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Commission sets out next chapter for European Capitals of Culture after over 40 years of success

Today, the European Commission renews and strengthens the framework for the European Capitals of Culture beyond 2033, applying the lessons of more than 40 years of experience into the programme's next generation. The aim is to simplify the selection process, strengthen long-term legacy and sustainability planning and make it easier for groups of cities, including […]

€705 million awarded to Europe’s next generation of researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the winners of its latest round of Starting Grants, awarding €705 million to 421 early-career researchers across Europe. The grants will support them at a crucial stage in their careers, helping them to pursue ambitious ideas and build their own teams. The results highlight Europe’s growing appeal to […]

EU launches AI Gigafactories call to boost Europe's computing capacity

The EU today launched a call for tenders to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe, as part of its latest major push to accelerate Europe's technological sovereignty and ambition of becoming the AI Continent. Led by industry and supported by up to €10 billion in EU and national funding, the initiative is expected […]

Japan officially joins Horizon Europe

As of today, Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe. Home to 123 million people, Japan is the most populous country associated to the programme, adding one of the world's most advanced research and innovation ecosystems to Europe's network of scientific cooperation. The agreement allows Japanese researchers and organisations to take part in Horizon Europe […]

Scaleup Europe Fund to start making investments

Today, the European Commission completed the final legal steps to establish the Scaleup Europe Fund, which will start boosting Europe's scaleup companies to grow faster and compete globally with a target of €5 billion. With the adoption of the Fund's legal documentation, the Scaleup Europe Fund is established as part of the European Innovation Council […]

Natura 2000 and climate change

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Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe's industrial capabilities

Today, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects focus on five priority areas: drones and counter-drone systems; maritime and seabed defence; space; air and missile defence; as […]

€2.5 billion of EU ETS revenues invested in cleaner energy systems in 11 EU countries

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced today the disbursement of €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy-related projects in 11 EU Member States. Financed by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), today's disbursement brings the total funding made available from the Modernisation Fund to €23.2 […]

Commission approves €402 million Spanish State aid for road transport companies facing increased fuel prices

The European Commission has approved a €402 million Spanish State aid scheme to support road transport companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 April 2026. Spain notified to the Commission a […]

European Research Council awards €838 million to 319 top scientists to deliver groundbreaking discoveries

The European Research Council (ERC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Advanced Grants, awarding €838 million to 319 leading researchers across Europe. These prestigious grants empower senior scientists to pursue high-risk, high-reward research with the potential to deliver groundbreaking discoveries. Funded under the EU's multi-billion research programme Horizon Europe, the grants support ambitious and […]

Perform Europe Launches Third Open Call to Support Cross-Border Touring in the Performing Arts

Dear performing arts community, the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! The third Open Call is out, supporting innovative cross-border touring projects across Europe and beyond. The call is open to performing arts professionals and organisations based in 41 Creative Europe countries and requires partnerships of at least three partners from three different […]

Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe

On the sidelines of the European Council today in Brussels, the President of the European Commission, the President of the Parliament and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, on behalf of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union  signed a joint declaration entitled ‘Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”. The declaration […]
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