For ten years the EU–funded ‘EU4Digital: Connecting Research and Education Communities (EaPConnect)‘ project has empowered universities, research institutions and students throughout the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region by providing high-capacity network infrastructure, facilitating international collaboration and ensuring access to cutting-edge digital resources. As EaPConnect celebrates its 10th anniversary and nears its conclusion in June 2025, the The post Achievements and impacts: partners reflect on 10 years of EaPConnect appeared first on EU4Digital.

In response to escalating digital threats amid current security challenges, Moldova is reinforcing its commitment to cybersecurity as a national priority. With cyberattacks posing serious risks to critical infrastructure, state institutions, economic stability and public trust in digital services, strengthening defences in this area is essential. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, as the The post Moldova Enhances Cybersecurity Measures to Protect National Interests appeared first on EU4Digital.

On 5 March 2025, EU home affairs ministers reached a consensus on a regulation permitting the gradual implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES). This advanced IT system is designed to record the entry and exit of non-EU nationals embarking on short stays within the Schengen area. The newly approved law enables member states to initiate The post EU Ministers Approve Phased Launch of Digital Border System appeared first on EU4Digital.

In early March 2025, EU Ambassador Vassilis Maragos joined the Simonian Educational Foundation and the Municipality of Kapan in Armenia’s Syunik region to celebrate the opening of the TUMO Kapan Centre. This Innovation Centre aims to foster education, technology, and creativity among young people in Kapan and beyond.​ “TUMO Kapan exemplifies the European Union’s commitment The post TUMO Kapan Centre: Empowering Armenia’s Youth through Innovation appeared first on EU4Digital.

On 30 October, the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia partnered with the renowned international accelerator Plug and Play to launch a groundbreaking programme for 20 Armenian startups that excelled in a competitive selection process. Now in its 12th week, the programme provides these innovative companies with vital resources and mentorship, including The post Armenian Startups Shine in Global Accelerator with Plug and Play appeared first on EU4Digital.

In a historic decision announced in Brussels, the Republic of Moldova has officially joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), a major milestone in its European integration journey. This breakthrough means Moldovans will enjoy faster and more affordable euro transfers starting this autumn. President Maia Sandu praised the efforts of the National Bank of Moldova The post Moldova Joins SEPA: Faster, Cheaper Euro Transfers for Citizens appeared first on EU4Digital.

On 5 March 2025, the Government of Moldova adopted Law on Electronic Communications that was co-developed with EU4Digital Facility experts. The new law transposes the European Electronic Communications Code (Directive (EU) 2018/1972) and EU legislation related to roaming regulatory framework providing the basis for the Republic of Moldova to enter the EU’s Roam Like At The post Moldova adopts new electronic communications law, to modernise digital infrastructure appeared first on EU4Digital.

The EU4Digital: Connecting Research and Education Communities (EaPConnect) project celebrated its tenth anniversary on 4 March 2025. The EaPConnect project team and representatives of partner national research and education network (NREN) organisations, from countries in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region and the European Union, met online and in Poznan, Poland, to mark the initative’s impact The post Celebrating 10 years and lasting impacts of EaPConnect appeared first on EU4Digital.

Improved healthcare; economic boosts from innovation; better cross-border services and trade; improved government services; increased skills and technology adoption—these are just some of the ways in which digital developments can influence everyday life for Moldovan businesses, citizens, services and public authorities. Representatives of Moldova’s Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalisation and other high-level stakeholders reviewed The post More for Moldovans: digital development with EU4Digital appeared first on EU4Digital.

EU4Digital Facility has launched a series of workshops to help the national statistical offices (NSOs) of Eastern partner countries to align their digital data collection with European Union standards. The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) serves as a benchmark for digital development across Europe, and countries in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region are keen The post EU4Digital workshops support EaP–EU alignment on digital data collection appeared first on EU4Digital.

First rules of the Artificial Intelligence Act are now applicable

Applications for one full-time doctoral researcher on the topic of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on the societal impact of generative AI on information trust.

Two new studies from the Joint Research Centre delves into the factors that influence the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public sector organisations.

Harmonised AI standards will be key to the successful implementation of the EU AI Act. A new JRC Science for Policy brief explains the current state of play and discusses some of the key characteristics of future standards for the AI Act. 

New study features over 140,000 annotations of protected attributes in widely used visual datasets for perception, and a thorough evaluation of biases and the annotation process.

A new paper presents the results of a large-scale survey exploring the attitudes and opinions of European Citizens regarding the adoption of socially assistive robots for healthcare in the EU.

This award spotlights solutions that use emerging technologies, like AI, in public administrations at all levels to enhance their services. Submit your use case before 30 August.

A new paper has been published by the divinAI (Diversity in Artificial Intelligence) Project, which investigates key diversity indicators in the AI community.

On 15 May, about 40 European Commission experts gathered to discuss strategies and solutions for modernising public governance through digital technology and data.

Watch the recording of the first webinar of the European AI Office

This science for policy brief explores solutions to such identification and concludes that they should possess the following four properties: efficiency, integrity of data, robustness to content alteration, and protection against manipulation.

JRC Lead Scientist and head of HUMAINT, Emilia Gómez, participated in the online seminar series Machine Learning NeEDS with her keynote "Scientific challenges, practical methodologies and policy perspectives for trustworthy AI".

On 8 November, experts from academia, industry and EU institutions joined this virtual event organised by JRC’s Digital Economy Unit.

The JRC presented its latest developments during the session “Trustworthy AI for Interoperability in the Public Sector”

The JRC is looking to reinforce the HUMAINT team with researchers specialised in Trustworthy Algorithmic Systems. Applications are open until 3 September, 2023.

The JRC is looking to reinforce their work on analysing the impacts of digital transformation, including emerging technologies, in public services. Applications are open until 18 June, 2023.

A recent JRC study shows the difficulties in proving causation in liability processes, due to the specific characteristics of AI, by means of representative use cases.

The JRC is looking for an expert in the field of AI to strenghten the Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies Unit. Applications are open until the 27th of February. 

The Joint Research Centre is looking for a researcher to reinforce their work on Artificial intelligence and innovative public services. Applications are open until the 13th of March, 2023. 

A one-of-a-kind Centre to help the Commission build a safer, more predictable and trusted online environment