Over 41 million Europeans live in energy poverty, with housing costs swallowing up to 40% of household income. To face this dual emergency, an EU initiative is focusing on affordable, climate-efficient housing as a fo...
After two life-changing accidents, Marc De Boey and his wife turned hardship into opportunity — reinventing their livestock farm as a thriving, visitor-friendly ice cream business. With the guidance of an advisor in...
Energy poverty is not just about cold homes; it’s about social exclusion and wasted potential. By blending beauty, participation and innovative finance, a new approach to housing renovation is taking shape. One that...
In this deliverable we present a preliminary policy brief outlining the policy implications directly related to BRYOMOLECULES implementation and expected outcomes. These implications are presented under different cont...
For years, conversations around hormonal and pelvic health have been overshadowed by stigma, silence, and misunderstanding. Millions of women have endured pain without answers, suffering in silence. But change is comi...
The common European data space for cultural heritage has completed its third year of deployment, and it is time to reflect on the achievements of the past 12 months, which ensure that the data space remains a space fo...
This report presents the results of our audit of the JUs for the 2024 financial year. The report is structured as follows: - Chapter 1 describes the JUs and our audit approach. - Chapter 2 presents an overview of the ...
Ensuring the interoperability and security of email communications is one of the cornerstones of a resilient and open Internet. In this context, the wide adoption of key Internet security standards, such as StartTLS, ...
The adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), the next version of the widely used IPv4, is key to ensure the interoperability, scalability, stability, and security of the Internet. This report provides an overvi...
This report investigates the strengths and gaps in the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) Net-work in its first stage, with regards to advancing AI adoption within Europe. As announced in the AI Continent Action ...
This report proposes key insights drawn from 10 projects funded by the European Commission Internal Security Fund (ISF) aimed at enhancing the protection of places of worship, by analysing over 70 deliverables across ...
This report presents a first assessment of rechargeable portable Li-ion batteries with internal circuitry, specifically designed to be interchangeable with regular portable batteries of general use (PBGU) with the com...
This publication, based on contributions from members of the Cedefop community of apprenticeship experts, sheds light on how selected incentives for learners and employers participating in apprenticeships across Europ...
Women remain under-represented in the EU fisheries sector, particularly as regards fishing and aquaculture activities. This in-depth analysis provides an overview of women’s participation in the sector, exploring av...
This booklet provides an overview of projects funded under the “Africa Initiative II” of Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2024, entailing participation of both European and African organisations. Building on the...
The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) Environmental Statement 2025 highlights how the European Investment Bank Group reduced its environmental footprint in its Luxembourg buildings in 2024. Published together wit...
Sustainable economic growth depends on inclusive and resilient communities and requires investment in social infrastructure, affordable and sustainable housing, gender equality, education and healthcare. The EIB Group...
In 2023, the JRC Technical Report “The status and needs for implementation of Fire Safety Engineering approach in Europe”, presented the results of a survey carried out by the European Commission Directorate-Gener...
Economic activity is exerting increasing pressure on natural ecosystems while it depends at the same time on the provision of the services that these ecosystems provide. In this paper, we build on the conceptualisatio...
This report consolidates insights from the first thematic strand of the Community for Educational Innovation (CEI), ‘Entrepreneurial skills and mindsets in education.’ Information was collected through webinars, c...
The use case observatory is a multi-year research project designed to assess the economic, governmental, social and environmental impact of open data across Europe from 2022 to 2025. Managed by the Publications Office...
Academic staff are indispensable to the higher education system, playing a pivotal role in delivering quality education, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth. This report on “Academic Staff in Europe”...
The Mission Soil is making significant progress towards its goal of protecting and restoring soil health. Its projects are delivering results, and engagement with farmers, citizens, and local authorities is intensifyi...
Numerous workstreams have been developed to foster more climate- and environmentally friendly public and private financial management systems. They include green budgeting at national level, meaning using the tools of...
A new generation of policymakers is urgently needed — one that is capable of embracing strategic public procurement as a key market-based policy tool that goes beyond cost saving to deliver the best value for money....
A high level of adoption of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is essential to protect the integrity of the Domain Name System (DNS) Internet infrastructure to ensure the interoperability and security of ...
This study investigates instruments that could generate revenue for international climate finance. Through a mixed-methods approach, including desk research and interviews with 23 experts from diverse professional bac...
The EU’s Fit for 55 policy package to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 has direct impacts on households. The distributional analysis in this paper is in line with the existing literature i...
Published on the occasion of the 19th Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) conference in Odense, Denmark, this report highlights the SET Plan’s role in coordinating EU and national research and innovation (R&...
This work aimed at paving the way for a better coverage of the effects of agroecological practices on soil quality and on biodiversity in the Environmental Footprint (EF) methods, the EU recommended life cycle assessm...
Air quality measurements at industrial locations are intended to assess emission sources typically of the largest magnitude, many of which operate over a long time and are subject to specific permitting rules. Industr...
In light of the recently published Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, this study aims to provide a detailed assessment of the transition underway in European automotive regions, focusing on the...
This report assesses the use of Earth Observation (EO) products in the modelling of ecosystem services, a crucial component of the Integrated Natural Capital Accounting (INCA) project of the European Commission. The p...
Last month at Global Forum of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, Cultivate unveiled one of its key Food Sharing Compass tools: the Menu of Good Governance. The tool serves as a repository of good governance practices i...
The key takeaways from the "human-in-the-loop" workshop held at Sustainable Places 2025 are now available. They draw on the insights of four EU-funded projects – DEDALUS, CRETE VALLEY, EnerTEF, and ENPOWER.
A breakthrough in ultra-flexible brain implants by the European HYPERSTIM consortium brings science fiction one step closer to reality – making the blind see again.
Global demand for compact motion systems in industrial automation, robotics and electromechanical actuation is increasing rapidly. Gearmotors and actuators serve as key components in numerous industrial and automotiv...
The market for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), including e-scooters, e-bikes and e-motorbikes, is experiencing rapid growth across Europe, driven by affordable electrification, new mobility models and EU decarbonisati...
FOOD2030 Networks Conference and Transformative Governance for Food Systems and Biodiversity Conference to take place in Copenhagen on 2–3 December 2025
Europe depends upon critical raw materials to drive its transition to a low-carbon digital economy. To achieve this goal, it is essential to build public trust and understanding to secure access to these vital resourc...
BlueComp is the EU competence framework for the blue economy. It offers a comprehensive and future-oriented structure to identify, describe, and develop the key competences essential for sustainable blue economy growt...
This report proposes a scientific methodology to identify high-impact capabilities in general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, defined in the EU AI Act as capabilities of the most advanced GPAI models. High-impact capabiliti...
This report provides a comprehensive overview of how FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) terms are applied in legal frameworks, case law, and administrative practices across multiple sectors and jurisdict...
In the framework of the evaluation of the 2014 public procurement and concessions directives, this Study examines two aspects: whether the provisions of the directives are coherent and consistent with the objectives s...
This report discusses an approach for measuring behavioural change in models following modification, which could be used as part of a broader assessment to determine when a modified General-Purpose AI (GPAI) model sho...
This study assesses the implementation of transparency and integrity in European public procurement, as mandated by the 2014 Directives. Analysing data from TED notices (2013–2024), it adopts an evidence-based appro...
This study investigates the integration and effects of artificial intelligence and algorithmic management (AM) technologies within European workplaces, extending beyond the realm of platform work. It thoroughly examin...
This study introduces a novel approach to dictionary-based sentiment analysis that extracts valuable insights from economic newspaper articles in the euro area without requiring article translation. We develop sentime...
This study sought to gather and review existing data on climate-induced migration, focussing on five Member States (IT,EL,FR,DE,ES) and one candidate country (Türkiye), to inform an effective EU response. There is no...
Horizon Europe is open to researchers and innovators from all over the world. It also features specific initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation with key strategic regions.
The Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was launched in April 2024 under the BRIDGE Data Management Working Group, in response to the increasing relevance of AI technologies in supporting the digitalisation and dec...
The purpose of this study is to take a closer look at how different countries are progressing in the areas of employment and adult training, and to share the recommendations of those who know the realities on the grou...
TRACES is the multilingual online platform of the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the Commission, used for sanitary, phytosanitary and food safety certification.
This second edition of the Handbook provides guidance for practitioners working in the field of contingency planning for border management and return, particularly in relation to high migratory influxes and other cris...
A commonly used term in the context of counter unmanned aircraft systems (C‑UAS) is detection, tracking and identification (DTI). DTI includes detection, localisation, tracking, classification and identification. Th...
This report synthesises the findings of the Workshop on Non-Binding Measures in Support of Space Traffic Management (STM), convened in Brussels at DG DEFIS on 17 September 2025. The event gathered twelve invited exper...
The Floods Directive (FD) established a framework for flood risk management (FRM). It foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming to reduce the risk of flood damage in the European Union (EU). The first cycle covered the period 2...
The Floods Directive (FD) established a framework for flood risk management (FRM). It foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming to reduce the risk of flood damage in the European Union (EU). The first cycle covered the period 2...
Horizon Europe is open to researchers and innovators from all over the world. It also features specific initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation with key strategic regions.
The Floods Directive (FD) established a framework for flood risk management (FRM). It foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming to reduce the risk of flood damage in the European Union (EU). The first cycle covered the period 2...
The Floods Directive (FD) established a framework for flood risk management (FRM). It foresees 6-yearly cycles aiming to reduce the risk of flood damage in the European Union (EU). The first cycle covered the period 2...
Peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are under strain. The People’s Republic of China’s diplomatic offensive against the Republic of China, Taiwan, has more recently been coupled with routinised large-scal...
This report explores developments and needs for structural design standards in the context of climate change adaptation for the built environment. It discusses relevant EU policies and initiatives and the impact of cl...
As floods sweep across Europe, questions resurface about our readiness for climate extremes. A European research team has developed practical tools to bridge the gap between science and policy. Yet experts warn only b...
The dairy sector underpins Europe’s economy and rural life, but its byproducts can cause serious environmental harm. New upcycling solutions turn these waste streams into clean water and phosphate-rich biofertilizer...
Seven Horizon Europe-funded projects – CARMINE, CLIMRES, MAIA, MINORITY REPORT, MULTICARE, MULTICLIMACT, and RETIME – have launched a Joint Manifesto on the Resilience of the Built Environment in 2025 , marking a ...
The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Smart Networks for Energy Transition (ETIP SNET) will take part in Enlit Europe 2025, one of the key annual events to connect industries and support Europe’s energ...
The first edition of the GNSS and Secure SATCOM User Technology Report provides insights into the technology features and trends of both GNSS and secure SATCOM domains and their possible synergies. As new GNSS frequen...
The study aimed at supporting the European Commission in preparing the evaluation of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) within the framework of the Better Regulation Guidelines, p...
This is the first Eurojust casework report on the application of Regulation (EU) 2018/1805 on the mutual recognition of freezing orders and confiscation orders. Over the years, Eurojust has developed practical knowled...
The fight against organised crime is a priority for the EU and its Member States. In October 2023, the European Commission presented a Communication on an EU Roadmap to fight drug trafficking and organised crime, incl...
This document describes the design process, definitions, and algorithmic implementation for an assessment of forest fragmentation across the Amazon. This study follows a request raised by the United Nations Food and A...
In accordance with Article 66 of Regulation 2019/1896, Frontex disseminates its research results to the European Parliament, the Member States and the Commission. The Agency also makes public information on its resear...
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fund bottomup research in all fields of science and across disciplines, based on scientific excellence and competitive funding. The programme supports the careers, skills dev...
This guide will introduce you to the agri-food sector in Canada and how to leverage the EU–Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). It provides an overview of the size of the Canadian agri-food mark...
The Frontex Annual Risk Analysis (ARA) 2025/2026 is a publicly available strategic risk analysis report that identifies the key risks to the external borders of the EU, based on a regional approach. Risks for European...
Carbon pricing is becoming a mainstream tool to cut emissions and drive clean growth. The EU’s own Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has reduced covered emissions by 50% in 20 years while raising over €230 billion...
The Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) project produces global spatial data and evidence-based information describing the human presence on Earth. It operates in a fully open and free data and methods access policy....
Earth system science studies our planet as an interconnected system, encompassing the atmosphere, oceans, land, cryosphere and biosphere together with the human influence. It explores the dynamics, feedbacks and inter...
A race is raging among the superpowers over critical minerals in developing countries to power the simultaneous energy and digital transitions that the world is experiencing.
This paper assesses the macroeconomic impact of deglobalisation scenarios using an estimated three-region global dynamic general equilibrium framework, considering the euro area, the US, and the rest of the world. We ...