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
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.
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe Thought Leader
11 Feb Industry & Finance
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe
Achieving digital sovereignty is key, writes Abraham Liu.
FinTech: What is it all about? Thought Leader
11 Feb Industry & Finance
FinTech: What is it all about?
Fintech is a sector where Europe can be a global competitor, writes Nickolas Reinhardt
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
11 Feb Industry & Finance
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
Laura Kövesi has admitted that the body does not have the “tools” to operate effectively and has demanded a “significant” rise in its budget and an increase in staff.
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
07 Feb Industry & Finance
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commissioner said, “This is a question of fairness.”
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
05 Feb Industry & Finance
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
In a parliamentary vote, Gerry Cross was rejected by a comfortable margin with 335 against to 272 in favour and 48 abstentions.
Committee guide 2020 | CONT: Command and control
05 Feb Industry & Finance
Committee guide 2020 | CONT: Command and control
EU money is taxpayers’ money, and the CONT Committee ensures that it is spent correctly, efficiently and in a purposeful way, explains Monika Hohlmeier.