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RSS![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...
![Global Report on Food Crises finds that in 2017 major famines were partly averted but food security remains critical](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/adobestock_8715640small.jpg?itok=33pm1IbD)
The Global Report on Food Crises, presented on 22 March 2018 in Rome, indicates that major risks of famine were averted in 2017 in the four countries...
![JRC has supported the Digital Taxation package by providing data and estimates on corporate profit allocation of Web companies](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/blossomstar_adobestock.com_.jpg?itok=GIt4hcbF)
On 21 March 2018, the Commission presented its proposal establishing rules at EU level to ensure the fair and effective taxation of the digital...
![Improving the quality of life of children born with Down syndrome o is a priority in the EU Framework Programmes for Research](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/downsyndromadobestock_128911213.jpeg?itok=fBhO5lK4)
The European Commission supports projects to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and social integration of people with Down's Syndrome.
![JRC-developed technology for mapping damaged historical buildings Copyright: EU, Gexcel](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/cultural-heritage.jpg?itok=__ZpyR_R)
The JRC lends its expertise from safety and security of buildings, through 3D laser scanning technologies to neutron resonance analysis for...
![Global warming is facilitating the spread of arboviruses worldwide](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/viralinfection-mosquitoes-cover-pic.jpg?itok=pW7JcFwH)
Global warming has allowed disease-bearing insects to proliferate, increasing exposure to viral infections.
![The Knowledge Centre for Food Fraud and Quality will support EU policymakers and national authorities by providing access to, and sharing up-to-date scientific knowledge on food fraud and food quality issues.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/backdrop_kcfoodfraud_-_copy.png?itok=9qdwmCEX)
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and fraudulent practices concerning food the European Commission is launching a Knowledge Centre...
![The JRC is working to improve gender equality in science](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/intwomensday-adobestock_58281556_sergey_nivens.jpeg?itok=tl6LKRaN)
To mark International Women’s Day, some of our leading scientists tell us about their work and why they love science.
![European fires are set to increase in size and scope, putting lives and livelihoods at risk](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/climate-action-wildfire-title-adobestock_45205132_paulo_m.f._pires.jpeg?itok=l0lpiVjQ)
Adapting our land use and mitigating the effects of climate change are key to minimising fire danger in Europe
![Soils can offset greenhouse gas emissions, but use of fertilisers can lead to increased N2O emissions from soil](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/adobestock_87624930.jpeg?itok=oWqVeH1M)
A study just published by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Nature Climate Change shows that soils can be a net sink of greenhouse gases through...