Model European Union is an inclusive programme for young people that simulates EU decision-making and fosters personal and professional growth. The 2025 edition takes place from April 6 to 10 in Strasbourg, France. During the conference, participants play the roles of Ministers of EU Member States, Members of the European Parliament, interest representatives, journalists, and […]
Commission makes €16 million available to support journalism and media literacy
The Commission has published three calls for proposals under the Creative Europe programme to support media freedom and pluralism, strengthen media resilience and contribute to improving media literacy. The first call for proposals will fund pluralism and partnership actions to promote journalism associations for a total amount of EUR 10.5 million. The pluralism action targets […]
Commission launches €323M calls under the Connecting Europe Facility
Today, the Commission has opened the fourth set of calls for proposals worth €323 million under the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility programme (CEF Digital). The new calls aim to speed up the deployment of fast, secure, and sustainable advanced infrastructures, contributing to the development of backbone connectivity, 5G networks, and quantum communication. €128 million […]
EU invests €65 million in quantum chips
The Joint Undertaking for Chips has today opened calls to support research and innovation initiatives in semiconductors. This is the first call of its kind in quantum technologies to increase investment in cutting-edge technologies, in particular quantum chips for computing and sensing. The EU funding for this call is €65 million and is expected to […]
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other participating countries. It supports new entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to start and/or successfully run a small business in Europe. New entrepreneurs gather and exchange knowledge and business ideas […]
LIFE Programme: Innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments
Objective The topic aims to set up innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments. In view of the ambitious EU climate and energy policy, including dedicated targets for the years 2030 and 2050, significantly enhanced investments will be needed. This is also clearly reflected in the European Green Deal Investment Plan, which aims at mobilising […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Social and affordable housing district demonstrator (IA)
Expected Outcome: Projects are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Demonstrate renovation pilots in the sense of “lighthouse districts” as announced by the Affordable Housing Initiative in the Renovation Wave communication following a smart neighbourhood approach and providing blueprints for replication, setting liveability and latest technological and social innovations at the forefront; Mobilise cross-sectoral […]
LIFE Programme: Strategic Integrated Projects – Environment
Objective: Support the full implementation of the following plans and strategies: Circular Economy: National or Regional Circular Economy Action Plans, Strategies, Roadmaps or similar, which are officially approved, and which include specific and measurable actions, or targets, with a clear timeline and are in line with or complementing the objectives of the EU Circular Economy Action […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Improved security in open-source and open-specification hardware for connected devices
Expected Outcome: Projects are expected to contribute to some of the following expected outcomes: Reduced security threats of open source hardware for connected devices. Formal verification of open hardware. Effective management of cybersecurity patches for connected devices in restricted environments such as IoT devices. Effective security audits of open source hardware, embedded software and other […]