New EU Commission: Mariya Gabriel appointed to innovation and youth

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has appointed the new Commissioners for 2019-2014. On the research side: a portfolio merging innovation and youth is entrusted to the Bulgarian Mariya Gabriel. On the French side, Sylvie Goulard will be in charge of Internal Market.  A new Commission close to parity On Tuesday 10…

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European Research and Innovation Days

EU research and innovation days

The European Commission will organise the European Research and Innovation Days on 24, 25 and 26 September 2019 in Brussels. This large-scale event aims at preparing the future of European R&I, in particular Horizon Europe.  A large-scale event for the future of R&I From 24 to 26 September 2019, the European Commission will organise the…

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Finnish Presidency of the EU Council: priorities and issues for research and innovation

On 1 July 2019, Finland took over the Presidency of the European Union. In a tense institutional context, the Finnish Presidency has set 4 key societal priorities for the European Union, including fighting climate change. Four main priorities… and many challenges Since July 1st, Finland is the new President of the Council of the European…

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Horizon Europe : the European Commission launches an online consultation

The European Commission has launched an online consultation on Horizon Europe which targets not only research and innovation stakeholders, but also all citizens. Deadline for participation: 8 September 2019. An online consultation for all citizens Horizon Europe, the next EU research and innovation framework programme, will succeed to Horizon 2020 from 2021. With a proposed…

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