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Intellectual Property

2026 will be a key year for copyright in the EU, says GESAC's Burak Özgen

Burak Özgen, Deputy General Manager of GESAC talks to CU about copyright, fairness and rightsholders' remuneration in the digital and AI era. With a video to premiere here, he explains how the much cheaper or for free Generative AI content threatens to cannibalise human creation. Read on.
EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS

"Sentimental Value" Dominates European Film Awards with Six Prizes

Norwegian film "Sentimental Value" dominated the 38th European Film Awards, winning six prizes including Best European Film, with director Joachim Trier and lead actors Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve receiving top honors in Berlin.

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ECA | Open Call for Research Proposals: Ukrainian Crafts in Times of Crisis

Working Conditions

Journalism in 2026: Key trends from Nieman Lab’s annual prediction series

Journalism will transform in 2026, according to Nieman Lab's 200+ predictions, with AI-powered newsrooms and community-centric reporting. Experts forecast a renewed focus on trust, as journalists will blend technological innovation with human-centered storytelling in an increasingly complex media ecosystem.

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Greening

Arts, Culture and Heritage for Green Storytelling and Transformation

Screenwriters streamline a Less Is More manifesto and Cli-Fi films redefine Climate Change narratives. Artistic freedom and green training are among the conditions empowering the green transition in the new paper by Creative FLIP, combining stories of hope with policy making. 

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Artificial Intelligence

EU Commits €307.3 Million to Accelerate AI Adoption in Industry and Public Services

The European Commission has unveiled two funding calls totaling €307.3 million under Horizon Europe to propel artificial intelligence deployment across European industries and public sectors. These initiatives aim to enhance technological competitiveness, reduce foreign technology dependencies, and support Europe's strategic digital transformation through targeted investments in AI, robotics, and emerging technologies.

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Ukraine Crisis

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Cyprus Invites Ukraine to EU Culture Ministers in Meeting in March

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International exchange programme for Ukrainian professionals in Matera

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