News Tank Academic - Explore All Our Expert Articles on Politics

Filter by domain

Filter by year

Filter by month

Hungarian government moves to free universities of political control

The Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, has passed a constitutional amendment dissolving the 34 public-interest trusts (PITs or KEKVA in Hungarian), which control major state assets, including 21 universities, and the Sovereignty Protection Office. Assets granted by the state…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 445057
• Published on 17/06/26 at 17:22

EU launches first call for grants and equity stakes for defence and dual-use research

The EU has launched its first call for grants and equity stakes for organisations working on defence and dual-use technologies, offering €30 million to defence companies. The call, announced on 17/06/2026, is possible because of a change to the work programme of the European Innovation Council…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 445020
• Published on 17/06/26 at 13:46

Council of the EU reaches partial agreement on European Competitiveness Fund

The EU’s Council of Ministers has reached a partial agreement on its negotiating position for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), clearing the way to the start of negotiations with MEPs on an important part of the Union’s 2028-2034 budget. The ECF, which will have a budget of up to €434…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, State, …
• Article # 444916
• Published on 16/06/26 at 18:17

European Commission launches call for applications for scientists to be part of RAISE Board

The European Commission has issued a call for applications on 15/06/2026, inviting leading scientists who conduct AI research or apply AI in their work to join the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) High-Level Academic Advisory Board. The Commission said this board would have a central…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 444909
• Published on 16/06/26 at 17:22

MEPs say Council "not serious" about competitiveness being a new priority

Leading MEPs on the EU's budget say the Council of the EU "cannot be serious to say that security, defence and competitiveness are the EU's new priorities" while reducing its budget for 2028-2034. Speaking at a press conference on 15/06/2026, Siegfried Mureşan, a Romanian centre-right MEP who…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 444896
• Published on 16/06/26 at 17:04

Net-payer countries call for bigger cuts to EU’s 2028-2034 budget

Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and several other countries that are net contributors to the EU’s budget have called for bigger cuts to the Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. Speaking at a public debate on a compromise budget proposal on 16/06/2026, Gunther…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444843
• Published on 16/06/26 at 13:40

European Commission launched two calls for evidence for ocean and water R&I strategy

The European Commission has launched two calls for evidence to help shape the future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategy. The strategy aims to strengthen Europe’s capacity in ocean and water research and innovation by addressing persistent challenges such as fragmented…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444740
• Published on 15/06/26 at 17:54

France strengthens the European dimension of its national research agency with new measures

France is seeking to strengthen the position of its National Research Agency (ANR) as "springboard to Europe". Philippe Baptiste, French Minister for Research, Higher Education and Science, announced on 12/06/2026 several measures to “strengthen the European dimension of French…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Funding, …
• Article # 444600
• Published on 15/06/26 at 17:21

EU launches third phase of Women TechEU programme

The EU has launched the third phase of Women TechEU (2026-2028) on 12/06/2026, offering €75,000 in funding per project to 16 deep tech startups. Successful applicants will also receive a personalised business development programme. The main objective of the Women TechEU scheme, which was…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 444675
• Published on 15/06/26 at 15:21

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.28

A US judge has struck down Trump-era policies affecting citizens of travel-ban nations; a former Australian National University chancellor has accused the regulator of interference and undue pressure; Argentina has reached an agreement with universities on funding and salaries; Japan and the US…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 444597
• Published on 15/06/26 at 14:49