UPDATE – Media advisory – Informal EU leaders’ retreat of 3 February 2025

Based on an updated evaluation of the measures needed to secure the venue, the informal EU leaders’ retreat of 3 February 2025 is relocated from Château de Limont to Palais d’Egmont in Brussels. Please see the updated media advisory below. EU leaders will discuss European defence during an informal meeting at Palais d’Egmont. In order to … Leer más

EIB EIB lends €250 million to National Bank of Greece (NBG) for green investments by SMEs and Mid-Caps New credit brings EIB financing for climate action by Greek businesses via on-lending from local banks to €1 billion The facility supports local businesses with preferential loans for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other green projects The … Leer más

A communication toolkit for public consultations

Why a toolkit?This toolkit has been developed by EFSA to provide further information on EFSA public consultations and ensure that participation and staying informed is easy and clear.What can I find in the toolkit?The toolkit as been designed to answer frequently asked questions about EFSA public consultations, including how to participate in them and how the process works.In the toolkit you will find information on:EFSA’s work and how you can get involvedWhat are public consultationsBackground information on public consultationsStep by step process of how public consultations work How to participate in a public consultation and provide your input to inform EFSA’s risk assessmentAn overview of the different types of consultationsHow the commenting process works A visual overview of the commenting processInformation on where the consultation outcomes are publishedWhere to find further information and support on public consultationsAn overview of information sources and what type of information can be found at each sourceGuidance on using and navigating Open EFSA, Connect EFSA, the EFSA website and the EFSA JournalWho is the toolkit for?This toolkit can be used by anybody interested contributing to EFSA’s risk assessment by participating in public consultations.

The EIT Higher Education Initiative Attracts Record Interest from Over 1000 Organisations Across Europe

The EIT Higher Education Initiative has once again demonstrated its significance in the higher education innovation landscape, with its latest Call for Proposals 2024 receiving an outstanding response.  A total of 130 applications were submitted, involving 1480 organisations from 55 countries, showcasing the growing number of European higher education institutions (HEIs) determined to become innovation and … Leer más

Press briefing – Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 27 January 2025

The press briefing ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on Friday, 24 January 2025 at 11.00. This briefing will be «off the record». The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa building … Leer más

Watch the Youth Policy Dialogue with EVP Roxanna Mînzatu – #True #Fake – Unmasking the Truth in a Digital World

Última actualización Viernes, 17/01/2025 Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu’s first Youth Policy Dialogue will take place in Warsaw on 20th January 2025. She will meet 18 young people to discuss topics that matter to them, focusing on digital and media literacy skills among young people as a way to fight disinformation. Online participants will be able … Leer más

EIT Ranked Among Top Five Investors in Europe by European Patent Office

The European Patent Office’s report, «Mapping Investors for European Innovators», highlights the pivotal role of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in strengthening Europe’s innovation landscape. The report introduces the Technology Investor Score (TIS), a metric designed to identify investors with a strong focus on technology-driven companies based on patent activity within their … Leer más

EIB The first €60 million tranche was signed today in Milan as part of a total credit line worth €200 million. The agreement will help stimulate €400 million of investment in the real economy, helping to support investments in innovation and digitalisation in Italian businesses. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Desio have announced an agreement worth … Leer más