The European Commission still continues to publish new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization’s workstreams. The new reports include recommendations on standardization in different fields and how they can support the relevant sectors across Europe.
The EU Commission has launched a call for European cities committed to sustainability. They can apply for the 2027 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards until 15 April 2025.
The EU Commission has opened the applications for two awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): the 5th edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the new NEB Boost for Small Municipalities.
With the start of 2025, two cities take up the mantle of European Capitals of Culture (ECOC): Chemnitz (Germany) and Nova Gorica (Slovenia).
Today, in Valencia, the CitiVerse European Digital Innovation Consortium (EDIC) was officially established during its inaugural general assembly. This milestone marks a new era in cooperative smart city development. Learn more about this new approach.
The EU Telecommunications Council approved conclusions on EU’s cybersecurity agency (ENISA) and on Commission’s White Paper on the EU’s future digital infrastructure needs.
In light of the Commission’s White Paper and the recent Draghi and Letta reports, the Council conclusions aim to take stock of the progress made at European level, with particular attention to digital infrastructures, while identifying the numerous challenges that still lie ahead. Disvover which, and take a look at the 357 stakeholders’ positions.
Stakeholders at the “Cross-Domain Standardisation and Architecture for IoT and Edge Computing” workshop emphasised the need for open standards, open-source innovation, and coordinated efforts across sectors like energy and mobility to enhance Europe’s position in IoT and edge computing.
The EU Council adopted two new laws part of the cyber security legislative ‘package’, namely the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’, and a targeted amendment to the cybersecurity act (CSA). How will they improve cybersecurity in Europe?
On 29 November 2024, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the Hungarian national regulatory authority’s draft market analysis concerning the wholesale local and central access market.
The winners of the European Green Cities 2026 Awards were announced on Wednesday afternoon. Guimarães (Portugal) will be the European Green Capital in 2026, and the European Green Leaf, the award for smaller cities, went to Águeda (Portugal) and Vaasa (Finland).
The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against 26 Member States for failing to notify national measures transposing critical EU directives in the areas of the digital economy, migration, and security. With transposition deadlines recently expired, the Commission has issued formal notices, granting Member States two months to respond and comply.
The civil society, industry, as well as consumer and human rights organisations are invited to participate in our survey on the promotion of Digital Rights and Principles. The survey will feed in the Commission‘s monitoring of digital rights and principles across the EU.
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also continued, with a focus on key issues such as urbanization, transport, and tourism.
The EU Commission announced the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards, recognising outstanding and innovative contributions to road safety across Europe.
Torino showcases a comprehensive approach to experimentation and innovation, leveraging its rich history and industrial heritage to tackle present and future urban challenges. Braga has developed a range of innovative solutions, from tech-based clusters to cultural and creative industries, and established a strong innovation ecosystem.
The EU Commission sees the public stakeholder consultation for the interim evaluation of Digital Europe Programme (‘DIGITAL’) as a success, engaging 790 stakeholders from across the EU and beyond. Now, the EU Commission has published their replies.
The Web Summit is an annual technology conference at which the EU Commission also organises several workshops, e.g. on ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI factories, and GenAI4EU. Secondly, the Commission will hold a masterclass on ‘Empowering businesses: Exploring EU digital identity wallets’.
Borås (Sweden), Cartagena (Spain), Nuremberg (Germany) and Vienna (Austria), have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Access City Award. They exemplify a strong commitment to making urban life more accessible for people with disabilities, including access to buildings, roads, parks, public transport and information and communication technologies.
The U.S. Department of State, through its U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), has announced the launch of the $3 million Smart Cities Business Innovation Fund 2.0, in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute.
“Establishing trust in IoT is crucial for widespread adoption and public confidence. Secure, private, and reliable operation of interconnected devices is essential to achieve such trust”, the report states. “Trust is earned and kept when IoT devices and systems remain secure from unauthorized access, data is kept safe and used as intended, algorithms are accurate and explainable, and produced outcomes are safe, consistent, and reliable.”
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