Musk โreadyโ to provide Meloni with Starlink secure comms
News of the talks comes shortly after the Italian PM visited President-elect Donald Trump in Florida.
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EU budget is โclearly not the place to lookโ to finance twin transition, say economists [Advocacy Lab Content]
Without an investor-friendly mindset in Europe, a key driver for raising the green and digital transition funds will be missing.
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The future EU commissionersโ promises: Everything you need to know
We pored over more than 400 pages of written answers so you donโt have to.
Digital technologies can propel Europe through its sustainable industrial transformation [Promoted content]
For 177 years, Siemens has been creating technologies to transform the everyday, for everyone. Inspired by this mission, Siemens is passionately committed to being a vital force that can turn the challenges Europe is facing into opportunities โ by leve…
Transition may exacerbate regional disparities in Hungary [Promoted content]
Hungary may face challenges in terms of economic disparities due to the ongoing green and digital transition. A new IMF report suggests that policy reforms are urgently needed. Ongoing discussions on cohesion reform focus on the same areas.
The great Commission puzzle: Who we think will get each portfolio
Ursula von der Leyen is about to hand out key jobs in her team. Hereโs POLITICOโs version of the next Commission.
โQuite underwhelmingโ: Draghi briefing on competitiveness report light on details
Mario Draghiโs presentation of his long-awaited report on the future of Europeโs competitiveness to EU officials on Wednesday (4 July) was light on details and policy proposals – with Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen signalling she hasn’t accessed…
The ECB is failing on its duty to support Europeโs economic and green transition goals
Ursula von der Leyen is facing an unfortunate and unnecessary challenge to her plans to increase investment as part of her second term as European Commission President. The political guidelines for her second term set out to โturbo charge investmentโ, …
Can Europe rely on private capital to achieve its goals?
Itโs no secret that Europe is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history, from the digital and green transition to climate adaptation and mitigation, along with the need to boost its security and defence resources and enhance its competitiven…
New fiscal rules may require deeper-than-expected spending cuts in 2025, Eurogroup signals
Eurozone member states will have to cut net government spending by more than previously anticipated next year to comply with the EUโs stringent new fiscal rules, European finance ministers said on Monday (15 July).
EU Socialists double down on social guarantees and public support in draft action plan
Europe’s Socialists and Democrats are set to double down on their calls for social guarantees and solid public support to tackle ongoing economic challenges, proposing in their draft action plan a batch of additional revenue streams for the bloc’s fund…
French, Italian businesses urge incoming EU leaders to make โcrucial decisionsโ to boost competitiveness
Leading French and Italian business organisations urged the next European Parliament to boost the blocโs faltering competitiveness on Tuesday (4 June) by cutting regulations and ramping up investments in green and digital technologies and defence.
EU decade of skills: Building a future-ready labor market
LinkedIn data shows the urgent need for enhanced skills to power Europe’s digital and green transitions.
A rallying call for European raw materials resilience [Promoted content]
The Critical Raw Materials Act sets ambitious but vital goals for Europe to grow its metals resilience to supply the energy and digital transition. Now, the challenge is equally clear: delivering on this, and with speed.
Time for a European single market โwith teethโ to take on China, India, leaders told
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta tells POLITICO that government subsidies should become a “European tool.”
Raw Materials Mining in Europe: Responsible, Necessary and Ready to deliver [Promoted content]
Europe is at a critical junction, one with significant impacts on its ability to achieve its Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) objectives, key enablers of the twin sustainability and digital transition.
Recovery fund should be โblueprintโ for permanent joint borrowing, EU Commission economy chief says
Given the continued investment needs into the green and digital transition, there was a need for a โpermanentโ EU-level fund, EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said at an event on Tuesday (9 April), highlighting that the โtemporary natureโ of the…
Von der Leyenโs Ukraine flip-flop shows sheโs walking an election tightrope
An unprecedented election campaign period is set to become a challenge for the European Commission president.
Press release – Update of EU driving licence rules to improve road safety
The Transport Committee backed new EU driving licence rules to improve road safety and embrace the digital transition, including updated validity limits and mandatory health checks.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : ยฉ European Union, 2023 – EP
Navigating Risks of De-risking: A Call for China-EU Collaboration [Promoted content]
EU’s shift towards de-risking from China faces scepticism and repercussions. Despite challenges, CCCEU report suggests 170 recommendations for improvement, aiming for shared prosperity. Chinese companies express optimism but acknowledge obstacles. The …