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Outcomes of the Fourth Meeting of the Open Science Policy Platform
The Open Science Policy Platform (OSPP), where EuCheMS is represented by Executive Board Member Wolfram Koch, recently met for the fourth time, in Tallinn. During this meeting, the expert group on rewards and skills presented their final reports for discussion, while the OSPP working group on altmetrics presented their recommendations on Next-Generation Metrics. The next…
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UN Climate Conference 2017
This year's United Nation´s (UN) climate conference, COP23, concluded on 18 November with steps forward to ensure global climate action through implementation of the Paris Agreement. Clarity on the design of the so called 'Talanoa Dialogue' (Facilitative Dialogue) has been achieved looking at how global climate action can be accelerated in the years to come.…
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How Has the EU Progressed Towards the Sustainable Development Goals?
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in September 2015, have given a new impetus to global efforts for achieving sustainable development. In this context, Eurostat has published a monitoring report of the progress towards the SDGs in an EU context. This report provides…
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Science meets Parliaments
For the third time, Members of the European Parliament, policy-makers from EU institutions, Member States, national parliaments and regional authorities meet scientists and representatives of the academia, research institutes and universities at the annual "Science meets Parliaments" gathering. This year's edition focuses on the role of science in a post-fact society. The event, organized…
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Glyphosate: Five Year Renewal and Reply to European Citizens' Initiative
After a long debate and several setbacks glyphosate license in the EU was renewed for a period of five years. On 27 November 2017, a positive opinion was reached with 18 Member States voting in favour of the renewal, 9 against and 1 abstaining.
On the same topic and responding to the European Citizens'…
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Brexit and the European Parliament: What Does it Mean for Science and Research?
Last month, the European Parliament Office in the UK organised an event aimed at analysing the implications of Brexit for the UK science and research sector. As highlighted during this event, a survey prior to the referendum shows that 93% of members of the science community expressed their support for the EU. Julie Girling,…
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Phosphate Additives in Kebab Meat: Commission Proposal Not Vetoed by Parliament
A resolution tabled by the Public Health and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament opposing the authorisation of phosphate additives in kebab meat failed to win an absolute majority of 376 Members of European Parliament. The European Commission can therefore now proceed to allow the use of phosphoric acid, di-, tri- phosphates and polyphosphates…
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How Clean is The Air You’re Breathing Right Now?
A new European Air Quality Index was launched in November by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission, allowing users to check the current air quality across Europe’s cities and regions. The Index is accompanied by new country fact sheets that provide updated air quality information for EEA member countries. The Index consists…
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New EU Environmental Standards for the Industrial Production of Large Volume Organic Chemicals
New emissions and efficiency standards will help national authorities to lower the environmental impact of the 3,200 installations that produce Large Volume Organic Chemicals (LVOC) and represent 63% of the EU's entire chemical industry. The new specifications were set taking into consideration the Best Available Techniques whose conclusions were published in the European Union…
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The European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 Takes Off
The celebrations for the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage have been officially launched earlier this month. The purpose of the European Year of Cultural Heritage is to raise awareness of the social and economic importance of cultural heritage. Thousands of initiatives and events across Europe will provide the possibility to involve citizens from all…
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Erasmus+ in 2016
The European Commission has recently published a report on achievements of the Erasmus+ programme in 2016. With a 7.5% increase in the Erasmus+ budget compared to the previous year, the EU invested €2.27 billion to support 725,000 Europeans with mobility grants to study, train, teach, work or volunteer abroad. This brings the total to more…
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Study on Governance and Management Policies in School Education Systems
A new study from the European Commission analyses how quality assurance, school management, admission and other management policies and practices impact on the quality, inclusiveness and efficiency of school education. The study consolidates existing knowledge across Europe and beyond and presents new evidence on the impact of different governance and management policies and practices in the current…
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ERC Consolidator Grants: €630 Million from the EU to 329 Top Researchers
The ERC has announced on 28 November the awarding of the Consolidator Grants that go to 329 top researchers across Europe. The funding, part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, is worth in total €630 million and will give them a chance to have far-reaching impact on science and beyond. The grantees will carry out…
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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2017 Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard
The European Commission has recently published the 2017 Industrial Research and Development (R&D) Investment Scoreboard. One of the main findings shown in this scoreboard is that European Union companies have significantly increased their investments in R&D, rising above the world's average growth rate. While the world's top 2500 companies in terms of investment into…
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Patents, trade and foreign direct investment in the European Union
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a study addressing the role played by Europe’s patent system in promoting technology transfer in the European Single Market. It shows that the fragmented nature of the system imposes limitations on trade and foreign direct investment (FDI), preventing the realisation of the economic benefits which could be expected…
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Commission Publishes Study on The Impacts of REACH Authorisation
The study on the impacts of REACH (registration evaluation authorisation and restriction of chemicals) authorisation indicates that the system is achieving its objectives. The authorisation system is progressively promoting substitution of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) by available alternatives and reducing risks associated with the use of SVHCs.
Source: http://ec.europa.eu/
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Consultations and Roadmaps
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Evaluation of Food Contact Materials
Food contact materials (FCMs) are all materials that come into contact with food including packaging as well as every-day items such as kitchen and tableware and those used in professional food manufacturing, preparation, storage and distribution. Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 (the FCM Regulation) provides that these materials shall not transfer their components into food in…
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Evaluation of The Legislation on Medicines for Children and Rare Diseases
The EU Regulation on medicines for rare diseases ('orphan medicines') and the Paediatric Medicines Regulation especially for children are intertwined and partly complementary as they both intend to redirect investment in previously neglected therapeutic areas through a scheme of incentives, rewards and obligations. The scope of this evaluation will be focused on the output and…
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Public Consultation on Revision of the EU Regulation on Explosives Precursors
The aim of the public consultation is to gather the views and concerns of all interested citizens, authorities and organisation regarding the EU restrictions and controls limiting the availability of and access to substances which can be used for making home-made explosives. Your input will help the Commission to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the…
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Public Consultation on Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
The consultation seeks views on possible actions to address the risks from pharmaceuticals in the environment and to obtain views and information to support the development of the Commission's strategic approach to pharmaceuticals in the environment. At EU level, the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment is only partially addressed in legislation and policy. Practices…
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Public Consultation on The Initiative to Limit Industrial Trans Fats Intakes in the EU
The European Commission is carrying out an Impact Assessment on a possible EU-based initiative to limit intakes of industrial trans fats in the diet of EU consumers, such as to limit industrial trans fats content in food through self-regulation or through a legally-binding measure, to introduce mandatory labelling of the trans fats content of foods…
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Calls for Funding and Awards
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Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry - ABCChem
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Chemistry in Europe
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Christmas and New Year Wishes
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