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Zaharieva says US applications to ERC calls increase fivefold

The European Commission says that applications from non-EU researchers to the latest European Research Council (ERC) calls have doubled, with the number of applicants from the United States increasing fivefold. Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, speaking in…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 432906
• Published on 06/03/26 at 11:04

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European students' leader warns about focusing on short-term in drive for competitiveness

The President of the European Students' Union (ESU) has said that the EU risks undermining competitiveness if it focuses on short-term labour market needs. Speaking at an event in the European Parliament on 05/03/2026 on Europe's universities' role in competitiveness, Lana Par said: "Students…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 432973
• Published on 05/03/26 at 18:44

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European Commission publishes guidelines on use of AI and data for digital education

The European Commission has published guidelines to help teachers use artificial intelligence and data in education. The four sets of guidelines, published on 05/03/2026, cover the ethical use of AI, promoting digital literacy, choosing high-quality content for digital education and teaching…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 432957
• Published on 05/03/26 at 15:23

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EP President calls for academic freedom to be protected to safeguard democracy

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, has said academic freedom should be protected as one of the cornerstones of democracy. Speaking at the annual conference of the EP's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) on academic freedom on 04/03/2026, Metsola said…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 432797
• Published on 05/03/26 at 11:38

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Germany's second Enhanced Dialogue with Commission on national and European R&I policy and strategy

Germany hosted its second Enhanced Dialogue with the European Commission in Berlin on 02-03/03/2026, bringing together Secretary of State Marcus Pleyer of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space and Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and Innovation. This Enhanced…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, State, Funding, …
• Article # 432839
• Published on 04/03/26 at 17:53

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MEPs call for European Social Fund 2028-2034 to have stronger emphasis on education

MEPs on the education and culture committee (CULT) have called for a stronger emphasis on education within the European Social Fund (ESF). The CULT Committee voted on 27/02/2026 to approve a draft opinion on the European Commission's proposal for the ESF for 2028-2034. It is the EU instrument…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 432648
• Published on 03/03/26 at 18:20

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European Commission report says alliance universities lead in collaboration and industry engagement

A report from the European Commission's Education and Culture Executive Agency has found that European universities alliances are significantly outperforming their peers in research collaboration and industry engagement, and are acting as central hubs in the continent's innovation…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 432626
• Published on 03/03/26 at 18:17

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EP report says academic freedom has dropped "significantly" in eight EU member states

The latest edition of the European Parliament's Academic Freedom Monitor 2025 says that there has been a statistically significant decline in the degree of academic freedom in eight EU member states between 2014 and 2024. The report, which was prepared at the request of the EP's Panel for the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Parliament, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 432615
• Published on 03/03/26 at 17:15

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Association of ERC Grantees appoints seven Ambassadors

The Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) has appointed seven Ambassadors. On 26/02/2026, the ERC announced the names of seven new Ambassadors of the ERC (the European Research Council): • Ivan Minev, Bulgaria; • Ülo Niinemets, Estonia; • Judit Gervain, Hungary; • Inta Mieriņa, Latvia; …

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , European commission, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 432506
• Published on 02/03/26 at 18:11

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Research community calls for expert-driven governance in Horizon Europe and Competitiveness Fund

The European research community has called for expert-driven governance for the EU's planned European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and the Horizon Europe (HE) programme for 2028-2034. During a series of hearings at the European Parliament committee for research, industry and energy (ITRE) on…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 432383
• Published on 02/03/26 at 17:48

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