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Marc Tachelet
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Director of HaDEA, the European Commission's Executive Agency for health, food safety, digital, industry, space.

Find out about our work and discover our funding opportunities: https://hadea.ec.europa.eu/index_en
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Europe is warming faster than any other continent, with serious consequences for people, animals and the environment.

In this month’s #HaDEASpotlight, read how EU-funded projects are working across sectors to protect both our environment and our health:
hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spotlig...
Spotlight on environment and health: projects protecting human health and the environment in prospect of increasingly frequent heat waves
Across Europe, periods of extreme heat are becoming an increasingly pressing concern, with unusually high temperatures persisting for days across numerous regions. Discover a selection of projects, ma...
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September 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Data is becoming the backbone of Europe’s economy and society.

Common European Data Spaces make data sharing more secure, trusted and useful in different sectors.

This month’s #HaDEASpotlight shows how EU funding is delivering real benefits:
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Spotlight on data spaces: projects contributing to an interconnected and competitive European data economy
To unlock the value of data for the benefit of Europe’s economy and society, the European strategy for data paved the way for the creation of Common European Data Spaces. Discover a selection of proje...
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August 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Photonics, the science and technology of light, is key for Europe's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Discover EU-funded projects that are employing photonics for sustainable manufacturing, environmental monitoring & space exploration: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spotlig...
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Spotlight on photonics: projects using photons in manufacturing, environmental monitoring and space exploration
Discover a selection of projects, managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), that employ photonics to advance sustainable manufacturing, environmental monitoring and space ex...
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July 7, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Digital twins - virtual replicas of physical objects, processes or systems - are key for European climate neutrality, industrial competitiveness and resilient infrastructure.

Discover EU-funded projects driving innovation in this field:
hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spotlig...

#HaDEASpotlight
Spotlight on digital twins: projects using virtual replicas to advance Europe's green and digital transition
Digital twins are making Europe smarter across sectors. Discover a selection of projects, managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency, that are employing digital twin technology across...
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June 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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The European Digital Global Gateways are strengthening connectivity within the EU and beyond, and #CEFDigital funding is key in this effort

Check out the calls open until 30/06: hadea.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos...

And if you are attending Submarine Networks EMEA, visit HaDEA's stand n.2
May 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Inequalities directly affect cancer survival rates in Europe.

Last Friday, I was honoured to open DG SANTE's & HaDEA's webinar on tackling cancer inequalities, with #EU4Health projects showing how the #EUCancerPlan is making a difference on the ground.

#EWAC2026
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May 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Early detection can save lives.

#HaveYourSay on the first flagship initiative of the #SafeHeartsPlan – the EU Protocol on health checks for cardiovascular diseases

🗓️ Deadline: 19 May
🔗 ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
May 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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HaDEA’s ‘Spotlight on’ series highlights EU-funded projects supporting key policy priorities.

This month, we’re focusing on Europe’s fight against cancer.

Read how projects are contributing to a healthier future for all: link.europa.eu/mpwRwJ

#HaDEASpotlight #EUCancerPlan
Spotlight on cancer: projects advancing the fight against one of Europe’s biggest public health challenges
Discover EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA working not only to fight cancer at every stage of the disease, but also to help prevent it by promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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May 7, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Hundreds of EU-funded projects develop or apply AI tools for a variety of goals, from improving healthcare diagnostics, to boosting manufacturing efficiency, enhancing earth observation capabilities and making agriculture smarter and more sustainable.

Read more: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/spotlig...
April 24, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Glad to have started my new role as Director of HaDEA, managing EU funding for health, food safety, digital, industry and space - including #HorizonEU clusters 1 & 4

Check out open opportunities and projects managed by the Agency on our website: hadea.ec.europa.eu
April 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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(1/2) Some roles stay with you long after you leave them. After 17+ years at the European Research Executive Agency (REA), it’s time for a new chapter.

REA became more than a workplace - it’s a community & a mission. Grateful for brilliant colleagues & researchers I worked with.

#SciComm 🧪
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March 26, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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🎯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
March 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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For the past 30 years, Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s legacy has become a promise: empower researchers to explore, experiment & achieve breakthroughs.

The EU-funded programme for doctoral education & postdoctoral training honouring her name supports curiosity that changes the world 🧪

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March 23, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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We are introducing EU Inc. To make building and growing a business across the EU faster, simpler, and smarter.

🔸 Start a company in less than 48 hours
🔸 No minimum capital requirement
🔸 Fully online and borderless
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March 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Security practitioners, your Horizon Europe funding hub is live.

Whether you’re in law enforcement, first response or critical infrastructure, the new #HorizonEU hub has:

✅ Funding opportunities
✅ Success stories
✅ How to join EU-funded research projects

link.europa.eu/fwKB4t

🧪 #SciComm
March 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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A fair future starts with fair decisions today.

The newly presented @ec.europa.eu's Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness promotes an equitable distribution of benefits & responsibilities, ensuring that the choices we make now protect generations to come: link.europa.eu/fMxydM

#SciComm 🧪
A factsheet
March 10, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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What if your research could clean rivers - and scale your business?

Ximo Silvestre and Sergey Mikhalovsky’s project, funded under MSCA Staff Exchanges, is developing a water purification device to bridge the gap between lab and market.

Read their story: link.europa.eu/gcCV7T

🧪 #SciComm
February 27, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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More skills = more opportunities.

Whether you want to boost your career, strengthen your academic profile or explore a new topic, continuous learning keeps you competitive in a fast-changing world.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/jJxCGh

🧪 #SciComm

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Advance your skills with these 10 online courses
EU-funded research offers free ways for you to learn new skills and expand your knowledge. Check out our list of online resources below to get you started.
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February 26, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Four years of extraordinary courage. 🇺🇦

Ukraine’s fight for freedom is the fight for our shared European values.

The EU stands united in its unwavering support against Russia's war of aggression. We are with you for as long as it takes.

#StandWithUkraine
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February 24, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Europe’s competitiveness starts with its research talent 🧪

The European Commission presented the EU Visa Strategy - one of its core objectives is to create better conditions for researchers and innovators who wish to relocate to Europe: link.europa.eu/QDhpNR

#SciComm, @ec.europa.eu
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February 19, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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Ever wonder what happens to clothes that never get sold?
Around 4-9% of all textiles in Europe are destroyed before they even get the chance to be worn.

With the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, we’re simplifying the process for businesses to reduce this waste ⬇️
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February 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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🔸 Destruction is only allowed under clear exceptions, such as safety reasons
🔸 Easier ways to show how unsold goods are managed

Instead of discarding, businesses are encouraged to:

🔹 Manage stock and returns better
🔹 Prioritise resale, donations, and remanufacturing

More➡️ link.europa.eu/cdYmK9
New EU rules to stop destruction of unsold clothes and shoes
The measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation will allow businesses to benefit from a more circular economy.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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You might say they have great chemistry! 🧪

Somayyeh and Hassan, two electrochemists at the Tyndall Institute in Cork, recount how the MSCA programme helped them grow from lab partners to traveling lovebirds – and to a family nest of three.

Read more ➡️link.europa.eu/rvb3rD

#SciComm
February 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Women make up just 34% of the researchers in the EU.

The European Commission launched a call for evidence to shape an Action plan for women in R&I, tackling gender gaps and boosting equality in the European Research Area by 2030.

Have your say by 23 Feb: link.europa.eu/hh3vx6

#SciComm 🧪
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February 11, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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(1/3) Better science comes from equal opportunity.

The EU Award for Gender Equality Champions promotes a research culture where everyone belongs.

I had the pleasure of moderating this year’s winners panel, celebrating their work with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.

🧪 #SciComm
February 4, 2026 at 8:32 AM