Today, the Digital Services Act — #DSA — becomes legally enforceable for Very Large Online Platforms & Search Engines. These systemic platforms play a very important role in our daily lives — so it was time for the EU to set our own rules. A safer Internet for everyone 🇪🇺

Today is D-Day, the DSA entering into force. With ECAT, the European Centre on Algorithmic Transparency, the JRC is ready to support with scientific and technical analysis to create a safer internet for everyone. EU_ScienceHub Stephen Quest Mikel Landabaso 🐬 Emilia Gomez #DSA #ECAT

📣 Attention #Makers! Applications for the JRC Makers-in-Residence programme are now open. 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧 Two makers will be selected to participate in a 10-days funded residency at the JRC Makerspace, in Ispra, Italy. 📅 Deadline: 30/09/2023, 12:00 CET. 👉 cop-demos.jrc.ec.europa.eu/jrc-makers-in-…

We tend to take #democracy for granted. But it's not. Inside our very home, in many 🇪🇺 countries, we need to renew the social contract. For me the main ingredient of democracy is trust. We need to restore it. #DemocracyDay International Democracy Day Brussels

Attention 📢! Call for experts! We are looking for eight experts interested in contributing to our project on "Challenges and opportunities for the Future of Democracy". EU_ScienceHub Mara Almeida ⌛️Deadline: 9th October 12:00 CET europa.eu/!JdrWgh

🎯 Call for all scientists and practitioners working on democracy! We want to hear from you on what we can do better in the EU. Apply to our call and work together with us to design a future-proof democracy.

🆕The scientific traineeship programme for March 2024 has been launched! We are looking for trainees at our sites in 🇧🇪🇮🇹🇩🇪🇳🇱 Join us for a paid internship up to 5 months in various scientific fields. Applicants must have a BA degree. More information ➡️europa.eu/!wY9WT7

The future of #Science4Policy seems female? At least if we look at this panel composition. 👩‍🎓 Join me and Maria Leptin Nicole Grobert Maria Graça Carvalho tomorrow at the European Commission‘s #SFPIE2023 conference. We will discuss the future #Science4Policy in Europe! EU_ScienceHub

We have more #ScientificEvidence than ever to guide policymaking and yet we see growing political conflict. Science alone is not enough! The way we decide is influenced by many things, including our convictions & values. Policies need to take these into account. #Science4Policy

How can experts and government regain citizens’ trust? By being more transparent about the interests, values and evidence that shape their work and the processes used to make decisions. #Science4Policy

Interested in researcher data access under the Digital Services Act? I read and summarised the consultation responses, so you don't need to. Out now: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/dig…

Science must guide our policymaking. Today at #COMPET, EU countries recognised this. 👏Applauding EU Council's commitment to integration of science in public policies. Thrilled to contribute to the future of #Science4Policy! Council Conclusions👉 europa.eu/!h9QhRT

Commission launches public consultation on the Implementing Regulation on transparency reporting under the DSA Deadline: 24 January 2024. h/t @JPQuintais digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commis…

Despite challenges, the support of Europeans for people displaced from #Ukraine remains high 🇪🇺🇺🇦 This is a key finding in the latest edition of our Atlas of Migration, released today! Find out more about this interactive online tool below ⬇️

Check out the interim report of the UN AI Advisory Body that I am proud to serve on. Principles for global AI governance, a sense of our direction and and invitation to share your views ↘️un.org/en/ai-advisory…

📣 Calling all #nutrition and food innovation experts! We need your input on our draft scientific opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for #Iron #EUHaveYourSay by ⏰ 01/04/24 More info ℹ️ 👉 europa.eu/!rTrM8W #PublicConsultation @food_EU

Trust in public institutions & governments is in decline globally. Our communication with citizens needs to change. Here are 10 recommendations on doing just that 👇 Evidence-based insights for building trustworthy public communications: europa.eu/!7Tp6mR #Science4Policy

👇This report shows how #DigitalServicesAct, anti-disinformation Code & European Digital Media Observatory worked together to limit the spread of #disinformation during 🇪🇺 elections.  Important step & I’m looking into broader aspects to draw more lessons 🔜 stay tuned!   digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/eur…