In the communication, the European Commission emphasises the role of Universities as “Drivers of Europe’s Global Role and Leadership” – reaching out to the world, building Europe’s connections and promoting its values. Furthermore, They play a vital role in generating
The Council agreed on a more concerted European approach to the challenges posed by new digital technologies and approved conclusions on EU digital diplomacy. Digital technologies have brought new opportunities and risks into the lives of EU citizens and people
This publication presents the Staff Working Document on tackling R&I foreign interference. Foreign interference occurs when activities are carried out by, or on behalf of, a foreign state-level actor, which are coercive, covert, deceptive, or corrupting and are contrary to
The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organised on 8 March 2022 in Marseille a conference on a global approach of research, innovation and higher education gathering the Ministers responsible of R&I of the Member States of
SFIC summarises its achievements in a comprehensive overview paper. With the new ERA Governance to take effect as of January 2022, the ERA-related groups under ERAC will come to an end. However, the issue of international STI cooperation will remain
On November 26, 2021, the Pact for Research and Innovation and the Policy Agenda with ERA actions have been adopted at the Competitiveness Council setting out common values and principles for R&I for the first time, the Pact shows the
The European Economic and Social Committee has also published an opinion on the “Global Approach to Research and Innovation – Europe’s strategy for international cooperation in a changing world” (see EESC-2021-01986-00-00-AC-TRA-EN) and highlighted science diplomacy as a concept as follows
The Council conclusions on the Global Approach to R&I, Europe’s strategy for international cooperation in a changing world have been adopted on 28 September 2021. Among other aspects the conclusions underline the importance of openness and international cooperation in research
The Global Approach to Research and Innovation (R&I) presents the Commission’s perspective for Europe’s strategy on international cooperation in research and innovation. It was launched in May 2021 – for more information, please see: Communication on the Global Approach to
