The European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) has released its fourth Global Trends Report, outlining a complex and challenging future for the European Union. The EU trend report, titled “Choosing Europe’s Future,” comes at a critical time as the EU prepares for a new political cycle. The report identifies …
A significant step towards preventing lung cancer has been taken with the development of a new vaccine called “LungVax.” Researchers at the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute, and University College London have received £1.7 million in funding from Cancer Research UK and the CRIS Cancer Foundation to develop …
BRUSSELS – In a major push to enhance higher education, the European Commission today released a blueprint outlining a path to create a “European Degree.” This new qualification would symbolise academic cooperation across the European Union, aiming to foster a sense of shared European identity. The European Bachelor, Master, and …
Imagine a Europe that can tackle climate change with groundbreaking technologies and create entirely new industries that solve problems we haven’t even imagined yet. That’s the future deep tech champion promises. A new report from Vinnova works like a roadmap to get there, but it tells us there are some …
A new EU study examines how tourism can benefit rural areas. It highlights the potential for economic growth, job creation, and cultural preservation. The study also identifies challenges in rural tourism like infrastructure limitations and environmental impact. Successful strategies from Spain, Poland, and Portugal are included to help local governments …
A groundbreaking study from Université de Genève has made significant strides in how robots can understand and execute actions based on instructions. Researchers developed models that use cutting-edge natural language processing techniques, allowing robots to learn new tasks rapidly and even translate their actions back into understandable language. How Does …
A new study, published in Nature, reveals substantial improvements in European air quality, yet millions remain exposed to harmful levels of air pollution. The report underscores how despite notable progress, short- and long-term health risks for Europeans remain a widespread concern. The study, utilising advanced machine learning methods, analyses 17 …
The European Commission today issued a historic recommendation to open accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, marking a critical turning point in the country’s decades-long pursuit of European Union membership. The move comes after significant recent progress made by Bosnia-Herzegovina following years of political deadlock. Plagued by ethnic divisions and the legacy …
In a move to safeguard electoral processes from manipulation, the European Union has enacted strict new regulations governing political advertising. The rules emphasise transparency, accountability, and limitations on targeting techniques, aiming to empower voters with greater clarity about the source and methods behind political messaging. Key Focus: Countering Disinformation and …
The European Commission today announced the launch of the 2025 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. These initiatives seek to recognize and reward cities across Europe that are spearheading innovative and sustainable tourism practices. Cities are encouraged to showcase their use of technology, …