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 12 februarie 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min de lectură10 februarie 2026Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis2 min de lectură21 ianuarie 2026Rooftop solar could meet 40% of EU’s long-term electricity demand4 min de lecturăSee 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 RepositoryRaport19 iulie 2016Raport de țară 2015 Observatorul de cercetare și inovare (RIO) Rezumat: România See all our publications Upcoming events27Feb2026Cursuri de formare și seminare de lucruUrban agglomerations: presenting a new prototype15-20Mart2026Cursuri de formare și seminare de lucruNuclear Skills Winter School17Mart2026Conferințe și reuniuni la nivel înaltScience 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 CentreAlte rețele sociale
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.
12 februarie 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min de lectură
10 februarie 2026Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis2 min de lectură
