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At the end of September, our General Assembly and Professional Networks meetings were held online, where pertinent topics and initiatives were discussed and decided. Amongst other, we welcomed newly elected members of the Executive Board who will start their mandates in January 2021. Meanwhile, the spotlight was on EU science and research during the EU\u2019s Research and Innovation days, negotiations on Horizon Europe, and on 2020 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry. The calls for submissions for four major EuChemS awards are open, as well as the call for the International Award Committee for the EuChemS Lecture Award (IACL), so we invite you to send your nomination before 31 December 2020! You can read the full newsletter online here [1]! [GA2020] EUCHEMS 2020 GENERAL ASSEMBLY The 2020 EuChemS General Assembly meeting took place on Thursday, 24 September 2020. Representatives from EuChemS Member Societies and Supporting Members attended the first ever EuChemS General Assembly meeting held online, including the voting session. The meeting was chaired by Pilar Goya, EuChemS President. Read more about it here [4]!\ufeff Meet newly elected EuChemS Executive Board members Ren\u00e1ta Ori\u0148akov\u00e1, Christophe Cop\u00e9ret and Artur Silva were elected to the EuChemS Executive Board by the 2020 General Assembly which was held online on 24 September. Their mandate starts on 1 January 2020. EuChemS congratulates them and warmly welcomes them. Meet newly elected EuChemS Executive Board members here [5]! [European Research and Innovation Days] Young Chemists @European Research and Innovation Days The European Research and Innovation Days took place online, on 22-24 September 2020. The EuChemS European Young Chemists\u2019 Network (EYCN) contributed to the session on \u201cSustainability by Design \u2013 Embedding sustainability criteria throughout life cycle of products and processes\u201d (HUB 2: European Green Deal). During this session, young scientists have challenged senior experts on sustainable-by-design approaches in different fields, contribute to the discussion and shape together a safe, carbon-neutral and resource efficient industrial eco-system. Read the full article here. [6] HORIZON EUROPE: TRILOGUE NEGOTIATIONS ON THE BUDGET ARE STILL ON THE AGENDA On 6 October 2020, the German Presidency of Council of the European Union, the European Commission, and the ITRE Committee started together another round of negotiations for Horizon Europe\u2019s budget. The 2021-2027 multiannual budget is being paired with a temporary scheme running from 2021 \u2013 2024, which is aimed at supporting the European Union\u2019s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The Members of European Parliament (MEPs) demanded additional funding: at stake is the multiannual budget for Horizon Europe, but also for the Erasmus+ programme. Following the cuts announced in July 2020 (the European Commission reduced Horizon Europe\u2019s budget to \u20ac80.9 billion), MEPs rejected all deal proposals that did not include a budget increase. Read the full article here. [7] [Chemicals Strategy - rectangle] EU CHEMICALS STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABILITY: TOWARDS A SAFER AND GREENER FUTURE On 14 October, the European Commission adopted the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. This strategy is part of the European Union\u2019s zero pollution ambition by 2050, as announced in the European Green Deal. With this plan, the European Communication fully recognises the role of chemicals to achieve green transition and its benefits for human well-being, but also strengthens regulations on the most hazardous and harmful chemicals. The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability establishes concrete actions for a safer and greener future. Read our full debrief here [8]. [Nobel Laureates in Chemistry 2020.webp] 2020 NOBEL LAUREATES IN CHEMISTRY On 7 October 2020, the Royal Swedish Academy of Science announced that Emmanuelle Charpentier (French) and Jennifer A. Doudna (American) are the 2020 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry for developing the CRISPR-cas9 genetic scissors.\u00a0 Due to the current environment and environment of COVID-19, an online version of the traditional Nobel Awarding Ceremony will be held this year. Together, they recreated the CRISPR-cas9 genetic scissors in a test tube. They also simplified the scissors\u2019 molecular components, so they were easier to use. With the development of this method for genome editing, \u00ab\u00a0researchers can change the DNA of animals, plants and microorganisms with extremely high precision.\u00a0\u00bb Their discovery will contribute to new cancer therapies and may be used in the future to treat inherited diseases. Read the full article here. [9] Latest ECHA Committee The European Chemical Society attended the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) online meeting of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in September which addressed several pressing issues. Significant topics were discussed, including the new interpretation of the Judgment of the General Court of 7 March 2019 _REACH \u2014 Commission Decision authorising the use of lead sulfochromate yellow and of lead chromate molybdate sulfate red \u2013Article 60(4) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907\/2006 \u2014 Examination of the lack of availability of alternatives \u2014 Error of law_. RAC also discussed applications for authorisation, other restriction proposals and harmonised classification and labelling. Read the article here. [10] EUROPEAN Commission Public Consultations and Roadmaps A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: * \u2018Industrial pollution \u2013 European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (updated rules) [11]\u2019 _Roadmap_ Deadline: 26 October 2020 * \u2018EU Green Deal (carbon border adjustment mechanism) [12]\u2019 _Public Consultation_ Deadline: 28 October 2020 * \u2018EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil [13]\u2019 _Public Consultation_ Deadline: 29 October 2020 * \u2018Sustainable products initiative [14]\u2019 _Roadmap_ Deadline: 2 November 2020 * \u2018Fluorinated greenhouse gases \u2013 review of EU rules (2015-20) [15]\u2019 _Public Consultation_ Deadline: 29 December 2020 ________________________________ European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by ECHA are currently open. You can take a look at them here [16]. ________________________________ European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by EFSA are currently open. You can take a look at them here [17]. European Chemistry Gold Medal 2022 The European Chemistry Gold Medal aims to reward the exceptional achievements of one scientist working in the field of chemistry in Europe. You can submit a nomination here [18]_. _ _____________________________ 2020 EUCHEMS LECTURE AWARD Each year, EuChemS celebrates the major achievements of a junior scientist working in chemistry. You can submit a nomination here [19]_._ _____________________________ 2020 EUCHEMS AWARD FOR SERVICE EuChemS Award for Service aims to acknowledge the outstanding commitment of an individual to fostering chemistry and molecular sciences in Europe, as well as to the goals of EuChemS. You can submit a nomination here [20]_._ _____________________________ 2020 EUCHEMS HISTORICAL LANDMARKS AWARD The EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award, which aims to celebrate the important link between history, cultural heritage and chemistry, is open to submission. You can submit a nomination here [21]_._ _____________________________ INTERNATIONAL AWARD COMMITTEE FOR THE EUCHEMS LECTURE AWARD (IACL) The call for the International Award Committee for the EuChemS Lecture Award (IACL) is now open. You can submit a nomination here [19]_(please scroll down to the Submission form \u201cJury Nomination for the International Award Committee for the EuChemS Lecture Award (IACL) 2020\u201d)_. [euchemsbanner-1200x300] [22] EUCHEMS EVENTS CALENDAR In the current environment and status of COVID-19, some events being postponed or cancelled. For more details on the upcoming events from the EuChemS Events Calendar, which is being updated on a regular basis, please click here [23]. 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