Ethics Advice Mechanism to the European Commission (EthAM)
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The Ethics Advice Mechanism to the European Commission (EthAM) provides independent ethical advice and policy recommendations to EU institutions.
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We must move beyond a focus on data governance and recognise that the convergence of neurodata, neurotechnology and AI infrastructures requires a policy response that takes a systemic approach across regulatory domains.
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Read the full new EGE Statement ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/gover...
Reposted by Ethics Advice Mechanism to the European Commission (EthAM)
The European Commission has tasked Ethics Advice Mechanism (EthAM) to examine how scientific evidence and expertise can support democratic resilience in the European Union. I look forward to supporting this work.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM
The European Commission has tasked Ethics Advice Mechanism (EthAM) to examine how scientific evidence and expertise can support democratic resilience in the European Union. I look forward to supporting this work.
Find scoping paper here: ethicsadvice.eu/advice/scien...
@ethicsadvice.bsky.social
Find scoping paper here: ethicsadvice.eu/advice/scien...
@ethicsadvice.bsky.social
Neuro-AI infrastructures cut across several existing EU regulatory regimes and require governance throughout their lifecycle, including downstream reuse, transfer, deployment and institutional accountability.
Listen to what we have to say about this topic ➡️ youtu.be/50OxboZDG3g
Listen to what we have to say about this topic ➡️ youtu.be/50OxboZDG3g
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September 15, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Neuro-AI infrastructures cut across several existing EU regulatory regimes and require governance throughout their lifecycle, including downstream reuse, transfer, deployment and institutional accountability.
Listen to what we have to say about this topic ➡️ youtu.be/50OxboZDG3g
Listen to what we have to say about this topic ➡️ youtu.be/50OxboZDG3g
📬 Our newsletter is out!
🔍 We look into our recently published Statement on neuro-AI, an event co-organised with @unibirmingham.bsky.social, and upcoming advice on ultra-processed foods, as well as science and democracy.
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🔍 We look into our recently published Statement on neuro-AI, an event co-organised with @unibirmingham.bsky.social, and upcoming advice on ultra-processed foods, as well as science and democracy.
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September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
📬 Our newsletter is out!
🔍 We look into our recently published Statement on neuro-AI, an event co-organised with @unibirmingham.bsky.social, and upcoming advice on ultra-processed foods, as well as science and democracy.
Read ➡️ shorturl.at/04yXW
Subscribe for future updates ➡️ shorturl.at/TAVhs
🔍 We look into our recently published Statement on neuro-AI, an event co-organised with @unibirmingham.bsky.social, and upcoming advice on ultra-processed foods, as well as science and democracy.
Read ➡️ shorturl.at/04yXW
Subscribe for future updates ➡️ shorturl.at/TAVhs
We must move beyond a focus on data governance and recognise that the convergence of neurodata, neurotechnology and AI infrastructures requires a policy response that takes a systemic approach across regulatory domains.
Read the full new EGE Statement ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/gover...
Read the full new EGE Statement ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/gover...
September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We must move beyond a focus on data governance and recognise that the convergence of neurodata, neurotechnology and AI infrastructures requires a policy response that takes a systemic approach across regulatory domains.
Read the full new EGE Statement ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/gover...
Read the full new EGE Statement ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/gover...
The EGE will examine how principles such as transparency, accountability, equity and proportionality should be put into practice in areas such as research, the media and public policymaking.
Find more details here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/scien...
Find more details here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/scien...
September 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The EGE will examine how principles such as transparency, accountability, equity and proportionality should be put into practice in areas such as research, the media and public policymaking.
Find more details here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/scien...
Find more details here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/scien...
🍲 The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies has been asked to provide an opinion on 'ultra-processed foods'.
Understanding the balance between potential benefits and risks, and defining and managing ethical considerations, is challenging.
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Understanding the balance between potential benefits and risks, and defining and managing ethical considerations, is challenging.
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September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🍲 The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies has been asked to provide an opinion on 'ultra-processed foods'.
Understanding the balance between potential benefits and risks, and defining and managing ethical considerations, is challenging.
More ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/ultra...
Understanding the balance between potential benefits and risks, and defining and managing ethical considerations, is challenging.
More ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/ultra...
EGE Chair @bprainsack.bsky.social participated in the Ethics to Policy Roundtable hosted by @unibirmingham.bsky.social's Ethics and Expertise Research Team.
🗣️ "Values and ethical considerations don't need to be injected into policymaking. They're already there."
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🗣️ "Values and ethical considerations don't need to be injected into policymaking. They're already there."
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Ethics to Policy Roundtable | Center for Urban Wellbeing | University of Birmingham
Embedding Ethics in Policy: From Principles to Practice | Webinar
How can ethics be meaningfully embedded in policymaking across government, healthcare, technology and public services?
In this…
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September 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
EGE Chair @bprainsack.bsky.social participated in the Ethics to Policy Roundtable hosted by @unibirmingham.bsky.social's Ethics and Expertise Research Team.
🗣️ "Values and ethical considerations don't need to be injected into policymaking. They're already there."
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiwH...
🗣️ "Values and ethical considerations don't need to be injected into policymaking. They're already there."
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiwH...
❓Can ethics help policymakers make better decisions?
Join us on 27 July to discuss how ethical analysis can strengthen science-policy advice and learn more about the REAL Method for rapid ethics assessment.
🕓 16:00 CEST
Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/JNPbi
Join us on 27 July to discuss how ethical analysis can strengthen science-policy advice and learn more about the REAL Method for rapid ethics assessment.
🕓 16:00 CEST
Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/JNPbi
July 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
❓Can ethics help policymakers make better decisions?
Join us on 27 July to discuss how ethical analysis can strengthen science-policy advice and learn more about the REAL Method for rapid ethics assessment.
🕓 16:00 CEST
Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/JNPbi
Join us on 27 July to discuss how ethical analysis can strengthen science-policy advice and learn more about the REAL Method for rapid ethics assessment.
🕓 16:00 CEST
Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/JNPbi
📬 Our first EthAM newsletter is out!
🔍 This edition looks back at EthAM's work since its inception and spotlights the Opinion 'Valuing Nature: Implications for EU Governance'.
Read it here ➡️ shorturl.at/4iHpb
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🔍 This edition looks back at EthAM's work since its inception and spotlights the Opinion 'Valuing Nature: Implications for EU Governance'.
Read it here ➡️ shorturl.at/4iHpb
Subscribe for future updates ➡️ shorturl.at/TAVhs
July 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM
📬 Our first EthAM newsletter is out!
🔍 This edition looks back at EthAM's work since its inception and spotlights the Opinion 'Valuing Nature: Implications for EU Governance'.
Read it here ➡️ shorturl.at/4iHpb
Subscribe for future updates ➡️ shorturl.at/TAVhs
🔍 This edition looks back at EthAM's work since its inception and spotlights the Opinion 'Valuing Nature: Implications for EU Governance'.
Read it here ➡️ shorturl.at/4iHpb
Subscribe for future updates ➡️ shorturl.at/TAVhs
📢 Stay up to date with our latest work by subscribing to our newly launched newsletter.
You will receive updates on:
📄 New publications and advice.
🎙️ Latest podcasts and interviews.
📅 Upcoming events and discussions.
👥 Activities and contributions from EGE members.
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You will receive updates on:
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🎙️ Latest podcasts and interviews.
📅 Upcoming events and discussions.
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July 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📢 Stay up to date with our latest work by subscribing to our newly launched newsletter.
You will receive updates on:
📄 New publications and advice.
🎙️ Latest podcasts and interviews.
📅 Upcoming events and discussions.
👥 Activities and contributions from EGE members.
Register now ➡️ shorturl.at/jSVOv
You will receive updates on:
📄 New publications and advice.
🎙️ Latest podcasts and interviews.
📅 Upcoming events and discussions.
👥 Activities and contributions from EGE members.
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Next year, at the request of the @ec.europa.eu, we will be playing a significant role in shaping discussions on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence across several key sectors:
🔬 Science
💻 Digital fairness
⚡ Energy
Read more ➡️ shorturl.at/2Zvba
🔬 Science
💻 Digital fairness
⚡ Energy
Read more ➡️ shorturl.at/2Zvba
July 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Next year, at the request of the @ec.europa.eu, we will be playing a significant role in shaping discussions on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence across several key sectors:
🔬 Science
💻 Digital fairness
⚡ Energy
Read more ➡️ shorturl.at/2Zvba
🔬 Science
💻 Digital fairness
⚡ Energy
Read more ➡️ shorturl.at/2Zvba
EGE Member Nikola Biller-Andorno gave a remote presentation during last week's Circular Economy - Interdisciplinary Conference.
🗣️ She highlighted the need to provide ethical grounding for considering circularity, justice, and ecological integrity together.
🗣️ She highlighted the need to provide ethical grounding for considering circularity, justice, and ecological integrity together.
July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
EGE Member Nikola Biller-Andorno gave a remote presentation during last week's Circular Economy - Interdisciplinary Conference.
🗣️ She highlighted the need to provide ethical grounding for considering circularity, justice, and ecological integrity together.
🗣️ She highlighted the need to provide ethical grounding for considering circularity, justice, and ecological integrity together.
How can policymakers inform their decisions with ethics insights?
Join us for a webinar co-organised with the Ethics, Evidence, and Policy Network, where we will look at this and other questions on the role of values in science-policy advice.
🗓️ 27 July 2026
🕓 4pm CEST
Register ➡️ shorturl.at/vwPnP
Join us for a webinar co-organised with the Ethics, Evidence, and Policy Network, where we will look at this and other questions on the role of values in science-policy advice.
🗓️ 27 July 2026
🕓 4pm CEST
Register ➡️ shorturl.at/vwPnP
June 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
How can policymakers inform their decisions with ethics insights?
Join us for a webinar co-organised with the Ethics, Evidence, and Policy Network, where we will look at this and other questions on the role of values in science-policy advice.
🗓️ 27 July 2026
🕓 4pm CEST
Register ➡️ shorturl.at/vwPnP
Join us for a webinar co-organised with the Ethics, Evidence, and Policy Network, where we will look at this and other questions on the role of values in science-policy advice.
🗓️ 27 July 2026
🕓 4pm CEST
Register ➡️ shorturl.at/vwPnP
📊 Economic valuation should be used within clear ethical and ecological conditions and be seen as one, but not the only, way to frame human relationships with nature.
Read our recent advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our recent advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
June 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
📊 Economic valuation should be used within clear ethical and ecological conditions and be seen as one, but not the only, way to frame human relationships with nature.
Read our recent advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our recent advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
"It's impossible to have public policies, in a democracy, without them having a very strong ethical dimension."
🗣️Maria do Céu Patrão Neves, Vice-Chair of the European Group on Ethics, highlights the strengths of EthAM and how embedding ethics in policy builds trust.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY5j...
🗣️Maria do Céu Patrão Neves, Vice-Chair of the European Group on Ethics, highlights the strengths of EthAM and how embedding ethics in policy builds trust.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY5j...
NEC Forum 2026 - Maria do Céu Patrão Neves
During this year's NEC Forum, Maria do Céu Patrão Neves, Vice‑Chair of the European Group on Ethics, highlighted how 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀…
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June 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
"It's impossible to have public policies, in a democracy, without them having a very strong ethical dimension."
🗣️Maria do Céu Patrão Neves, Vice-Chair of the European Group on Ethics, highlights the strengths of EthAM and how embedding ethics in policy builds trust.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY5j...
🗣️Maria do Céu Patrão Neves, Vice-Chair of the European Group on Ethics, highlights the strengths of EthAM and how embedding ethics in policy builds trust.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY5j...
A nature-positive economy can be an important and constructive policy ambition if it is clearly defined and responsibly governed. It should recognise nature as a condition of prosperity, wellbeing, and long-term resilience.
Read our latest advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our latest advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
June 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A nature-positive economy can be an important and constructive policy ambition if it is clearly defined and responsibly governed. It should recognise nature as a condition of prosperity, wellbeing, and long-term resilience.
Read our latest advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our latest advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
"The point is not to slow innovation down, but to orient it. Resilience by design means integrating delivery, justice and ecological grounding from the start."
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno at the Green Transition Forum.
She presented our new opinion on valuing nature ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno at the Green Transition Forum.
She presented our new opinion on valuing nature ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
June 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"The point is not to slow innovation down, but to orient it. Resilience by design means integrating delivery, justice and ecological grounding from the start."
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno at the Green Transition Forum.
She presented our new opinion on valuing nature ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno at the Green Transition Forum.
She presented our new opinion on valuing nature ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
👥🍃 Human societies are not external to nature but embedded within ecological systems on which they depend. Nature is not only a resource, service provider, or object of management.
Read our latest Advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our latest Advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
June 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM
👥🍃 Human societies are not external to nature but embedded within ecological systems on which they depend. Nature is not only a resource, service provider, or object of management.
Read our latest Advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our latest Advice here ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Reposted by Ethics Advice Mechanism to the European Commission (EthAM)
Non-human nature enters policy making in many different ways - but too often only what can be measured, priced, or standardised receives institutional weight. Read the new Opinion of The European Group on Ethics’ (EGE) 👇
🇪🇺 The EU should integrate plural ways of valuing nature explicitly and consistently into policymaking, so that ecological, ethical, social, cultural, and economic considerations can shape decisions.
Read our new opinion ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our new opinion ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
June 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Non-human nature enters policy making in many different ways - but too often only what can be measured, priced, or standardised receives institutional weight. Read the new Opinion of The European Group on Ethics’ (EGE) 👇
🇪🇺 The EU should integrate plural ways of valuing nature explicitly and consistently into policymaking, so that ecological, ethical, social, cultural, and economic considerations can shape decisions.
Read our new opinion ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our new opinion ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🇪🇺 The EU should integrate plural ways of valuing nature explicitly and consistently into policymaking, so that ecological, ethical, social, cultural, and economic considerations can shape decisions.
Read our new opinion ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
Read our new opinion ➡️ ethicsadvice.eu/advice/valui...
This Wednesday, we will release an EGE opinion on the value of nature.
"We need to work together to make sure that our legal instruments, our economic tools are really all geared towards and aligned with the goal of valuing nature more fully."
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno, co-lead author of the opinion.
"We need to work together to make sure that our legal instruments, our economic tools are really all geared towards and aligned with the goal of valuing nature more fully."
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno, co-lead author of the opinion.
June 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
This Wednesday, we will release an EGE opinion on the value of nature.
"We need to work together to make sure that our legal instruments, our economic tools are really all geared towards and aligned with the goal of valuing nature more fully."
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno, co-lead author of the opinion.
"We need to work together to make sure that our legal instruments, our economic tools are really all geared towards and aligned with the goal of valuing nature more fully."
🗣️ Nikola Biller-Andorno, co-lead author of the opinion.
"You cannot have progress, development without values, and values without scientific, well-rounded knowledge seem to be helpless."
🗣️ Pawel Łuków, member of the European Group on Ethics, emphasised how important it is to pair science advice with ethics guidance at this year's NEC Forum.
🗣️ Pawel Łuków, member of the European Group on Ethics, emphasised how important it is to pair science advice with ethics guidance at this year's NEC Forum.
May 27, 2026 at 11:05 AM
"You cannot have progress, development without values, and values without scientific, well-rounded knowledge seem to be helpless."
🗣️ Pawel Łuków, member of the European Group on Ethics, emphasised how important it is to pair science advice with ethics guidance at this year's NEC Forum.
🗣️ Pawel Łuków, member of the European Group on Ethics, emphasised how important it is to pair science advice with ethics guidance at this year's NEC Forum.