New EC newsletter & information on impact of COVID-19 on projects
From April 2020, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel publishes a monthly newsletter with relevant news and information on the topic area. The first issue explains the reactions on the challenges connected to the Corona Virus. Subscription to the monthly newsletter here.
Find here the new launched webpage on Corona Research and Innovation.
Furthermore, the EC published a section with the FAQs on the impact of the Corona crisis on project administration. Information is constantly updated.
ERC Resignation of Mauro Ferrari
Professor Mauro Ferrari subsequently resigned on April 7, 2020. The ERC's Scientific Council presented a day after the facts on the situation with regret the statement made by Prof. Ferrari, as all 19 active members of the ERC’s Scientific Council individually and unanimously requested on March 27 that Mauro Ferrari resign from his position as ERC’s President. This request was made for four reasons. Read more.
The Gender Equality Strategy 2020-25 published
On March 5, 2020, the European Commission published the Gender Equality Strategy for the European Union. It applies until 2025. The Gender Equality Strategy can be downloaded in English, German, or French. Furthermore, there is the page “ Questions and Answers: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025”.
