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Creating true connectivity for Europe’s Digital Age in an election year
Est. 1minEurope’s telecoms industry wants a fully functioning Single Market in the Digital Decade firmly on the 2024 political agenda. This special report series examines how Europe can become the best place to live in the Digital Age.
Spitzenkandidaten and the upcoming EU elections
Est. 1minOn 20 March, at the ALDE Party Extraordinary Congress Brussels 2024, ALDE announced their chosen spitzenkandidat, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, who will be the new face of their party. This report looks at ALDE's position and prospects in the EU's political landscape.
Europe’s new Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR) on the horizon
Est. 1minIn early 2025, Europe will implement a uniform, pan-EU framework under the new Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR), addressing disparities in evaluating the clinical value of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Is the European media sector ready for AI?
Est. 1minThe rapid rise in artificial intelligence led to the first-ever legal framework on AI at the end of 2023, the EU's AI Act. This report explores the role of media in today's new AI landscape.
Women’s rights and gender equality in the EU
Est. 1minOn International Women's Day, the European Commission released its 2024 Report on Gender Equality in the EU, offering insights into the advancements made in implementing the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. This report looks at women's rights and gender equality in the EU.
Combating abusive subcontracting practices, what more can be done?
Est. 1minIn December 2023, a provisional agreement was reached on a corporate sustainability due diligence Directive, with a primary goal of enhancing human rights protection. This report will examine abusive subcontracting practices and explore additional measures to combat them.
Advancing EU’s energy transition with innovative policies and projects
Est. 1minEU policies strive to provide citizens and businesses with secure, sustainable, and affordable energy. This report looks at the InterConnect project, analysing its impact and outcomes.
Europe’s wind power industry heads into calmer seas
Est. 1minTo achieve the EU's target of having at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with a goal of reaching 45%, a significant boost in wind power capacity is essential. This report examines the wind industry and its transition into 2024.
The future of snus in Europe
Est. 1minThe EU executive is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the EU legislative framework on tobacco control, the so-called Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), including via wide public consultations. The existing Directive covers traditional cigarettes and novel products and has imposed severe restrictions.
The EIT Summit 2024 – Europe’s leading innovators in conversation and celebration
Est. 1minInnovation is the engine of Europe’s economy. Join Europe’s leading innovators at the EIT Summit taking place on 20 February in Brussels. The EIT Summit will kick-off INNOVEIT 2024, a series of events showcasing Europe's largest innovation ecosystem. The event is …
Decarbonising Europe’s fertiliser production on the path to sustainable food
Est. 1minThe European Union has set a goal to increase the production and utilisation of renewable hydrogen in the fertiliser industry but like other sectors, there is no quick fix for achieving climate neutrality and the key to advancing decarbonisation is …
Skills and social rights in times of technological transformation
Est. 1minAs the European economy goes through profound changes, industry and society will need employees to gain new skills.
Experts warn of low consumption of whole grain in the EU and say schools are key
Est. 1minWhole grains must be integrated into diets early in life to create healthy habits and curb life-threatening diseases, say experts, who call for the inclusion of grains into the EU School Scheme and public procurement of food. While sugar and fat …
Europe’s social democrats stake out their pre-election ground
Est. 1minAs Europe's social democrat parties prepare their policy platforms ahead of next June's European elections, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung has unveiled a series of new policy 'missions' designed to feed into the process. This event report looks at the policy priorities …
Navigating challenges: Start-ups in the evolving health-tech landscape
Est. 1minIn the dynamic landscape of the EU's health-tech market, start-ups face a myriad of challenges as they strive to innovate and carve out a niche in an industry characterised by rapid technological advancements and complex regulatory landscapes. In these articles, Euractiv …
The challenges cancer survivors face in Europe
Est. 1minIn cancer care, increasing survivorship comes with its own set of challenges, which include addressing the lasting physical and psycho-social impacts of the disease. In these articles, Euractiv looks at what is needed so that cancer survivors live their lives as …
Building the bridge between digital SMEs and policymakers
Est. 1minThe European DIGITAL SME Alliance's summit, which took place on Monday (14 November) in Brussels, aimed to bring together smaller technology companies to connect them with each other and EU lawmakers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the digitalisation of SMEs in …
DigiEduHack and the challenges of digital education
Est. 1minTaking stock of the COVID-19 pandemic, which showed the importance of digital skills, the Commission launched a digital skill initiative targeted to the youth - the annual Digital Education Hackathon event. The 2023 Digital Education Hackathon is the
What does the future of EU food policy look like?
Est. 1minWith EU elections looming and the fate of a number of key sustainability files up in the air, agrifood stakeholders are facing an uncertain few months. What does this mean for the future shape of EU food policy in the long …
The skills of the future and who will provide them
Est. 2minThe radical transformation of the economy towards a more decarbonised and digital industry will change the skills that are in demand. But how can these skills be acquired in sufficient quantity and speed, and who is responsible for making this …
A ‘fertile’ ground for better nutrient management
Est. 1minSkyrocketing fertiliser prices and the ongoing struggle to reduce dependence on Russia for these products have revived interest in the so-far neglected topic of how to increase the efficiency of fertiliser use.
Greening data centers and cloud computing
Est. 1minData centres across Europe face new obligations to reduce their energy consumption as part of the EU's revamped Energy Efficiency Directive, adopted earlier this year. Can they meet the challenge?
Crunchtime for the due diligence law
Est. 1minAs the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is being discussed between member state governments and the European Parliament, it looks like one of the most significant pieces of corporate legislation in a long time is on the line.
Building a resilient EU health union
Est. 1minThe recent years have been generous for EU health policy. COVID-19 pushed forward the creation of the European Health Union and boosted the creation of health policy files. In times of ongoing challenges that healthcare systems across the EU have …