Head of Unit/Deputy Director @EUScienceInnov @EU_Commission #EuropeanResearchArea #EUResearchArea #ERAPlatform #WIDERA RT#endorse My own view

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👍Very pleased and honoured to have co-chaired with @JackieGrech from @mt_xjenzamalta the 33rd ERA Forum meeting. 🙏Many thanks to our two teams, to all speakers and #ERA Forum members for their valuable input and the enthusiasm in bringing #EUResearchArea forward! #ChooseEurope
Just wrapped up the 33rd ERA Forum in Malta—where discussions around trust in science, the future of ethical AI in science and research integrity took centre stage. Want to stay ahead on the latest in #EUResearchArea Find out more on: link.europa.eu/fmGYdp
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#HorizonEU’s Seal of Excellence highlights over excellent proposals on Green, Biomed, Farm2Fork and other fields. In 2025 many of them have received funding from private funders or national sources in Bulgaria, Spain, France, Estonia, Croatia, Slovakia: link.europa.eu/h4nVKJ
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🔬Science has no passport, gender, ethnicity or political colour. It is one of the most valuable global goods. ⚛︎ 🧬 🧫 🧪 This is why the Commission announced a Choose Europe package of EUR 500 million to attract and retain the best scientists and researchers. (5/5)
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📢 Registrations are OPEN for the European Research & Innovation Days! Secure your spot and join us on 16–17 September to meet the experts and policymakers shaping Europe’s future. Register here: europa.eu/!Mw6ybX #RiDaysEU

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Science builds our future. In Europe it has the freedom and support it needs. To find the next cure and develop the next ground-breaking technology. Our mission is clear: We want the brightest minds and boldest innovators to "Choose Europe!" ↓ xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1BdGYqokN…
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📢 Calling researchers around the world! Check out career opportunities in the EU in our new #ChooseEurope for Science snapshot: -60+ national & EU support schemes -New #EURAXESS gateway bringing everything together Discover more 🔗europa.eu/!rqXQyF
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Science is part of Europe’s story — now we write the next chapter. At today’s Competitiveness Council, Team Europe showed why we choose science, and why science should #ChooseEurope. Over 60 initiatives support international researchers: europa.eu/!rqXQyF
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🤝 Universities and industries working together: we've seen a 34% increase in innovative businesses collaborating with universities for R&D activities. Discover all the positive changes and the areas for improvement in our new reports: europa.eu/!jbBcWD #EUResearchArea
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🆕The European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard and Dashboard 2024 are out! They show progress in key research & innovation areas from 2010-2022: europa.eu/!jbBcWD This year we celebrate 25 years of #EUResearchArea, working towards the 5th freedom of the EU single market!
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Today, the @EU_Commission adopted a proposal for the European Research Area Policy Agenda 25-27, paving the way for a stronger #EUResearchArea What's next? After adoption by 🇪🇺 countries, works on the new ERA Actions can start! Read more here: europa.eu/!8HMyyY
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I thanked @EnricoLetta for putting R&I at the centre of the EU agenda. Closing the innovation gap is the first pillar of the new Competitiveness Compass. I am committed to making the fifth freedom a reality for our innovators. To do so, I will propose a new ERA Act.
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I am proud of Bulgaria 🇧🇬 and Romania 🇷🇴 for joining Schengen!    We worked hard for it just like we work hard to develop our R&I system in Bulgaria and Romania. We are stronger together!   Find out more about the #PolicySupportFacility: europa.eu/!8MKBCJ
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The 2nd country visit for #PSF BG 🇧🇬is over! Two intense days of meetings: 🎯deep analysis by our excellent expert panel; 🗣️rich input by stakeholders; 💪strong commitment by BG authorities! Happy to support! 🙏Thanks to deputy minister Vitanov, BG MON, the experts and my teamI
#PolicySupportFacility is working closely with Bulgaria in reforming the R&I system. Experts are back in 🇧🇬 to get insights on: - Consolidating R&I institutions - Strengthening @BgSciencesBAS - Merging Higher Education Institutes and R&D organisations 🔗europa.eu/!ctcx8d
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#PolicySupportFacility experts are back in Czechia 🇨🇿 Discussions with national authorities, academia and businesses focus on Technology Transfer Offices, specifically: 🔹 Their needs & performance gaps 🔹 Tools for their optimisation 🔹 Regional collaboration Learn more ⬇️

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Become #PolicySupportFacility insider by reading the latest  newsletter 🔎 Find out about: - PSF in our new video - Greece & Romania's success stories - New exercises in Finland & Bulgaria... & more! Check it out! europa.eu/!93QkWp
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Join us… we are going line now!
Day 2 of #WIRE2024 is starting shortly with a panel discussion on the dynamics of innovation gaps & the role of regions in fostering innovation. Today's focus: overcoming fragmentation in the European innovation ecosystem Join online ⤵️

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Day 2 of #WIRE2024 is starting shortly with a panel discussion on the dynamics of innovation gaps & the role of regions in fostering innovation. Today's focus: overcoming fragmentation in the European innovation ecosystem Join online ⤵️

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Happy Independence Day,Czechia! Všechno nejlepší k výročí samostatnosti! 🇨🇿 is taking important steps to upgrade its R&I system with #PolicySupportFacility, reforming its Technology Transfer Offices to better connect research with industry. Learn more: europa.eu/!f6QRpG
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National R&I & cohesion representatives gather at the RIMA meeting to discuss how to work together for an innovative 🇪🇺: 🟩#CohesionPolicy - #HorizonEU transfers 🟩#Synergy examples 🟩#EUPartnerships 🟩Regional Innovation Valleys 🟩WIDENING More info👉europa.eu/!78BGVf
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