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Ekaterina Zacharieva Assumes the Role of EU Commissioner for Research and Innovation

03/12/2024

On December 1, 2024, Ekaterina Zacharieva assumed the position of European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation. The former Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs is now responsible for the research and innovation agenda within the European Union, including the Horizon Europe program. Among her main tasks are implementing recommendations aimed at strengthening European competitiveness on a global scale and supporting startups.

Official information about the composition of the European Commission can be found on their website: European Commission. Additional details are available on Veda a výzkum.

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New interactive Dashboard opens access to results of European analysis on Horizon Europe rules

24/04/2026

The results of the European analysis Horizon Europe’s Legal, Financial and Administrative Rules – A Report on their Practical Use, prepared by the network of National Contact Points (NCPs) within the Horizon Academy project, are now also available through an interactive...

Mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in the Funding & Tenders Portal: Be Prepared

17/04/2026

As part of its commitment to strengthening data security, the European Commission is gradually introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for access to the Funding & Tenders Portal. We recommend that all users prepare for this change in advance to avoid any...

What (Doesn’t) Work in the Rules of Horizon Europe? A New Analysis Brings Data to the Debate on FP10

10/03/2026

The debate on the shape of the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – FP10 – is gaining momentum in 2026. The political calendar is moving quickly. In the European Parliament, draft reports on FP10 and on the new Competitiveness Fund are expected to be...

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