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Environment
Demo buildings prove alternative construction is possible
Press Release
Today
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Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT.
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Rural
dRural project ends but its impact on Europe's rural areas...
Press Release
Today
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On 31 October, the EU-funded dRural project on digitalisation of rural areas officially finished. Nevertheless, the knowledge collected and shared with similar projects, as well as the digital platform introduced in 1...
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Politics
Avoid the citizenwashing trap: practical guide for public offi...
Guide
September 9, 2024
eeb.org
Avoid the citizenwashing trap: practical guide for public officials responsible for public participation
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Politics
High-risk areas of corruption in the EU - A mapping and in-dep...
Study
Today
op.europa.eu
Corruption encompasses a vast collection of abusive, subversive and sometimes violent crimes that harm virtually all portions and levels of society. It radiates outward from the initial act to damage public institutio...
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Aviation
Accelerating the take-off for e-SAF in Europe - Project SkyPow...
Publication
October 30, 2024
systemiq.earth
Accelerating the take-off for e-SAF in Europe - Project SkyPower insights report
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Environment
Join BioValue ongoing journey and participate at the webinar ...
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Yesterday
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Part of the Webinar series “Unlocking Biodiversity Value in Spatial Planning – A Webinar Reflection Journey to Enhance Transformation”, the fourth webinar will be held on the 18th of November, and it is open to ...
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Nuclear Energy
Euratom Supply Agency Annual Report 2023
Report
Yesterday
op.europa.eu
This comprehensive report describes the current state and future projections of the nuclear fuel market in the European Union. It emphasises the critical aspects of nuclear fuel consumption, procurement trends and str...
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Employment
Automation in the automotive sectorRomania, Spain and Germany
Research Paper
November 3, 2024
op.europa.eu
This study investigates the impact of technological upgrades and automation, on employment and working conditions in the automotive, sector in Romania, Spain and Germany. Utilising qualitative research methods, the st...
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Health
Research perspectives on the health impacts of climate change ...
Research Paper
November 3, 2024
op.europa.eu
The conference exhibition will consist of 52 posters which will be available for viewing in a dedicated space adjacent to the coffee/lunch tables.
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EU funding
Low noise road surfaces - Challenges and solutions brought by ...
Report
November 3, 2024
op.europa.eu
Road traffic remains the top source of noise pollution in Europe* with noise levels projected to rise in both urban and rural areas over the next decade due to urban growth and increased demand for mobility. To mitiga...
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Health
Survey report on national seasonal influenza vaccination recom...
Report
November 3, 2024
op.europa.eu
The 2024 ECDC influenza survey on national vaccination recommendations and coverage used and adapted the previous ECDC-funded survey conducted by the Vaccine European New Integrated Collaboration Effort (VENICE) proje...
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Home Affairs
Charting the EU’s democratic progress - A resolution for the...
Policy Brief
November 2, 2024
op.europa.eu
This Resolution presents recommendations of the European Economic and Social Committee to the legislature 2024-2029. They are based on discussions with social partners and civil society organizations from all walks of...
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Cooperation
Assessment of the instruments, deliverables, results and impac...
Publication
November 2, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report presents the finding of a fifteen and a half month study on the cooperation between HEIs and public and private organisations in Europe. It was conducted by the Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centr...
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Social
Paths towards independent living and social inclusion in Europe
Policy Brief
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
Increasing emphasis on independent living and social inclusion is driving deinstitutionalisation – the shift away from a reliance on residential institutions towards family- and community-based settings for the prov...
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Education
Mapping schools by degree of urbanisation
Study
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
Giga is a joint initiative between United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union to map schools and educational facilities worldwide, along with the quality of their connectio...
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Politics
Monitoring media pluralism in the digital era
Study
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
In 2023 in Ukraine the legal regime of martial law continued to be enacted, accordingly a partial restriction of the right to freedom of expression was preserved. The Law of Ukraine “On Media” entered into force i...
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Fishery
Sprat in the EU
Publication
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
This case study focuses on European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) for human consumption in Poland, Denmark and Sweden, which are the 3 main sprat producers in the EU in terms of catches and landings and have distinctive p...
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Politics
Shaping European integration - The directly elected European P...
Publication
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
It is now possible, with four decades of hindsight, to look with a degree of historical perspective on the remarkable impact of the European Parliament in the years immediately after the first European elections. Havi...
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Environment
Future uses/needs of the seas - Integration of climate-smart t...
Study
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
Delivering the European Green Deal (2020) and a new approach for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the European Union (EU) (2021) requires urgent integration of climate-smart trends and new technologies in all types of pl...
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Economy
Asymmetric monetary policy spillovers - The role of supply cha...
Publication
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
This paper examines the asymmetry in global spillovers from Fed policy across tightening versus easing episodes several examples of which have been on display since the global financial crisis (GFC). We build a dynami...
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Climate
Unlocking Green Deal data - Innovative approaches for data gov...
Report
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
Drawing upon the ambitious policy and legal framework outlined in the European Strategy for Data (2020) and the establishment of common European data spaces, this Science for Policy report explores innovative approach...
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Education
The impact of eTwinning on teachers’ well-being - Summary mo...
Report
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
Teachers who are active in eTwinning (eTwinners) reported high levels of subjective wellbeing. eTwinning impacted their teaching efficacy more and their interpersonal school relations less.
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Politics
From democratic resilience to democratic security. A post-2024...
Publication
October 29, 2024
eu.boell.org
From democratic resilience to democratic security. A post-2024 democracy agenda for the EU
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Cities
Eyes Hearts Hands launches the Community of Cities to lead Eur...
Press Release
October 30, 2024
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A Community of Cities has been launched as part of the EU-funded Eyes, Hearts, Hands Urban Revolution project. This innovative network unites cities across Europe to integrate the values of the New European Bauhaus ...
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Rural
dRural Project releases final video on the impacts and sustain...
Press Release
October 30, 2024
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The dRural project is proud to announce the publication of its final video. It captures moments of the project’s final event during the EU Week of Regions and Cities, as well as the partners’ thoughts on the proje...
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Security
European approaches to the application of international law in...
Research Paper
October 30, 2024
op.europa.eu
This study examines the positions of European Union Member States (as of April 2024) on how international law applies in cyberspace. Of the 27 Member States, 13 have issued official national positions on the matter. T...
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Migration
Frontex Strategic risk analysis 2024
Report
October 30, 2024
op.europa.eu
It is important to acknowledge the important role of foresight for Frontex as an Agency. Foresight looks at the root causes of phenomena and their possible implications for European IBM. As a forwardlooking thought pr...
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Health
Innovative palliative care for people with cancer - Sustainabl...
Publication
October 30, 2024
op.europa.eu
This Policy Brief Document was developed in collaboration with researchers and experts on palliative care and through a series of workshops. It summarises the results of research projects, providing evidence on the va...
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Trade
Commercialising Intellectual Property: Spin-offs
Fact-sheet
October 29, 2024
op.europa.eu
This fact sheet deals with the creation and management of spin-offs as instruments for the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) rights. Spin-off, also known as “spin-out” are entities intended as a sepa...
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Climate
Climate adaptation in the EUAction not keeping up with ambitio...
Report
October 29, 2024
op.europa.eu
Extreme climate events such as heatwaves, drought and flooding are increasing. There is an urgent need to adapt to these climate conditions. We assessed the EU’s climate adaptation framework and how a selection of E...
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Renewable Energy
TAILWIND Presentation Video is out!
Press Release
October 28, 2024
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TAILWIND is pleased to announce the release of its presentation video, now available on YouTube.
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Agriculture
Farm Stories – An Interview Series
Press Release
October 28, 2024
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GUARDIANS project announces the start of the Farm Stories series – a cycle of interviews with the farmers involved in the project pilots as end-users of technologies and guardians of their territories.
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Trade
IP systems comparative : Colombia vs Europe
Guide
October 28, 2024
op.europa.eu
Colombia remains the fourth largest economy in Latin America (After Brazil, Mexico and Chile) according to recent reports issued by the International Monetary Fund in 2023 and holds the 83 position in the internationa...
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Politics
State aid in times of crisis
Policy Brief
October 28, 2024
op.europa.eu
Following the economic disturbance caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Commission adapted its state aid framework and approved since 2020 a significant increase of state aid for und...
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Climate
The Role Of Environmental Attribute Certificates For Corporate...
Publication
October 21, 2024
newclimate.org
The Role Of Environmental Attribute Certificates For Corporate Climate Strategies
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Politics
Financial regulation applicable to the general budget of the U...
Report
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
This publication contains the new Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Union. The Financial Regulation was adopted in September 2024 after a legislative procedure initiated by the Comm...
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Internal Market
Thirtieth anniversary of the EU Single MarketCitizens’ views...
Publication
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
The Single Market marked its 30th anniversary in 2023. To celebrate this achievement but also to inform the next phase of the Single market’s development, the European Commission ran a campaign throughout the year a...
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Research
Funding-by-lottery and other alternative models for research f...
Research Paper
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
The “Quarterly R&I Literature Review” provides a brief summary of a selection of recent publications on R&I economics and policy. The aim of the Review is to inform policymakers on the latest findings from the lit...
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Banking
Monetary policy and growth-at-riskThe role of institutional qu...
Policy Brief
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
This paper analyses how country-specific institutional quality shapes the impact of monetary policy on downside risks to GDP growth in the euro area. Using identified highfrequency shocks in a growth-at-risk framework...
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Science
How we see the worldThe use of maps in transnational policy
Policy Brief
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
There is no perfect map, as all maps are an approximation. Therefore, there is no neutral map, and choosing one approximation over another should be, in international policy making, an informed and deliberate choice. ...
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Environment
CORDIS results pack on polar regions
Publication
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
The impact of climate change is most acute at Earth’s polar regions. The Arctic and Antarctica are warming rapidly, with dramatic consequences for not only the local environment, but the wider world. This CORDIS Res...
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Agriculture
The state of soils in EuropeFully evidenced, spatially organis...
Report
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report investigates the intricate interplay between drivers of changes in soil health and pressures and impacts on soil in the 32 European Environment Agency (EEA) member countries, along with six cooperating cou...
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Human Rights
EU support to Palestinians
Publication
October 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
The brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks by Hamas across Israel on 7 October 2023, and the consequent military operation by Israel after, have led to a drastic deterioration in the humanitarian situation of Pal...
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SMEs
EIC Trusted Investor Network - Unlocking Europe’s deep tech ...
Infographic
October 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
Unites forward-thinking investors to co-invest in Europe’s most disruptive deep tech start-ups alongside the EIC Fund. Shared vision to grow deep tech companies in Europe. Accelerating the growth of cutting-edge com...
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Education
Sustainable infrastructure and learning environments in school...
Policy Brief
October 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
Members of the EU Working Group Schools: Learning for Sustainability held a meeting on sustainable infrastructure and learning environments in schools on 14-16 June 2023. The meeting, which took place in Madrid, was h...
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Regions & Cities
Address by Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the European Com...
Policy Brief
October 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
Address by Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the European Committee of the Regions - Speech on the state of regions and cites in the European Union
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Environment
A practical guide to the New European Bauhaus self-assessment ...
Policy Brief
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
This handbook provides a complete guide to the New European Bauhaus self-assessment method, designed to promote sustainability, beauty, and inclusiveness in the built environment of Europe and beyond. The handbook com...
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Industry
State aid in times of crisis - Swift reaction but shortcomings...
Report
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
Following the economic disturbance caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Commission adapted its state aid framework and approved since 2020 a significant increase of state aid for und...
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Food
Cultivating sustainability - The role of EU Food Systems in ad...
Policy Brief
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
EU food systems resemble complex webs of relationships spanning supply chains, consumption patterns, ecosystems, human health, and planetary boundaries and demanding systemic approaches for fostering a transition towa...
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Development
School distribution and connectivity to the internet by degree...
Study
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
Giga is a joint initiative between United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union to map schools and educational facilities worldwide, along with the quality of their connectio...
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Finance
Global financial architecture reform and the fiscal space of d...
Policy Paper
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
A workshop held on 19 March 2024 addressed issues affecting developing countries’ economic situation, and how it is shaped by policies and global governance. Key subjects include the International Monetary Fund and ...
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Media
Monitoring media pluralism in the digital era - Preliminary st...
Research Paper
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
In 2023 in Ukraine the legal regime of martial law continued to be enacted, accordingly a partial restriction of the right to freedom of expression was preserved. The Law of Ukraine “On Media” entered into force i...
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Fishery
Sprat in the EU - Price structure analysis: focus on Poland, D...
Research Paper
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
This case study focuses on European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) for human consumption in Poland, Denmark and Sweden, which are the 3 main sprat producers in the EU in terms of catches and landings and have distinctive p...
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Climate
Climate adaptation using cohesion policy - Fostering adaptatio...
Study
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
This study examines how Cohesion Policy can support climate adaptation, regional resilience and sustainable businesses in the EU. It identifies regional and sectoral adaptation needs, maps relevant EU policy instrumen...
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Energy
Looking at energy communities through a local authority lens -...
Policy Brief
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
The information used to inform the analysis and recommendations in this paper was gathered through a series of structured interviews with local authorities throughout Europe. The Smart Cities Marketplace network of lo...
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Agriculture
Contaminants in fertilisersAssessment of the risks from their ...
Study
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
Fertilisers may contain contaminants/impurities or intentionally added substances of concern that can impact human health and the environment, e.g., through contamination of groundwater, surface water and drinking wat...
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Justice
Energy justice in EU impact assessment - Proposal for guidelines
Guide
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
In order to achieve its ambitious policy goals such as using 40% renewable energy, cutting emissions by 55% or reducing energy consumption by 29% by 2030, the EU must undergo an energy transition which is also just an...
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Media
Creativity that Pinning down emotion's effect on ad perfor...
Publication
May 8, 2024
dma.org.uk
Creativity that Pinning down emotion's effect on ad performance sparks response:
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Education
The role of business incubators in a just transition
Study
October 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
A successful just transition depends on both the phase-out of coal and carbon-intensive activities as well as the scale-up of future-proof businesses that focus on green and circular practices. Business incubators can...
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EU funding
Citizenship education - EU funding opportunities
Report
October 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
This leaflet gives an overview of the EU funding opportunities available for citizenship education-related activities. It introduces relevant EU funding programmes to those interested in projetcs focusing on strengthe...
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Recycling
Agro2Circular launches survey to shape the future of bio-plast...
Press Release
October 23, 2024
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Join the initiative to drive innovation in sustainability by sharing your insights
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Energy
Air4nrg launches project presentation video to showcase innova...
Press Release
October 23, 2024
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The video has been launched to provide an in-depth look at the Air4NRG project’s innovative approach to sustainable energy storage. Now available on the project’s website and social media channels, the video highl...
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Fishery
European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Prod...
Study
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This case study focuses on European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) for human consumption in Poland, Denmark and Sweden, which are the 3 main sprat producers in the EU in terms of catches and landings and have distinctive p...
Open
Digital
2030 Digital Decade - Report on the state of the Digital Decad...
Report
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This Communication contains the 2024 State of the Digital Decade report. It examines digital policy developments since the 2023 report and presents the EU’s progress towards achieving the agreed objectives and targe...
Open
Energy
Clean Hydrogen Partnership - Success stories, I-2024
Policy Brief
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
Three Clean Hydrogen Partnership-funded projects have expanded the knowledge base related to development of anion exchange membrane electrolysers (AEMELs) for hydrogen production in Europe, testing small power stacks ...
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Agriculture
What are the effects of the use of bio-based mineral fertilisers?
Press Release
October 22, 2024
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B-Ferst is a project funded by the BBI (now CBE) JU, from May 2019 to October 2024. It hasinvolved a multidisciplinary team with expertise in every aspect of the whole fertiliser valuechain with a total of 11 part...
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Energy
Breaking the gridlock: overcoming the barriers to renewable en...
Press Release
October 22, 2024
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Struggling to keep pace with the growing share of renewables, the grid is turning into a bottleneck in the energy transition. From DC integration to hybrid microgrids, how emerging technologies are tackling the infras...
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Politics
Public opinion in the European Union - April-March 2024
Consultation
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report details the first results of the Standard Eurobarometer survey of Spring 2024 (EB101) in the 27 EU Member States. It is published with the results of the Standard Eurobarometer questions, which are detaile...
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Politics
Corporate guidance - Citizen engagement
Publication
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This Guidebook is an internal document of the European Commission. However, its content may be of interest for external readers who would like to know more about principles and formats for citizen participation. Pleas...
Open
Digital
Cryptograph products and services market analysis
Report
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report presents an analysis of the cryptography products and services market in the EU as it has evolved from the point of view of the cybersecurity market under the Cybersecurity Act. This analysis contributes t...
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Cities
Living spaces, cities and regions shaping the built environmen...
Report
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
The redevelopment process of the Santiago Square in Cáceres was chosen as one of 30 exemplary practices embodying high-quality architectural principles in Europe, thanks to its participative decision making process. ...
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Cities
Living spaces, cities and regions shaping the built environmen...
Report
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
The Living Spaces peer-learning visit in Brussels focused on the role, instruments and impact of the Bouwmeester Maître Architecte (BMA) (Government Architect or Chief Architect) of Brussels. Operating within the Bru...
Open
Environment
Refined proposal for an EU pollinator monitoring scheme
Policy Recommendation
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report presents refined options for an EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (EU PoMS), based on the work of a technical expert group comprising 26 international experts from 12 countries, with members being representa...
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Renewable Energy
Harnessing wind power - Navigating the EU energy transition an...
Research Paper
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This paper aims to delve into some of the vulnerabilities associated with the EU's energy transition, using wind energy as a case study for broader issues affecting the renewable industry as a whole. The first part as...
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Human Rights
Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all:...
Publication
October 17, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all: GREENA step-by-step toolkit
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Education
Work-based learning - A leaflet of the interagency group on te...
Publication
October 20, 2024
op.europa.eu
Work-based learning (WBL) refers to all forms of learning that occur in a real work environment. It equips individuals with the skills necessary to obtain, maintain and advance in their jobs and professional developme...
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Foreign-Affairs
Why Japan’s defence technology cooperation with Europe deser...
Policy Brief
October 19, 2024
op.europa.eu
Due to self-imposed restrictions on joint defence equipment production and technology cooperation, Japan has long been an isolated player in the global defence industry. However, as it is facing the most severe and co...
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Home Affairs
Report on the European elections - Digital Services Act and co...
Report
October 19, 2024
op.europa.eu
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a new, global first-of-its kind rulebook for platform responsibility. With the DSA, the European Union possesses a powerful regulatory framework to assess and mitigate risks to the in...
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EU funding
Green Deal projects success stories - Advancing our understand...
Report
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
Every year, thousands of new chemicals enter the market, adding to a vast array already in use. However, only a small portion of these chemicals are subjected to thorough assessments of their toxicity, leaving many po...
Open
Human Rights
End human trafficking - Break the invisible chain
Report
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
On average, 7000 victims of human trafficking are registered in the EU every year. Many remain undetected. Join us in the fight against the trafficking in human beings.
Open
Trade
Involvement of civil society in the Economic Partnership Agree...
Study
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
The project objective is to assess CSO participation in the EU-SADC EPA signed in 2016 and offer recommendations to enhance CSO roles. The EPA focuses on trade and economic cooperation. Despite its potential, CSO invo...
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Education
Mapping schools by degree of urbanisation - School distributio...
Research Paper
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
Giga is a joint initiative between United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union to map schools and educational facilities worldwide, along with the quality of their connectio...
Open
Politics
Confronting debt, climate change and poverty - Global financia...
Policy Brief
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
A workshop held on 19 March 2024 addressed issues affecting developing countries’ economic situation, and how it is shaped by policies and global governance. Key subjects include the International Monetary Fund and ...
Open
Food
An information-based risk analysis IT tool protecting the Euro...
Research Paper
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
The Farm to Fork Strategy has recognised the necessity of intensifying efforts to combat fraudulent practices within the agri-food chain while simultaneously enhancing traceability and alert systems to improve coordin...
Open
Social
Causes of death statistics manual 2024 edition
Fact-sheet
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
This manual provides the guidelines for data providers when transmitting data to Eurostat on Causes of Death (COD) in the statistical collection with the same name. The manual covers both the mandatory and voluntary d...
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Environment
The economic and competitive benefits of environmental policy
Policy Brief
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
The European Union’s environmental policies address environmental challenges related to biodiversity loss, resource use (including water and circular economy aspects), pollution and environmental risks to health and...
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Human Rights
Justice, rights and values - Eurobarometer summary report Marc...
Report
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
The European Union aims at promoting peace amongst its people and creating a vibrant civil society and citizen participation in democratic life. It is founded on common values encompassing, in particular, fundamental ...
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Environment
Assessing the management costs of future high seas marine prot...
Policy Brief
October 9, 2024
iddri.org
Assessing the management costs of future high seas marine protected areas - an initial methodological approach
Open
Finance
Rethinking the role of funds in the multilateral biodiversity ...
Policy Brief
October 10, 2024
iddri.org
Rethinking the role of funds in the multilateral biodiversity financial landscape
Open
Environment
Monitoring, control and surveillance of future high seas MPAs ...
Policy Brief
October 9, 2024
iddri.org
Monitoring, control and surveillance of future high seas MPAs - what role for emerging technologies?
Open
Youth
Structured and Meaningful Youth Participation in Policy and De...
Study
September 30, 2024
eesc.europa.eu
Structured and Meaningful Youth Participation in Policy and Decision-Making Processes - Mapping Local, National, EU, and International Good Practices
Open