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.
by Martin Banks
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
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
Von der Leyen ups ante on EU emission cuts
18 Sep Industry & Finance
Von der Leyen ups ante on EU emission cuts
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
23 Mar Industry & Finance
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
The EU must come together, support each other and take concerted action to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, writes Luca Jahier.
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
20 Mar Industry & Finance
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
Next Thursday MEPs will debate and vote on the first three legislative proposals of the European Commission to tackle the Coronavirus crisis.
In conversation with... Jan-Philipp Beck In Conversation With…
20 Mar Industry & Finance
In conversation with... Jan-Philipp Beck
We are working to strengthen health innovation in Europe and to create an environment where fresh thinking in healthcare can thrive, says Jan-Philipp Beck, CEO of EIT Health.
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
18 Mar Industry & Finance
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
With most of Europe now in lockdown, MEPs and national politicians are under enormous pressure to deliver a response that can save lives and safeguard the economy.
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
17 Mar Industry & Finance
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
Some research centres and vaccine developers in Europe have been “overlooked” and are “missing out” in desperate efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus, it has been claimed.
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
17 Mar Industry & Finance
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for any non-EU national for an initial period of 30 days.
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
16 Mar Industry & Finance
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
With the virus causing havoc in Europe and globally, there are growing concerns about the impact the outbreak will have on the business sector.
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
13 Mar Industry & Finance
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
The European Commission has adopted proposals to provide liquidity to the European economy as it tackles the “deep crisis” of the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
09 Mar Industry & Finance
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
The last three months have seen the EU plunged into full-scale crisis management mode with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Europe and tensions reaching boiling point on the Greek-Turkish border.
Phil Hogan: Showing the value of trade policy
09 Mar Industry & Finance
Phil Hogan: Showing the value of trade policy
In today’s world, EU trade policy is about much more than trade; it is a vehicle for promoting our values and standards around the world explains Phil Hogan.
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
05 Mar Industry & Finance
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
The Strategy, which commits the Commission to including an equality perspective in all EU policy areas, is designed to allow women and men, in all their diversity, to be free, to thrive and to lead.
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
05 Mar Industry & Finance
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
Attracting international acclaim for his investments in environmental protection, Ali Bongo Ondimba is regarded as one of Central Africa’s most reforming leaders. In an exclusive interview, the Gabonese President explains to Marie Hourtoule why he is so strongly committed to the continent’s peace and development.
An industrial scale Green Deal
04 Mar Industry & Finance
An industrial scale Green Deal
While the European Green Deal may prove to be the defining strategy of this legislature, it will need to built on a sustainable industrial policy, says Simona Bonafè.
Just Transition or not?
04 Mar Industry & Finance
Just Transition or not?
The transition to a greener economy is not only important for climate change, it is part of rebuilding Europe’s social contract, says Petros Kokkalis.
Delivering the EU Green Deal: LNG is key
04 Mar Industry & Finance
Delivering the EU Green Deal: LNG is key
LNG is set to play a pivotal role in the European Green Deal by making a strong contribution to the energy transition through diversifying supplies, delivering flexibility, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
A Green Deal on steel Thought Leader
04 Mar Industry & Finance
A Green Deal on steel
Axel Eggert explains why a ‘Green Deal on steel’ could be the flagship policy for the EU’s climate strategy.
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
03 Mar Industry & Finance
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
Digital developments will affect us all but, as Maltese Socialist deputy Alex Agius Saliba warns, the risks associated with new technologies must be addressed.
Bringing Europe into the digital age Thought Leader
03 Mar Industry & Finance
Bringing Europe into the digital age
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl explains how Europe can boost the number of its digital unicorn companies.
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
03 Mar Industry & Finance
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
It’s important that the EU not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk in its partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko.
Digital masters
03 Mar Industry & Finance
Digital masters
Digital technologies can help boost Europe’s competitiveness and economic growth, but only if it invests now. Martin Banks reports on this year’s Masters of Digital conference.
EU and Member States at loggerheads over long-term budget
19 Feb Industry & Finance
EU and Member States at loggerheads over long-term budget
The Commission has asked for €1.135 trillion over seven years but Member States insist that the total budget size should be €1.095 trillion.
Tax policies key to combating global warming and achieving the SDGs
13 Feb Industry & Finance
Tax policies key to combating global warming and achieving the SDGs
In 2019, scientists warned of even higher rises in sea levels due to accelerating climate change, but few policymakers paid much attention. Instead, we witnessed natural disasters on all continents, writes Krister Andersson, Vice-President of the EESC Employers' Group.
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
13 Feb Industry & Finance
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
Spanish MEP Susana Solís Pérez told the DIGITALEUROPE conference that AI was already widely used, creating huge challenges for regulators.

 

In conversation with... Sophie Batas In Conversation With…
12 Feb Industry & Finance
In conversation with... Sophie Batas
Huawei and Europe have achieved huge success working together for the past 20 years, 5G will take this even further, says Huawei’s Director for Cybersecurity and Privacy, Sophie Batas.