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 focusThinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall. 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 18 February 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min read12 February 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min read10 February 2026Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis2 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 RepositoryMagazine19 February 2026 Workshop report: scoping for the development of a proposal for an OECD guidance document on fish vitellogenin assessmentFactsheet19 February 2026Interoperability of CAP intervention identifiersReport18 February 2026Banning Mobile Phones in Schools: A Comprehensive Analysis of Media Coverage Across CountriesMagazine18 February 2026Nowcasting economic activity in European regions using a mixed-frequency dynamic factor modelSee all our publications Upcoming events27Feb2026Training and workshopsUrban agglomerations: presenting a new prototype15-20Mar2026Training and workshopsNuclear Skills Winter School17Mar2026Conferences and summitsScience communication beyond tomorrow IV See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EU Joint Research CentreEU Science, Research & InnovationEU Joint Research CentreOther social networks
Thinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.
JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.
Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
18 February 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min read
Magazine19 February 2026 Workshop report: scoping for the development of a proposal for an OECD guidance document on fish vitellogenin assessment
Report18 February 2026Banning Mobile Phones in Schools: A Comprehensive Analysis of Media Coverage Across Countries
Magazine18 February 2026Nowcasting economic activity in European regions using a mixed-frequency dynamic factor model
