Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Tech & Research

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
5G: An essential infrastructure
01 Mar Tech & Research
5G: An essential infrastructure
Campaign aims to end ‘abuse’ of citizens’ personal data by tech giants
02 Mar Tech & Research
Campaign aims to end ‘abuse’ of citizens’ personal data by tech giants
Preparing for the next virus
26 Feb Tech & Research
Preparing for the next virus
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
26 Feb Tech & Research
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Irish EPP deputy Frances Fitzgerald. A staunch defender of women’s rights, Fitzgerald says she believes we are entering a new era of equality, telling deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson that despite recent setbacks, fresh momentum for change is building.
EU could follow Australia in addressing Big Tech’s “acute bargaining power imbalances”
19 Feb Tech & Research
EU could follow Australia in addressing Big Tech’s “acute bargaining power imbalances”
European policymakers, such as Digital Services Act rapporteur MEP Alex Agius Saliba, are monitoring the situation in Australia which has seen Facebook suspend access to domestic news publishers.
Looking towards the future: Universities and Europe’s knowledge policies PM+
15 Feb Tech & Research
Looking towards the future: Universities and Europe’s knowledge policies
Europe’s universities are upping their game for the new decade, to meet the challenges of our digital and green transitions, writes Amanda Crowfoot.
Stimulating creativity as a structured process to foster sustainable innovation in SMEs PM+
28 Jan Tech & Research
Stimulating creativity as a structured process to foster sustainable innovation in SMEs
The CreaInnovation Project, an EU Interreg MED project has been looking at how to stimulate innovation through creative thinking.
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
21 Jan Tech & Research
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
EU reforms must be built on a broad political consensus and with the widest possible participation of citizens, argues Eva Maydell.
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche Thought Leader
19 Jan Tech & Research
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Huawei has been used by the discredited Trump administration as a pawn in a geopolitical game, says former Irish Minister.
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health PM+
19 Jan Tech & Research
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health
With the “Green Deal”, Europe puts sustainability at the heart of its scientific, cultural and economic development. This is not just an abstract idea, but a concrete opportunity to promote a new economic and social system that reverses the effects of the current extractive model of development, a model which is reliant on the destruction of environmental resources and the use of substances that are not part of the ecosystem. The Green Deal is a vital opportunity - the only route available - which should also be applied in the health and therapy sector. It is a vision that Aboca has been pursuing ever since it was founded.
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
The UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus+ not only closes the door on more than thirty years of fruitful exchanges between students in the EU and the UK, but will also weaken cooperation in the field of education, explains Milan Zver.
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
19 Jan Tech & Research
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
The decision to pull out from the renowned student exchange programme comes at an immeasurable cost to both sides, writes Dita Charanzová.
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
05 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
Boris Johnson’s decision to withdraw the UK from the EU’s flagship student exchange programme will have damaging effects on Britain's youth, argues Hywel Ceri Jones.
Finding a common ground for international space regulation PM+
05 Jan Tech & Research
Finding a common ground for international space regulation
The increasing weaponisation of space poses a significant threat to the security of the planet. What we need now is open dialogue which fosters cooperation rather than rivalry, argues Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan.
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies Thought Leader
30 Dec Tech & Research
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies
Aligning R&I policies can boost Europe’s economy, explains Huawei's Dave Harmon.
Europe’s success in the space sector is huge, but is too often overlooked, explains Massimiliano Salini
29 Dec Tech & Research
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.
How can the EU better develop its research, education and innovation ‘knowledge triangle’? Event Coverage
28 Dec Tech & Research
How can the EU better develop its research, education and innovation ‘knowledge triangle’?
Locating research centres next to universities can help ensure that investment in research is translated into business opportunities, reports Martin Banks.
EU Space Policy: It’s not all about rocket science
28 Dec Tech & Research
EU Space Policy: It’s not all about rocket science
The EU’s Space Industry is set to relaunch and expand its horizons. But, argues Marian-Jean Marinescu, the sector needs a post-COVID helping hand with funding.
5G: Driving Europe’s Economic Recovery and Green Transition PM+
23 Dec Tech & Research
5G: Driving Europe’s Economic Recovery and Green Transition
Qualcomm’s Wassim Chourbaji explains how investment in 5G can provide the economic boost Europe needs to achieve its digital and green objectives.
The Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts must deliver a real European digital single market, explains Pablo Arias Echeverría
23 Dec Tech & Research
The Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts must deliver a real European digital single market, explains Pablo Arias Echeverría
If the EU wants to lead in the global digital race, then it must do so in its own way, based on European values, writes Spanish EPP deputy.
European Commission receives mixed response to Digital Services and Digital Markets acts
16 Dec Tech & Research
European Commission receives mixed response to Digital Services and Digital Markets acts
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) represent the biggest revision of internet rules in 20 years, with the DSA introducing new rules for tech giants such as Facebook and Google.
DSA: time for Europe to join the digital revolution
16 Dec Tech & Research
DSA: time for Europe to join the digital revolution
The Digital Services Act is our opportunity to shape the internet for the future that citizens, not companies, seek. We should seize this chance, says Marina Kaljurand.
DSA: an opportunity to retake the online marketplace?
16 Dec Tech & Research
DSA: an opportunity to retake the online marketplace?
The balance of power on internet platforms is too heavily in favour of big technology companies; the DSA should be the opportunity for us to redress the balance, urges Alexandra Geese.
DSA: a more sustainable digital single market
11 Dec Tech & Research
DSA: a more sustainable digital single market
The digital environment has changed out of all recognition in recent years; it is now a central part of our daily lives. Let’s ensure current legislation reflects this new reality, writes Alex Agius Saliba.
EU Member States should use COVID-19 recovery plans to drive new investment in education
11 Dec Tech & Research
EU Member States should use COVID-19 recovery plans to drive new investment in education
The Coronavirus crisis may provide the impetus to reform our education systems and make them more relevant and resilient, writes Dace Melbārde.
Why techplomacy is more important than ever PM+
10 Dec Tech & Research
Why techplomacy is more important than ever
Collaboration between the private and public sectors and the bridging of transatlantic views on concrete challenges like data flows and cyberthreats will be essential for governments, business and workers to succeed, writes DIGITALEUROPE’s Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
Abraham Liu: The return to a world of multilateral cooperation and engagement Thought Leader
08 Dec Tech & Research
Abraham Liu: The return to a world of multilateral cooperation and engagement
Politicising the 5g debate is not good for Europe, argues Abraham Liu.