Views: 2More excellent research, impactful innovation and technology scale-ups are needed to make Europe more globally competitive, secure and sustainable. These recommendations presented to the Commission recently by experts aimed to strengthen both the Horizon Europe (as the main EU research and innovation program) and some other present and future programs.
Category: Sustainability
covering main UN SDGs implementation in the EU states, European “green deal”, as well as circular economy’s aspects and “green growth” in the national development
Sustainable investment for the European competitiveness
Views: 2The European Commission presented recently an interim evaluation of the EU-wide main investment program called InvestEU, which is designed to facilitate better access to finance both for companies and the Union’s common priorities. Halfway through its lifetime, the InvestEU program has already revealed €218 billion in additional investments: i.e. this way the InvestEU plays […]
European financial market and investment: facing competitiveness’ challenges
Views: 9An open and integrated capital market is vital for attracting investment that benefits citizens, businesses and investors among the EU member states. Three key issues were identified recently: – the importance of harmonised rules to reduce costs for businesses and clients; – the need to improve the supervisory architecture, and – better understanding the […]
European resilience and recovery: the third scoreboard
Views: 33Since the first report in 2021, the third of a series of annual reports by the Commission is covering the implementation of the Recovery-Resilient Facility, RRF during its entire lifespan, as required by the RRF Regulation. The report serves as an integral part of the ongoing dialogue on the RRF implementation both among the […]
European digital transition: AI in education
Views: 10During several years, the exponential growth of digital technologies has enabled both unprecedented socio-economic growth and educational development. Thus, the rapid integration of AI in higher education has offered unprecedented opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, research and administration. However, these opportunities are accompanied by significant risks and ethical challenges that have to be addressed […]
Global “Pact for the Future”: what is there for Europe?
Views: 20During the UN summit this September, the heads of state and government adopted the Pact for the Future, which will serve as a guiding global commitment –including 56 actions – to address pressing international issues, accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and revive multilateralism. The Pact’s optimal realisation will need serious reforms both […]
European Commission’s infringement decisions: new package
Views: 36The Commission is constantly watching the ways the member states implement the EU laws. Numerous EU member states have not yet notified full transposition measures concerning the EU directives in various economy and development sectors. Recent infringement decisions are dealing with sustainability and renewable energy. The mentioned member states are now having two months […]
Challenging European priorities: alternative Commission’s features
Views: 42Recently the European Commission has published the EU’s political priorities and guidance for 2024-2029; they have shown the following min strategic priorities: green growth (so-called green deal), digitalisation, attracting investments, strengthening the EU’s role in the world, as well as protecting the rule of law and democracy. However, two independent reports prepared by Draghi […]
Renewables in Europe: refreshing priorities
Views: 42In March 2023, the EU together with the International Energy Agency has formulated a sort of “global movement” that would help Europe and participating states to stay within 1.5 degrees Celsius and push the clean energy transition forward. The proposed “global targets” also included the EU-wide efforts to triple renewables and double energy savings […]
“Pact for Future”: a green and social deal for a one-planet economy
Views: 22During some days this September (22-24.09), the UN’s Summit of the Future convened in the UN’s headquarters, serving as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges, will address gaps in global governance and reaffirm devotion to already existing commitments. The European Union has already a feasible and comprehensive plan for a “green […]