As of today, 30 July, Japan is officially an associate partner of Horizon Europe. With a population of 123 million, Japan is the most populous country associated with the programme, bringing one of the world’s most advanced research and innovation ecosystems to the European network for scientific cooperation. The agreement allows Japanese researchers and organisations […]
EU and Korea sign landmark digital trade agreement at Summit
Last June 10, the EU and the Republic of Korea signed a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) during the EU-Republic of Korea Summit held in Brussels. This DTA demonstrates the shared commitment to promote open, transparent, and rules-based trade. It is also in line with the EU’s broader commitment to establishing future-oriented digital trade rules with […]
Spain and its Digital Economy and Society Index 2021
On November 12, the Commission published the results of the 2021 edition of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which tracks the progress made by EU Member States in digital competitiveness in the areas of human capital, broadband connectivity, the integration of digital technologies by businesses and digital public services. Spain ranks ninth among […]