New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance
10 Jul Tech & Research

New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance

Fund’s launch comes with warning that up to ten million lives could be lost globally each year by 2050 to antimicrobial resistant ‘superbugs’.
by Martin Banks
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
06 Aug Tech & Research
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
5G: Made in Europe
04 Aug Tech & Research
5G: Made in Europe
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
31 Jul Tech & Research
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
09 Apr Tech & Research
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
The Coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the urgency of delivering a viable EU industrial strategy, writes Patrizia Toia.
Taking COVID-19 to task
07 Apr Tech & Research
Taking COVID-19 to task
Andrea Cozzolino calls for the creation of an EU digital task force to shape Europe’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
A deepening health crisis
03 Apr Tech & Research
A deepening health crisis
The Coronavirus pandemic should act as a stark warning for policymakers on the growing threat to healthcare of Antimicrobial resistance, argue Martin Hojsík and Irena Joveva.
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse” PM+
30 Mar Tech & Research
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse”
Europe must connect its ambition of being a digital leader with initiatives already happening at its universities, says Amanda Crowfoot.
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
17 Mar Tech & Research
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.
Digital autonomy
17 Mar Tech & Research
Digital autonomy
We need to invest in our own digital sovereignty, writes Axel Voss.
A European workforce fit for the digital age Thought Leader
17 Mar Tech & Research
A European workforce fit for the digital age
Keeping Europe’s workers safe and healthy is the key to success in the digital age, explains Christa Sedlatschek.
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger In Conversation With…
17 Mar Tech & Research
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger
The relationship between weather forecasting and flood prediction is set to become stronger as both activities increasingly rely on an Earth system approach, says Florian Pappenberger, Director of Forecasts at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
09 Mar Tech & Research
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
The monthly plenary had already been moved to Brussels instead of Strasbourg this week as a precautionary measure against the spread of Coronavirus.
An industrial scale Green Deal
04 Mar Tech & Research
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.
Delivering the EU Green Deal: LNG is key
04 Mar Tech & Research
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.
In conversation with... Jean-Noël Thépaut In Conversation With…
04 Mar Tech & Research
In conversation with... Jean-Noël Thépaut
The Green Deal is a necessary policy response to face our climate and environmental challenges in Europe and we — ECMWF and Copernicus — are going to support its implementation, says Jean-Noël Thépaut, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services.
Safer medical devices demands transparency
03 Mar Tech & Research
Safer medical devices demands transparency
Europe’s new Medical Device Regulation is welcome, but there must be more stringent approaches to the role of notified bodies if we are to have faith in the system, writes Michèle Rivasi.
European Medicines Agency taking action to accelerate development of medical products to treat and coronavirus
03 Mar Tech & Research
European Medicines Agency taking action to accelerate development of medical products to treat and coronavirus
Move comes as concern rises over the spread of the disease across Europe and the rest of the world.
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
03 Mar Tech & Research
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 Tech & Research
Bringing Europe into the digital age
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl explains how Europe can boost the number of its digital unicorn companies.
Digital masters
03 Mar Tech & Research
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.
Technology for all PM+
03 Mar Tech & Research
Technology for all
Women must be leaders in the new technological era, says Huawei’s Abraham Liu.
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
14 Feb Tech & Research
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
Hungarian Renew Europe deputy Katalin Cseh was speaking in a debate on the deadly outbreak in Parliament in Strasbourg.
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
13 Feb Tech & Research
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 Tech & Research
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.
5G for Europe
12 Feb Tech & Research
5G for Europe
The coming 12 months will see roll out of 5G technology “gather speed” across Europe, predicts Chinese tech giant Huawei, but an “inclusive and facts-based” approach will be key to a successful deployment, reports Martin Banks.
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe Thought Leader
11 Feb Tech & Research
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe
Achieving digital sovereignty is key, writes Abraham Liu.
In conversation with... Johanna Friedl-Naderer In Conversation With…
11 Feb Tech & Research
In conversation with... Johanna Friedl-Naderer
Innovative treatments and genetic testing can write a new chapter in the history of rare diseases. Together, we can make a difference and improve patients’ lives, explains Biogen’s President, Europe & Canada, Johanna Friedl-Naderer.