AIJN has published its vision for the future of the fruit juice industry, emphasizing the fruit juice industry’s commitment to addressing Europeโs food security and promoting a healthier lifestyle. By adopting sustainable practices and offering nutriti…
Helsing is riding the wave as Europe seeks defense tech leadership.
A new EU life sciences strategy is a key to speeding up the competitiveness of Europe’s life sciences sector, according to the Nordic pharma industry. However, the European Commission says such a strategy could take years to develop.
The Ukrainian president is racing across Europe to lock in support for Kyiv. We rate his chances of success.
Her trip comes amid heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, while the EU-China trade war flares up.
Still, the 23 nominees were cleared by the institution’s legal committee for hearings in early November.
The vice president can prevail in a tight race if she takes these tough steps to prove to skeptics that sheโs committed to bipartisan government.
Bidenโs competition cops want โhistoricโ changes to Google โ but judges, and presidential politics, could undercut their plans.
The industry has had enough of new regulations to reduce emissions. Now it wants the money to do so.
Experts warn the use of artificial intelligence in Britain’s future military planning could prove a costly mistake.
Economy Minister Robert Habeck confirms that GDP is set to contract for the second year in a row.
The prime minister wants to create a “national media authority” to oversee the industry, which is “possessed with the devil.” Critics are outraged.
As Czechia recovers from years of high inflation, newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister Lukรกลก Vlฤek has presented an ambitious economic strategy to become one of the EU’s top 10 economies in terms of GDP per capita by 2040.
India hurries to extract oil before the sun sets on the fossil fuel industry
Countryโs manufacturers could generate up to $20bn from sales abroad and boost domestic production for army
Despite Labour’s bid to “reset” Brexit relations, the UK’s most globally important industry is once again not part of the conversation.
MEPs hold debate on crisis facing Europe’s automotive industry
Steel for Packaging Europe has outlined its industry priorities for the 2024-2029 term. The industry association aims to put circularity at the heart of Europeโs economy while promoting recycling rates for steel.
“While European industry has technological excellence in many aspects, Chinese car manufacturers enjoy technological advantages on batteries, software, infotainment systems and development time,” EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said.
Green hydrogen is central to Europe’s energy transition, but it relies on potentially dangerous forever chemicals.
EU proposes delaying landmark Deforestation Law amid industry pressure
Brussels urged not to U-turn on car CO2 limits amid industry โcrisisโย
Stephen Weatherill, Somerville
College and Faculty of Law, Oxford University
Photo credit: Addesolen, via Wikimedia Commons
Introduction
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transfer system?โ So shrieked the media in December 1995 wh…
The French leader was able to stall a Latin American trade deal in January. With negotiators again closing in on an agreement, he will struggle to repeat that feat.
Electricity prices in Europe remain high, posing serious challenges for the aluminium industry to stay globally competitive. As a strategic material for the green transition, aluminium is essential for clean technologies and sustainable infrastructure….
ITRE committee want details on energy prices, industrial strategy, climate action and more. They are unlikely to get them.
On financial exchange startup Kalshi, some traders will be able to bet as much as $100M.
The EU’s energy taxation rules favor oil and gas despite efforts to reach net zero, experts say.
Decision opposed by five countries including Germany, where car firms say it could be โfatalโ blow for industryCarmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidiesEU leaders have given the green light to extra tariffs on electric vehicles fr…
Request comes amid Macron’s warning that the EU “could die” if its economy falls behind global rivals.
Introduction of product safety declarations delayed till 2025.
What can London learn from Sacramento’s doomed attempt to regulate the existential risks posed by powerful AI?
Macron and Scholz clash again over how to counter protectionist America and Chinese power.
The boss of Germany’s largest arms producer is a power player in Europe’s scramble to rearm.
Open letter to chancellor says industry is on track to miss sales target introduced by government
Scan the economic data and it’s easy to see why Europeans have reason to look on with envy at their friends across the Atlantic.
The European Court of Auditors has called for a more robust design and realistic targets on a flagship bid to bolster the EU defence industry, which remains divided over eligibility criteria for funding under the European Defence Industry Programme (ED…
The EU’s top court delivers a ruling on an exceptionally fierce legal fight this week.
โThe EU could die, we are on a verge of a very important moment,โ the French president added.
Environment, Industry or Human rights โ which Parliament committees will analyse the Commissioners-designate?
POLITICO has reviewed the declarations of interest of every European Commission nominee.
Andrew Bailey said the Bank of Englandโs only agenda is โtrying to run an institution to its maximum effectiveness.โ
Rome claims to have the support of member countries for an earlier review of the policy, but EU diplomats tell a different story.
Foreign shipping companies that dominate seaborne trade draw bipartisan criticism as U.S. ports grind to a halt.
Ban on products from logged forests is delayed, raising green fears.
The decision by the EU executive follows months of pressure by the industry and third countries calling on appropriate guidance to help companies to properly implement the deforestation law.
Plan to cap card fees would place EU companies at โdistinct disadvantageโ and risk โundermining” the overhaul of ties.
While well-received in Brussels, the question of what exactly the common debt should finance, and how it would foster innovation, has been sidelined.
HopfON was inspired by how banana fibres in Colombia are used to make sustainable building materials.
Chairs of the Parliament’s committees prefer a Nov. 4 start date.
The head of the European Automobile Manufacturersโ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in
President Vladimir Putin promoted influential former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to Russia’s modern-day politburo, along with a new generation of officials tasked with the functioning of wartime command centres and overseeing the defence industry.
Laying out key priorities for the EU’s upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, German Economy State Secretary Sven Giegold on Monday (30 September) wants the Commission to prioritise renewable energy, taking a tough line on nuclear power and Franceโs targets.
The flexible criteria for allocating EU funds to foreign companies and countries in the plan to prepare the continentโs industry and armies for a war footing, shows an unclear commitment to boosting Europe’s defence industry.
Stellantis slashes growth forecast, with Aston Martin maker also warning of problems as car industryโs woes deepenBusiness live โ latest updatesThe owner of Vauxhall, Fiat and Peugeot has issued a profit warning, blaming a hit to sales from a deteriora…
The eleventh-hour policy reversal follows a huge backlash from businesses.
Donald Trump never stops talking about immigration, trade and the economy. Those policy areas have animated all three of the former presidentโs campaigns for the White House, and he often finds ways to morph other topics into border security, tariffs, taxes and inflation when heโs riffing on the campaign trail. And for years โ amid [โฆ]
Those countries supporting a global price on the shipping industryโs greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) have increased following the start of final negotiations in London last week with negotiators to push for greater consensus as talks continue this week….
Q&A with Greg Rossi, Senior VP, Head of Oncology Europe and Canada at AstraZeneca.
Industry pushes for rethink on anti-dumping measures against Chinaโs exports of titanium dioxide
Looking to be less dependent on China and Taiwan, the West is keen to have alternative suppliers and are pushing at an open door with New Delhi and Hanoi.
This edition of State of the Union focuses on the crucial visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S., the latest economic forecast by the EBRD and attempts to support the struggling German car industry. #StateOfTheUnion
SNEAK PEEK โ Leaders have agreed to a political declaration on antimicrobial resistance. NGOs are disappointed, but is it really so bad? โ The World Health Organization has allied with TikTok to curb the spread of health misinformation. โ What will it take to be prepared for the next pandemic? Itโs not looking good, Gastein [โฆ]
Discussions about tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are intensifying following a recent meeting of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday (26th). Member states are split on supporting these tariffs, with undecided countries like Sweden and…
While EU industry broadly agreed with former European Central Bank President Mario Draghiโs โvalidโ diagnosis of Europeโs economic ills, they remained deeply divided on Thursday (26 September) over how to fund the blocโs bulkyย investment needs….
Brussels is in the hot seat to act on cyber-hacking threats stemming from Chinese connected cars.
A conservation biologist by training, Kadis has held several ministerial posts over the past 25 years.
The country lost more than 50 pubs a month in the first half of 2024. Already hard hit by inflation and Brexit, the industry has suffered several tax hikes.
Close to 30 EU defence companies participated in defining who could access EU funds under the European Defence Programme (EDIP), excluding the French industry’s push for stricter criteria.
POLITICO curates a lineup of the top players influencing the Conservativesโ Brexit and trade policies.
We break down the 20 figures shaping the Conservativesโ tech policy in opposition.
Italyโs Minister for Enterprises Adolfo Urso will seek a broad alliance with other industry ministers on Thursday (26 September) to move the review of EUโs Co2 reduction targets for cars forward but shield the blocโs 2035 zero-Co2 emissions goal – as l…
French lawmakers, and even Macronโs new ministers, want to stop CETA โย but that doesnโt mean they will be able to.
Ahead of a meeting of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday (26 September), twenty EU countries signed an initiative to remove single market barriers, an effort they feel has received too little attention by the recent reports by Enrico Letta and …
Simpler, faster, better โ let’s not miss the opportunity to revamp the EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework to transform lives.
Mozambican soldiers operating out of TotalEnergies’ natural gas plant abducted, raped and killed dozens of civilians.
Rome and Berlin are siding with the European automotive industry in calling for the EU to relax CO2 emissions standards for cars as the bloc aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel models by 2035.
If the EU gives in to calls from carmakers to delay its 2025 CO2 emissions limits, because of the poor state of the automotive industry, it will risk setting a precedent that could undermine the heart of its climate policy.
With billions invested in start-ups that tackle climate change and drive digital advances, Europe’s VC industry is not just keeping paceโit’s powering the EU’s ambitions and setting the stage for a brighter future. Eric de Montgolfier…
Member States and the European fishing industry are criticising Norway for unilaterally appropriating excessive quotas for certain fish species, and are calling on the Commission to take trade sanctions to protect the European market.
Moscow could not sustain a full-scale invasion of Ukraine for this long “without help from China,” Mette Frederiksen says.
The party is mired in “the deepest crisis” it has faced in a decade, one of its outgoing leaders said.
Negotiations on electric-vehicle duties run into overtime after failing to reach a resolution last week.
The EU’s largest telecom operators are taking up sustainability as part of their call for more investments in their industry, according to a policy agenda published by lobby Connect Europe.
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…
SNEAK PEEK โย Gastein day 1 kicks off with a plea to ramp up investment in health โ and ways to do it. โ Can tech help to close the gender health gap? Some think so, but only if its funded and reaches all in need. โ Is COP29 the breakthrough year for health and [โฆ]
Amid a collapse of European heat pump sales, the new chief lobbyist for the industry says he wants to focus on making them more attractive to allow manufacturers to stand up to their competitors from abroad.
The nuclear industry’s initial fears over the nomination of nuclear sceptics Teresa Ribera and Dan Jรธrgensen to key posts within the next European Commission have started to fade, with the industry now focusing on the positives.
Industry minister Adolfo Urso warns of large-scale job losses among carmakers unless Green Deal rules are relaxed
The narrow definition of unmet medical need used in the General Pharmaceutical Legislation may hinder rather than help efforts to find new treatments.
Piyush Goyalโs showmanship and negotiating savvy have made him a weapon for India as it takes up its mantle as a global superpower. But is his aggressive approach at risk of backfiring?
Former Portuguese finance minister is known for introducing harsh economic austerity.
Amid much Labour doom and gloom, the energy secretary appeared to be having the time of his life.
Olaf Scholz’s hostility to UniCredit’s swoop on Commerzbank is a sign that pan-European integration will remain elusive.
The president celebrated his environmental successes and took aim at former President Donald Trump.
Trump previewed a sprawling manufacturing overhaul aimed at โrelocating entire industriesโ into the U.S.
PM forgoes ‘easy answers that may move a crowd’ but bungles a statement on Gaza.
Despite the European Chips Act, the European electronics sector still faces a sharp decline, potentially undermining Europeโs security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness.
SNEAK PEEK โ EU health policy is now split across multiple departments, and MEPs arenโt happy. โ Sort your own house out first: MEPs question Hungarian health secretary over presidency plans and countryโs health commissioner role. โ Spend less on defense and more on health, WHO chief Tedros told world leaders at the United Nations [โฆ]
The return of veteran Agnรจs Pannier-Runacher as the new French minister for ecology and energy gives the nuclear industry a champion in Brussels, but domestic political instability may limit her negotiating power with the EU.
