European Commission launches “New European Bauhaus” initiative

21. Jan 2021

On 18 January, the European Commission has launched its "European Bauhaus" initiative. The "European Bauhaus" was first announced by Commission President Dr Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union address in September 2020. This initiative is an interdisciplinary project, aiming to combine design, science and technology and contributing to the implementation of the European Green Deal.

Participation of the United Kingdom in EU research programmes

08. Jan 2021

On 1 January 2021, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement agreed between the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) preliminarily entered into force. In order for the agreement to become effective, formal approval by the European Parliament is needed.

New European Cybersecurity Strategy

18. Dec 2020

On 16 December 2020, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented a new EU Cybersecurity Strategy.

Horizon Europe: Agreement between Council and Parliament

15. Dec 2020

On December 11, 2020, the German Council Presidency and representatives of the European Parliament reached a preliminary agreement on the regulation for Horizon Europe, the next EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).

New IPR Action Plan

04. Dec 2020

On November 25, 2020, the European Commission published a new IPR Action Plan. The main objective of the action plan is to renew the regulations for intellectual property in the EU in order to be able to face new challenges such as digitization and climate change as well as the corona pandemic and to strengthen Europe's economic power.