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EU Steps Up Climate Ambition Ahead of COP30 in Brazil
As the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Belém, Brazil (10‑21 November), the European Union emerged with increased climate ambition and global leadership. The proposal presented...
Have Your Say: Public Consultation on the ‘ERA Act’ Now Open
Adopted in January 2025, the European Research Area (ERA) Act is part of the Commission’s Communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU, which aims to narrow Europe’s innovation gap with other major global economies. The ERA Act is intended to strengthen the...
European Commission presents the 2026 Work Programme focused on simplification and better implementation
The European Commission, under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, presented the outlines of its Work Programme 2026 on 21 October, marking a clear step towards a leaner governance model and more effective application of EU law. The main goal is to...
European Week of Regions and Cities 2025: Empowering Europe’s Territories for a Green, Connected and Inclusive Future
The 2025 edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC), Europe’s mayor event on regional policy debate, was held in Brussels from 13 to 15 October. The key themes of the overall event focused on: Cohesion and Growth for the Future: aiming to modernize EU...
APRE Annual Conference 2025 – Towards a New Future
The APRE Annual Conference 2025, held on 16–17 October, offered a comprehensive overview of the European Union’s R&I policies and outlined the key strategic investment priorities under the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), whose proposal has already...
NextGenerationEU: A Decisive Force for a Sustainable and Resilient European Recovery
As the European Union approaches the 2026 deadline for the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the European Commission’s Fourth Annual Report, released on 8 October 2025, offers a comprehensive look at how the flagship programme of NextGenerationEU continues to...
EDIH PAI awarded the 3rd DMA badge: a European recognition of excellence
EDIH PAI – Public Administration Intelligence has been awarded the 3rd badge in the framework of the DMA (Digital Maturity Assessment) of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network. This recognition certifies the organisational maturity, service quality and...
European Research & Innovation Days 2025: Europe Looks Ahead with Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions at the Heart of the Debate
Brussels, 16-17 September 2025 – For two days, the European capital became the beating heart of research and innovation. On 16 and 17 September, the sixth edition of the European Research & Innovation Days brought together researchers, policymakers, businesses,...
EDIH-PAI: a hub for the digital transformation of PA and businesses
The EDIH-PAI (European Digital Innovation Hub – Public Administration Intelligence) project, launched in December 2024, supports the digital and sustainable transformation of citizen-oriented services through Cooperative Enterprises and Social Economy Organizations...
Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Draft: Missions and Budgets Driving Europe’s Research Agenda
The European Commission has published the draft Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027, setting the direction for the final years of the EU’s flagship research and innovation framework. The document, now under consultation, puts the spotlight on the five EU Missions...









