‘Innovation’ is often used as a shorthand for improved technical, economic and social processes. However, any specific innovation involves the redistribution of costs and benefits, creating winners and losers. For some, regulation of technology should be avoided in case it hinders innovation, while, for others, regulation is an essential measure to mitigate risks. However, regulation and innovation are not a zero-sum game. Debates about regulatory (in)action and its impact on innovation would benefit from greater specificity about which innovation paths are considered desirable, for whom, and how policy choices would help to achieve them.

EPRS STOA podcast - What if AI regulation promoted innovation?

Sequencing and analysis of the human genome, all the genetic information stored in our DNA, enable understanding about a person’s ancestry, health and various traits. DNA sequencing greatly benefits medicine and the life sciences by allowing them to predict and cure diseases. While DNA sequencing technologies continuously improve and become less costly, what if we all soon possessed our personal, smart DNA sequencers and apps to analyse DNA?

EPRS podcast - STOA: What if consumers could use devices to sequence DNA?

An efficient and modern public system is a pre-condition for smart societies and economies. But how do we foster public sector innovation? The EU doesn’t have a direct role here, but it can definitely provide direction! So, stay with us… as we spell out a new vision for the public sector in Europe!

EPRS policy podcast - Public sector innovation: Concepts, trends and best practices

Horizon Europe is the framework programme for research and innovation.

In the 2021-2027 period, Horizon Europe will have a total budget allocation of of €95.517 billion (in current prices), which equals €84.9 billion (in constant 2018 prices). Horizon Europe will be implemented through three pillars: the Open Science pillar; the Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar; and the Open Innovation pillar. The main aims are to strengthen science and technology, to foster industrial competiveness, and to implement the sustainable development goals in the EU.

The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated that research and innovation are drivers for economic recovery. Hundreds of millions of euros have been mobilised in coronavirus research projects under the previous EU funding programme, Horizon 2020. The new programme will continue to support health research and help the EU´s health systems to prepare for future crises.

Horizon Europe

EP Plenary session - Oral question  - Upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act

There are over 210 innovation hubs in the EU, with at least one in every Member State. The scope of innovative European companies could be aligned with the EU's Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), which was established to support European industry and investment in critical technologies. The 28th regime could also help to streamline the public sector's purchasing power and 'European' preference through public procurement. Doing so could help align the strategic scale-up of innovative European companies in relation to society's needs.

Digital innovation hubs

For the European Union to compete globally while continuing to ensure progress in environmental, social and fundamental rights, more strategic and collective action is imperative. EU businesses could harness the full potential of the single market and economic and monetary union and challenge competitors in fast-growing and future-oriented economic activities such as digital and clean energy production. This study finds that, compared to a situation where Member States act alone, a coordinated approach at EU level could bring an additional 0.9 % of GDP in 2035. A more ambitious integrated approach could be even more positive, with a benefit estimated at 2.6 % of additional GDP in 2035.

Cost of non-Europe in strategic innovation

EP Plenary session - The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies

EP Plenary session - Situation of EU academics in the US

EP Plenary session - A European Innovation Act: lowering the cost of innovating in Europe

Opening address at the European Research and Innovation Days by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP Plenary session - Global approach to research and innovation: Europe’s strategy for international cooperation in a changing world - O.Q.

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Research and Innovation

6th Management Innovation Day - Resilience : Managing the crisis after the crisis.- Closing remarks

Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, gives her first State of the European Union address during a debate in the European Parliament since being re-elected. In her speech, Ursula von der LEYEN outlines the impact of the Commission’s work since it started its new mandate, and plans for the future. In this particular part of her speech, she speaks about the EU relations with the United States, research with "Choose Europe" package; and health with the Global Health Resilience Initiative. Ursula von der LEYEN also announces the set up a new European Centre for Democratic Resilience to fight against information manipulation and disinformation. So we will launch a new Media Resilience Programme to support independent journalism and media literacy, and speaks about the anxiety of parents who are doing their best to keep their children safe. In that framework, she suggests several ideas to protect children against powerful algorithms on social media.

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 7 - Global partnerships and Trade - Democracy and Democracy and Rule of Law)

MEPs and Council and Commission representatives explore ways to make Europe more attractive to scientists, following the Trump administration’s actions impacting US universities and academic freedom.

Choose Europe for Science: closing statements

Choose Europe for Science: MEPs debate

MEPs and Council and Commission representatives explore ways to make Europe more attractive to scientists, following the Trump administration’s actions impacting US universities and academic freedom. Opening statements by Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Choose Europe for Science: opening statements

This infoclip illustrates research, innovation and science in the EU. The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe's research and innovation engine and global edge. This will drive cutting-edge science, accelerate the EU's green and digital transitions, and enhance Europe's competitiveness. The programme will help attract and retain top researchers in Europe and offer targeted support to those affected by war and displacement

Infoclip: Research, innovation and science in the EU

MEPs debate on the situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom: Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, makes an opening statement. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom: opening statement by Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

MEPs debate on the situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom: Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, makes a closing statement.

Situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom: closing statement by Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

MEPs debate on the situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom.

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