Energy grid cybersecurity must evolve to meet new challenges
EDP Distribuição Director Aurélio Blanquet, the newly elected Chair of the ENCS Assembly Committee, talked to Government Europa about his new role and the...
UK rail smart ticketing scheme introduced
The UK’s major railway stations are set to introduce smart ticketing systems, allowing passengers to store tickets on their phones, in printable emails and...
EU policy recommendations for 2019-24 announced
The European Commission has delivered a series of EU policy recommendations for the strategic agenda spanning 2019 to 2024. The Commission’s recommendations were issued yesterday...
UK forensic science in crisis – House of Lords report
A report from the UK House of Lords has called for urgent reform of forensic science in England and Wales to avoid miscarriages of...
Port of Rotterdam blockchain solutions begin deployment
The Port of Rotterdam has begun to implement blockchain applications to facilitate the running of its electrical grid and logistics operations. BlockLab, the Port of...
UK smart energy systems development competition to launch in May
A new competition has been announced which will distribute funding to organisations developing innovative, sustainable UK smart energy systems. The Detailed Designs of Smart, Local...
Anti-Fraud Strategy to improve Commission oversight
The European Commission has adopted an updated Anti-Fraud Strategy designed to improve the detection and prevention of fraud across the EU. The new Strategy is...
European Youth Week 2019 to focus on democracy
The ninth biennial European Youth Week will take place this week from 29 April to 5 May, with the theme “Democracy and Me”. European Youth...
Smart highway lighting infrastructure: creating landscapes of the future
Smart lighting is an important aspect in developing the infrastructure of the future. Government Europa spoke to leading designer Daan Roosegaarde about his Smart...
European Young Farmers’ Initiative: €1 billion loans package announced
The European Commission, in partnership with the European Investment Bank, has launched a €1 billion finance package for young farmers. Young farmers are three times...
