The JRC provides evidence-based knowledge to support EU policies and positively impact society Science you can trustWhen policy makers create laws that affect millions of Europeans, what can they rely on? Who can they trust?From science to policyThe Joint Research Centre is the science and knowledge service of the European Commission. We put independent science at the heart of EU policymaking. In focusJRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren?Meet Lorelei Commin, one of our scientists working on nuclear research for energy and healthcareWildfires: the European Forest Fires Information System provides the most up to date info, to help boost resilience and protection. Our work Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.Scientific tools and databasesThe JRC offers over 60 scientific tools and databases. LaboratoriesThe JRC has over 50 laboratories and testing facilities.JRC Publications RepositoryFind all JRC reports and studies. The JRC in numbers 3000+open-access data sets100+models used1/3new initiatives supported (average)70%staff engaged in research Latest news 27. veebruar 2026Urban-rural innovation divide: new metrics reveal rural regions that excel6 min lugemist18. veebruar 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min lugemist12. veebruar 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min lugemistSee all news Research updatesLatest scientific developmentsSee all updates >The JRC explainsDeep dives on the science behind key topicsSee all explainers > Latest publicationsOur publications are available on the JRC Publications RepositoryTeadustöö6. november 2017EntreComp - Euroopa ettevotluspadevuse raamistik: mida see noorsootootajatele tahendab? [EntreComp - the European reference framework for entrepreneurship competence: what's in it for youth workers?]Raport11. juuli 2016Euroopa Teadusuuringute ja inovatsiooni vaatlussüsteem – aruanne riigi kohta – 2015 EestiTeadustöö23. jaanuar 2014ESCOs for residential buildings: market situation in the European Union and policy recommendationsRaport11. juuni 2012Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - Economic Performance of the EU Aquaculture Sector (STECF-OWP-12- 03)See all our publications Upcoming events27märts2026Avalikud aruteludCapitalism, Sustainability and Democracy: future-proofing the European model Launching event on the new publication “Capitalism, Sustainability and Democracy – future-proofing the European model” Co-organised by JRC and CEPS14-15apr2026Koolitused ja seminarid8th JRC Fiscal Policy Modelling WorkshopThe workshop focuses on the use of economic modelling for fiscal policy analysis. It gathers leading researchers and policy analysts working on topics closely related to the JRC’s own research agenda.16-17apr2026Konverentsid ja tippkohtumisedNew Frontiers in Banking and Capital Markets ConferenceThe Conference will offer a platform for academics, policy makers, and market professionals to critically assess the future of ESG in financial markets and foster an evidence-based dialogue on trustworthy sustainability, real impact measurement, and regulatory convergence.See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EUJointResearchCentreEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentreMuud sotsiaalvõrgustikud
JRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren?
Wildfires: the European Forest Fires Information System provides the most up to date info, to help boost resilience and protection.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
27. veebruar 2026Urban-rural innovation divide: new metrics reveal rural regions that excel6 min lugemist
18. veebruar 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min lugemist
12. veebruar 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min lugemist
Teadustöö6. november 2017EntreComp - Euroopa ettevotluspadevuse raamistik: mida see noorsootootajatele tahendab? [EntreComp - the European reference framework for entrepreneurship competence: what's in it for youth workers?]
Raport11. juuli 2016Euroopa Teadusuuringute ja inovatsiooni vaatlussüsteem – aruanne riigi kohta – 2015 Eesti
Teadustöö23. jaanuar 2014ESCOs for residential buildings: market situation in the European Union and policy recommendations
Raport11. juuni 2012Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - Economic Performance of the EU Aquaculture Sector (STECF-OWP-12- 03)
27märts2026Avalikud aruteludCapitalism, Sustainability and Democracy: future-proofing the European model Launching event on the new publication “Capitalism, Sustainability and Democracy – future-proofing the European model” Co-organised by JRC and CEPS
14-15apr2026Koolitused ja seminarid8th JRC Fiscal Policy Modelling WorkshopThe workshop focuses on the use of economic modelling for fiscal policy analysis. It gathers leading researchers and policy analysts working on topics closely related to the JRC’s own research agenda.
16-17apr2026Konverentsid ja tippkohtumisedNew Frontiers in Banking and Capital Markets ConferenceThe Conference will offer a platform for academics, policy makers, and market professionals to critically assess the future of ESG in financial markets and foster an evidence-based dialogue on trustworthy sustainability, real impact measurement, and regulatory convergence.
