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EIC calls for accelerating deployment of deep tech to face energy challenges

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has called for transforming the European energy system by accelerating the deployment of deep tech. On 24/06/2026, the EIC Board published a statement saying that the current energy challenge presented an opportunity to accelerate innovation and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Deeptech, …
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Martin Špolc appointed Director for Prosperity in European Commission's DG RTD

The European Commission has appointed Martin Špolc as Director for Prosperity in its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), it announced on 24/06/2026. The date on which Špolc will take up his new duties will be determined at a later stage. He will replace Maria Cristina…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 445853
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European Commission launches call for evidence on Joint Undertakings for 2028-2034

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the future of the Horizon Europe European Partnerships implemented as Joint Undertakings (JUs). From 16/06/2026 to 14/07/2026, the feedback period aims to gather views on possible improvements to JUs that should increase the EU’s…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 445842
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EU's Joint Research Centre signs new partnership to support Moldova's Smart Specialisation Strategy

Bernard Magenhann, Deputy Director-General of the Joint Research Centre, has signed a Research Framework Arrangement with Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. The partnership means that the Joint Research Centre will support the implementation of Moldova's Smart…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Partnerships, …
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Coimbra Group warns against member states’ budget reductions for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

The Coimbra Group of universities has expressed its concerns about a 4% cut in funding proposed by Cyprus presidency for the Horizon Europe research programme and the Erasmus+ mobility scheme compared to the Commission's proposal. "We call on EU heads of state and government to take a clear and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
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The Guild's vision for social sciences-led research to "strengthen Europe’s ability to adapt and prepare"

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has called for "a clear vision of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities-led collaborative R&I that will help ensure Europeans feel more grounded in their distinctive heritage(s), embedding the need for competitiveness in a positive, holistic…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 445538
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 22/06

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, LERU, U!REKA 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: …
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 445479
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Irish presidency to present new compromise 2028-2034 budget in time for October EU summit

Ireland, which takes over the presidency of the EU’s Council of Ministers on 01/07/2026, will prepare a new compromise budget for 2028-2034 for the Union’s leaders to discuss in October, the president of the European Council has said. Following a discussion on the EU's budget for 2028-2034 at…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 445401
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Belarus leads intimidation campaign against former and current students of European Humanities University

The Belarusian authorities are carrying out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European Humanities University (EHU), according to Human Rights Watch. The organisation defending human rights said on 12/06/2026 that the authorities "have searched the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics
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Attacks on education surge by 40% and higher education faces systematic repression, report says

Attacks on education rose by more than 40% during 2024 and 2025 compared to the previous two-year period, according to a report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) titled 'Education Under Attack 2026'. Against a backdrop of escalating conflict and eroding global…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
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