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Technology can take over an increasing amount of tasks when it comes to driving a vehicle - like braking or steering. The European Union is currently implementing and possibly reviewing some aspects of its regulation ...
The final document of the last United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP30, acknowledges that the world is approaching an overshoot – that is, exceeding the 1.5 °C global warming threshold. Reducing ...
In the spirit of technological neutrality, Europe is exploring multiple pathways to decarbonisation. Among them are e-fuels, whose chemical composition is identical to that of fossil fuels but are produced through synthetic processes rather than extracted and refined. This makes them a potential low-carbon alternative – provided that key sustainability criteria are met and critical ...
Rapid technological advancements are transforming cultural and creative industries, affecting how music is created, shared and experienced. Digital tools such as AI-assisted composition software, virtual instruments and advanced production platforms give artists new ways to experiment and push creative boundaries. Streaming services and social media have reshaped and democratised distribution, making it easier for musicians ...
Women only count for a third of researchers in the European Union. This gender gap isn't just unfair - it limits Europe's capacity to innovate and compete globally. When women are underrepresented in research and innovation, we lose diverse perspectives that could lead to better solutions for society's challenges. This STOA workshop brought together researchers, ...
Dr Marcela Linková, Head of the Centre for Gender and Science at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, participated in the STOA workshop on 'Gender Equality in Research & Innovation' on 5 November 2025 at 15:00 CET. Her research and policy engagement have been instrumental for developing, implementing and assessing gender equality ...
Generative AI (GenAI) is advancing rapidly and transforming creative industries. With its ability to generate songs in a few minutes, it raises questions about AI’s role in human creativity. How can the EU find a balance between supporting the development of technologies that drive innovation and protecting citizens from their social, ethical and legal risks? ...
As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, EU citizens are facing growing risks of more severe and frequent flooding. Climate adaptation is being prioritised to meet this risk and protect people, properties and infrastructure, with several EU-funded projects pioneering approaches using nature-based solutions. The impacts of flooding were especially evident in 2024, when ...
Wouldn't it be great to be able to access foreign news in your own language? A recent STOA study explores the idea of a news streaming platform that could transform how EU citizens access information across linguistic boundaries. The ESMH spoke with the two main authors of the study from the Centre for Media Pluralism ...
Long Covid, or post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC), has emerged as one of the most significant public health challenges of our time, affecting an estimated 400 million people worldwide. Five years into the pandemic, while our understanding has deepened, Long Covid continues to impact millions of Europeans with debilitating symptoms that can lead to long-term disability. The ...
