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 focusMeet Daniel Pohoryles, who works on testing the seismic performance of Europe’s buildings to help ensure new ones are safely built.Use our labs for your research! Calls are open for 4 JRC labs - addressed to universities, research bodies and SMEs.Join the NEB Festival 2026, taking place from 9 to 13 June in Brussels. It's about life, spaces and buildings. Free and open to all. 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 29 May 2026JRC identifies key opportunities for critical raw material recovery 3 min read27 May 2026How a prolonged Middle East crisis would impact energy prices and the EU economy 3 min read20 May 2026Floods with compounding hazards increased almost threefold in 30 years3 min readSee 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 RepositoryReport29 May 2026Work intensification, workers wellbeing and labour compensationReport29 May 2026Programmes of Measures under the Marine Strategy Framework DirectiveReport29 May 2026Futures of EU democracy: a foresight exploration of challenges, opportunities and tensionsReport29 May 2026Data, algorithms and platforms: A framework for understanding work and employment in the late digital ageSee all our publications Upcoming events02Jun2026Conferences and summitsTerritories in Action: a sneak peek into transformative innovationJoin us for an afternoon of discussion on how science and place-based transformation practices can boost innovation policies around Europe.08-12Jun2026Expert meetingsInternational Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) 2026The International Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) is a week-long measurement campaign that allows participants to check and compare the performance of their equipment against that of reference instruments.09-11Jun2026Conferences and summitsEuropean Sustainable Eneergy WeekThe JRC is participating in both the Policy Conference and Energy Fair of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year's theme is 'A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union'.See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaEU Science, Research and InnovationEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentre@EUJointResearchCentreeu_science@EU_JRC
Meet Daniel Pohoryles, who works on testing the seismic performance of Europe’s buildings to help ensure new ones are safely built.
Use our labs for your research! Calls are open for 4 JRC labs - addressed to universities, research bodies and SMEs.
Join the NEB Festival 2026, taking place from 9 to 13 June in Brussels. It's about life, spaces and buildings. Free and open to all.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
27 May 2026How a prolonged Middle East crisis would impact energy prices and the EU economy 3 min read
Report29 May 2026Futures of EU democracy: a foresight exploration of challenges, opportunities and tensions
Report29 May 2026Data, algorithms and platforms: A framework for understanding work and employment in the late digital age
02Jun2026Conferences and summitsTerritories in Action: a sneak peek into transformative innovationJoin us for an afternoon of discussion on how science and place-based transformation practices can boost innovation policies around Europe.
08-12Jun2026Expert meetingsInternational Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) 2026The International Spectroradiometer Intercomparison (ISRC) is a week-long measurement campaign that allows participants to check and compare the performance of their equipment against that of reference instruments.
09-11Jun2026Conferences and summitsEuropean Sustainable Eneergy WeekThe JRC is participating in both the Policy Conference and Energy Fair of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This year's theme is 'A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union'.
