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Chance to take part in European Tourism Convention

Following nine consecutive years of growth, the European Union (EU) tourism ecosystem is among the hardest hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The European Commission is organising the European Tourism Convention on 12 October 2020 to launch a dialogue on sustainable recovery and the strategic orientations for the tourism of tomorrow and guide future work and cooperation on tourism (towards a European...Read more
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Public consultation on revision of European Union Construction Products Regulation

The European Commission (EC) has launched an open public consultation on the Construction Products Regulation . The Commission is seeking stakeholders' views in order to improve the functioning of the European Union (EU) market for construction products. The Construction Products Regulation sets the harmonised requirements for construction products for a level playing field in the Internal Market. Its...Read more
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European Commission prepares new initiatives to boost organic farming sector

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on its future Action Plan on Organic Farming. This sector will play an important role in achieving the European Green Deal ambition, and reaching the objectives set out in the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies. It is a priority for the Commission to ensure that the organic farming sector has the right tools in place as well as a well-...Read more
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Have your say on European ocean energy policies

The European Commission is gathering views on the development of the ocean energy sector and of the Ocean Energy Communication. It is particularly keen to hear from: the general public Public sector: EU institutions and bodies, International organisations, Member State and regions active in the sector, public investment funds Private sector: industry representatives, technology developers, insurance and...Read more
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Updated Brexit guidance for businesses available

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union has issued updated Brexit guidance for businesses on tax and customs requirements following the end of the transition period. The end of the transition period will have major consequences for European businesses trading with the UK, from 1 January 2021. In particular, these businesses need to be ready for the inevitable changes in...Read more
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Extra €200m for Erasmus+ projects in 2020

The European Commission has approved an additional €200 million of funding under its Erasmus+ programme this year in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has had a disruptive impact on education and training, with new ways of teaching and learning requiring innovative, creative and inclusive solutions. Two extra Erasmus+ 2020 calls will, therefore, focus on projects to boost digital education and...Read more
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European Commission seeks views on Horizon Europe First Strategic Plan 2021-2024

The European Commission is seeking views on the strategy and direction of it's investment in research an innovation in a new survey. Horizon Europe, the ninth European Research and Innovation Framework programme (2021-2027), is the key instrument of the European Union (EU) for supporting research and innovation. It also plays an important role in steering and accelerating Europe’s recovery, preparedness...Read more
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Commission reveals plans to make Europe's raw materials supply more secure and sustainable

The European Commission (EC) has unveiled an Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials and a foresight study on critical raw materials for strategic technologies and sectors from the 2030 and 2050 perspectives. The action plan looks at the current and future challenges and proposes actions to reduce Europe's dependency on third countries, diversifying supply from both primary and secondary sources and...Read more
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Survey: Clusters in the circular economy

Last year Cluster Excellence Denmark published the booklet ' Clusters in the Circular Economy ', which focused on the role of clusters in circular transformation. Since then, however, COVID-19 has had a major impact in all walks of life across the globe, including cluster ecosystems and the development of green initiatives. The authors are now looking to update the booklet in light of the recent...Read more
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Have your say on European Union innovation and research missions

The European Commission has opened a call for ideas seeking feedback and suggestions from the public on how to adapt to climate change, fight cancer, build climate-neutral and smart cities and ensure healthy oceans, soils and food. The collected ideas will feed into the design of the new Missions under Horizon Europe , a novelty in the next European Union research and innovation framework programme...Read more
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