To ensure that the EU meets its objectives for a digital transformation in line with EU values, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement today on the 2030 policy programme ‘Path to the Digital Decade’. This decision aims to strengthen the EU’s digital leadership by promoting inclusive and sustainable digital policies that serve citizens and […]
Read MoreUnited States Hosts U.S.– EU Space Dialogue
As part of our deep ongoing collaboration on outer space issues, officials from the United States and the European Union met for the 11th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Officials discussed cooperation on Earth observation and disaster response, global navigation satellite systems, spaceflight safety and space situational awareness, and opportunities for trans-Atlantic cooperation to […]
Read MoreNew European Innovation Agenda
The Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the most pressing societal challenges, and to bring them on the market. The New European Innovation Agenda is designed to position Europe […]
Read MoreJosep Borrel visits the European Union Satellite Center in Spain
On 4 July 2022, SatCen had the pleasure of hosting H.E. HR/VP Josep Borrell at the Centre as well as the Heads of International Agencies in Spain. Representatives included the European Investment Bank, EFCA (The European Fisheries Control Agency), Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean, FRONTEX (European Border and Coast Guard Agency), EUSPA (European […]
Read MoreCommission antitrust rules
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation inviting feedback on the performance of the EU Regulations which lay out the procedures for the application of EU competition rules (Regulation 1/2003 and Regulation 773/2004). Interested parties can respond to the public consultation for 14 weeks, until 6 October 2022. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge […]
Read MoreNew Roaming rules for travellers in the EU
Today, 1 July 2022, the new improved Roaming regulation enters into force. It extends “Roam-like-at-home” until 2032 – the scheme thanks to which travellers in the EU and the EEA can call, text and surf abroad without extra charges. The new rules will also bring about significant benefits for EU businesses and citizens, who will […]
Read MoreCommission internal digital transformation
The Commission adopted a new Digital Strategy under the theme “Next Generation Digital Commission”. This corporate strategy sets out a vision for a digitally transformed, more agile administration that will contribute to the achievement of the EU’s strategic priorities, including Europe’s Digital Decade and the European Green Deal. Smooth interaction between people, processes, data and technology will underpin […]
Read More2022 Strategic Foresight Report: twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context
The Commission has today adopted the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report – “Twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context”. As we prepare to accelerate both transitions, the report identifies ten key areas of action with the objective of maximising synergies and consistency between our climate and digital ambitions. By doing so, the EU will […]
Read MoreEU awards tender for new supercomputer in Barcelona
The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking has announced that Bull SAS (Atos) has been awarded the contract to commission MareNostrum 5, the new European supercomputer that will be among the world’s elite. MareNostrum 5 will be located at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and will be available to European researchers and industry in 2023. […]
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