Tag Archives: European Commission

Sanofi and Regeneron Expand Dupixent Approval in the EU to Include Young Children with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Regeneron have received European Commission approval for Dupixent to treat children aged two to 11 with chronic spontaneous urticaria, marking the first targeted therapy available for this condition in young patients. Supported by data from the … Read the full press release

Dario Peirone to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will welcome Dario Peirone, Chairman of CEIPIEDMONTE, to its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. Representing one of Europe’s most industrially advanced regions, Peirone brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release

Canada’s Trade Commissioner in Milan, Simone Grassi, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Simone Grassi, Trade Commissioner at the Consulate of Canada in Milan, at its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. His participation highlights Canada’s growing influence in … Read the full press release

Rising public concern over misinformation and reputational harm is reshaping how the European Union approaches digital identity, regulation and democratic resilience

Disinformation is becoming a major concern across Europe. Digital identity, privacy and reputation are now closely linked. The General Data Protection Regulation provides key protections but raises new legal challenges. Courts are shaping how privacy and free expression are balanced. … Read the full press release

EU debate over digital rights and disinformation sharpens as Robert Szustkowski initiative gains visibility

Europe is facing a growing challenge from disinformation, widely seen as a threat to democratic stability and public trust. Public concern is high, with Eurobarometer data indicating that a significant share of EU citizens are worried about false or misleading … Read the full press release

Europeans demand control over their digital identity

(IN BRIEF) Europe is witnessing a significant shift toward stronger individual control over digital identity, as citizens increasingly use legal mechanisms like the GDPR’s “right to be forgotten” to manage their online presence and protect their reputations. In early 2026, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank supports Rotterdam shore power project with major financing to advance sustainable maritime operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to support the installation of shore power infrastructure at the port of Rotterdam, complemented by an additional €70 million grant from the European Commission. The project, led by … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall confirms successful halfway milestone for MARTE program strengthening Europe’s defence innovation and autonomy

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced that the MARTE project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has reached its halfway milestone, demonstrating substantial progress in developing Europe’s future main battle tank system. The initiative, involving eleven European countries and led by … Read the full press release

Horizon 2020 Green Deal Projects Support Office presents breakthrough solutions for Europe’s green transition

(IN BRIEF) The Green Deal Projects Support Office will host a final hybrid event in Brussels on 28 April 2026 to present the results of 73 projects funded under the €1 billion Horizon 2020 Green Deal Call, bringing together policymakers, … Read the full press release

Global Citizen-Science Initiative Seeks Public Help to Verify Potential Universal Pattern in Protein Structures

A new citizen-science project is investigating a possible universal structural pattern in protein 3D architecture The pattern involves amino acids clustering by chemical type into mosaic-like arrangements Findings are based on analysis of over 160,000 protein structures and computational simulations … Read the full press release

Proteins Mosaic Q: a citizen-science project to gather evidence for a novel 3D protein structural pattern

(IN BRIEF) Proteins Mosaic Q is a global citizen-science initiative that invites volunteers to help confirm a newly identified structural pattern in the three-dimensional architecture of proteins. The project focuses on how amino acids cluster according to their chemical families, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Regimen Approved in the European Union for Early-Stage Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has received approval from the European Commission for the use of Imfinzi (durvalumab) in combination with FLOT chemotherapy as a perioperative treatment for adults with resectable early-stage and locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancers. The approval … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory and European Commission Introduce New Initiative to Support Strategic Development of Ports Across the TEN-T Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched a new technical training programme under the JASPERS advisory mandate to help strengthen strategic port infrastructure across the European Union. The initiative focuses on supporting small and medium-sized … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Partners with Join Capital to Support Next Generation Defence and Space Technologies in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €50 million to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund, marking its largest investment to date in the defence sector and highlighting Europe’s efforts to strengthen its defence and technological capabilities. Supported by … Read the full press release

NIB Joins EIB EBRD and CEB in EastInvest Platform Supporting Investment in EU Eastern Border Areas

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank has joined several major European financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Council of Europe Development Bank, in signing a joint declaration supporting the EU’s … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Wartime Support for Ukraine Through Infrastructure Energy and SME Financing Programs

  (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided almost €1.5 billion in financing to Ukraine in 2025, representing the largest annual support package since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding, delivered in cooperation with the Ukrainian government … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat CNES Thales Alenia Space and Safran Launch Joint Program to Develop Optical Communications for Hellas Sat 5

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat has signed a cooperation agreement with CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran to develop a laser-based optical communications system for the Hellas Sat 5 geostationary satellite and a corresponding ground station in Cyprus. The project will … Read the full press release

Industry Alliance Urges EU Electrification Action Plan to Deliver Affordable Power and Stronger Industrial Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) Cefic and the Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries have presented a joint position paper outlining recommendations for the European Union’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan, warning that high and volatile electricity prices are undermining industrial competitiveness and slowing decarbonisation. … Read the full press release

Sener Leads European SGAN Next Project to Develop High Frequency GaN Technology for Future Satellite Communications

(IN BRIEF) Sener is coordinating the SGAN-Next project, a Horizon Europe initiative focused on developing high-frequency gallium nitride-based electronic components for next-generation satellite communications. The project aims to produce more efficient, compact and reliable equipment suitable for satellites operating in … Read the full press release