Civil Security for Society

Register today for the Horizon Europe - Civil Security for Society Info Day and Brokerage event 12-13 June! The EU-funded project SEREN5, in cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research Executive Agency (REA), has organised a two-day info event for potential beneficiaries of the 2024 Horizon Europe calls for proposals.

In the lead-up to the European Elections, REA launched a ‘Science for Democracy’ campaign, which aims to explore the multifaceted ways EU-funded research nurtures citizen participation. Two notable projects in this campaign are VIGILANT and FERMI. Both projects are supporting law enforcement agencies in the fight against disinformation campaigns, including those that target free and fair elections.

To celebrate Europe Day, the EU Institutions opened their doors to the public on 4 May, offering a day full of events and activities. In Berlaymont’s ‘Democracy Village’, the EU-funded EITHOS project showcased its novel Identity Theft Observatory System, aimed at raising public awareness about online identity theft and its associated risks and societal impact.

The 20th anniversary of the EU's 2004 enlargement is an occasion to celebrate a new era. It opened doors for a generation of EU researchers to collaborate across borders and advancing the frontiers of science. Based in Estonia, the SilentBorder project tackles the growing problem of counterfeit and pirated products crossing borders.

Have you ever wondered how social media can improve Europe’s resilience to natural and human-made hazards? The LINKS project unites first responders, public authorities, citizens, and researchers from across Europe to facilitate the integration of social media and crowdsourcing into disaster risk management strategies. Check out the new CORDIS article highlighting the work of the LINKS EU Project!