- Posted 28-Sep-2020
Single European Sky: for a more sustainable and resilient air traffic management
The European Commission proposed an upgrade of the Single European Sky regulatory framework which comes on the heels of the European Green Deal. The objective is to modernise the management of European airspace and to establish more sustainable and efficient flightpaths. This can reduce up to 10% of air transport emissions.
- Posted 28-Sep-2020
Fostering the European Interactive Technologies ecosystem –new H2020 projects on Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
The objective of the Horizon call on Interactive technologies (ICT-55-2020) is to support European industries and a competitive and sustainable ecosystem of European technology providers in interactive technologies. Focus is on developing richer virtual environments, new user interfaces and improved immersion maximizing the feeling of presence.
- Posted 28-Sep-2020
Commitment to ensure ‘systematic & structural cooperation’ between the EIC and the EIT
A Letter of Intent was signed setting out a common objective between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s first Knowledge and Innovation Communities - KICs (EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Digital and EIT InnoEnergy) to maximises EU support for game-changing innovators and entrepreneurs across Europe.
- Posted 28-Sep-2020
Beating cancer: Better protection of workers against cancer-causing chemicals
Each year, about 120,000 work-related cancer cases occur as a result of exposure to carcinogens at work in the EU, leading to approximately 80,000 fatalities annually. To improve workers' protection against cancer, the Commission has proposed to further limit their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.
- Posted 28-Sep-2020
A fresh start on migration: Building confidence and striking a new balance between responsibility and solidarity
The European Commission is proposing a new Pact on Migration and Asylum, covering all of the different elements needed for a comprehensive European approach to migration. It sets out improved and faster procedures throughout the asylum and migration system. And it sets in balance the principles of fair sharing of responsibility and solidarity. This is crucial for rebuilding trust between Member States and confidence in the capacity of the European Union to manage migration.