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Klimaneutral bis 2050: Was geht noch in der Landwirtschaft? - Ganzer Workshop
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- Klimaneutral bis 2050: Was geht noch in der Landwirtschaft? - Ganzer Workshop
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- 1:23:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Wenn die EU bis 2050 klimaneutral sein soll, werden alle Wirtschaftssektoren zu einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen müssen. Dazu gehört auch der Agrarsektor, der für zehn Prozent der Treibhausgasemissionen in Europa und acht Prozent in Deutschland verantwortlich ist.
Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, hat Deutschland im vergangenen September ein Klimagesetz verabschiedet. Zum ersten Mal werden darin verbindliche, feste Ziele für die Non-ETS-Sektoren vorgegeben. Für die Landwirtschaft bedeutet das einen maximalen Ausstoß von 61 Millionen Tonnen CO2-Äquivalenten bis 2030 - der Sektor wird seine Emissionen also um 14 Millionen Tonnen reduzieren müssen.
Unterdessen arbeitet die EU-Kommission an einer Folgenabschätzung, um das Gesamtklimaziel der EU für 2030 zu erhöhen. Dadurch wird in einigen Jahren auch das Ambitionsniveau für die deutsche Landwirtschaft angehoben werden.
Aber angesichts der seit Jahren stagnierenden Emissionen aus der Landwir...
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- Migration Pact, Council Cancellation, Kent's Brexit Border (Tweets of the Week S4 E4)
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Does anyone know what the Migration Pact meant? European Council cancellation letters are sent, and Brexit means there’ll be a hard border in Kent.
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- Driving the Green Deal: How can biofuels help decarbonise EU transport? - Full Event
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- 1:31:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Von der Leyen on Migration: "Old system no longer works"
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Ahead of the presentation of the New Pact for Migration and Asylum, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said "the old system to deal with it no longer works" and that everyone has to step up.
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- EU Sanctions Explained
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- 8:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- As the EU is struggling to find a response to Turkey’s disruptive activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, the upheaval in Belarus and the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, EURACTIV provides a closer look at how the EU’s sanction regime works and what the current challenges are.
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- Transport Vlog: Carmaker coronavirus blues
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- 4:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Want to know more about transport in the EU? We've got you covered. Check back in regularly for bite-sized updates on planes, trains, automobiles and much more.
This week: carmakers are struggling to make it through the virus outbreak unscathed. How does this affect their chances of sticking to EU law?
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- Erdogan in search of EU ‘allies’ to block sanctions
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a series of contacts with EU leaders in the last days aiming to find allies who would block potential sanctions against Turkey at the next EU summit over it illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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- Poland rejects southern Europe's push for mandatory relocation of migrants
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The upcoming negotiations over the EU's long-awaited new migration proposal are expected to hit another dead end, despite the European Commission's assurances of having held an "intensive consultation process".
The bone of contention is the concept of mandatory relocation of migrants, which some Eastern European countries strongly oppose, just like they did in 2015 and 2018.
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- SOTEU, Forest Cities, Good Friday Agreement (Tweets of the Week S4 E3)
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- In her state of the union, VDL aims to please, Trump thinks Vienna is nothing but trees and Dominic Raab has us all thinking jeez!
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- VDL's first State of the Union 2020
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- 1:18:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged in her first ‘State of the Union’ address that Europe will lead the way towards a “new vitality” following the COVID-19 crisis, including a more “human” and greener economy.
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- Transport Vlog: Green shipping on the horizon
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Want to know more about transport in the EU? We've got you covered. Check back in regularly for bite-sized updates on planes, trains, automobiles and much more.
This week: shipping has a pollution problem, so the EU is thinking about navigating the sector into its carbon market. For a more detailed background on this issue, click here: https://www.euractiv.com/section/shipping/news/shippers-balk-at-eu-carbon-market-plan/
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- Ammonia: The missing link in the hydrogen story?
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Hydrogen has become a central element of EU plans to reach net-zero emission by mid-century. The hydrogen strategy relies partly on imports of hydrogen produced from places like North Africa, the Arabic Peninsula and Ukraine. How will this work in practice?
Globally, 50% of all hydrogen is today produced by the fertiliser industry who uses it to produce ammonia, the main building block for all other nitrogen fertilisers.
Storing and transporting hydrogen is a challenge as it is the smallest and lightest molecule in nature and it liquefies only at the extremely low temperature of -253 degrees Celsius. Ammonia, though a different molecule, has 50 % more hydrogen than hydrogen itself. It also liquifies at -33 degrees and can be handled easily, similarly to liquified natural gas.
To deliver on the net-zero objective, Europe needs decarbonised fuels in sectors where electrification is not an option – like heavy industry, some areas of transport or he...
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- European Climate Law: How to reach climate neutrality?
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- With its Climate Law, Europe will be the first continent in the world to have a climate neutrality target for 2050. Whilst this will produce a positive environmental impact, it is expected that some sectors will suffer economically with job losses. Other sectors will see a shift in how they produce goods, requiring reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. And some regions will be more affected than others. Trade unions argue that the European Green Deal risks deepening economic and social divisions between Member States in the east and west.
The European Commission was criticised by some when it was confirmed the Climate Law would not include an updated overall benchmark for 2030 – currently set at 40% emissions cuts. The Commission’s impact assessment will reportedly try to demonstrate that a 55% cut in emissions will cost the same or close to the 40% target, by updating investment costs in green technologies such as wind turbines, and re-evaluating the costs of bu...
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- Brexitshambles, Mairead McGuinness and Single Seat Debate (Tweets of the Week: S4 E2)
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- European Commission gets very minor reshuffle, Brexit deal law-breaking causes major kerfuffle and Strasbourg v Brussels in fresh Parliament scuffle.
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- Ammonia: The missing link in the hydrogen story ?
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- 1:13:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Hydrogen has become a central element of EU plans to reach net-zero emission by mid-century. The hydrogen strategy relies partly on imports of hydrogen produced from places like North Africa, the Arabic Peninsula and Ukraine. How will this work in practice?
Globally, 50% of all hydrogen is today produced by the fertiliser industry who uses it to produce ammonia, the main building block for all other nitrogen fertilisers.
Storing and transporting hydrogen is a challenge as it is the smallest and lightest molecule in nature and it liquefies only at the extremely low temperature of -253 degrees Celsius. Ammonia, though a different molecule, has 50 % more hydrogen than hydrogen itself. It also liquifies at -33 degrees and can be handled easily, similarly to liquified natural gas.
To deliver on the net-zero objective, Europe needs decarbonised fuels in sectors where electrification is not an option – like heavy industry, some areas of transport or he...
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- European Climate Law: How to reach climate neutrality?
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- 1:35:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- With its Climate Law, Europe will be the first continent in the world to have a climate neutrality target for 2050. Whilst this will produce a positive environmental impact, it is expected that some sectors will suffer economically with job losses. Other sectors will see a shift in how they produce goods, requiring reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. And some regions will be more affected than others. Trade unions argue that the European Green Deal risks deepening economic and social divisions between Member States in the east and west.
The European Commission was criticised by some when it was confirmed the Climate Law would not include an updated overall benchmark for 2030 – currently set at 40% emissions cuts. The Commission’s impact assessment will reportedly try to demonstrate that a 55% cut in emissions will cost the same or close to the 40% target, by updating investment costs in green technologies such as wind turbines, and re-evaluating the costs of bu...
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- Transport Vlog #18 - Aviation's coronavirus nemesis
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- 6:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Want to know more about transport in the EU? We've got you covered. Check back in regularly for bite-sized updates on planes, trains, automobiles and much more.
This week: airlines and airports were dealt a body-blow by the pandemic. How are they recovering? Has the summer season saved them?
For an overview of what is coming up in transport at the end of 2020, click here: https://www.euractiv.com/section/transport/news/transport-timetable-whats-moving-in-late-2020/
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- EURACTIV Virtual Conferences
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Rentrée, Phil Hogan, Merkel on Navalny (Tweets of the Week: S4 E1)
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Happy September it’s good to be back, except for Big Phil, ‘cause he got the sack, and Angela Merkel condemns novichok attack.
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- MEPs furious over Commission's ambiguity on Clearview AI concerns
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Renew MEP Sophie in 't Veld and Chair of the European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee Juan Fernando López Aguilar, raise concerns over the European Commission's response to MEPs over concerns on the use of Clearview AI technology in Europe.
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- Data Privacy post COVID-19: What has changed and where do we go now?
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Since the COVID-19 pandemic started last year, privacy has been in the spotlight, becoming an even more important priority, both for individuals and companies. European citizens and businesses have had to radically realign their lives to the new reality. While IT teams struggled with the data security and privacy challenge of a sudden migration to remote working, politicians grappled with how and whether to maintain privacy safeguards as data was shared for contact tracing and medical research.
Following the introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016 and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the pace of adoption of modernised data protection laws has accelerated across the world. Regardless of their country, customers and companies across the globe demand a consistent high-level of protection.
In the years to come, data protection laws will continue to evolve, as will data privacy. The international flow of data will be ...
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- Climate protest against the EU- Mercosur trade agreement
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A protest against the planned EU-Mercosur trade agreement was held on Friday (28 August), with the participating groups citing the incompatibilities of the EU's climate ambitions with actions taken by the Brazilian government.
Fridays for Future (FFF), Rise for Climate, Terra Brasil and other climate movements protested in Brussels against the destruction of the Amazon Forest and championed the rights of its indigenous people.
Demonstrations will also be held in more than 20 countries including Austria, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Uruguay and Venezuela.
The European Council is expected to vote on the acceptance or rejection of the trade deal in October. If it secures unanimous approval from the 27 member states then the agreement will be voted on by the European Parliament and then require ratification by national legislatures.
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- Rural vs. city: how do consumer preferences differ when it comes to food?
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Consumers play a key role in the EU’s new flagship food policy, the Farm to Fork strategy, which works to encourage consumer uptake of healthy and sustainable food options as part of the strategy’s overall goal to improve the viability of EU food systems.
Here, EURACTIV takes a closer look at how consumer preferences differ in rural areas compared to urban, asking consumers what they value most when choosing their food, how their eating and shopping habits have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how important factors such as organic are when choosing what they eat.
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- EU to impose sanctions over election fraud in Belarus
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The European Union does not recognise the results of Belarus elections and will shortly impose sanctions on those who were involved in electoral fraud and repression of protests, President the European Council Charles Michel said on Wednesday.
The European Union, “stands in solidarity with the people of Belarus, and we do not accept impunity,” stated Michel at the end of an extraordinary summit of EU leaders, called to discuss the bloc's reaction to the 9 August elections in Belarus.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, also announced that €53 million will be reallocated to support the Belarusian people in these challenging times.
As President von der Leyen explained, €2 million will be mobilised to assist victims of repression and state violence, €1 million to support civil society and independent media, and €50 million will be provided in the form of coronavirus emergency support for the country’s he...
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- Meet our Members: Back2EU
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Though the coronavirus is still on our radars, countries been gradually easing lockdown all over Europe and getting back to work, even going on holidays, and reuniting with their families. The Martens Centre wants to hear from its like-minded partners all across the continent as it launches “Back2EU”: a video series to present the centre’s 40+ member network, as they share how their respective countries lived through the pandemic, and how they are coping with the easing of lockdowns.
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- Unpacking the CAP: exploring the most common concerns
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- 5:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The EU’s common agricultural policy, or ‘CAP’ as it’s known, aims to support farmers and improve agricultural productivity, ensuring a stable supply of affordable food and that the EU’s farmers are able to make a reasonable living while also safeguarding the environment.
Here, EURACTIV takes a look at some of the common concerns related to the CAP, exploring the logic behind subsidising farmers, how much is spent on the policy, and how this is shelled out amongst member states.
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- MINDSET - Moving the Ideas of Non-Discrimination: Supporting an Equality Transformation
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- EURACTIV joins forces with EURACTIV Romania, Jeunes Européens Fédéralistes and the Migration Policy Group to raise awareness on racial and ethnic discrimination thanks to MINDSET, a project financed by the European Commission.
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- Budget Summit: How it happened
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- EU leaders are under pressure to reach a deal on the next Multiannual Financial Framework and the Recovery Fund as they are heading into their fourth day of negotiations.
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- Investing post-COVID: Is a green recovery assured?
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- As policymakers turn their attention to the economic recovery post-COVID, there is a risk that investments in a green recovery may be side-lined.
The European Commission maintains that the recovery and future growth of the EU must be sustainable. Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, insisted that the new Recovery and Resilience Facility, comprising up to €310 billion in grants, will be awarded to those Member States investing in public projects facilitating the green and digital transitions.
An informal alliance has been launched in the European Parliament on the back of calls from 12 EU environment ministers who have signed an appeal for a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ministers appealed for the European Green Deal to be placed at the heart of the EU’s post-pandemic recovery plan. Signatories come from across the political spectrum and also bring together industry CEOs, civil society groups, business associations, trade unions, a...
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- STEM skills: Mind the gap!
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- 5:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- We often hear from policymakers, media and employer groups that the EU faces a shortage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. However, what we rarely hear are specific details of what those skills shortages actually are and — just as crucially — where they are.
Businesses are especially concerned about the outlook. Pre-COVID, over half expected the shortage to worsen over the next 10 years, with expansion in the sector set to nearly double the number of new STEM roles required.
With many European schools and universities closed since mid-March, students have had to adapt to online and distance learning. It is too soon to assess whether students will fall behind in STEMs and other skills, but employers are already worried that the COVID crisis could slow Europe’s technological advancement due to a lack of future talent.
Post-COVID, re-establishing a strong pipeline of skills will be key to maintaining, at the very...
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- Investing post-COVID: Is a green recovery assured?
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- 1:17:10
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- As policymakers turn their attention to the economic recovery post-COVID, there is a risk that investments in a green recovery may be side-lined.
The European Commission maintains that the recovery and future growth of the EU must be sustainable. Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, insisted that the new Recovery and Resilience Facility, comprising up to €310 billion in grants, will be awarded to those Member States investing in public projects facilitating the green and digital transitions.
An informal alliance has been launched in the European Parliament on the back of calls from 12 EU environment ministers who have signed an appeal for a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ministers appealed for the European Green Deal to be placed at the heart of the EU’s post-pandemic recovery plan. Signatories come from across the political spectrum and also bring together industry CEOs, civil society groups, business associations, trade unions, a...
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- Transport Vlog #17 - Aboard the hydrogen bandwagon
- Runtime
- 6:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Want to know more about transport in the EU? We've got you covered. Check back in regularly for bite-sized updates on planes, trains, automobiles and much more.
This week: how hydrogen could - and should - be rolled out into transport.
For those of you interested in contributing to EURACTIV's crowdfund, here is the link ( https://eurac.tv/9Rwr ) and thanks!
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- Rural broadband - Challenges and opportunities
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- 5:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The economic competitiveness of regions, and notably rural regions, depends on good connectivity. This means not just roads and railways, but also internet highways. Connectivity to fast internet in rural areas is still almost half of what it is on average in the EU. Despite some progress, the gap is not narrowing. Things are moving in the right direction, but the European Commission's objective to have 100% of Europeans, including in rural areas, connected to fast internet by 2020 will not be met. In an effort to ensure rural areas are not left behind and their populations have access to high-quality jobs, the Commission has put in place an Action Plan for Rural Broadband.
One crucial element is to connect the recently-formed 'Broadband Competence Offices' (BCOs) with rural stakeholders. Only by connecting BCOs to the main actors dealing with specific hurdles encountered at rural level can the digital divide be addressed.
The BCO Network has worked closely ov...
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- STEM skills: Mind the gap!
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- 1:06:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We often hear from policymakers, media and employer groups that the EU faces a shortage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. However, what we rarely hear are specific details of what those skills shortages actually are and — just as crucially — where they are.
Businesses are especially concerned about the outlook. Pre-COVID, over half expected the shortage to worsen over the next 10 years, with expansion in the sector set to nearly double the number of new STEM roles required.
With many European schools and universities closed since mid-March, students have had to adapt to online and distance learning. It is too soon to assess whether students will fall behind in STEMs and other skills, but employers are already worried that the COVID crisis could slow Europe’s technological advancement due to a lack of future talent.
Post-COVID, re-establishing a strong pipeline of skills will be key to maintaining, at the very...
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- VDL on Video, Merkel in the EP, Barnier en route (Tweets of the Week: S3 E39)
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- VDL’s video is a step too far, Merkel’s Parliament performance raises the bar and Michel Barnier is back on the Eurostar.
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- Rural broadband - Challenges and opportunities
- Runtime
- 1:45:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The economic competitiveness of regions, and notably rural regions, depends on good connectivity. This means not just roads and railways, but also internet highways. Connectivity to fast internet in rural areas is still almost half of what it is on average in the EU. Despite some progress, the gap is not narrowing. Things are moving in the right direction, but the European Commission's objective to have 100% of Europeans, including in rural areas, connected to fast internet by 2020 will not be met. In an effort to ensure rural areas are not left behind and their populations have access to high-quality jobs, the Commission has put in place an Action Plan for Rural Broadband.
One crucial element is to connect the recently-formed 'Broadband Competence Offices' (BCOs) with rural stakeholders. Only by connecting BCOs to the main actors dealing with specific hurdles encountered at rural level can the digital divide be addressed.
The BCO Network has worked closely ov...
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- Merkel presents German priorities to the EP
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- 7:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In her first trip abroad since the outbreak of the Corona crisis, Chancellor Merkel (CDU) presented her priorities for her second German Council presidency in front of the European Parliament.
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- Re-starting the EU economy - How can industry contribute to a resilient and sustainable recovery?
- Runtime
- 5:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The outbreak of the corona pandemic has posed a serious threat to European industry in both the short and long term, from disruption of supply chains due to transport and travel restrictions, to the loss of suppliers. Most industrial companies report substantial falls in numbers of orders placed or order cancellations. Due to a mix of a weak global economy and uncertainty in business, society and politics, many companies are lacking not only liquidity but also the necessary planning security for future innovations and investments.
Businesses are now facing three transition processes: the digital transformation, the move to a sustainable economic system, and surviving the corona crisis. For a successful recovery, a stable and predictable environment for long-term sustainable growth must be re-established as quickly as possible. Individual nations going it alone, border closures and protectionist measures undertaken by EU Member States at the beginning of the pandemic ques...
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- Transport Vlog #16 - Aviation's emissions problem
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- 5:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Want to know more about transport in the EU? We've got you covered. Check back in regularly for bite-sized updates on planes, trains, automobiles and much more.
This week: how the EU plans to tackle CO2 emissions from planes.
For those of you interested in contributing to EURACTIV's crowdfund, here is the link ( https://eurac.tv/9Rwr ) and thanks!
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- Re-starting the EU economy - How can industry contribute to a resilient and sustainable recovery?
- Runtime
- 1:18:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The outbreak of the corona pandemic has posed a serious threat to European industry in both the short and long term, from disruption of supply chains due to transport and travel restrictions, to the loss of suppliers. Most industrial companies report substantial falls in numbers of orders placed or order cancellations. Due to a mix of a weak global economy and uncertainty in business, society and politics, many companies are lacking not only liquidity, but also the necessary planning security for future innovations and investments.
Businesses are now facing three transition processes: the digital transformation, the move to a sustainable economic system, and surviving the corona crisis. For a successful recovery, a stable and predictable environment for long-term sustainable growth must be re-established as quickly as possible. Individual nations going it alone, border closures and protectionist measures undertaken by EU Member States at the beginning of the pandemic ques...
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- Queen Merkel, Brexit Extension, Parliament Robberies (Tweets of the Week: S3 E38)
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Angela Merkel is hailed as a wonder, the world stays alert for the next Brexit blunder, and burglars in Parliament make off with MEP plunder
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- Food security & Climate change post-COVID - Improving the sustainability of EU agriculture
- Runtime
- 5:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Covid-19 pandemic has raised questions about the fragility of our food supply, putting food security back on the agenda. Coupled with the on-going threat of climate change, agriculture has a crucial role to play to ensure European food remains safe, nutritious, affordable and plentiful. To achieve this, farmers will need help to mitigate and adapt to current threats. Access to the best science and innovation will be key.
Many stakeholders believe that the Commission’s implementation of the recently published Farm to Fork strategy and biodiversity strategy must acknowledge the importance of the application of innovation in agriculture if they are to truly contribute to fighting and mitigating climate change. Seeing agriculture as part of the solution, not just the problem, can help make the most efficient use of precious natural resources.
Policymakers and industry must work together to help farmers build a stronger and more resilient agricultural economy...
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- Germany’s ‘crisis’ EU Presidency explained
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- 6:57
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This year, Europe’s largest economy takes the helm in the midst of a yet unprecedented crisis, at a crucial time for the bloc’s recovery efforts.
All eyes are on Germany which is expected to lead the EU recovery.
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- Food security & Climate change post-COVID - Improving the sustainability of EU agriculture
- Runtime
- 1:25:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Covid-19 pandemic has raised questions about the fragility of our food supply, putting food security back on the agenda. Coupled with the on-going threat of climate change, agriculture has a crucial role to play to ensure European food remains safe, nutritious, affordable and plentiful. To achieve this, farmers will need help to mitigate and adapt to current threats. Access to the best science and innovation will be key.
Many stakeholders believe that the Commission’s implementation of the recently published Farm to Fork strategy and biodiversity strategy must acknowledge the importance of the application of innovation in agriculture if they are to truly contribute to fighting and mitigating climate change. Seeing agriculture as part of the solution, not just the problem, can help make the most efficient use of precious natural resources.
Policymakers and industry must work together to help farmers build a stronger and more resilient agricultural economy...
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- Transport Vlog #15 - Cashless virus recovery
- Runtime
- 8:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Want to know more about transport in the EU? We've got you covered. Check back in regularly for bite-sized updates on planes, trains, automobiles and much more.
This week: helping out virus-hit transport companies does not always mean investing cash. Rule changes and creative thinking are also options.
For those of you interested in contributing to EURACTIV's crowdfund, here is the link: https://eurac.tv/9Rwr
And thanks!
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- Achieving a digital and sustainable recovery
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- 4:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented global health crisis. The response measures are resulting in a severe shock to the economy, with many businesses currently unsure of their ability to survive. The IMF predicts (WEO, 6th April) a global economic contradiction equal to -3% of global GDP in 2020, with alternative scenarios forecasting a -5% to -7% depending on a longer COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 and/or a new outbreak in 2021.
While we are still adapting to the effect of the crisis, some lessons can already be drawn. On the positive side, many companies and people have displayed a high-level of creativity in seeking solutions to the crisis. On the negative side, the pandemic has laid bare vulnerabilities due to a clear lack of digital infrastructure and data pooling necessary to identify the threat and enact appropriate containment measures.
More than ever, policymakers need to focus on long-term policies to make society more resilient to future ...
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- Experience Readiness Level – Intersection of Arts and Technology in the New European Digital Era
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- 7:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Today, we stand on the edge of a new era, powered by 5G, Industrial IoT and quantum computing. The challenge for the European Parliament, and for the whole of Europe, is to go further.
To help industry stay focused on human-centric economic progress, leading scientists have proposed that Europe adopts a formal policy approach to benchmark the human element of technology, what they call an ‘Experience Readiness Level, or ERL - to ensure that AI is always evaluated from a human perspective.
Technology Readiness Level – TRL - is a well-known tool used to describe the maturity of a technology. It was used as part of the Internet of Things, Large-Scale Pilots of the European Union. The programme developed the new concept of ERL, as result of cooperation between the Large-Scale Pilots and STARTS - the Science Technology and Arts Initiative of the Digital Single Market of the European Union.
By adopting Experience Readiness Level, the EU can ensure that the...
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- Achieving a digital and sustainable recovery
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- 1:13:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented global health crisis. The response measures are resulting in a severe shock to the economy, with many businesses currently unsure of their ability to survive. The IMF predicts (WEO, 6th April) a global economic contradiction equal to -3% of global GDP in 2020, with alternative scenarios forecasting a -5% to -7% depending on a longer COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 and/or a new outbreak in 2021.
While we are still adapting to the effect of the crisis, some lessons can already be drawn. On the positive side, many companies and people have displayed a high-level of creativity in seeking solutions to the crisis. On the negative side, the pandemic has laid bare vulnerabilities due to a clear lack of digital infrastructure and data pooling necessary to identify the threat and enact appropriate containment measures.
More than ever, policymakers need to focus on long-term policies to make society more resilient to future ...
- Title
- VDL, The Rock, Rutte, Macron, and Berlaymont Banner Bags (Tweets of the Week: S3 E37)
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- VDL and The Rock will share a stage, Rutte and Macron are on the same page, and Berlaymont banner bags are now all the rage.
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- Pubs ask for VAT cut on alcohol to face post-Covid reality
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Europe’s hospitality sector has been hit hard by the lockdown measures due to Covid-19.
EURACTIV spoke to a number of pub owners based in Brussels, which was particularly affected by the lockdown considering that the vast majority of EU officials have been back to their countries.
