Montenegro’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report
POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Montenegro's ERA integration. read more
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Kosovo*’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report
POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Kosovo*'s ERA integration. read more
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report
POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ERA integration. read more
Albania’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report
POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Albania's ERA integration. read more
History of the European Research Area
This fact sheet introduces the 20-year history of ERA. read more
ERA Policy Agenda: Overview of actions for the period 2022-2024
The ERA Policy Agenda sets out a catalogue of voluntary ERA actions for the period 2022-2024 to contribute to the priority areas defined in the Council Recommendation on a Pact for Research and Innovation... read more
A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe (fact sheet)
The adoption of the Pact is a step forward in our ambition to create an ERA fit for the future. It shows our common commitment to mobilise research and innovation policies with concrete actions towards... read more
Council Recommendation on a Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe
On 26 November 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the governance of the European Research Area (ERA) and a Pact for research and innovation (R&I) in Europe, setting out priorities and a streamlined... read more
Council Conclusions on Future governance of the European Research Area (ERA)
On 26 November 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the governance of the European Research Area (ERA) and a Pact for research and innovation (R&I) in Europe, setting out priorities and a streamlined... read more
A new ERA for research and innovation (Staff working document)
This publication presents the Staff Working Document accompanying the Communication “A new ERA for Research and Innovation”. In order to address today’s multiple challenges, the European Research Area... read more
ERA Opportunities - Guidebook
This ERA Opportunities Guidebook is a summary of ERA related funding opportunities in Horizon Europe, beyond the ERA part, for the ERA community and stakeholders’ potential applicants, and for NCPs. The... read more
Digital skills needs and gaps in the Western Balkans - scope and objectives for a fully-fledged assessment
The overall objective of this report is to support all Western Balkan economies to define the scope and details of a fully-fledged assessment of digital skills gaps and needs. The assessment aims at reviewing... read more
Synopsis Report: Looking into the R&I future priorities 2025-2027
This document presents the analysis of the responses received in section D “Looking into the R&I future priorities 2025-2027” of the public consultation on the past, present and future of the European... read more
Handbook for STEM educators (Bosnian)
University of Banja Luka within the project “Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems (WBC-RRI.NET)” Horizon 2020 published the Handbook for STEM educators... read more
Western Balkans: Economic indicators and trade with EU
This infographic showcases major economic indicators for the six Western Balkan (WB) countries that are at various stages on the path towards the EU. All six exhibit a relatively consistent rise in GDP... read more
Strengthening Technology Transfer in Europe - Focus on Western Balkans and South-East Europe
With its main focus on the Western Balkans (WB), the conference “Strengthening technology transfer in Europe” could not have come at a more appropriate time, i.e. just a few weeks after the EU Enlargement... read more
The management and commercialisation of intellectual property in European universities
This report presents the results of an empirical study that explores intellectual property (IP) management practices among universities in the European Union. The report presents models and processes ... read more
Valorisation - making results work for society
Why we need an EU valorisation policy People expect science to be a driving force that will support the transition towards a greener and fairer society. Research and innovation will play a crucial... read more
Valorising research through citizens’ engagement
New open innovation approaches such as hackathons are particularly relevant to strengthening citizen engagement for a fast and inclusive uptake of innovative solutions. With the aim to test the hackathon... read more
Code of practice on standardisation in the European Research Area (fact sheet)
The objective is to make this publication widely spread to raise awareness on the Code of practice and to foster its uptake by the broadest possible range of R&I actors. The added value of this publication... read more
Code of practice on the management of intellectual assets for knowledge valorisation
The code of practice on the management of intellectual assets for knowledge valorisationEN••• aims to increase the use of research results and accelerate the uptake of innovative technologies... read more
Code of practice on standardisation in the European Research Area
The new Code of practice on standardisation aims to contribute to the successful integration of research and innovation with standardisation. It provides guidance to researchers and innovators by... read more
Code of practice on the management of intellectual assets for knowledge valorisation (fact sheet)
The objective is to make this publication widely spread to raise awareness on the Code of practice and to foster its uptake by the broadest possible range of R&I actors. The added value of this publication... read more
EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation (fact sheet)
A two-page document including the most important highlights of the EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation. read more
EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation
The EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge ValorisationEN••• aim to maximise the transformation of research and innovation results into solutions that benefit society. They are mainly addressed to national... read more
How partnerships translate research activities into innovation
The ERA LEARN project has published a report entitled 'Translating Research into Innovation: Lessons from 3 Case Studies in Health Partnerships'. The aim of this policy brief consists of setting up a ... read more
Synergies between Horizon Europe and ERDF programmes (Draft Commission Notice)
On 5th July 2022, the Commission published a practical and user-friendly guidance on new opportunities to maximise the synergies between Horizon Europe and the European Regional Development Fund programmes... read more
GreenFORCE Foster Research Excellence for Green Transition in the Western Balkans D4.2: Regional Mapping Report on Green Transition
This report is the second deliverable of WP4 – Measuring and assessing impacts and costs of a just green transition in the Western Balkan (WB), of the GreenFORCE project. read more
Participation of the Western Balkans in the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters
Information on the ongoing activities and projects at the Western Balkans in relation to the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters. read more
European Digital Twin of the Ocean
An interactive replica of the ocean for better decision-making What is it? A digital space providing access to vast amounts of data, models, artificial intelligence and other tools, which will... read more
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[Policy Brief] Bringing sustainability to the Western Balkan region
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a new ambitious benchmark that the United Nations has adopted to scientifically assess the advancement made by single countries in sustainable growth. The ... read more
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[Policy Brief] Making the EU and member states policy towards the Western Balkans socio-economically more sustainable
Abstract This Policy Brief claims that the socio-economic policy of the European Union (EU) towards the Western Balkans is not sustainable. Labour migration from the region to the EU-27 represents ... read more
EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters (Mission Charter)
With a 2030 target, the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters" aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments... read more
Climate-ADAPT strategy 2022-2024
Sharing knowledge for a climate-resilient Europe read more
EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe (factsheet)
What this EU Mission deals with The main goal of the Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' is to establish 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030. Life... read more
EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities (factsheet)
The importance of climate-neutral and smart cities Cities play a pivotal role in achieving climate neutrality by 2050, the goal of the European Green Deal. They take up only 4% of the EU’s land... read more
EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters (factsheet)
With a 2030 target, the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters" aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments... read more
EU Mission: Cancer (factsheet)
What this EU Mission deals with Cancer: improving the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and for those affected by cancer including their families, to live longer... read more
EU Mission: Cancer (leaflet)
The overarching goal of the Mission on Cancer is to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cures, and for those affected by cancer and their families, to live longer... read more
EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change (FAQ)
This document provides answers to questions raised by participants at information sessions. Some questions have been edited for clarity. It is a living document that will be updated with more questions... read more
EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change (factsheet)
The Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change focuses on supporting EU regions, cities and local authorities in their efforts to build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Mission contributes... read more
Mutual Learning Exercise on Foresight - Reports
The purpose of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) is to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and lessons learnt in the practice of R&I foresight across EU and Associated Countries... read more
The identification of priority domains in Kosovo*. A mapping exercise
The study supports a first identification of the economic and productive domains that might be considered in the selection of the priority areas for a Smart Specialisation Strategy in Kosovo. It includes... read more
Pact for Research and Innovation
The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on ‘A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe' (Pact for R&I), as well as its conclusions on the future governance of the European Research... read more
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[FOCUS ARTICLE] POLICY ANSWERS during the European Year of Skills 2023 - Capacity Building in the Western Balkans
The European Year of Skills The year 2023 has been declared the European Year of Skills by the European Commission to foster lifelong learning and the skills development and empowerment of people ... read more
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe 2023
The Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) and the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) are pleased to announce the new publication on Cultural... read more
Towards Effective Industrial Policy in the Western Balkans
Industrial policy has been largely overlooked in the Western Balkans for the past three decades. However, the region's economic struggles and the adoption of smart specialisation strategies have led... read more
Soil health in the Western Balkans
This study is a compilation of evidence to support the development of a soil component for a JRC Science for Policy Report on the “Status of Environment and Climate in the Western Balkans”1. This document... read more
Scenario analysis of PM2.5 and ozone impacts on health, crops and climate with TM5-FASST: A case study in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans (WB) is a region in South-East Europe where the alignment of national legislations and policies with those of the European Union (EU) is in progress with the prospect of achieving... read more
Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success
A new Council Recommendation on ‘Pathways to School Success’ aims to ensure better educational outcomes for all learners, regardless of background or situation, by lifting the performance in basic skills... read more
