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A conversation about EU's healthcare resilience and innovation with Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Philips
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- A conversation about EU's healthcare resilience and innovation with Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Philips
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- 16:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this thought leadership interview, Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips, shares his vision for the future of European healthcare. He explains why health should be seen as an investment rather than a cost, and how digitization and AI can help create more equitable, resilient systems amid workforce shortages and an aging population. The discussion explores:
- The role of the European Health Data Space in unlocking innovation and competitiveness.
- Why cardiovascular health could redefine care delivery and prevention strategies.
- How regulatory reform and better funding coordination are critical to Europe’s ambition to lead in medtech and pharma.
Watch the full interview to learn how Europe can turn ambition into action and secure the health of its citizens for decades to come.
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- EHPM 50 Years: Highlights from the European Parliament Celebration
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Video provided by EHPM
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
The EHPM 50th Anniversary After-Movie captures the key moments, voices, and energy of the celebration held on 12 November at the European Parliament. This milestone event brought together high-level EU representatives, national associations, SMEs, and stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on five decades of progress and to look ahead to the future of the food supplement sector in the EU.
The event opened with a keynote address by Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, who underlined the importance of nutrition, innovation, and prevention, including the relevance of the upcoming EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. Hosted by MEP Pascal Arimont, the celebration also featured contributions from EHPM leadership and long-standing members who have helped shape the sector since its early days.
Through interviews, dynamic footage, and scenes from the networking recept...
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- A conversation on protecting consumers from fraud and scams with Noémie Papp, EBA
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- 12:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In this interview, Noémie Papp, Senior Expert for Conduct, Payments & Consumers at the European Banking Authority (EBA), explains why online fraud and scams have become more sophisticated and harder to detect. She highlights the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and crypto assets in enabling new forms of deception, and the severe financial and emotional consequences for victims.
The discussion explores the EBA’s latest consumer protection campaign, which focuses on financial education and practical steps to prevent fraud. Papp outlines common warning signs, from urgent requests and overpromising offers to untraceable payment methods, and shares advice on what to do if you fall victim. She also touches on broader regulatory efforts, including strong customer authentication and upcoming requirements to further reduce payment fraud. Watch the full interview for insights into how Europe is tackling this growing challenge.
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- Cruising is a European Success Story
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Video provided by CLIA
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
The cruise industry is a key driver of Europe’s economy, generating €55 billion in output and supporting 440,000 jobs. From building ships to sourcing local products, cruising boosts coastal communities, promotes responsible tourism, and leads in green maritime technology.
Discover how cruising powers jobs, innovation, and sustainability across Europe.
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- Chemicals Omnibus: Europe’s chance to protect safe, creative fragrances
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Europe enters a decisive phase on the debate on the Chemicals Omnibus VI that will determine how key fragrance ingredients can continue to be used once they are classified.
With millions of people using these products every day, consumers expect safety, quality, and confidence. They also expect Europe to protect what they value: trusted products and the innovative, creative companies behind them which provide jobs and keep the cultural heritage.
The European Parliament now has a unique opportunity to ensure that the Omnibus delivers a fair, balanced, and science-based framework. The European Commission has put forward a much-needed and science-based proposal to fix a process that has long struggled to function effectively. It maintains safety as the foundation of the system and clarifies a number of criteria and elements that were previously undefined in the legislation, thereby ensuring a clear, safe and workable path forward.
MEPs can reinforce...
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- Transport Policy Conference
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- 2:37:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- 09:30 - 09:45
PLENARY: Driving the future - Charting the path to sustainable transport in the EU
Mobility is at the heart of the European Union, enabling the movement of people, goods, and services. It is a cornerstone of the EU’s competitiveness and is vital to advancing the green and digital twin transitions. In this plenary session, we will explore how the EU can transform the transport sector to make it more sustainable while ensuring competitiveness, safety, and accessibility. Key speakers will discuss strategies to promote a modal shift towards sustainable transport options and accelerate the deployment of trans-European infrastructure using digital tools, advanced technologies, and innovation.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Magda Kopczynska, Director-General, DG MOVE, European Commission
09:45 - 10:45
PANEL: Carbon-neutral mobility – What lies ahead?
With electric vehicles gaining ground, b...
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- A conversation about workplace safety, innovation and sustainability with Laura Galli, 3M
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- 7:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In this Euractiv Thought Leadership interview, Laura Galli, Vice President at 3M, explains the company’s approach to improving workplace health and safety across sectors such as consumer goods, industrial and transportation. She highlights how innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of personal protective equipment, including the use of recycled materials.
The discussion also explores the importance of ethics and compliance in corporate culture, the challenges of applying EU health and safety legislation across all businesses, and the need for greater support for small and medium-sized enterprises. Galli emphasises how collaboration with policymakers and stakeholders drives progress and ensures safer workplaces. Watch the full interview for more.
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- A conversation about Spain’s tax system, rule of law, and EU implications with Robert Amsterdam
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- 23:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In this interview, international lawyer Robert Amsterdam shares his perspective on what he describes as a “rule of law crisis” within Spain’s tax system. He argues that current practices undermine judicial independence, violate EU legal standards, and have far-reaching consequences for citizens, businesses, and the credibility of the Union’s legal order.
The discussion covers:
• Allegations of systemic issues in Spain’s tax enforcement and appeals process
• The impact on fundamental rights and access to justice
• Broader implications for EU governance and rule of law
• What actions Brussels could consider in response
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee and do not reflect the position of Euractiv's Advocacy Lab.
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- Beyond the stigma - How can Europe improve support for women and postpartum mental health?
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- 1:20:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- This video is supported and funded by Biogen.
December 2025 | Biogen-278926.
Not intended for UK audience.
Launched in 2023, the European Commission’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health is a holistic EU-wide strategy promoting prevention, access to care, and social inclusion, aiming to embed mental health across all policies and support well-being through early detection, assistance for vulnerable groups, and improved workplace mental health.
Women’s health is also gaining attention at the European level. This year, the European Parliament’s health committee is set to launch an own-initiative report on a strategy for women’s health, while the European Commission has published a Roadmap for Women’s Rights calling for gender-sensitive healthcare to address health inequalities and gender-specific health risks.
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition affecting mothers after childbirth, and in severe cases ca...
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- NCDs, obesity and liver health – Can the EU turn the tide?
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- 1:13:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Healthier Together – EU Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) initiative (2022–2027) aims to help EU Member States reduce the burden of major chronic diseases. As the end of this initiative approaches, non-communicable diseases – including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and liver conditions – remain among the EU’s most pressing and complex health challenges.
According to the European Parliamentary Research Service, 51% of the EU population aged 16 and over is overweight, and 17% is obese. Rising rates of overweight and obesity, poor diet, alcohol consumption and metabolic dysfunction are key drivers of NCDs across Europe. Among the conditions linked to these risk factors is Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD), a spectrum of liver disorders characterised by excess fat accumulation in liver cells that can progress to inflammation, fibrosis and cirrhosis. Despite its growing prevalence – affecting an estimated four in ten adults worldwide – SLD remains largely...
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- Year in Review: Highlights From Our Policy Conference Series 2025
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- As we approach the end of 2025, we’re also celebrating the conclusion Euractiv's first year of Policy Conferences. Over the last 12 months we’ve brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from the European Commission, European Parliament, civil society, European associations, and industry to tackle the key issues shaping Europe’s future. Built on Euractiv’s in-depth journalistic knowledge in policy coverage across agrifood, health, tech, energy, environment, and transport, each conference offered sharp insights and forward-looking policy debate.
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- FIEC 120th Anniversary Mastervideo
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Video provided by FIEC
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- Meet the Future of AI: Support for the European Democracy Shield: policy, practice and partnerships
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- 4:06:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In an era of rapid technological advancement and rising geopolitical tension, protecting Europe’s democratic processes has never been more urgent. The “Support for the European Democracy Shield” event brings together leading policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore how innovative AI solutions, cross-sector collaboration, and effective policy frameworks can strengthen democratic resilience against online disinformation.
This event will showcase how European research and innovation are driving forward new capabilities to detect, assess, and counter disinformation - particularly in the age of generative AI and large-scale digital manipulation.
Sessions Overview
1. Policy context: The European Democracy Shield
Evolving EU initiatives (e.g. European Centre for Situational Awareness) and how research projects can contribute actionable insights.
2. Disinformation, Elections and Democracy: Insights from the EU and Eastern Europe<...
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- Media Partnership: Total Tax Contribution Report Launch and Tax & Circular Economy Symposium
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- 3:54:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Policy makers need to ensure that the tax system remains well aligned with societal and economic developments. Megatrends, such as the changing demography, the introduction of circular business models, the uptake of generative AI and declining multilateralism may all have an impact on the tax system and the tax mix.
The European Business Tax Forum (EBTF) and The Ex’tax Project Foundation (Ex’tax) would like to welcome you to the launch of the 2025 Total Tax Contribution (TTC) Study in light of the current megatrends, followed by a symposium focusing on fiscal barriers and enablers for the circular economy.
At this event, the 7th edition of the TTC Study will be presented, followed by a panel session, discussing how the current megatrends could impact the different elements of the Total Tax Contribution for both businesses and policy makers. The Tax & Circular Economy Symposium will explore questions such as:
-What will be a healthy tax mix for govern...
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- A conversation on Humane World for Animals’ vision of ending animal suffering with Ruud Tombrock
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- 36:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In this interview, Ruud Tombrock, Executive Director of Humane World for Animals Europe, outlines the organisation’s mission to build a world where animals are free from suffering. He introduces HWA’s work by highlighting the scale of intensive farming in Europe and the growing impact of global crises on animal welfare, offering a clear picture of the challenges ahead.
The discussion explores:
• Farm animal welfare, which forms a significant part of HWA’s work due to its major implications for the EU and the scale of animals affected every year.
• Disaster relief, including how climate related events and conflict zones intensify animal suffering and how HWA responds on the ground.
• Animal testing, an issue where progress continues but major gaps remain.
• Fur farming, where Europe has seen meaningful advances.
Find out more about HWA’s vision and the path toward a humane world for animals by watching the full i...
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- The time is now to fix CBAM, Europe’s flagship climate tool
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Video provided by EUROFER
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Next week, the European Commission will unveil its proposal to close widening loopholes in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) while setting the thresholds for emissions that will determine whether CBAM will work in practice or not. The design of CBAM is currently flawed, limiting its impact in reducing global emissions and leaving EU industry exposed.
From downstream products excluded from coverage to mis-measured or circumvented emissions, the current system is leaking carbon at every turn. Three loopholes are causing the most damage: the lack of a solution to ensure EU exports' competitiveness, resource shuffling and carbon leakage via downstream products. This allows foreign producers to game the system and forcing EU steelmakers to compete at a structural disadvantage.
Without urgent correction, CBAM will reward creative accounting, not real decarbonisation.
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- Rapporteur Live in the Newsroom
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- 1:04:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Rapporteur team host an evening of conversation, drinks and debate on 1 December at Euractiv headquarters.
Our Editor in Chief Matthew Karnitschnig is joined by lead newsletter authors Eddy Wax and Nicoletta Ionta, as well as Rado Fonda and Bruno Jeanbart, deputy managing directors - heads of research at our partners Polling Europe.
The conversation includes Europe’s push to rearm and spend more on defence, along with attitudes to aiding Ukraine, the simplification agenda, and the state of the transatlantic relationship.
This informal event was also an opportunity for a small, exclusive group to meet with our top journalists inside the newsroom.
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- First-gen biofuels: climate, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Europe faces a critical challenge: achieving ambitious climate targets while safeguarding its competitiveness and strengthening strategic autonomy in an uncertain global and geopolitical environment.
First-generation biofuels are an immediate, indispensable part of the solution.
EU-produced biofuels contribute significantly to decarbonisation by cutting transportation GHG emissions and driving the development of the green bioeconomy through valuable co-products. Crucially, they are a pillar of EU’s strategic autonomy. By boosting demand for oilseeds, they co-generate the protein meal that helps the EU increase its protein self-sufficiency, and their availability acts as a proven food security buffer, allowing for immediate diversion to food markets during supply shocks. Furthermore, they enhance competitiveness by providing diversified, premium incomes for EU farmers and supporting zero-waste crushing and refining operations.
A stable, techno...
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- Unlocking Property Value - The role of AVMs
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Video provided by European AVM Alliance
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Real estate in Europe is one of the most relevant asset classes, valued at € 2.7 trillion. The residential mortgage market is one of the biggest financial sectors in the European economy, estimated at € 1.2 trillion and growing.
These numbers make valuation fundamental for consumers, investors, banks and real estate professionals. Regulatory pressure obliges lenders to assess their portfolios regularly.
Some sort of automation is necessary in all of this! Which is where Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) come in.
An AVM is a system for the valuation of real estate that provides a value of a specified property at a specified date, using mathematical modelling techniques in an automated manner, without any on-site inspection.
The European AVM Alliance (EAA) is the European not-for-profit association of leading providers of Automated Valuat...
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- Media Partnership: Choose Europe and its world-class research and technology infrastructures
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- 1:33:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Europe’s world class ecosystem of research and technology infrastructures is a compelling reason for top scientists and innovators to choose Europe. These infrastructures are the backbone of its research and innovation system, enabling scientific excellence, deep-tech innovation, and supporting industrial competitiveness.
This event will highlight how the recently published European strategy on research and technology infrastructures will maximise their impact for our prosperity, resilience, and technological sovereignty. It will showcase how these infrastructures turn public investment into tangible results, supporting the green and digital transitions, unlocking medical breakthroughs, and underpinning the European Research Area. Through concrete examples and open discussion, participants will explore how Europe’s world class infrastructures form an integrated ecosystem from frontier science to technology validation and how coordinated EU and national action can ensur...
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- Securing a resilient grid - The role of system services in the EU
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- 1:28:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Europe’s energy transition is accelerating as the EU strives for a climate-neutral, integrated, and resilient energy system. While efforts have focused on renewable deployment and grid expansion, maintaining reliability in an increasingly electrified and renewables-based system is becoming a central challenge.
As Europe integrates more wind and solar power, the grid’s ability to withstand disturbances is weakening. Traditional system services, such as inertia, frequency and voltage control, and black start capability, have long ensured stability, but their availability is declining as conventional power plants close. Recent incidents, like the Iberian blackout, show how vulnerable the system can become when these functions are overlooked.
To keep Europe’s electricity system secure and resilient, some stakeholders argue that system services should be better recognised and valued as core to energy resilience. According to them, developing EU-wide framework...
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- Industrial power demand - A strategic asset for Europe's electrification?
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- 1:38:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Electrification is emerging as a key theme under the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. If incentivised correctly, it can support Europe’s competitiveness, autonomy and resilience. However, electrification in Europe has been stalling in recent years, stuck at 23% of total energy for the past decade. At a time when electricity demand should be increasing, it instead dropped by 7.5% between 2021-23, before a small increase of 1% last year. This lag in demand is creating challenges in the power market, including RES curtailments and negative prices, which jeopardise the business case for the new investments we need in generation capacities.
While the technologies and challenges involved on the supply side are well understood and progress is under way, attention is increasingly turning to demand, a crucial but complex part of the equation. Beyond simply electrifying their processes, industrial consumers can play an important role in supporting the electricity system. For example,...
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- Future of trade in industrial products – Consequences of the EU-US Trade Deal
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- 1:16:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The EU-US trade deal introduced during President Trump's administration marks a turning point for transatlantic economic relations, with direct consequences for Europe’s highly integrated industrial value chains. While the agreement promises greater predictability and tariff reduction in some sectors, lingering disputes over standards, subsidies, and state support continue to create uncertainty for European exporters.
In addition, the United States imposed in August 2025 new tariffs that are far higher than this 15% on a broad range of industrial products, in the context of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium derivatives. About 40% of US machinery imports from the EU are now subject to a 50% tariff on the metal content of the product. Moreover, it leads to additional bureaucracy. It is impossible for companies to find out where steel was cast and aluminium melted for each part. That is why some companies have stopped exports completely to the United States. These ...
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- Green Lead Markets - Driving Europe’s Industrial Decarbonisation
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- 1:16:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The European Union aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050, with a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Meeting these goals will not only require decarbonising our energy system but also fundamentally transforming industrial production.
As part of its efforts to decarbonise energy-intensive industries, the European Commission is designing the legislative proposal Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). The IAA will build on the provisions of the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) to speed up permitting procedures and the clean transition in these sectors while maintaining competitiveness. Part of the strategy is to create markets that drive early demand for low-carbon products in the EU. Called “Green Lead Markets”, these markets aim to create strong, policy-backed demand for products made with clean technologies, notably hydrogen-based products, in sectors like steel, fertilisers, chemicals, and transport.
The goal of Green Lead Markets is to activ...
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- Rapporteur coffee morning outside the European Parliament!
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- We hit the streets with free brews. Sparking conversations, caffeine highs, and a whole lot of political curiosity. Politics with flavour, right where it matters most.
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- Euractiv's 2025 Energy and Environment Policy Conference
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As Europe works to deliver on its 2050 net-zero ambitions, energy and environmental policies are entering a decisive phase. Euractiv’s recent Energy & Environment Policy Conference brought together EU policymakers, including Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, alongside industry leaders, experts, and civil society to debate how the bloc can balance climate goals with competitiveness, energy security, and social fairness.
From the Clean Industrial Deal and the path to COP30, to securing critical raw materials and modernising electricity markets, discussions centred on how Europe can translate climate ambition into practical action. As the new EU mandate takes shape, the conference provided a timely platform to align the Union’s energy and environmental agenda with its long-term sustainability and industrial resilience objectives.
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- Securing Europe’s future through the EU Stockpiling Strategy - Tackling health challenges
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- 1:19:35
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The European Union is facing growing risks linked to health emergencies, geopolitical tensions, and climate-related disasters. In response, the European Commission launched the EU Stockpiling Strategy and the Medical Countermeasures Strategy in July, as part of its wider Preparedness Union Strategy. The initiative aims to secure essential goods such as food, water, oil, fuel, and medicines during crises.
This new approach brings together existing stockpiling efforts across different sectors, improves access to critical resources, and combines EU-level reserves with national contributions. While it covers a broad range of essential goods, health-related supplies such as personal protective equipment, medicines and vaccines are a key component. Public-private partnerships will help make the system more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective in responding to crises across all sectors, including public health.
Created after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Emerg...
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- A conversation about the path to a competitive, digital Europe with Patrick Pype and Romano Hoofman
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- 16:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In this Euractiv Thought Leadership Interview, Jennifer Baker sits down with Romano Hoofman, Strategic Development Director, imec & EU Chips Design Platform Coordinator and Patrick Pype, Strategic Partnerships Director, NXP, to discuss Europe’s Chips Future — the strategic investments driving the continent’s semiconductor industry and their real-world impact.
They explore why semiconductors are essential for Europe’s sovereignty and competitiveness, how strategic investments are reshaping the landscape, and what tangible results have already been achieved under the EU Chips Act. The discussion looks at:
- Why chips are crucial for Europe’s future and global supply chains
- How the EU Chips Act aims to strengthen Europe’s fabrication and design capacity Ensuring a level playing field for investment with other continents
- How semiconductors contribute to clean energy and power efficiency
- Supporting industrialisation and innovatio...
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- The role of ammonia as a competitive clean fuel for deep sea shipping
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- 1:24:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- After the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted to postpone the adoption of its Net Zero Framework by 12 months, stakeholders fear that global shipping could enter another year without clear direction. For Europe’s shipping and energy sectors to hit fast-forward, the months ahead will be pivotal in proving that clear policy direction and coordinated investment can deliver both climate ambition and industrial competitiveness.
This pause on the global stage puts the spotlight on Europe. The EU is tasked with doubling its efforts to modernise and decarbonise the maritime sector by working to ensure that the transition to clean fuels is not only possible, but economically viable.
Policymakers and industry are now faced with translating the IMO's global climate ambition into practical measures that safeguard Europe’s competitiveness - by ensuring a sufficient and affordable supply of sustainable fuels, upgrading port infrastructure across Member State...
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- Interview - Ambassador Yosef Amrani, Political Director of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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- 35:39
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The EU should realize that Israel is a player and a partner and it should be treated fairly
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- Energy & Environment Policy Conference
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- 4:13:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- 09:00 - 09:20
PLENARY: Net-Zero by 2050 - The Clean Industrial Deal and its implications for Europe
The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal will be the focus of this plenary session. We'll delve into how it can translate into practice and its implications for European citizens and industry, exploring topics such as clean technologies, achieving a competitive Energy Union, and sustainable grid infrastructure. As the clock ticks towards reaching net zero by 2050, join us to discuss what the future holds for EU energy and environmental legislation.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wopke Hoekstra
European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth
09:20 - 09:35
Fireside chat with György Bacsa, Group Chief Strategic Officer, MOL Group
09:45 - 10:30
PANEL: COP30 - Is the EU upholding its role as a climate leader?
With COP30 on the horizon, pres...
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- Trump energy chief: Key EU green law 'bad for the US, even worse' for Europe
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- 29:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Euractiv’s Robert Hodgson and Eddy Wax sat down with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday, 12 September, for an in-depth interview. Wright framed global climate action as a huge overreaction to what the Trump administration views as a relatively minor problem – and insisted that Washington sees Europe as a long-term customer for its fracked oil and gas, regardless of Brussels’ net-zero targets.
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- Tour d’Europe driving decarbonisation with renewable fuels
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Video provided by Fuels Europe
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
The Tour d’Europe proved it: renewable fuels are a real, scalable and certified solution to decarbonise transport, already available today. Covering 18 countries and more than 80,000 kilometres, vehicles powered by renewable fuels achieved up to 87% CO₂ reductions on a well-to-wheel basis. These fuels work with existing vehicles and infrastructure, offering an immediate complement to electrification.
Yet, Europe’s current CO₂ standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles fail to recognise their contribution, treating all combustion engines as 100% fossil at the tailpipe. This oversight risks wasting a major opportunity to accelerate emission cuts while preserving competitiveness and affordability.
The facts are clear: renewable fuels deliver results today. To learn more about the Tour d’Europe and its verified data, read the final report and discover how these fuels...
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- Interview with MEP Antonio Lopez Isturiz
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- 35:52
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As Critical As They Are Different: Can Over 270 Medicines Fit Into The ONE Critical Medicines Act?
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- This video highlights the vital role of plasma-derived medicines and the need to strengthen Europe’s plasma supply chain. Unlike lab-made medicines, these therapies depend on donations from individuals worldwide, making their production complex and vulnerable.
Speakers emphasise the essential role of these treatments for patients, the importance of raising awareness and representing patients in EU-level discussions, and the potential of the EU Critical Medicines Act to improve plasma collection and access to therapy. The discussion underlines the need for collaboration between industry, physicians and patients, and the importance of recognising the unique attributes of plasma-derived medicines to ensure that patients receive the right treatment at the right time.
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- Celebrating 76 years of the People’s Republic of China
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- 4:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- This video captures highlights from the reception in Brussels to celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Policymakers, academics, and cultural figures share their perspectives on strengthening dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China. Speakers reflect on:
The importance of maintaining open dialogue and mutual understanding
Opportunities for collaboration in science, education, and cultural exchange
Building a fair and balanced trade relationship
Recognising cultural differences as a source of global diversity and enrichment
Promoting people-to-people connections through language, art, and shared values
The event underscored a shared commitment to deeper engagement and constructive cooperation between Europe and China.
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- Zero-Emission Vehicles – Accelerating demand across Europe
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- 1:19:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Despite significant progress on the supply side, the EU market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is growing more slowly than anticipated across all vehicle segments, including cars and vans (LDVs), as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches (HDVs).
For example, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the share of electric vehicle sales increased in 2024 in 14 out of 27 EU member states. However, it either stalled or declined in the remaining ones, including in key markets such as Germany and France, largely due to the phasing out or reduction of subsidies.
To tackle these challenges, the European Commission has put forward several proposals aimed at accelerating ZEVs adoption. The most recent suggests extending exemptions from tolls and road user charges for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (trucks and buses) until June 2031, replacing the previous 2025 deadline.
Nevertheless, some stakeholders argue that more can be ...
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- Media Partnership - Digital Networks Act: Rewriting the DNA of Europe’s Open Internet?
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- 3:57:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA) is set to reshape the future of connectivity in Europe. By overhauling the rules that govern telecom operators, cloud services, and content providers, the DNA raises fundamental questions about fairness, competition, innovation, and the very architecture of our open internet.
Join this hybrid event to examine the risks and opportunities, and jointly debate what kind of DNA will truly serve Europeans in the years ahead.
Panel 1 – An Uneven Playing Field for Connectivity: Myth or Reality?
Central question: Should rules originally designed to regulate telecom operators be extended to the wider tech sector?
In its white paper on how to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs and recent DNA call for evidence, the European Commission asserts there is increasing convergence between telecoms and the tech sector (particularly cloud and content providers). Telecom p...
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- Delivering on Economic Competitiveness: Digitalization as Driver, Investments as Lever
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- 2:11:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Media Partnership
Under the framework of the Spain Digital Week, the first-ever initiative in Brussels that activates policy convenings (both public and private) on the role of the Spanish community in shaping the European Union’s economic and digital policy agenda, Adigital -the Spanish Association for the Digital Economy-, through its Permanent Office in Brussels, organizes this public policy conference on the relevant issue of economic competitiveness and digitalization as the main driver, with EURACTIV as its European Media Partner.
This Policy Conference focuses on boosting economic competitiveness through digitalization and strategic investments. It explores the connections between the Multiannual Financial Framework and the proposal for the European Competitiveness Fund, the Startup and Scaleup Strategy, and Competitiveness Compass to deliver concrete policy options for accelerating digital investments and strengthening Europe’s tech strategic auton...
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- Workplace safety in industrial settings – How are EU policies protecting workers?
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- 1:30:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In the context of the EU’s reindustralisation efforts, aimed at strengthening its manufacturing sector, boosting economic growth, and enhancing its strategic independence, new technologies and innovations continue to emerge. Industrial workplace environments are evolving too, reshaping the landscape for workers across all industries. As these transformations can pose risks to workers' physical and mental health, the need to safeguard their well-being and safety is paramount. This shift also emphasises the need for preventive measures, adapted workplaces, and coherent policies at EU level.
To better protect workers, the European Commission has introduced several key initiatives, including the European Pillar of Social Rights, and the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027. The Occupational safety and health (OSH) Framework Directive also sets out core principles aimed at improving workers’ wellbeing. All these efforts are supported by the European...
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- Powering Europe’s future - B2B Circularity for industrial competitiveness
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- 1:26:35
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Competitiveness is at the heart of the EU’s agenda as it transitions toward a more sustainable economy. The Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal provide new direction to achieve this shift.
Circularity focuses on the entire life cycle of many products via material use reduction, product maintenance and servicing, as well as strategies such as reuse, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling. These actions extend the life of materials, preserve value across supply chains, and minimise resource waste. A circular economy, with its potential to drive sustainable competitiveness, increase strategic autonomy and promote innovation, offers concrete solutions to some of the EU's most pressing industrial and environmental challenges.
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) aims to improve the circularity, energy performance, recyclability, and durability of products like textiles or steel and aluminum. While circularity policies ...
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- ‘Give Trump a chance’, says US ambassador to the EU
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- 37:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In an exclusive interview with Euractiv, Washington’s new envoy to Europe, Andrew Puzder, shared his views on the EU-US trade deal, Brussels’ tech regulations, Russia’s war on Ukraine, China – and Europeans’ cooling attitude towards the US.
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- VERÁ – The European IT platform for AI-enabled defence and resilience
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Video provided by Netcompany
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
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- Clear Standards for Clean Steel: The Role of LESS in Developing European Lead Markets
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- 1:30:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Media Partnership
The European Union’s ambitious climate goals demand a fundamental transition of its industrial base. As one of the most CO2-intensive industries, the steel sector stands at the forefront of this shift. Transitioning to climate neutrality presents significant challenges but also offers an opportunity for Europe to lead globally in the production of low-emission steel while contributing to the continent’s economic resilience. Achieving this vision hinges on the creation of European lead markets, requiring targeted measures to integrate low-emission steel into steel-using sectors progressively.
The Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS) represents a critical milestone. This labeling system for low-emission steel has the potential to become a game-changer, driving the establishment of lead markets for clean steel while fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability throughout the value chain.
In collaboration with our media par...
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- Can Europe future proof chemical testing and seize the shift away from animal models?
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- 24:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In this Policy Triangle, supported by Humane World for Animals, we explore how Europe can modernise its chemical testing framework as part of the upcoming revision of REACH. Policymakers are considering how to update the regulation for the first time in nearly two decades, in light of advances in non-animal safety assessments and the European Commission’s forthcoming roadmap to phase out animal testing.
Since then, questions have emerged about whether Europe can align regulatory frameworks with scientific innovation quickly enough to maintain global leadership. Will tools such as regulatory sandboxes, clear roadmaps and centralised validation processes enable trust and collaboration across stakeholders, or risk falling short of expectations?
Experts from Humane World for Animals, Cefic and the Dutch government debate whether the EU can build a future ready system that protects people and the environment while driving innovation and competitiveness.
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- Grappling with accelerating climate risks
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- 1:40:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- With the world on track to 3°C of warming by the end of this century, the scientific community and a growing number of institutions are exploring climate technologies that could reduce the worst impacts of global warming.
These include Solar Radiation Modification (SRM): intentional, large-scale approaches designed to cool the planet by enhancing the reflection of sunlight back into space. They are not a substitute for emissions reductions, but could potentially help manage the consequences of a significantly warmer world, including widespread crop failures, the collapse of critical ecosystems, the inundation of low-lying nations, and the intensification of climate-driven conflict and displacement.
Some have called them 'technologies of desperation' – an idea that only exists because of persistent delays in mitigation efforts.
While deployment is not currently an option - due to serious environmental, social, ethical, and geopolitical concerns ...
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- Sustainability reporting and assurance and the omnibus package
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- 1:25:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- As part of its efforts to increase European competitiveness, the European Commission adopted a simplification package, the Omnibus I, in February 2025. This covers several areas, such as sustainable finance rules, due diligence reporting and the carbon border adjustment mechanism, among others. Decided under the previous Commission term, they are already being reviewed under the guise of competitiveness of European industry.
One of the regulations included in the package, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), mandates companies to report on their sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities on a yearly basis, and for that report to be audited by an independent third party.
Several companies that have reported this year under the current CSRD argue that the practices of the authorised audit firms have made reporting too extensive and complex, and therefore too expensive and not time-efficient internally, on top of not always focusing on th...
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- Code to competitiveness – How can digital skills power Europe’s future?
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- 1:22:20
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The European Commission highlights that nearly half of EU adults still lack basic digital skills, even though 90% of jobs now require them, posing a major challenge to Europe’s economic competitiveness. Digital skills are essential for daily life, advancing STEM learning, and enabling active, informed citizenship. Demand is growing for competencies in cybersecurity, AI, and digital collaboration, especially with the rise of remote work and online communication.
This year, the Commission published a communication on the Action Plan on Basic Skills and the Union of Skills, setting out key actions. To boost digital skills across Europe, it will update the Digital Competence Framework in 2025 to include emerging technologies like AI, develop guidelines to strengthen digital literacy in vocational education and training (VET), and create a toolkit to integrate basic skills into apprenticeships. The Commission will also promote high-quality teaching materials through EU Code W...
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- Amazon Academy 2025: Strengthening Consumer Trust in the Single Market
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- This video captures highlights from the Amazon Academy 2025: Strengthening Consumer Trust in the Single Market.
A gathering of policymakers, business leaders, and consumer protection groups to discuss the future of consumer trust, business innovation, and the Single Market in Europe. Speakers reflect on the importance of:
Collaboration between retailers, brands, consumer groups, regulators, and governments
Ensuring a level playing field for both consumer protection and fair competition
Strengthening the Single Market as a driver of European competitiveness
Harnessing digital innovation to support sustainability and market integration
Promoting economic growth, expanding consumer choice, and reducing barriers for businesses
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- Rapporteur, EU politics delivered free to your inbox daily
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Our free daily newsletter covering European politics. Landing in your inbox at 7am every weekday, with original reporting from journalists Eddy Wax and Nicoletta Ionta, and supported by Euractiv’s newsroom of more than 60 journalists across Europe. Rapporteur leads the political conversation in Brussels. Sign up now to receive the main stories in Europe’s capitals and the European institutions in Brussels all before your morning coffee. No chaff, just essential news and analysis.
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