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 healthcareJRC science and research supporting the European strategy for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) 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 February 2026Urban-rural innovation divide: new metrics reveals rural regions that excel6 min read18 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 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 RepositoryStudy11 March 2026Better Climate Change Adaptation through Transformative Innovation - Enabling Conditions and Future PerspectivesReport10 March 2026Putting Science into Standards – 3D Bioprinting: Towards Standards in BiomedicineMagazine10 March 2026Regional incidence and persistence of high-growth firms: Testing ideas from the Entrepreneurial Ecosystems literatureMagazine10 March 2026Does Africa need Entrepreneurial Ecosystems thinking?See all our publications Upcoming events15-20Mar2026Training and workshopsNuclear Skills Winter School17Mar2026Conferences and summitsScience communication beyond tomorrow IV 27Mar2026Public debatesCapitalism, Sustainability and Democracy: future-proofing the European model See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EUJointResearchCentreEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentreOther social networks
JRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren?
JRC science and research supporting the European strategy for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs)
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
27 February 2026Urban-rural innovation divide: new metrics reveals rural regions that excel6 min read
18 February 2026New control material to improve protection of consumers from food poisoning3 min read
Study11 March 2026Better Climate Change Adaptation through Transformative Innovation - Enabling Conditions and Future Perspectives
Magazine10 March 2026Regional incidence and persistence of high-growth firms: Testing ideas from the Entrepreneurial Ecosystems literature
