France unveils €109 billion AI investment plan

France unveils €109 billion AI investment plan

President Macron said France will attract €109 billion in data centres and AI projects “in the coming years,” making it the first European country with AI infrastructure on par with the US and China. Ahead of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit...
Belgium wants to retain three-pillar structure for next FP

Belgium wants to retain three-pillar structure for next FP

The Belgian federal and regional research and innovation administrations have prepared a reflection paper outlining key principles and perspectives for the upcoming 10th European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. Belgium emphasises continuity with the...
EUA reacts to Commission’s Competitiveness Compass

EUA reacts to Commission’s Competitiveness Compass

The European University Association (EUA) has published a reaction to the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, which was presented on 29 January 2025. Under the heading ‘Stable research, innovation and education programmes are needed to build a...