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Commission report finds open access policies advance unevenly across EU

A report commissioned by the European Commission has shown that progress has been made, albeit unevenly, on open access policies for research publications and data within the EU. The document, published on 15/09/2026, stated that the implementation of open access, based on the principle that…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 453812
• Published on 16/09/26 at 17:49
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Finnish Rectors ask political parties how they will safeguard academic freedom ahead of elections

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in spring 2027, the Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities (UNIFI) is asking candidates to explain how they will defend the freedom and independence of research, secure long-term funding for research and strengthen the role of research-based knowledge in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 453785
• Published on 16/09/26 at 16:51
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STEM shortfall in Europe: EAIE participants say alliances can help talent circulation and retention

Representatives of European university alliances and the European Commission gathered at the EAIE conference, taking place from 08 to 11/09/2026 in Glasgow (Scotland), to discuss the critical challenge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent retention in Europe and how…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 453613
• Published on 16/09/26 at 16:03
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Von der Leyen says EU budget must be backed by new own resources

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has stressed that the budget is about Europe’s future, adding that any modern budget needs new sources of revenue at the EU level. Von der Leyen gave her annual "State of the Union" speech before the Parliament in Strasbourg on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 453703
• Published on 16/09/26 at 13:49
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EIC Board urges for clarifications in Horizon Europe proposal

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has urged the European Parliament and the Council to clarify the new elements of the Horizon Europe 2028-2034 proposal to prevent them from weakening the EIC’s future impact. The EIC Board published a statement on the Horizon Europe (2028-34…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 453519
• Published on 15/09/26 at 12:25
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UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy boosting university research, doctoral training and regional clusters

The UK government has published its new National Space Strategy, committing more than £7.8 billion (€9.11bn) in funding through 2029-2030 to cohere civil and defence space priorities while placing higher education, scientific research and workforce development at the centre of the nation's space…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 453496
• Published on 15/09/26 at 11:28
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Commission says EU Missions in Horizon Europe "are making steady progress towards their objectives"

The European Commission has said that "all Missions are making steady progress" towards their 2030 objectives. The Commission published, on 14/09/2026, the mid-term assessment of the five EU Missions in Horizon Europe. "All Missions are making steady progress towards their objectives - with the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 453484
• Published on 15/09/26 at 10:00
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European ministers discuss internationalisation and Erasmus+ priorities at the 2026 EAIE conference

Ministers of higher education and research from Ukraine, Ireland and Scotland met at the 2026 EAIE conference to discuss the future of international education and the challenges their higher education systems face. They were joined by Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General for Education…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 453124
• Published on 14/09/26 at 18:26
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Zaharieva calls for “more money” to attract and retain talents in the EU

European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has called for “more money” in response to the “enormous interest” in the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). In an interview with News Tank on 11/09/2026, Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, said: "We…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453450
• Published on 14/09/26 at 17:28
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 14/09

The European Commission, the UK Mission to the EU, EARTO and other organisations are hosting events starting this week. News Tank’s agenda aims to provide an overview of the events taking place in Europe’s higher education, research and innovation ecosystem. We focus on: • events taking…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 453382
• Published on 14/09/26 at 11:02