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RSS![The JRC's Cyber Chronix mobile game helps raise awareness of privacy risks and data protection rights](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/cyber_chronix_title_-_copy.jpeg?itok=G5ZpZ9Dw)
The JRC has just launched a mobile game to help raise awareness of privacy risks and data protection rights in a fun and interactive way.'Cyber...
![#Blockchain4EU project by the JRC explores the existing, emerging and potential applications based on Blockchain and other DLTs for industrial / non-financial sectors](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/blockchain4eu_prototype_mainimage_-_copy.png?itok=eRkkAXnZ)
Blockchain and other Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) are immutable, encrypted and timestamped databases, in which data is recorded, validated...
![The JRC conducts research into various aspects of education policy, focusing on the development of competences and factors linked to the digital transition.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/ec-education-package.png?itok=J7bv19yI)
Creating a European Education Area by 2025: Second package of initiatives aims to reinforce the cultural dimension of the European Union and...
![The workshop was attended by some 70 experts from 22 countries and several international and national organisations.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/cns_2018_gruppenfoto_07.jpg?itok=112daNRQ)
On 15-17 May, experts from 22 countries and several international organisations gathered at JRC Karlsruhe for the 2018 Counter Nuclear Smuggling (CNS)...
![The JRC PREDICT report provides latest statistics on ICT sector and its R&D investment](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/predict_fotolia_100283706_c_faithie.jpg?itok=hZ1d1r6S)
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has published the latest Prospective Insights on R&D in ICT (PREDICT) Key Facts report.
![Europe on the move: Commission completes its agenda for safe, clean and connected mobility](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/social-media_mobility-package_rectangular-01_-_copy.jpg?itok=004v2TWG)
On 17 May 2018 the European Commission introduced a package of measures addressing transport safety, connected and automated mobility, and clean...
![The JRC has researched the factors influencing people’s car type choices in Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/factors-affecting-car-choice-storm_adobestock.jpeg?itok=CZ-JPBrw)
The purchase price of electric cars, lack of recharging infrastructure, range concerns and a limited choice of models continue to hamper widespread...
![The global assessment looks at population outcomes for 201 different countries](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/artboard_2-map.jpg?itok=2gdAlnkR)
If population dynamics remain similar to the averages observed between 1960 and 2015, the European Union population could increase to 512 million by...
![The Work Programme reflects the work the JRC will carry out in 2021/2022.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/sergey_nivens-fotolia_99103349_subscription_monthly_xl.jpg?itok=BBvnPubX)
The JRC is developing new work, which includes research on the resilience of societies, the drivers and impact of fairness, and the impact of new...
![The objective of the conference is to increase regional cooperation in South East Europe and to support the Western Balkans’ potential as competitive market economies.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/201800503-smart-specialisation-and-tt-innov4growth_tw.jpg?itok=F4gsTmEl)
Conference to increase regional cooperation in South East Europe and to support the Western Balkans’ potential as competitive market economies.
![The call aims to bring together partners to organise events across the EU.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/capture.jpg?itok=4-dCgtJu)
The European Parliament funds a pilot project ‘Science meets Parliaments / Science meets Regions’ in 2018.
![The JRC study on the digital transformation of news media and the rise of disinformation proposes tools for tackling disinformation online](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/digital-transformation-adobestock_66678184.jpeg?itok=0RqOD5qh)
The Commission proposed an EU-wide Code of Practice on Disinformation, support to an independent network of fact-checkers, and concrete tools to...
![The event explored what needs to be done to ensure that consumers are treated fairly across the EU.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/dual-foods-title-pic.jpg?itok=yXtOXah3)
Dual quality food: new EU harmonised testing methodology announced
![people_julien_eichinger_adobestock_193186306.png](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/people_julien_eichinger_adobestock_193186306.png?itok=L_kjAQCd)
New poll shows most Europeans think life is generally fair, but have concerns over justice, political decisions and income inequality.European...
![London, Paris, Berlin, Gran Canaria, Madrid, Tenerife, Rome, Prague, Vienna and Palma de Mallorca are busiest tourist destinations in European Commission](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/tourism-hotspots_adobestock_87991373.jpeg?itok=s-owdSaB)
JRC scientists have mapped tourism hotspots in Europe for all four seasons and created an index on the estimated vulnerability of regions to shocks in...
![Roughly 30% of the world's population said they would like to move abroad, but less than 1% actually have](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/adobestock_177160708_lolloj.jpeg?itok=oFrxBYj6)
Analysis of global survey data sheds light on the motivations of people who decide to migrate
![Vladimir Šucha, Director-General of the Joint Research Centre (left) and Philippe Mauguin, President of INRA (right) shake hands after signing the agreement](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/dalicxawkaeh1rh.png?itok=utt3742D)
The JRC signs an agreement with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) to reinforce cooperation in the fields of agriculture...
![Innovation Radar is a data-driven online tool to help match innovators with those who can help get their innovations to market](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-04/invation-radar-adobestock_112260474_vege.jpeg?itok=k8_YP1e0)
Innovation Radar launched – a data-driven online tool to help match innovators with those who can help get their innovations to market.
![The new initiative aims to understand and explain the drivers that influence policy decisions and political discourse.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/enlightenment2-purchasedh2.jpeg?itok=GWLY0_WK)
Enlightenment 2.0 will explore the extent to which facts, values and social relations affect political behaviour and decision-making.
![Wetlands and other natural infrastructure can perform even better than man-made alternatives for water purification and flood protection.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/adobestock_191078601_steveottie.jpeg?itok=uMLqHKkM)
JRC research shows how important natural solutions are in managing resources effectively, securing access to clean water and reducing floods, droughts...