When policymakers create laws that affect millions of Europeans, how can they be confident that these laws will help people live better and safely? What source of information can they rely on? Who can they trust?
Scientists of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) carry out research in various fields to provide independent advice to EU policymakers and put science at the heart of European policies.
We are working every day to make European policies grounded in science.
Latest news
Countering the threat of civil drones: Commission presents new measures
Two new JRC handbooks list key actions for effectively countering threats from uncooperative Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
EDGAR database: EU’s emissions keep falling, as post-COVID rebound in world emissions continues
In 2022, the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions grew by 1.4% as compared to 2021, while EU GHG emissions fell by 0.8%, according to a new study.
Response to demographic change should put more focus on adapting policies
Influencing global demographic trends is challenging. A new JRC report explores the role of policies in addressing demographic change.
Agrivoltaics alone could surpass EU photovoltaic 2030 goals
Covering just 1% of the utilised agricultural area (UAA) with agrivoltaic systems could result in approximately 944 GW direct current of installed capacity.
What we do
Science and knowledge activities
Our science and knowledge activities clustered into 33 portfolios that support the 6 Commission priorities for 2019-24.
Our publications
JRC Publications Repository: Science-for-Policy reports, articles, technical reports and other scientific outputs.
Innovation, training and tools
Technology transfer, innovation and knowledge management. Access to our research infrastructures, scientific tools and trainings.
Working with us
Worldwide partnerships, international collaborations and scientific networks. Find out about vacancies and opportunities to work with us.
In focus
Crop monitoring bulletin
EU academy courses
Knowledge for policy
