EU Digital & Tech

⏰ Last hours to apply for the European Commission Traineeship programme!   Become a Blue Book trainee and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience.   Develop professional skills and your career while you dive into the operations of EU institutions in a multicultural environment.   Don't miss this opportunity!   🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gbFCtYf   #EUCareers EU Careers by EPSO

How can the Digital Markets Act (DMA) better support fairness in the rapidly evolving AI sector? This is your chance to contribute to shaping the future of AI by sharing insights and feedback! The European Commission has launched a questionnaire as part of the DMA review process, focusing on fostering fair and contestable AI markets across Europe. And your expertise and perspective can drive meaningful improvements. Submit your thoughts through the consultation by 24 September 2025, and play a part in crafting a regulatory environment that balances innovation with fair competition and consumer protection. Let's build an AI ecosystem that benefits everyone in Europe and beyond! 🔗https://europa.eu/!B7RxPN EU Competition

Summer holidays are sadly coming to an end and you are already thinking about your next escape?   🏆 Four European cities have won exciting awards for their innovation in sustainability, smart tourism and accessibility, supported by their use of technology. And they are also beautiful destinations worth paying a visit to:   🇦🇹 Vienna, Access City Award: https://europa.eu/!TD9TCH 🇪🇸 Benidorm, European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism: https://europa.eu/!WHdqgy 🇱🇹 Vilnius, European Green Capital: https://europa.eu/!h33Fg6 🇮🇹 Turin, European Capital of Innovation: https://europa.eu/!qxbxFJ   Which one will be your next city trip?

Calls under the Digital Europe Programme are open!   These four funding opportunities aim to support the digital transition and deploy the next generation of tech across the EU:   🔸€55 million for the uptake of Artificial Intelligence, including generative AI in public administration & AI in the agri-food sector   🔸€27 million to advance Digital Skills of Europeans in key technologies such as quantum, virtual worlds & AI   🔸€11 million to expand the European Digital Innovation Hubs in associated countries, reinforcing their focus on AI   🔸€47 million to accelerate the roll-out and best use of new digital technologies while fighting disinformation & other online dangers New deadline for application: 2 October. Information on the calls & application process: https://europa.eu/!8BcPvD   #DigitalEUProgramme

“Media freedom and pluralism are at the heart of democracy.”   The European Media Freedom Act started applying on 8 August 2025, but what does it mean for journalists and media professionals?   ☑️ Protection from interference Editorial decisions will be better shielded, especially in public service media where sustainable, predictable funding is ensured.   ☑️ Safeguards for sources Confidentiality of journalistic sources and communications is protected, including against intrusive surveillance tools.   ☑️ A stronger Europe for free media The EU is reinforcing media freedom and pluralism, key pillars of democracy and a healthy economy.   As Commissioner Michael McGrath says: “This Act ensures journalists can work without interference or fear, while empowering citizens with trustworthy information.”   Learn more: https://europa.eu/!P8cG4Q. #EMFA #MediaFreedom #DigitalEU

🎙️ Call for proposals for European journalists!   €7.4 million to support independent reporting on EU affairs by European newsrooms.   This grant will support the curation, production and dissemination of pluralistic and appealing news media content to offer Europeans a cross-border perspective on current events.   Funding will be awarded for 2 to 4 projects, to start early 2026 and last for a period of 24 months.   Deadline for application is 29 September 2025.   🔗 More information: https://europa.eu/!TJc3tj   European Digital Media Observatory

 💡 Join the 2025 Copyright Innovation Challenge!   Today, creation is borderless. One post, one click, and your work is everywhere.   Digital platforms have opened new avenues for expression, enabling writers, artists, developers, musicians, and designers to share their work directly with others.   Yet, this fluidity also makes it harder to track origin, credit, or the conditions under which their work can be used.    Let’s create a copyright system that empowers creativity, ensures fair recognition, and rewards innovation.   🔗 Submit your proposals by 5 September and help build a future where every creator thrives: https://europa.eu/!PN8TkH 

🎙️ EMFA = strengthening media freedom in the digital age   As of 𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, new rules under the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗘𝗠𝗙𝗔) apply in all EU countries — bringing unprecedented protection for journalists, their sources, and media freedom.   The EMFA also benefits media companies and citizens, fostering an independent and more pluralistic media landscape across the EU.   But what does it mean in detail?   𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀:   ☑️ More legal certainty across the EU ☑️ Better protection against unjustified national restrictions ☑️ More transparency and fairer rules for state advertising and audience metrics ☑️ Better protection against unwarranted removal of their content online   𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:   ☑️ Stronger safeguards for confidentiality and independence ☑️ Protection from spyware and forced disclosure of sources   𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀:    ☑️ Greater access to pluralistic, independent information ☑️ Transparency about who owns and funds the media   Dive into the EMFA: https://europa.eu/!DN9dQ3   #EMFA #MediaFreedomAct

🚀 What makes large language models (LLMs) smarter and more useful? Semantics, the study of meaning!   Semantics play a growing role in helping these systems better understand context, intent, and nuance.    In the public sector, semantics are equally important. Imagine moving from Spain to Denmark and being able to seamlessly transfer your social security information without bringing any paper documents or proof. This would be possible thanks to semantic interoperability, which allows digital systems in different government agencies across Europe to speak the same “language”.    Are you curious to learn more about how semantic interoperability can accelerate digital transformation in the public sector?    📅 Then, join SEMIC 2025: "Interoperability for Impact" on 25-26 November!   This leading European conference on semantic interoperability organised together with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU will dive deeply into the fundamentals of semantic interoperability.   Throughout two days, it will allow to explore how emerging technologies amplify the impact of interoperable systems, making Europe's public sector more agile, innovative, and globally competitive.    The conference is available both in Denmark and online, so you can participate wherever you are.    Spots are filling fast, register now 🔗 https://europa.eu/!yTnVMR

🧠✨Even the brightest young minds run out of steam during a long day. But what if your energy went into shaping Europe’s future instead? The Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission is your chance to learn, grow, and make a real impact. ⏳ The deadline is right around the corner — apply now before it’s too late! ✅ 5-month paid traineeship ✅ Starting March 2026 ✅ Hands-on EU policymaking ✅ Multicultural environment ✅ Friends and memories for life 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 (10:00 AM, Brussels time): https://lnkd.in/eF-BdQkM.