), […]
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EU boosts innovation with new European partnerships in advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaics
The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive Europe. Identified as essential in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan […]
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Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
On March 19th, the Commission took action to maintain and expand European industrial capacities in the steel and metals sectors. The Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and safeguard the industry’s future. The European steel industry is fundamental for European economy, providing inputs to critical sectors such as […]
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The deployment of AI to strengthen competitiveness is debated
The contribution of regions and cities to boost European competitiveness and efforts to make Artificial Intelligence work for all citizens were the main focus of the meeting of the Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) on 10 March. Use of AI in public administration In efforts to improve Europe’s competitiveness, advanced technologies and AI are […]
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