The Council on 10 May, adopted a set of legal acts aimed at complementing the legal framework around Horizon Europe, the EU's framework programme for research and innovation for the years 2021 to 2027.
The Council has adopted new rules, in agreement with the European Parliament and the Commission, to ensure transparent and ethical interest representation.
On the occasion of the EU-India Leaders' Meeting in Porto and via video conference, the EU and India have concluded a comprehensive Connectivity Partnership, confirming their commitment to collaborate on supporting resilient and sustainable connectivity both in India and in third countries and regions, including Africa, Central Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
The inaugural event celebrated the launch of the participatory process set up jointly by Parliament, Council and Commission. On Europe Day 2021, the European Parliament in Strasbourg hosted the inaugural event of the Conference on the Future of Europe.
On 1 April 2021, the new European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) came to life to support the European Green Deal. CINEA will be home to the rebranded and broadened ‘Clean Energy’ monthly newsletter.