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.
by Martin Banks
Abraham Liu: The return to a world of multilateral cooperation and engagement
08 Dec Industry & Finance
Abraham Liu: The return to a world of multilateral cooperation and engagement
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
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
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Frugal Four will back EU budget and recovery plan ‘subject to concessions’
06 Jul Industry & Finance
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Frugal Four will back EU budget and recovery plan ‘subject to concessions’
The former Danish Prime Minister’s comments come ahead of a key meeting on Wednesday, where EU leaders hope to break the current impasse over the €750bn Recovery Plan and the next long-term budget.
Selection process for new European Banking Authority chief branded ‘a joke’
01 Jul Industry & Finance
Selection process for new European Banking Authority chief branded ‘a joke’
Senior German MEP Sven Giegold says that MEPs will only be able to choose from a “one-man” shortlist which also lacks gender balance.
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
19 Jun Industry & Finance
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
There can be ‘no going back’ from level of ambition expressed in the Commission package, says European Parliament President.
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
16 Jun Industry & Finance
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
Fears have emerged that Parliament will be sidelined in how the recovery package is implemented and President David Sassoli has publicly stated the institution “must be fully involved.”
A sustainable and digital Europe is what Europe’s small businesses need
11 Jun Industry & Finance
A sustainable and digital Europe is what Europe’s small businesses need
And the EU’s SME Strategy is ready to help make that a reality, explains Kerstin Jorna.
A people-focused European recovery from Coronavirus
11 Jun Industry & Finance
A people-focused European recovery from Coronavirus
If we are to emerge from this crisis strengthened, the EU must focus on delivering a society without poverty and with social justice at its core, argues Kira Marie Peter-Hansen
Putting people first in Europe's Coronavirus recovery plans
10 Jun Industry & Finance
Putting people first in Europe's Coronavirus recovery plans
If the EU wants to emerge from the crisis as a winner, then it must invest in people, not big business, argues Agnes Jongerius.
Protecting the vulnerable in the job market
10 Jun Industry & Finance
Protecting the vulnerable in the job market
In the midst of the current crisis, much remains to be done to prevent unemployment from soaring and inequalities from widening further, writes Lucia Duriš Nicholsonová.
Supporting Europe's SMEs after the COVID-19 pandemic
09 Jun Industry & Finance
Supporting Europe's SMEs after the COVID-19 pandemic
Closing the SME financing gap will help mitigate the economic effects of the Cornavirus crisis, explains Alfred Sant.
Christine Lagarde tells Europe to brace for economic crisis of ‘unprecedented scale’
09 Jun Industry & Finance
Christine Lagarde tells Europe to brace for economic crisis of ‘unprecedented scale’
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) was addressing a meeting of Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
08 Jun Industry & Finance
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
With people now shopping more online, it’s vitally important that platforms behave ethically and in a socially responsible manner, argues Maria Grapini.
European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to take on organised crime
08 Jun Industry & Finance
European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to take on organised crime
With a staff of 60 experts, the new Centre will tackle everything from fraud and corruption to money laundering and counterfeiting.
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
03 Jun Industry & Finance
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
MEPs say the delayed conference must start by September at the latest in order to bring about “effective reform” of the EU.
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
02 Jun Industry & Finance
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
Our cover star this issue is German EPP deputy David McAllister. The Foreign Affairs Committee Chair tells us why, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating current international challenges and highlighting a lack of global leadership, he hopes a more visionary and coherent EU foreign policy will emerge.
Almost two thirds of EU citizens have experienced financial difficulties during COVID-19 crisis, says poll
29 May Industry & Finance
Almost two thirds of EU citizens have experienced financial difficulties during COVID-19 crisis, says poll
The poll, commissioned by the European Parliament, found that some 58 percent of people have experienced financial difficulties in their own personal life since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
28 May Industry & Finance
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
The Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have rejected the notion of grants and, instead, have recommended the creation of an “emergency fund” financed by loans only.
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
28 May Industry & Finance
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
Dubbed “Next generation EU” the recovery fund is worth €750bn and is designed to help Europe’s economies and societies recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu Thought Leader
19 May Industry & Finance
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu
The EU has a unique opportunity to lead the world – but only if it remains united, writes Huawei‘s Chief EU Representative, Abraham Liu
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
19 May Industry & Finance
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
12 May Industry & Finance
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
The EU’s banking regulator should have stopped its executive director Ádám Farkas from becoming a lobbyist, according to Emily O’Reilly.
How the blue economy can help Europe tackle climate change
08 May Industry & Finance
How the blue economy can help Europe tackle climate change
Oceans are a precious resource and the EU needs to fully recognise their key role in achieving a carbon-free Europe by 2050, explains Deirdre Clune.
Why it might be time to restart the maritime economy
08 May Industry & Finance
Why it might be time to restart the maritime economy
Within the disorder and dismay created by the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps there is an opportunity to reboot and move in a new, bluer direction, writes Bernhard Friess.
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
04 May Industry & Finance
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
With the European Union arguably facing its biggest crisis, European Parliament President David Sassoli tells Lorna Hutchinson that platitudes about solidarity are not enough; the EU will only prove its worth to citizens by acting in unison.
EU leaders sign off on €540bn Coronavirus rescue scheme
24 Apr Industry & Finance
EU leaders sign off on €540bn Coronavirus rescue scheme
Beyond the immediate aid, disputes remain over the structure and funding of a long-term recovery plan for Europe’s Coronavirus-battered economies.