Nuclear fusion is becoming a strategic part of Europe’s long-term energy transition, evolving from scientific research toward industrial development. Supported by advances in plasma physics, materials science, and international collaboration, it is gaining momentum as a potential low-carbon, dispatchable energy source. However, major technical challenges remain before commercial viability is achieved.

Published in 1949 and translated into around 40 languages, The Second Sex remains one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. In this review of Volume I: Facts and Myths, we explore Simone de Beauvoir's reflections on identity, social norms, and equality, and why these ideas continue to resonate in today's world.

Advanced materials are becoming a strategic priority for Europe. In April 2026, the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) published a Scientific Opinion highlighting their role in strengthening competitiveness, sustainability and strategic autonomy. Discover what this means for the future Advanced Materials Act and Europe’s industrial leadership.

AI is changing the way EU proposals are written. It can save time and support coordination, but it also creates risks around quality, confidentiality, and credibility. In Horizon Europe projects, strong proposals still depend on human expertise, strategy, and consortium management.