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European Commission and OECD present AI literacy framework

The European Commission has presented an AI literacy framework together with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The framework, which was announced on 18/06/2026, aims to provide teachers, education leaders and policymakers with a shared understanding of the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Teaching-learning
• Article # 445184
• Published on 18/06/26 at 16:07
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Dutch Ministry of Defence invests €35 million in national security via national research council

The Dutch Ministry of Defence and the Dutch Research Council (NWO) have launched a new strategic partnership to fund research that bridges the gap between science and innovation to make the country more resilient. The new partnership, announced on 08/06/2026, aims to help the Netherlands and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 445132
• Published on 18/06/26 at 11:05
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Nine member states launch Choose European Tech to encourage buyers to procure more from European startup

France, Belgium, Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania and Serbia have launched "Choose European Tech", a European extension of the programme "Je choisis la French Tech" which aims to increase the use of technologies developed by French startups by the private and public…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Partnerships, …
• Article # 445109
• Published on 18/06/26 at 10:59
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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