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Minna Wilkki

@minnawilkki.bsky.social
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Head of Department “Future Society” at the European Commission/European Research Executive Agency, Brussels. All views my own. 💙Science, nature, travelling.

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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Affordable housing is a growing concern for EU citizens. 🏠 The European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act aims to improve access to affordable homes, especially in cities with rising rents. EU research explores how tackling energy poverty & inequality can help: link.europa.eu/XrjxHc
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 16/06/2026
Democracy begins with trust. But trust is under pressure. Science can help build it: by exposing disinformation, communicating evidence, informing policymakers and engaging citizens. Discover our new webpage, focusing on science for democracy: link.europa.eu/hpFyGN #SciComm 🧪
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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🎯Discover how #HorizonEU's funding is bridging the EU innovation gap and boosting research in areas with lower R&I performance. Find more info on open calls, conditions & presentations from the latest info day here 👉 link.europa.eu/ytjChQ
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 24/03/2026
Maximise your EU-funded project’s impact! Booster helps through dedicated services. Hear from a successful Booster beneficiary, ask your questions live, and learn how to make your research count! 📅 26 March 2026 Register now: link.europa.eu/3t9W6P
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 18/03/2026
Today is a defining moment for European founders and innovative enterprises, startups and scaleups. EU Inc. is here. @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 18/03/2026
(1/2) Communicating science with a comic: follow "The Food Detectives". This comic by the EU-funded Watson project uses visual storytelling to demonstrate how its digital tools can help prevent food fraud. See how science protects what we eat 🧪 bit.ly/47tT8n3
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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Today, 25 November, the world is painted orange. Orange symbolises hope, a future free from violence and a world where women can live without fear. I am proud that EU-funded research offers hope and new tools that can help to stop violence against women at home and online.
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Marc Tachelet @mtachelet.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Shaping Europe’s innovation future means inclusivity, balance, and competitiveness. The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come. 🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 02/10/2025
#ChooseEurope for Science is live! With €22.5 million under #MSCA, we’re funding organisations to: 🔬 Host postdoctoral researchers in all fields 🔬 Offer stable jobs and great working conditions 🔬 Create long-term career prospects Europe is where science thrives. More → link.europa.eu/6JhtHp
A visual featuring a black-and-white photo of Marie Skłodowska-Curie. On the left, text reads "Choose EUROPE for Science." Below it says, "Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions €22.5 million for researchers." On the right is the European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue background.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2025
Financial literacy is key to wellbeing and independence. Our new financial literacy strategy will equip citizens with the skills required to budget better, save more and invest in their future. #InvestInYOU
A dark blue graphic showing a cracked and broken pink piggy bank with coins scattered around it. The text asks, "BROKE? or just LACKING KNOW-HOW?" with the European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2025
The EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States are strengthening their partnership in research and innovation. Immediate actions will focus on health, climate change, energy and artificial intelligence in science. More info: link.europa.eu/KNqqXY
A woman in a white lab coat looks through a microscope. Text says: 'Research and Innovation – A new agenda for cooperation with the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean States.' The European Commission logo is shown at the bottom right.
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Paul Webb REA EU research @paul-rea.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Great to be at these #RIdaysEU, having some fun with my colleague @minnawilkki.bsky.social and supporting some of the projects that we fund at the European Research Executive Agency. 🧪
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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
EU invests €141M in 36 civil security projects to build a safer society! From AI customs tools to deepfake detection, these projects tackle crime, disasters, and border resilience. ⏳ Apply by 12 Nov 2025 for new #funding: link.europa.eu/7VfDtM #HorizonEU #research #security
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€141 million funds 36 new research projects to build a safer Europe
The EU-funded projects aim to strengthen security, fight crime, improve disaster preparedness and build more resilient infrastructure.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2025
Together with the EIB, we have announced financing worth €400 million to support the economic recovery and resilience of Palestine's local businesses. This aims to foster stable access to affordable finance for the enterprises so badly affected by the ongoing conflict. link.europa.eu/Y6CTN8
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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Exploring EU R&I impact at #RiDaysEU with @paul-rea.bsky.social also from REA. From tech for accessible culture to support for researchers in Widening countries, plus meeting the US scientist Andrew Liebhold who chose Europe for his career 🧪 wideradvance.bsky.social #ChooseEurope #Science4EU
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 03/09/2025
Today we completed the proposal for our next long-term EU budget – nearly €2 trillion for Europe’s future! We will invest in simpler programmes and targeted investments across the EU, delivering for citizens and businesses.
Blue background graphic with bold yellow and white text. At the top: “2028–2034”. In the center: “€2 Trillion”. At the bottom: “An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe”.
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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
(1/4) How can EU-funded research shape policy for a better Europe? 🔬 Colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) has produced a starter kit to help projects share scientific evidence effectively with policymakers: at European, national, regional, and local levels. #philsci #SciComm
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Minna Wilkki @minnawilkki.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
The Union of Skills is here! Meet the research projects shaping Europe's workforce: 💡 SkillabProject SkiLMeeT scirearly Together, they're matching skills to labour market demands - and creating a more inclusive education system! More info ↓ europa.eu/!k6PWgM
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Unlocking Europe's Workforce Potential
Filling in skills and labour gaps require ambitious plans at the European level, something the Union of Skills plans to achieve.
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