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EU research ministers approve conclusions on Research and Innovation for the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, and on life science and competitiveness; the Warsaw Security Forum takes place in Poland; Moldovans head to the polls amidst Russian hybrid attacks and interference; and it’s European Cybersecurity Month.

Costa - Tusk - Photo © European Union 2025

Poland took over the presidency of the EU on 1 January promising to strenthen European security in its external, internal, information, economic, energy, food, and health dimensions.

Ursula von der Leyen - Photo © European Union 2024 - EP

The European Parliament gave formal approval Wednesday to the new team and programme of EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, with her College of Commissioners expected to take office on 1 December.