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The Guild asks to prioritise research interests in the EU's Data Union Strategy

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has asked policymakers to prioritise research interests in the EU's plans for a Data Union. In a report published on 12/03/2026, the Guild says: "A future-proof data framework must recognise that universities and public research bodies play…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 433745
• Published on 12/03/26 at 11:23

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European Commission President presents strategy to boost use of nuclear energy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a European strategy for nuclear energy, in an effort to combine atomic power with renewable energy to ensure the EU's energy independence, security of supply and competitiveness. The Strategy for the development and deployment of…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 433700
• Published on 11/03/26 at 18:16

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University Agency of Francophony signs partnership with African French-speaking consular chambers network

The University Agency of Francophony (AUF) and the Permanent Conference of Francophone African Consular Chambers (CPCCAF) have signed a partnership agreement to bring together economic and academic players in French-speaking Africa, they announced on 11/03/2026. The two associations stated that…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 433730
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:43

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MEPs call for separate legislative act to protect freedom of scientific research

MEPs have called on the European Commission to accompany the European Research Area (ERA) Act proposal with a separate legislative proposal protecting the fundamental freedom of scientific research. MEPs adopted the motion for a resolution on the ERA Act tabled by Eszter Lakos, a centre-right…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 433694
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:41

European universities alliances ask how they might be recognised in future

European university alliances have questioned how they might be formally recognised in the future, as the Commission and Member States have begun discussions to create a specific European quality assurance framework for them. During a webinar by the alliances' group FOREU4ALL, Rafael Toledo…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 433544
• Published on 11/03/26 at 15:22

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Italian government provides €60.7m to recruit 2,000 researchers

Italy's minister of universities and research, Anna Maria Bernini, has signed into law a decree that will provide €60.7 million a year to recruit 2,000 researchers in universities and research organisation, it announced on 06/03/2026. "Our goal is to put knowledge back at the centre of…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 433555
• Published on 10/03/26 at 18:27

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When will the "Phoney War" over the EU's future research programmes end? By Simon Taylor

You will sometimes hear Brits of a certain age talk about the “Phoney War”. This is a reference to the period between Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 and May 1940, when British troops faced the Wehrmacht and were forced to retreat across the Channel. Please forgive the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 433527
• Published on 10/03/26 at 17:39

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ACA report says national Erasmus+ agencies could give better support to university alliances

National agencies responsible for Erasmus+ could give better support to the European Universities Initiative (EUI) if there were a clearer definition and recognition of their role at the European and national levels, according to a report from the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA). The 24…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 433306
• Published on 10/03/26 at 14:43

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EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges calls receive 709 requests for total funding of €131 million

The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced that it had received 709 proposals for its new Advanced Innovation Challenges calls for proposals. In total, applicants requested €130.7 million in funding on 09/03/2025. The two calls closed in February 2026. The first focused on projects aimed…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 433327
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:58

EU labour ministers back Commission's call to tackle skills shortages with targeted training and funding

EU ministers responsible for employment have adopted a recommendation pledging to tackle labour and skills shortages in the EU by developing human capital. The recommendation, which is part of the Union of Skills initiative developed by the European Commission, includes measures to address…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 433355
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:55

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