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RSS![Cooperation and flexibility are among the key elements leading to successful social innovation projects](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-01/adobestock_117516375.jpeg?itok=tF3bVh2I)
Social innovation projects contribute to the energy transition by changing production and/or consumption patterns, and reducing waste and poverty...
![The EU report projects resilience of fishing fleet during COVID-19 pandemic](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-01/adobestock_122404996_fishering.jpeg?itok=qDjlJ0zy)
COVID-19 severely affected the EU fishing fleets but their average profits are predicted to have remained positive in 2020, according to the JRC’s...
![“What future for European robotics?” conference](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201223_news_robotics_conference.jpg?itok=eOsFO6R-)
Save the date: a high-level conference “What future for European robotics?” will be taking place from 27 to 29 January 2021.
![A variant of SARS-CoV-2 has been identified recently in the UK - SARS-CoV-2 VUI 202012/01](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201223_news_corona_ref_material.jpeg?itok=QYBK7rym)
Recent reference material designed by our scientists can also be used to detect the new variant on the coronavirus.
![A JRC study shows a strong link between the EU Recovery Plan and all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201222_news_rangizzz_adobestock_150888754_small.jpeg?itok=g08qDomf)
The EU Recovery Plan will underpin more sustainable, fair, just and resilient EU after the coronavirus crisis, aligned with the SDG principles...
![The 2020 Atlas of Migration has a new section on the impact of COVID-19 and updated indicators for 198 countries and territories worldwide.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/aom_2020_twitter_2.jpg?itok=Zdh2gr7N)
On International Migrants’ Day, the Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography launches the 2020 edition of its online, interactive Atlas on...
![Clearer and accurate labelling about possible presence of milk in food items increases the choice of consumers with milk allergies and their safety](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201221_news_pixel-shot_adobestock_231843110.jpeg?itok=WdjhJWto)
A new method for measuring milk proteins in cookies that could be extendable to other food allergen measurements has been developed by the JRC.
![The 2020 edition of the Scoreboard comprises the 2500 companies investing the largest sums in R&D in the world in 2019/20.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/rd-scoreboard-socialmedia_1.jpg?itok=itbeEDKv)
Companies in the European Union (EU27) have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) for the tenth consecutive year.
![The term Strategic Trade refers to the trade of goods of militarily strategic value, including dual-use goods.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/adobestock_13287493.jpeg?itok=ck3ObIw5)
The Strategic Trade Atlas developed by the JRC and US Department of Energy promotes the understanding of global trade of goods of militarily strategic...
![The study identifies 12 future farmer profiles, reflecting how farmers might adapt to ongoing trends in the coming decades.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/farmers_of_the_future_w.png?itok=sHIfEMpe)
New study expects farmers and farming will be active contributors to the sustainability transition by 2040, living up to societal expectations and...
![The Re-Open EU app gives people access to the latest information on measures and restrictions on their mobile device](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201214_news_re-open-eu_social-media_l_8.jpg?itok=eytjHapP)
The Re-open EU app is now available for free download on Google Play and the App Store.
![The Customs Union is a foundation of the EU and an essential element of the single market.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201210_news_taxud_foto_k4p.jpg?itok=unT3hPaU)
Looking to 2040 and achieving the vision of an EU Customs Union that acts as one and fully protects society, the environment and the EU economy.
![Wood preservation with chemicals is used to protect or improve the resistance of things like telegraph poles and railway sleepers.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/20201209_news-bats_ambartsumian_adobestock_205761918.jpeg?itok=celfhjSm)
New industrial emissions standards will help national authorities to lower the environmental impact of 1200 sites in the EU.
![The reference material enables to check whether COVID-19 antibody tests are working properly](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/covid-19_antibody_tests.jpg?itok=aQ8-8Vzi)
The new reference materials can be used to check the correct functioning of SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests.
![Registration is still open for the week-long event](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/citizen_engagement202012.jpg?itok=7G5mz8_w)
This year’s festival has a special focus on nurturing co-creative policymaking to build a better Europe during and after the coronavirus pandemic
![The EU Soil Observatory will provide the necessary data to monitor progress towards the European soil health objectives.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/2020-12-04_eu-soil-observatory_globe_social_media_1422x8127.jpg?itok=ZZvmiylo)
A proposed EU mission provides the blueprint for setting Europe on a path towards sustainable soil management. Its aim is to make sure that at least...
![The Commission makes extensive use of models to support policymaking, from their initial design to evaluating their environmental, economic and social impacts.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/wrightstudio_adobestock_w.jpg?itok=coLWWhx-)
Explore the models the Commission uses to design and evaluate policies that address today’s big challenges.
![The conceptual framework describes the components of hybrid threats in terms of actors, their objectives, tools and targeted domains.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/hybrid_threats_title_sm.jpg?itok=GCVc7_ab)
A new conceptual framework on hybrid threats designed by researchers aims to increase the understanding of hybrid threats and facilitate the...
![Most people receiving humanitarian assistance are in countries that have been affected by a crisis for seven years or more.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/20201120_inform_index_p018168002602.jpg?itok=Zn76BdmM)
A new tool to assess the severity of on-going humanitarian crises shows that crises around the world are becoming longer, more severe and more complex...
![Largest airlines are getting government support to safeguard connectivity and protect jobs](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/20201119_airlines_support_covid_bao-menglong-fhojynw-cg-unsplash.jpg?itok=HoNM9jKc)
Government support during the coronavirus pandemic risks distorting the playing field, but also presents an opportunity for a more sustainable air...