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Computing capacity for artificial intelligence: the European call for AI Gigafactories
On 30 July 2026 the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) published the call for tenders to select the consortia that will build and operate the AI Gigafactories, the large-scale facilities intended for training and running artificial intelligence models. The deadline for submitting proposals is 12 November 2026. What the call provides for…
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Growing up with artificial intelligence: AI literacy at school
AI literacy has entered the European educational agenda. Alongside the obligation placed on providers and deployers by Article 4 of the AI Act, a shared framework is taking shape on how to introduce AI into school, from primary and secondary education to early childhood. This contribution gathers the main references, without claiming to be exhaustive.…
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Water and sanitation: ten years of Goal 6 and the United Nations Conference of December 2026
The United Nations synthesis report on Goal 6, global data on water and sanitation, the European Union’s position and the December 2026 Conference.
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Disinformation and health: falsified medicines, care and the weight of the digital divide
The quality of information affects public health. When false or misleading news concerns care, medicines and prevention it can shape harmful behaviour, and the risk concentrates where digital skills and access to reliable sources are weakest. This overview gathers official data and references on these risks and on the international responses. The infodemic and health…
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Underwater data centres: energy efficiency and environmental impact
The growth of data centres, driven by artificial intelligence, is increasing the consumption of energy and of water for cooling. Among the solutions being tested are underwater data centres, which place servers on the seabed and use seawater to cool them. This overview gathers data on the sector’s consumption, on the facilities built and on…
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The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and the European Union’s ratification
The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is the first international legally binding treaty devoted to artificial intelligence. Opened for signature in Vilnius on 5 September 2024, it was ratified by the European Union on 15 May 2026. This overview sets out its origin, scope, principles and…
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Digital skills and work in the European Union: the figures from the State of the Digital Decade 2026
On 17 June 2026 the European Commission published the State of the Digital Decade 2026 report, which measures the European Union (EU) progress towards the digital targets set for 2030. Among the areas monitored, the digital skills of the population and the availability of a specialised workforce remain among those furthest from the intended targets.…
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The Cyber Resilience Act and small and medium-sized enterprises: the 2026 ENISA maturity assessment model
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is the European Union regulation that introduces cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, both hardware and software. On 13 July 2026 the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published a maturity self-assessment model designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This briefing gathers the content of the model, the…
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Heatwaves and public health in Europe: the WHO response in the summer of 2026
In the summer of 2026 the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region faced prolonged and closely spaced heatwaves. Between late June and early July the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) issued two official statements and convened an emergency meeting among Member States. This factsheet gathers the data and measures made public on those occasions.…
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Fewer than five years to 2030: the UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026, presented at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (7 to 15 July 2026), measures progress and shortfalls of the 2030 Agenda with fewer than five years to the deadline.