EU-backed financial schemes largely unsuccessful, says accounting watchdog
European Court of Auditors investigation into 1,000+ loan, guarantee and equity schemes uncovers a poor record of attracting private money.
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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Ukraine joins the Euratom Research and Training Programme
The association agreement will still need to be ratified by the Ukrainian Parliament. Nevertheless, Ukrainian legal entities will be able to already participate in the Euratom call for proposals funded under the 2016 and 2017 budget, as this association covers the period 2014-2018.
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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Launch of new cPPP: Commission signs agreement with industry on cybersecurity
The Commission has launched a new Public-Private Partnership on cybersecurity and steps up efforts to tackle cyber-threats. The industry cooperation is expected to trigger EUR 1.8 billion of investment by 2020.
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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Brexit Statement in Brussels
Until the UK leaves the EU, EU law continues to apply to and within the UK, both when it comes to rights and obligations.
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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EUREKA Spanish Chair
Spain is a EUREKA founding member country taking over the network’s chairmanship for the third time.
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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Commission launches three Horizon Prizes for energy innovation
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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Investment Plan for Europe: European Fund for Strategic Investments to be extended following successful first year
One year after the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) came into force, the Commission looks at what has worked well in the Investment Plan, what can be improved, and how to advance.
Publication date: 18 July 2016
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Draft EU Budget 2017
The Commission has proposed the 2017 draft EU Budget of €134.9 billion in payments focusing on the two main policy priorities for Europe: supporting the ongoing recovery of the European economy and addressing the security and humanitarian challenges in our neighbourhood.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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EC Publishes Report on H2020 Online Survey on Simplification
The report on the results of the H2020 simplification online survey, launched in 2015 after the first 20 months of Horizon 2020, is available.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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European IPR Helpdesk opens new office in Brussels
The European IPR Helpdesk is extending its service offer through a new local representation in Brussels.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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EuKTS Grandfathering Certification Programme
The European Knowledge and Technology Transfer Society (EuKTS) has just launched its Grandfathering Certification Programme aiming at raising the standard and recognition of Knowledge Transfer professionals throughout their career.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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A new partnership for migration research
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (EC-JRC) have launched the new Centre of Expertise on Population and Migration.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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What does Brexit mean for the research community?
Great Britain and the EU are closely tied together in the field of research - in the exchange of scientists, in financing and in setting common standards. What now?
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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KU Leuven tops Reuters ranking of Europe's most innovative universities
The Reuters Top 100 aims to identify which institutions contribute the most to science and technology, and have the greatest impact on the global economy.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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Report of the consultation on Mathematics in Horizon 2020
The report presents the results of the online consultation on mathematics launched early 2016 to nourish the future Horizon2020 Work Programme (2018-20) with innovative mathematical content.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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Ten actions to help equip people in Europe with better skills
The Commission has adopted a new and comprehensive Skills Agenda for Europe.
Publication date: 06 July 2016
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New university lobby group to campaign on next EU research programme
A new network of European universities is banding together to influence policy behind the next EU research programme, set to begin in 2021.
Publication date: 16 June 2016
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Innovation Deals to reduce barriers to innovation and boost Circular Economy
Innovation Deals, a new pilot scheme launched by the European Commission, aim to help innovators with promising solutions to environmental issues to navigate regulatory challenges to bringing their ideas to market.
Publication date: 16 June 2016
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Commission launches public call for members of the European Group on Ethics
The European Commission on 30 May launched a public call for candidacies for membership of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE), the independent advisory body established by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Publication date: 16 June 2016
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Commission takes steps to modernise EU's standardisation policy
The European Commission announces next steps on the Joint Initiative on Standardisation (JIS), which aims to reinforce the partnership between the European institutions and the standardisation community.
Publication date: 16 June 2016
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