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Ten Erasmus+ pilot projects paving the way for the European degree and institutional cooperation

"The six Erasmus+ pilot projects piloting the criteria for a European degree label have advanced the conceptualisation and potential implementation of a European degree, emphasising its role in promoting deeper integration within the EEA and boosting the competitiveness and appeal of Europe’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 348958
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[Echoes from Brussels] Research carreers, ERC, University alliances... Editorial watch no. 1

ERC’s transformative research, a new alliance against pediatric cancers and Erasmus+ milestones: Discover the latest reports and events shaping Europe’s higher education, research and innovation sectors in this first edition of Echoes from Brussels. This collection is designed to simplify your…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 346939
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FP10: "A dedicated and autonomous fund based on seven priorities", including excellence (G6)

The G6 network, bringing together the CNR, the CNRS, the CSIC, Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft/Helmholtz Association, Leibniz-Gemeinschaft and Max Planck Societ "calls for the European research and innovation policy to be strategically reoriented" in a position paper about the FP10 on 18/12/2024. The…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 348957
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"Challenge is maintaining a clear focus on RDI within a competitiveness fund structure" (M. Attané)

"The overarching challenge is whether we can maintain a clear focus on RDI within the broader competitiveness fund structure. Can we ensure funding is sufficient and well-targeted to leverage private investment? This is critical because Europe remains behind the US, China, Japan and South Korea in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 348427
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EIC Board publishing recommendations to include ESG principles in deep-tech innovation

"As one of the EU's largest deep tech investors, the EIC aims to leverage its position to catalyse the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles within the European deep tech sector", says the council on 09/12/2024, while publishing environmental, social and governance…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Deeptech, …
• Article # 348812
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R&D investment 2023: Growth in EU companies outstriping that of their peers

"This year, EU-based companies have surpassed their global counterparts in R&D growth for the first time in over a decade, a testament to Europe's potential for innovation", writes Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, on the results of the EU Scoreboard 2024 on…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Companies, …
• Article # 348897
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UE-Switzerland: Completion of negotiations on Horizon Europe; participation from 01/01/2025

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, confirm the completion of negotiations on a broad package of agreements "that aim to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship", announces the Commission on…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 348912
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Ireland: Universities calling on next government to invest in higher education after elections (IUA)

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) urges the incoming government to support its three key priorities: "Back students, fund the future and invest in research", can one read in their government key asks on 17/12/2024. The 2024 Irish General Election took place on 29/11/2024. The…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Universities, …
• Article # 348631
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Netherlands: "Budget cuts are still huge" after agreement on education budget (Utrecht University)

The Dutch coalition parties agree with part of the opposition on the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) budget, reducing the planned education cuts by €748 M. "The budget cuts in higher education and research are still huge", says Utrecht University on 12/12/2024, the day after the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 348446
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European Innovation Act: Extensive public consultation in the coming months as first step

"As a first step towards the European Innovation Act, I will be launching an extensive public consultation in the coming months. Through this, we will gather feedback and input from all relevant stakeholders across our Union", states Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, in the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Careers, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 348512
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