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🗓️4 November 2026 #STOAevent on AI for legislative work in parliaments, also in the @europarl.europa.eu Experts will present concrete use-cases, pros & cons & governance issues. 👉Information, registration & related STOA studies: link.europa.eu/kkCMMD @president.europarl.europa.eu

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Can intellectual property, AI & open science coexist? 👉In the run-up to the EP #STOAevent on this topic (on 13/10), speaker Gustav Nilsonne of @ki.se & EU-funded #IP4OS project, shares his views: sciencemediahub.eu/article/2026... @linagalvez.eu @woelken.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social #EUResearch

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The last days, a #STOA delegation was at the #stsforum in Japan to strengthen international cooperation in science & tech. They discussed digital sovereignty, the future of science diplomacy & the ethical implications of AI. @linagalvez.eu @euambjapan.bsky.social @euinjapan.bsky.social

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Glen Campbell @glenkcampbell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A thought-provoking article on one of the defining challenges for democracies today: how disinformation, polarisation, algorithms and generative AI are reshaping Europe’s information space.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new EU legislative proposal will set up rules for CO₂ infrastructure, markets & transportation across borders - this is key to reach climate neutrality by 2050. 👉This STOA briefing breaks down the challenges, stakeholder views & policy choices ahead: link.europa.eu/4HBrrH

European Parliament briefing on CO2 transportation infrastructure and markets legislative proposal for Q3 2026 adoption.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mending a ‘fractured reality’: How can the EU reclaim its information space? In a world of rapid tech development, our perception of reality changes. #Disinformation is a case point. EU Science, Research & Innovation published a report about this. 👉Article & interviews: ow.ly/ZBSp50ZTP6Y

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Mending a ‘fractured reality’: How can the EU reclaim its information space?

In a world where technology development sets the pace of change, even our perception of reality undergoes a rapid transformation. Disinformation is a case point: ...

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yesterday, STOA brought together leading experts & regulatory bodies to discuss the future of #PhageTherapy to combat superbugs & antimicrobial resistance #AMR💊 📺You can rewatch this #STOAevent: link.europa.eu/MHGWfF ✅Interview: sciencemediahub.eu/2026/09/23/p... @ivarsijabs.bsky.social

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🔴Today at 15:00 CEST: #STOAevent: '#PhageTherapy as a tool against antimicrobial resistance' ✅Info & watch live: ow.ly/JtBO50ZRmjs ✅Interview keynote speaker Dr Rācenis: ow.ly/n2Rt50ZRmjt #AMR Ivars Ijabs European Medicines Agency European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Close-up illustration of bacteriophages attacking bacteria, highlighting phage therapy against antimicrobial resistance.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Earlier today, an EP #STOAevent discussed the @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu report 'Capitalism, Sustainability & Democracy', which identifies challenges the EU must address to secure its future. 📺Missed the event? Recording: link.europa.eu/7Wbh7G 📸Photos: link.europa.eu/mMmbVH @linagalvez.eu

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Lina Galvez at STOA event in the EU Parliament © European Union 2026 - Source : EP

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🔴Today at 12:15 CEST: EP #STOAevent on the EU JRC report “Capitalism, sustainability & democracy”: how can these 3 pillars reinforce each other to ensure prosperity, security & wellbeing? 👉Program & watch live: link.europa.eu/9QGdTr Lina Gálvez EU Science, Research & Innovation

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📰Out now: #STOA study on the risks & challenges of using AI for preventive healthcare🩺💡 What is the feasibility of an EU-level, AI-supported #DigitalHealth platform, bringing together health & lifestyle data to offer personalised prevention guidance? 👉 link.europa.eu/4j9Pkk

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Technology assessment for an EU digital tool for preventive healthcare | Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) | European Parliament

Technology assessment for an EU digital tool for preventive healthcare

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🗓️Coming soon: #STOAevents in the EU Parliament on ✅Capitalism, sustainability & democracy ✅Antimicrobial resistance & phage therapy ✅Intellectual property & open science 👉Info & watch live online: www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa Lina Gálvez Nicolas G. Casares Ivars Ijabs

Graphic promoting STOA workshops on amongst others capitalism, sustainability, and democracy with EP flag elements.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today is #WorldMaritimeDay🌊 Bottom trawling, a fishing method dragging large nets across the seafloor, disrupts marine biodiversity & ecosystems. 🔎 STOA explored alternative fishing methods: link.europa.eu/9hDjTV Interview with STOA study author, Dr. Francois Bastardie ↓

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Preserving marine ecosystems: the case for alternative fishing methods

In order to preserve marine ecosystems and ensure the long-term viability of fisheries, there is an urgent need for sustainable fishing practices and innovation. ...

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

💊#AMR is a growing threat, exacerbated by armed conflicts that spread superbugs from soldiers to civilians; 🔬Phage therapy could help. 👉Ahead of our #STOAevent (30/9) on this topic: Interview with keynote speaker Dr Kārlis Rācenis of Riga Stradins University: sciencemediahub.eu/2026/09/23/p...

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Phage therapy: From last resort to routine medicine

Discover how phage therapy, combined with antibiotics, treated a Ukrainian soldier's multidrug-resistant infection; and what Europe must do to make this promising approach part of routine medicine.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🗓️Tuesday 13/10 EP #STOAevent: 'Rethinking #IntellectualProperty in the era of #OpenScience & AI' Policymakers, researchers & users will explore solutions to find a balance between AI & open science. 👉 Info & register: link.europa.eu/4XXQh9 @linagalvez.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social

Poster STOA event about intellectual property in the era of open science & AI taking place on 13 October

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As part of the European #SaferInternetInitiative, a survey among Austrian teenagers on AI & AI chatbots was conducted. What were the results? 👉Interview with an expert involved, Stefan Ebenberger ISPA - Internet Service Providers Austria: ow.ly/N3ts50ZP2nv Luca Arfini #ESMH

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎙️Interview with Laura Media Psychology Lab from @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social on the pros & cons of #AI use by young people: 👉 sciencemediahub.eu/2026/09/16/a-sci… Luca Arfini #ESMH

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔴Starting soon at 9:30 CEST: #STOAPanel in the EUParliament including a presentation of European Parliamentary Research Service research on the protection of children online🛡️ 📺Watch live: link.europa.eu/jjWwvg Laura Ballarín 🍒 Lina Gálvez Ivars Ijabs

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🤖Are AI chatbots becoming teenagers’ best friend? 👉Education, media literacy & digital awareness are important. Article: sciencemediahub.eu/article/2026... 📺Watch the #STOAPanel meeting on protecting minors online, tomorrow at 9:30h CEST: link.europa.eu/f3tmCh #ESMH @lucaarfini.bsky.social

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When AI becomes a trusted companion: Is Europe prepared to safeguard young users?

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly integrated into teenagers’ daily lives, helping with homework, general information, and personal questions. ...

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

We do not have to accept big tech's harmful features for our children. Tomorrow, we are proposing the KIDS ACT. For each age, a tailored protection level on online platforms. And we will present a Digital Fairness Act - addressing online harms for all, not only minors. #SOTEU

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What are the possibilities & limitations of engineered living materials? 👉 Interview with biomedicine & smart materials expert Prof Díaz Lantada of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM ↓ ow.ly/1hVc50ZMypO #ESMH #BIOMET4D Horizon Europe IMDEA Materials Institute

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

‘Engineered living materials are adaptive, resilient & self-healing’ 🌱 What are their most promising applications? 👉 Interview with Scientific Director Prof. Wilfried Weber @ Leibniz INM, involved in the STEADY project (European Research Council (ERC) & LoopOfFun (#EIC) ow.ly/saF550ZJhcN

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#STOAevent on the #JRC report “Capitalism, sustainability & democracy” and how these 3 pillars can reinforce each other to ensure prosperity, security & wellbeing. 📅 29 September @ European Parliament 👉 Sign up: link.europa.eu/9QGdTr With MEP Lina Gálvez & EU Science, Research & Innovation

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Materials that can grow, adapt, sense & repair themselves: Engineered #LivingMaterials are already a reality and the EU aims to be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field 👉Article & interviews with Prof Díaz Lantada #UPM & Prof Weber #INM: sciencemediahub.eu/article/2026...

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Living materials that can heal themselves - and maybe the planet too

Discover how engineered living materials can grow, adapt and self-repair, transforming healthcare, construction and sustainability across Europe.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Europe's rooftops could generate up to 40% of the EU's #electricity demand by 2050⚡️ 👉Check out our latest "What if" publication that explores this untapped potential: link.europa.eu/FdWbfC #EnergyTransition Thomas Pellerin-Carlin European Parliamentary Research Service

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🗓️30/9 EP #STOAevent on #AntiMicrobialResistance #AMR: a growing threat to global health, projected to cause 39 million deaths worldwide until 2050🦠 This workshop assesses #PhageTherapy as alternative to antibiotics 👉Info & register: link.europa.eu/KpWTfj #EMA #ECDC

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

To manufacture innovative high-tech & sustainable products, #AdvancedMaterials are crucial - what are the European challenges in this field? 👉Interview with Prof. Naomi Ellemers (Group of Chief Scientific Advisors @euscienceadvice.bsky.social): sciencemediahub.eu/article/2026... #Science4Policy

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/09/2026

As EU policy makers pay increased attention to research security in Europe, EUA’s Sergiu-Matei Lucaci examines how recent developments, proposed measures and persistent questions affect the state of play for universities & researchers bit.ly/4aLAoSu #EUAExpertVoices #ResearchSky

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

⏰ #STOA is preparing for a busy autumn! 👉Science & tech study presentations & events on minors in the digital world, climate change & cultural heritage, dual-use tech, phage therapy & #AMR, intellectual property in the era of open science & AI 🗓️Stay tuned: europa.eu/!KPFDh8

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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 31/08/2026

Who will power Europe’s clean energy transition, and how? 📅 Event registration deadline 1 September 📅 Join us in Brussels for the launch of our report: Clean energy technologies and quality jobs, skills and a just transition in the #EuropeanUnion: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

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Clean energy technologies in the European Union – Implications for quality jobs, skills and a just transition

Europe’s transition to climate neutrality is reshaping its industrial and employment landscape. Clean energy technologies — including wind energy, solar PV, heat pumps and batteries — are becoming a...

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Are you passionate about science & tech and skilled at turning complex concepts into engaging stories?🔬📰 The EU Science-Media Hub (#ESMH) is looking for experienced science communicators & journalists to write articles & interviews 👉Apply: sciencemediahub.eu/2025/02/26/work-…

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Work with us - ESMH

Are you passionate about science and technology and do you like to translate complex concepts into accessible and engaging stories? Then apply to our Call

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If AI creates a product, who owns it? How do you prove your contribution? These aren't just legal questions. They affect anyone working in the creative sector. 🤖 Read more about copyright & AI-generated works: link.europa.eu/pFwvBj Legal Affairs Committee

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🇪🇺 Every year, the #ESMHSummerSchool brings together young journalists and content creators at the European Parliament to address the latest challenges in science journalism. This year, participants explored the transformative role of AI in science journalism & newsrooms ➡️https://ow.ly/ZEby50ZBWKM

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🌐 Europe is a leading contributor to #quantumtechnology #research, yet media focus on US-China rivalry & chip launches instead of deployment-ready applications. 👉Our new ESMH #media report analyses the gap between EU headlines & how #quantumtech is really progressing: link.europa.eu/jm4WGM

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🔭 Foresight is used to explore how EU policies may evolve in the future Policy foresight supports: 🔹agenda-setting 🔸strategic planning 🔹resilient public policies Watch / read link.europa.eu/K7PDyT STOA Lina Gálvez Ivars Ijabs

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the media landscape, raising important questions about accuracy, transparency and trust. 🔎The 2026 #ESMHSummerSchool explored responsible use of AI in journalism and science communication➡️ sciencemediahub.eu/tag/esmh-summer-… #SciComm

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🔭 Space is no longer the final frontier. Explore ↓ 🔹4 scenarios for EU space security by 2050 link.europa.eu/4vgkVw 🔹EU space act link.europa.eu/BwhgPF 🔹Satellites & challenges link.europa.eu/mTrhKx Industry, Research and Energy Committee Christophe GRUDLER Marina Mesure

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

OECD's 4th Blue Sky Forum on STI data and indicators, Paris, 14–16 Sept: better data for policy, better policy for data. Commissioner Zaharieva speaks in the opening plenary; ERC's Jaime Gomez-Ramirez joins a session on 16 Sept. Programme: scadv.eu/8jNkbZl

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Europe is grappling with record heatwaves and alert-level drought conditions that put water resources under pressure 💧 🔎 STOA looked into the future of water availability in the EU & policy options to improve sustainable water management ➡️ europa.eu/!QYQTj4

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today is #InternationalYouthDay Research shows that today's young people drink less, smoke less & use fewer traditional drugs Now new challenges, from vaping to online gambling & digital risks, are reshaping #publichealth prevention 👉https://ow.ly/iBAS50Zv0lg #GenZ #Youth #ESMH

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The changing attitudes of Generation Z towards substance use and risky behaviours - ESMH

For approximately 30 years, the Italian National Research Council has partnered with the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) to survey more than 113,800

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#InternationalYouthDay is coming up this Wednesday! 👉Discover how young science journalists at the #ESMHSummerSchool2026 learnt about #SciComm & #AI, to separate fact from hype, and tell science & tech stories that matter: ow.ly/ubKO50ZwE7Y

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🔥Fires are increasing in frequency & intensity in Europe due to climate change and shifts in land-use. STOA explored how nature based solutions – including prescribed burns and farmland restoration – can help cut #wildfire risks. ⬇️ ow.ly/v8Sp50ZwFct

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Solutions to make Europe more resilient to raging wildfires - ESMH

Fuelled by climate change and a shift in land-use practices, wildfires are increasing in number and intensity across Europe. In fact, last year was the

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Interested in #science & #tech?🔬🇪🇺 The #EUParliament's #STOAPanel brings together cutting-edge research, expert analysis & forward-looking policy insights on trending topics like #AI #climate #wildfires #health & #AcademicFreedom 👉Latest events & studies: www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/en

Website homepage of the European Parliament's STOA panel showing latest news and upcoming events in science and technology policy topics.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📊This infographic on #CriticalRawMaterials provides a snapshot of the main producers of raw materials, focusing on extraction & processing 👉Read more: link.europa.eu/trtjhB @ep-eprs.bsky.social @nicogcasares.bsky.social @linagalvez.eu @itre.europarl.europa.eu

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Digital & #AI-powered tools could help citizens better understand, influence & engage with European policymaking 👉Our STOA workshop on 9 June '26 at the #EUParliament explored this: sciencemediahub.eu/2026/07/29/c... #CivicAI #democracy with MEP Brando Benifei & Bjorn Bedsted #DemX

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Civic AI: Reconnecting citizens with EU democracy - ESMH

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way societies communicate, organise information and participate in public debate. At the same time,

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