Time to put EU's Coronavirus recovery plan in motion says Portuguese presidency chief
15 Feb Industry & Finance

Time to put EU's Coronavirus recovery plan in motion says Portuguese presidency chief

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa tells MEPs that EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility is a ‘vitamin’ to aid Europe's economic revival.
by Martin Banks
Taking concrete action
01 Apr Industry & Finance
Taking concrete action
EU’s Energy Taxation Directive review crucial to achieving transition to a clean, carbon-free economy
04 Mar Industry & Finance
EU’s Energy Taxation Directive review crucial to achieving transition to a clean, carbon-free economy
How the EU's COVID recovery can accelerate the transition to a greener aviation sector
04 Mar Industry & Finance
How the EU's COVID recovery can accelerate the transition to a greener aviation sector
European Year of Rail 2021: A year of opportunity
28 Feb Industry & Finance
European Year of Rail 2021: A year of opportunity
We must take the European Year of Rail 2021 as a chance to create better framework conditions within, and for, rail transport, writes Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg.
Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Industry & Finance
Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
But EU also faces ‘enormous challenges’ and risks losing ground in the space sector, warns internal market commissioner.
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer? PM+
13 Jan Industry & Finance
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer?
Could the Arab nation’s vision of transforming into a tourist hub by 2030 bring the Kingdom closer to Europe? Muddassar Ahmed reports.
Europe’s success in the space sector is huge, but is too often overlooked, explains Massimiliano Salini
29 Dec Industry & Finance
Europe’s success in the space sector is huge, but is too often overlooked, explains Massimiliano Salini
It's now time to provide EU Space Policy with the booster rockets it deserves, argues Italian Sky and Space Intergroup deputy.
Despite COVID-19, the EU’s priorities for long-term sustainability and competitiveness are clear, argues Sandro Gozi
11 Dec Industry & Finance
Despite COVID-19, the EU’s priorities for long-term sustainability and competitiveness are clear, argues Sandro Gozi
EU can position itself as a global leader in innovation and sustainable growth, says French MEP.
Abraham Liu: The return to a world of multilateral cooperation and engagement Thought Leader
08 Dec Industry & Finance
Abraham Liu: The return to a world of multilateral cooperation and engagement
Politicising the 5g debate is not good for Europe, argues Abraham Liu.
EU must embrace technologies and improve the efficiency of the financial system
08 Dec Industry & Finance
EU must embrace technologies and improve the efficiency of the financial system
Europe is on its way to becoming a global standard-setter in digital finance, writes Stefan Berger.
A Green Europe needs a Green Recovery
24 Nov Industry & Finance
A Green Europe needs a Green Recovery
Let’s make the Nex Generation EU facility and economic recovery a step towards the green Europe we all want and need, argues Morten Helveg Petersen.
Putting the European Single Market on a path to sustainability
23 Nov Industry & Finance
Putting the European Single Market on a path to sustainability
The European single market is one of the best tools available to us in the drive to creating a genuine circular economy, explains Arba Kokalari.
Making the European Single Market more sustainable
23 Nov Industry & Finance
Making the European Single Market more sustainable
Built-in obsolescence is one of the many barriers to delivering a genuine circular economy; enshrining the right to repair is essential, says David Cormand.
Mobile payment and financial inclusion in Morocco PM+
20 Nov Industry & Finance
Mobile payment and financial inclusion in Morocco
Morocco’s financial inclusion strategy is helping shift a large chunk of the country’s informal economy to the formal one, explains Azzedine El Mountassir Billah.
MEPs hail Commission’s decision to charge Amazon with breaching EU antitrust rules
12 Nov Industry & Finance
MEPs hail Commission’s decision to charge Amazon with breaching EU antitrust rules
This comes after EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said the company had misused data of third-party merchants that rely on Amazon’s online marketplace to favour its own products.
With a second Coronavirus wave upon us, EU policymakers must consider how they can help SMEs weather the COVID storm
10 Nov Industry & Finance
With a second Coronavirus wave upon us, EU policymakers must consider how they can help SMEs weather the COVID storm
SMEs play an essential role in Europe and right now, as much of Europe goes back into lockdown, they need our support, writes Angelika Winzig.
Ensuring Europe’s SMEs recover from the Coronavirus crisis
04 Nov Industry & Finance
Ensuring Europe’s SMEs recover from the Coronavirus crisis
EU legislation must be workable and fit for purpose, if Europe’s SMEs are to thrive post-COVID-19, argues Ville Niinistö.
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
19 Oct Industry & Finance
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
The bioeconomy sector can provide sustainable new jobs while also protecting public health and the environment, explains Maria Spyraki.
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
19 Oct Industry & Finance
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Commission must avoid taking ‘misguided action’ on minimum wages argues EESC‘s Stefano Mallia.
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
18 Oct Industry & Finance
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
The circular economy is a crucial part of building resilience to future crises, explains Patrizia Toia.
The rise of day trading should be celebrated PM+
16 Oct Industry & Finance
The rise of day trading should be celebrated
Market volatility caused by the pandemic has brought about an unprecedented rise in day trading activity – however if the economy is to benefit in the long-term, and for traders to mitigate against the risk of personal losses, the practice needs to be professionalised, writes President & CEO of Select Vantage, Daniel Schlaepfer.
MEPs call for creation of EU financial crimes authority in wake of FinCEN Files scandal
09 Oct Industry & Finance
MEPs call for creation of EU financial crimes authority in wake of FinCEN Files scandal
European Commission pledges to step up fight against money laundering.
UK could gain Brexit trade deal ‘advantage’ by compromising on state aid, says leading think tank
09 Oct Industry & Finance
UK could gain Brexit trade deal ‘advantage’ by compromising on state aid, says leading think tank
Message comes as EU-UK talks extend into next week in last-ditch bid to find an agreement.
A New Circular Economy Action Plan for all
05 Oct Industry & Finance
A New Circular Economy Action Plan for all
Trade policy is the best way for the EU to promote the values of the European Green Deal and the circular economy, argues Svenja Hahn.
European Parliament’s new subcommittee sets sight on EU’s tax havens
02 Oct Industry & Finance
European Parliament’s new subcommittee sets sight on EU’s tax havens
Tax dodging costing EU Member States €1trillion a year in lost revenue, say MEPs.
FinCEN leaks a ‘wake-up call’ as new tax fraud committee gears up to start work
22 Sep Industry & Finance
FinCEN leaks a ‘wake-up call’ as new tax fraud committee gears up to start work
The revelations of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists focus on the alleged failure of major international banks and supervisors to combat money laundering.
Von der Leyen ups ante on EU emission cuts
18 Sep Industry & Finance
Von der Leyen ups ante on EU emission cuts
European Commission president plans to increase the EU’s 2030 emissions reduction target to at least 55 percent has been met with a mixed response from environmentalists and industry.