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EU redefines how research impact is measured with new knowledge valorisation framework
The European Commission has introduced a new framework to measure how research is transformed into tangible economic and societal benefits across the European Research Area (ERA), marking a significant step forward in how innovation performance is assessed across...
EU Accelerates Medical Devices Reform with EUDAMED Rollout and Spring 2026 Simplification Measures
The high-level conference, Medical Devices: Innovation and Patient Safety, held in Brussels on 16 March 2026, brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and healthcare experts to address one of Europe’s most pressing healthcare challenges: how to...
BE READY – The European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness
On February 17th, the European Commission officially launched a new European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness: BE READY. After preparatory projects and coordination actions, this new Partnership marks the transition to a more stable and long-term...
CCRI Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: Consultation on CCRI Policy Recommendations in view of the Circular Economy Act
On February 12th 2026, the Circular Cities & Regions Initiative (CCRI) organized a stakeholder dialogue in Brussels to present their policy recommendations in view of the Circular Economy Act and discuss about them. Focus on the CCRI and the Circular...
From Beating Cancer Plan to Safe Hearts Plan: EU Advances Preventive Health Strategy
On the occasion of World Cancer Day on February 4th, the European Commission has presented an updated version of the European Code Against Cancer. The date also marked the 5th anniversary of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. Moreover, just two months earlier, on December...
Building Europe’s climate resilience: €70 billion annually required through 2050
As climate impacts intensify across Europe, the European Union is stepping up its action on climate adaptation and resilience, alongside its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While mitigation remains essential to limit global warming, the EU acknowledges...
Horizon Europe: Info Days & Brokerage Events 2026
The European Commission also announces this year the organisation of the Horizon Europe Info Days, a series of information events dedicated to the different thematic clusters, the EU Missions, and specific programmes such as WIDERA. The Info Days represent a key...
The New Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027: Driving Europe’s Green, Digital and Industrial Transformation
The European Commission has officially adopted the new Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027, the final programme of the 2021–2027 funding period. With an overall investment of more than €14 billion, the programme reaffirms the EU’s commitment to placing R&I at...
EUROPEAN DIGITAL HEALTH SUMMIT: Shaping the Future of Healthcare through Digital Transformation
On 1‑2 December 2025, the European Digital Health Summit took place in Madrid. A major two‑day hybrid event gathering experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond. The summit focused on how digital technologies, including AI,...
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...









