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On 19 February, the ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) Committee voted with a strong majority on their position of the 10th Framework Programme. The EU Parliament is asking for a standalone FP10 with an increased budget of €200 billion and governance that is more expert-driven than top-down. The position mentions the need to balance openness and research security, the benefits…

The European Commission has established a living repository to support AI literacy, a requirement of the AI Act that took effect last month. AI providers and deployers have to ensure AI literacy among their staff and users, regardless of the risk level of the AI models or systems they use. The non-exhaustive but regularly updated repository is…

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) requires every e-book to have a description of its accessibility features. Confused about how to add this accessibility metadata to your publications? AIE and Fondazione LIA are offering an online training course that will get you up to speed on how to distribute and effectively display accessibility metadata throughout the publishing supply chain….

The change in the US administration is having very palpable repercussions in the EU, where key digital regulation is meant to impose obligations on US tech giants (e.g., Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, AI Act). The ongoing discussions on the EU Code of Practice for AI companies, aimed at specifying concrete obligations to comply with the AI Act,…

The von der Leyen II Commission has launched the Competitiveness Compass, emphasising initiatives (both new and existing) that will help the EU become more competitive. The highlights include: A European Research Area (ERA) Act, planned for Q3 2026, which will stimulate investments in research & innovation and facilitate the circulation of researchers and knowledge. A…

The AI Act’s requirements on AI literacy went into effect on 2 February, which means organisations providing or deploying general-use AI systems must now implement adequate literacy measures for their staff. This is one of the few provisions that apply to all providers and deployers of AI systems, regardless of the category of risk. The Act defines AI…

We’re proud to announce that STM has joined the newly formed Creative Rights in AI Coalition. As generative AI continues to reshape the landscape of innovation, protecting copyright and fostering collaboration between the creative and tech sectors has never been more crucial. We’re calling on the government, tech sector, and creators to join us in…

We are proud to join forces with leading voices from industry, academia, and think tanks in calling for transformative EU policies that empower inventors and creators. Our joint statement emphasizes the urgent need to make Europe the premier destination for innovation, with intellectual property rights serving as the cornerstone of sustainable growth. We believe that…

Yesterday, STM signed a joint letter alongside a broad coalition of creators and rightsholders across Europe, uniting our voices to support the responsible implementation of the AI Act. Here, we look to uphold ethical innovation that strengthens both AI and the EU’s cultural and creative sectors.  Access the letter here.

Today, the Council Conclusions on high-quality, transparent, open, trustworthy, and equitable scholarly publishing were adopted by EU Ministers at the COMPET Council. STM calls on the European Commission and EU Member States to consult with scholarly publishers of all sizes, disciplines and models and seek a constructive collaboration that will allow the publishing industry to…