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17/07/2026

🤖 The rise of AI-generated documentation in European funding challenges traditional methods of assessing project merit. Strategic updates to evaluation frameworks are required to ensure genuine quality and impact.
https://fasi.eu/en/articles/comments-and-research/30461-ai-in-european-funds-when-documentation-becomes-artificial-how-can-the-quality-of-the-project-be-demonstrated.html

In an era where artificial intelligence can craft formally flawless proposals, the real challenge of evaluation shifts elsewhere. The focus, therefore, cannot be solely on formal documents, but must analyze real organizational processes and the history of community engagement, to distinguish a simpl...

17/07/2026

ERRIN has published its official vision for the future of Joint Undertakings within the MFF 2028–2034, focusing on enhanced regional integration and innovation impact. 📈

https://fasi.eu/en/articles/comments-and-research/30462-mff-2028-2034-errin-s-vision-for-the-future-of-joint-undertakings.html

Within Horizon Europe, Joint Undertakings have demonstrated their ability to mobilize public and private investments and accelerate technological development in key industrial sectors.

17/07/2026

The GUE group is officially calling for a reform of the EU Research Fund for Coal and Steel to better align with modern industrial and environmental objectives. ⚙️
https://fasi.eu/en/articles/strategies/29847-eu-gue-calls-for-reform-of-the-coal-and-steel-research-fund.html

The two reform measures for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) have been published in the Official Journal, extending the programme until 2034 with an estimated total budget of around €800 million (up to €120 million per year for 2027-2034) and simplifying access to funding.

15/07/2026

⚓ The European Commission has launched a new pilot call to establish an integrated regional surveillance mechanism for critical undersea infrastructure.
This initiative focuses on integrating private situational data—including cable telemetry, sensor feeds, and satellite surveillance—into Regional Cable Hubs to bolster threat detection and maritime security across EU sea basins.

👉 https://fasi.eu/en/articles/in-evidence/30437-submarine-cables-eu-call-for-an-integrated-regional-monitoring-mechanism.html

A new European call for proposals opens today, July 14, with a budget of approximately €4 million to strengthen the protection and resilience of submarine communication cables through the development of an integrated regional surveillance mechanism.

15/07/2026

🌍 The World Bank Group has approved a new US$200 million Low Carbon Cities and Carbon Market Development Project (LCC) in Thailand. This initiative establishes a scalable platform combining innovative financing with robust carbon market infrastructure to accelerate public-sector energy efficiency and renewable energy investments.

👉 https://fasi.eu/en/articles/news/30436-green-cities-clean-markets-world-bank-backs-thailand-s-low-carbon-transition.html

The World Bank Group has approved a landmark US$200 million Low Carbon Cities and Carbon Market Development Project (LCC) to support Thailand’s ambitious climate and energy goals.

14/07/2026

🧬 The European Commission has officially launched the IHI Call 13, dedicating €85 million to cutting-edge healthcare research and development.

👉 https://fasi.eu/en/articles/in-evidence/29202-health-research-funding-ihi-call.html

There is time until early September to participate in the new call from the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), the public-private partnership funded by the EU and the life sciences industries for health research.

14/07/2026

🚀 The European Commission has officially opened the 2026 Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) calls for proposals.
👉https://fasi.eu/en/articles/news/29785-coal-and-steel-research-fund-2026-call-for-pilot-and-demonstration-projects-now-open.html

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08/07/2026

The European Parliament has approved specific CAP measures to grant immediate liquidity to farmers addressing the ongoing fertiliser crisis. 🌾

https://fasi.eu/en/articles/in-evidence/30346-fertiliser-crisis-eafrd-grants-and-cap-advances-to-provide-farmers-with-liquidity.html

The European Parliament plenary has approved its negotiating mandate on the package of measures proposed by the Commission, within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), to address the surge in fertilizer prices caused by geopolitical instability in the Middle East.

08/07/2026

The Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP) has officially announced its first joint transnational call for proposals to secure Europe's critical raw materials supply chain. 🌍

https://fasi.eu/en/articles/in-evidence/30403-ramp-first-call-for-the-european-partnership-on-critical-raw-materials.html

With the launch of its first call, RAMP - Raw Materials Partnership for Green and Digital Transition is now fully operational. This new partnership, co-funded under Horizon Europe, aims to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the EU’s critical raw materials supply chains, from explorat...

08/07/2026

The European Commission has officially presented its Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. This strategic initiative aims to reinforce digital resilience and establish secure, cutting-edge AI frameworks across the region.

Read the full document and explore the strategic objectives through the official European Union portal.