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Workplace safety in industrial settings – How are EU policies protecting workers?
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- Workplace safety in industrial settings – How are EU policies protecting workers?
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- 1:30:51
- Date posted
- 10 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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- 1:26:36
- Date posted
- 10 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
- 10 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
- 10 months ago
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- 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
- 11 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
- 11 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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- 1:40:46
- Date posted
- 11 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
- 11 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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- 1:22:21
- Date posted
- 11 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
- 11 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
- 11 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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- Save EU Steel: Why the EU needs to step up its trade defence
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- Video provided by Eurofer
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
The European steel industry is on the brink.
A 50% tariff on steel imports into the United States and the lack of a bilateral agreement to preserve EU steel exports to the U.S. under the recent EU-U.S. Joint Statement on Trade have exacerbated an already dire situation for European steelmakers.
Global steel overcapacity, fuelled by China, has soared – from 513 million tonnes in 2020 to a projected 721 million tonnes by 2027 – flooding markets with cheap, high-carbon steel. While countries across the world are protecting their industries with new trade barriers, excess production is being deflected straight into the EU.
The result? European plants grinding to a halt, jobs being lost, and investment in clean, low-carbon steel put under threat. Imports are surging even as demand in Europe falls, leaving the EU dangerously exposed.
This is more than a...
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- AIOLIA: how will Artifical Intelligence change human cognition and behaviour?
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video created by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Supported by AIOLIA
AI is now present in all aspects of life. It’s affecting the way humans think and behave. Our
brains are made of biological neurons that are now being influenced by large networks of
artificial neurons. How will our thinking evolve as a result?
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- Wild Animals Not Pets – The Case for an EU Positive List
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This video captures highlights from the event: Wild Animals Not Pets – The Case for an EU Positive List.
A gathering of policymakers, experts, and animal welfare advocates at the European Parliament to discuss the trade in wild animals and its implications for welfare, health, and biodiversity. Speakers reflected on the importance of:
- Establishing an EU-wide positive list of species permitted as pets
- Addressing the risks wild animal trade poses to animal welfare, public health, and biodiversity
- Tackling fragmented national rules and the need for harmonised EU legislation
- Strengthening EU animal welfare frameworks to better protect wild species
At a time when animal welfare and biodiversity face increasing pressures, these insights point to the need for coherent, science-based policies that safeguard both animals and society.
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- Juice Summit 2025: shaping the future of the fruit juice industry
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video provided by European Fruit Juice Association
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
On 1-2 October, the city of Bruges will host the Juice Summit 2025, the largest annual conference dedicated to the fruit juice sector. Organised by the European Fruit Juice Association (AIJN), the International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association (IFU), and Safe-Global-Fair (SGF), this gathering brings together top executives, producers, suppliers, retailers, and researchers to explore the challenges and innovations shaping the industry’s future.
Now in its twelfth edition, the Summit draws over 450 participants from more than 30 countries, making it a critical platform for dialogue.
This year’s programme includes keynote speeches, expert panels, and presentations that will address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the sector. Participants will explore key topics including global market dynamics, the digital transformation of the industry through ...
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- Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Explore how place-based investment strategies can unlock long-term economic potential, enhance social resilience, and bridge regional disparities across the European Union.
Featuring insights from Amazon, the EU institutions, and regional leaders, this event video highlights scalable public-private collaboration models, with a focus on reindustrialization, skills development, and policies that drive inclusive, territorially balanced growth.
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- Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?
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- 1:34:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.
The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption by the end of 2025, to boost innovation and strengthen Europe’s bioeconomy. The strategy is expected to outline measures that will help bring bioeconomy innovations to market, creating new opportunities for green jobs and sustainable economic development.
A key focus of the strategy will be enhancing circularity and sustainability while supporting the EU’s broader decarbonisation efforts. It will establish the necessary framework conditions to support bioeconomy startups, entrepreneurs, and new business models, ensuring they can thrive in a competitive market.
By aligning with major EU initiatives such as the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, the strategy will harness the potential o...
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- Building a sustainable and competitive battery raw materials industry in Europe
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- 1:37:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In its 2019 Green Deal, the EU emphasised the importance of domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production to achieve the energy transition while fostering a competitive and sustainable battery value chain. The goal is to scale up domestic EV battery production and establish a fully integrated value chain within the EU. While significant progress has been made, the reality today shows that the EU is still far from fully achieving these objectives.
The 2024 Draghi Report, along with the European Commission’s newly introduced Competitiveness Compass for the EU, highlights key challenges facing Europe’s sustainable growth and global competitiveness. These include slower productivity growth compared to other regions and the disruptive impact of emerging technologies. The report identifies three key areas for action: closing the innovation gap, advancing a competitive decarbonisation strategy, and enhancing security by reducing external dependencies.
Join th...
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- Global Food Forum 2025: The role of farmers in Europe’s future
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This second highlights video from the Global Food Forum 2025, hosted by Farm Europe, continues the conversation on the future of food and farming in Europe at a time of renewed focus on strategic sovereignty and rural resilience.
Speakers call for a stronger political vision to support farmers, including those in the livestock sector, enhance food and energy sovereignty, and ensure inclusive, sustainable transformation. They stress the need for genuine dialogue between farmers, policymakers, NGOs and industry to shape a Common Agricultural Policy that empowers producers, balances environmental goals, and delivers economic opportunity across rural Europe.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/video/global-food-forum-2025/
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- Media Partnership: Research & Innovation for a competitive green transition - EU policy dialogue
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- 1:38:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This high-level policy debate will convene key actors to discuss the critical role of research and innovation in helping to drive Europe’s green transition and enhancing its competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy. The dialogue will cover a range of topics, including the fostering of green startups and scaleups, effective measures to combat green disinformation and its erosion of public trust and sound policy making, and the strategic importance of green and blue diplomacy in addressing global environmental and security challenges. Discussions on these topics are timely as the negotiations on the next EU’s long-term budget plan are starting up.
By bringing diverse perspectives to the table, this policy debate aims to stimulate forward-thinking dialogue on how Europe can accelerate the transition to a resilient, competitive, and secure green economy. Speakers will look at the role of R&I as an enabler of the green transition and explore how its policy, econom...
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- Euractiv's Tech Policy Conference
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- 5:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Euractiv’s recent Tech Policy Conference brought together EU officials, industry representatives, and experts to take stock of digital policy and competitiveness in the new mandate. From the Digital Markets Act and AI regulation to disinformation and cybersecurity, the discussions explored how Europe can better anticipate technological change, foster open digital ecosystems, and create the right conditions for homegrown innovation.
With the EU facing geopolitical uncertainty and lagging behind in tech competitiveness, the conference underscored the importance of strategic alignment, smarter regulation, and long-term investment in digital resilience.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/video/euractivs-tech-policy-conference/
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- Euractiv's Agrifood Policy Conference
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- 5:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As Europe faces growing environmental pressures, the future of agriculture depends on resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. Euractiv’s recent Agrifood Policy Conference brought together EU policymakers, including Commissioner Hansen, alongside industry leaders, farmers, and civil society to explore how the sector can ensure sustainable productivity while remaining globally competitive.
Speakers highlighted the need for innovation policies that work with nature, stronger financial support for farmers, and a redefinition of competitiveness to prioritise resilience. With the new EU mandate placing a stronger focus on competitiveness, the conference offered a timely platform to align agrifood policy with the bloc’s Green Deal objectives and long-term sustainability goals.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/video/euractivs-agrifood-policy-conference/
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- Global Food Forum 2025: Key Voices on the Future of European Agriculture
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This video captures highlights from the Global Food Forum 2025, hosted by Farm Europe. A gathering of policymakers, farmers, agri-business leaders, and association representatives to discuss the future of food and farming in Europe. Speakers reflect on the importance of:
- Supporting farmers through policy clarity and investment
- Recognising agriculture as a strategic sector for food and energy security
- Engaging younger generations in farming and rural development
- Reforming the EU budget and aligning cohesion and agricultural policies
- Building better food systems through collaboration and co-creation
At a time when agriculture is back at the top of the EU agenda, these insights point to the need for pragmatic, forward-looking policies to ensure a resilient and sustainable food system.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/video/global-food-forum-2025-key-voices-on-the-future-of-european-agriculture/
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- EU health security - How prepared is Europe for emerging cross-border health threats?
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- 1:33:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU and national governments have recognised the need for greater policy infrastructure to support better preparation for future cross-border health security threats. Pandemics and epidemics remain significant threats to global public health and are inevitable. In 2022, the European Commission introduced a Regulation to develop a comprehensive prevention, preparedness and response plan at EU and member state levels.
And in a major step forward, WHO Member States recently forged a draft agreement, to be discussed at the World Health Assembly in May, which aims to strengthen global collaboration on prevention, preparedness and response to future pandemic threats. EU Health Ministers argue they should have access to the 800 billion euros set aside for the EU’s over-arching Union Preparedness Strategy saying, “without essential medicines, Europe’s defence capabilities are compromised.”
One growing health concer...
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- Media Partnership-Transformative Power of Investment:Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions
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- 57:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions will focus on how strategic investment can serve as a catalyst for the economic and social revitalization of regions across Europe. In the context of strategic autonomy and reindustrialization, the need to support not only densely populated and dynamic areas but also rural and less-populated regions has become more pressing than ever.
Large companies operating in these areas play a vital role. Their investments not only generate employment but also foster skills development within local communities and stimulate innovation ecosystems. This type of corporate commitment can serve as a model for public policies aimed at promoting balanced growth across the European Union.
The event will showcase Amazon as an example of how widespread, localized investment across multiple regions can drive economic activity—through job creation, GDP contribution, and the broader social and econom...
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- A Conversation About Responsible Lithium Mining and Community Engagement with Javier Silva, SQM
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- 20:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In this Euractiv Thought Leadership Interview, journalist Dave Keating sits down with Javier Silva, Head of Sustainability and Community Relations at SQM, one of the world’s largest lithium producers. Javier discusses Chile's pivotal role in the global lithium supply, the unique challenges of operating in the Atacama Desert, and SQM’s evolving approach to sustainability and social responsibility.
The conversation dives deep into:
- How lithium is extracted sustainably from the Salar de Atacama
- SQM’s community outreach efforts and long-term partnerships with indigenous communities
- Addressing water use and environmental concerns in one of the driest places on Earth
- Empowering indigenous women through the AMA project
- Building trust, transparency, and international cooperation with the EU
- Planning for a future beyond mining for local communities
Javier emphasizes the importance of genuine relationships, co-create...
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- Tech Policy Conference
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- 4:12:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 14:30 - 14:45
PLENARY: From regulation to reality - Shaping Europe's digital future in the new mandate
Europe is entering a critical phase in its digital transformation. With the new Commission mandate underway, this plenary session will focus on the 2030 Digital Decade targets while examining how policies can be translated into tangible outcomes. The discussion will explore the critical actions needed to achieve Europe’s digital goals, emphasising the importance of the EU’s digital competitiveness on the global stage and its role in the global digital economy. Join us to reflect on how Europe can contribute to a secure, sustainable, and inclusive digital future while navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
14:45 - 15:45
PANEL: Levelling the playing field - The role of DMA in fostering innovation and growth in the Single Market
The European Commission plans to enhance support for tech entrepreneurship to fos...
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- Agrifood Policy Conference
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- 4:40:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 14:00 - 15:00
PLENARY: Advancing EU agriculture – Securing Europe’s food and farming future
The agriculture and food sector plays a central role in ensuring food security in Europe. Securing its future is essential to building resilient, sustainable and competitive systems that empower farmers and support rural areas. Amid growing economic pressures and environmental challenges, the EU is working to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the sector. Join this plenary to explore key challenges and innovative solutions that will drive long-term resilience and growth in the agriculture and food sector.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food
15:00 - 15:45
PANEL: From label to table – Ensuring clear and reliable food information
Product labelling provides EU consumers with essential information about food and drinks to help them to make informed decisions. While t...
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- Europe's ocean-related objectives and the EU Grean deal
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video created by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Supported by EU4Ocean Coalition
The EU4Ocean Coalition is bringing together citizens, educators, youth, and organisations to protect the ocean through collective action and education. Backed by the European Commission, this movement is tackling climate change, pollution, and overfishing by making ocean literacy a shared responsibility.
From schools to policy tables, the Coalition is shifting perceptions and inspiring sustainable choices. With collaboration at its core, EU4Ocean is building a future where the ocean is everyone's concern — and everyone is part of the solution.
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- B&K Agency: Is the Future of European Entrepreneurship Female?
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video provided by B&K Agency
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Women’s entrepreneurship is a dynamic and growing force that is making an increasingly significant contribution to innovation and economic progress in the European Union. Despite this, persistent gender imbalances limit women’s participation in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Some numbers:
Women are 55% as likely as men to be self-employed.
Less than 4% of women are engaged in early-stage startups.
The gender gap in entrepreneurial participation across EU Member States is 7%.
Closing this gap could see an additional 5.5 million women become entrepreneurs across the EU, unlocking substantial economic potential. Although this gender gap is shrinking, the slow pace continues to hinder economic growth and job creation.
Women-led businesses face greater challenges in securing funding than their male counterparts, restricting their ability to launch and scale ventur...
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- AI-driven future of the EU: transforming compliance with regulatory technologies - Media Partnership
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- 1:34:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Strengthening Europe’s position in the global data-driven economy and advancing its digital single market is crucial. To achieve this, smart regulation serves as a key enabler, attracting investments, reducing market barriers and driving ethical tech innovation. Amid global competition for AI dominance and high expectations for cutting red tape during this Commission term, regulatory technologies (RegTech) emerge as powerful tools to streamline complex compliance processes, allowing saved resources to be redirected toward value creation.
Join us for a discussion with industry, academia and policymakers to explore how European regulations can better support innovators and how innovations like RegTech can enable seamless regulatory compliance. The event will provide a deep dive into the potential of turning regulatory compliance into a competitive advantage, showcasing how technologies like AI have a unique momentum to empower organisations to streamline their reporting, r...
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- Decarbonising Europe's heavy industry - Balancing climate ambitions with competitiveness
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- 1:17:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Heavy industry is an important part of the European economy. Sectors such as iron and steel, cement, chemicals and mining not only provide essential materials, but also boost European industrial competitiveness.
However, these sectors, who are major global GDP contributors, are amongst the highest emitters of CO2 and face increasing pressure to decarbonise and align with the EU’s climate targets. To address this challenge, the European Commission has recently launched the Clean Industrial Deal, which is designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of European industry and to foster competitiveness. As part of this initiative, the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act also aims to speed up industrial access to energy and decarbonisation.
According to a recent Fraunhofer IPA report on how hard-to-abate industries can achieve net zero, achieving these goals will require investment in new technologies, such as electrification of heat, carbon capture or hydrog...
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- A conversation about trade, sustainability and informed choices with Alexandre Ricard, Pernod Ricard
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- 13:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As Pernod Ricard celebrates 50 years since its founding and 30 years in Brussels, Euractiv sits down with CEO Alexandre Ricard to discuss the importance of free trade, the role of the EU, and how a business rooted in geographic origin depends on open global markets to succeed.
He also shares his views on how the sector can contribute to the European Green Deal, the need for simpler regulation, and the importance of promoting safe and informed alcohol consumption. Providing clear information, he says, empowers consumers to make better choices and supports a balanced approach. Watch the full interview for more.
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- Euractiv's Health Policy Conference
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- 5:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As Europe continues to advance its health agenda in the current legislative cycle, the 2025 Euractiv Health Policy Conference brought together leading voices from the EU institutions, the World Health Organization, the European Medicines Agency, industry, and civil society for a timely discussion on the future of healthcare in Europe.
This highlights video captures key moments from the event, where experts explored the path forward for a stronger European Health Union, cross-border cooperation, pharmaceutical reform, digital health innovation, and preparedness for future crises. The conference served as a platform for in-depth dialogue on building resilient, accessible, and sustainable healthcare systems across the EU.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/video/euractivs-health-policy-conference/
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- EU animal welfare rules: A backward step on transport?
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- 29:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As part of the revision of the EU’s animal welfare legislation, the European Commission presented in December 2023 a proposal for new rules on the protection of animals during transport. The draft regulation aims to limit journey times, require rest breaks, set temperature thresholds and introduce minimum space allowances, reflecting calls for higher welfare standards.
Since then, the European Parliament has proposed thousands of amendments to the text, with many observers warning that these changes risk watering down the original proposal and weakening its impact.
In this Policy Triangle discussion, Tilly Metz MEP, Dr Joanna Swabe from Humane World for Animals Europe, and Nancy De Briyne from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe explore whether the Commission’s proposal and Parliament’s response can deliver meaningful progress on animal welfare during transport or risk falling short of expectations.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/agr...
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- Health Policy Conference
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- 4:15:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 14:00 - 14:30
PLENARY: Building the European Health Union - A solid foundation for the future
The European Commission is focusing on building a strong European Health Union with the aim of improving the resilience of Europe’s health systems and better protecting the health of its citizens. A key component will be equipping the EU and its Member States to better prevent and address health crises, as well as the harmonisation of health services across the EU. Join this plenary session to discuss the various challenges and opportunities in aligning the EU’s health systems, with an emphasis on the Critical Medicines Act and its role in increasing innovation and affordability.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lorena Boix Alonso, Deputy Director-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission
with welcome remarks from René Moerland, Publisher, Euractiv.
14:30 - 15:30
PANEL: The EU Pharmaceutical Legislation - Ensurin...
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- The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and manufacturers?
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- 1:34:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU industry more competitive.
Several regulations are covered by the package. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the EU Taxonomy will all see major changes. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has also been slightly amended.
These new measures are designed to enhance Europe's global competitiveness by alleviating regulatory pressures on businesses, potentially saving companies billions of euros. For instance, the CSRD has been reduced in scope, now affecting only companies with over 1000 employees.
However, the proposal has sparked controversy. Critics argue that loosening these regulations could undermine corporate accountability and hinder progress tow...
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- Media Partnership - Patents, standards and innovation: securing Europe’s competitive edge
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- 4:11:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Technical standards help drive innovation and growth by ensuring that interoperable and secure technologies are widely adopted by businesses and consumers. This is even more essential in consideration of the rapid digitalisation and AI transformation impacting all industrial fields.
Patents play a key role in this process by incentivising research and development and making innovative technologies available for standardisation at an early stage. Standardisation of the best possible technical solutions that meet market needs often requires the use of technologies protected by patents. Such patents, which are necessary to comply with a standard, are called Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and when contributing them to standardisation patent holders typically commit to licensing these SEPs on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms and conditions.
As illustrated by several initiatives taken these last years by national and regional authorities, eff...
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- Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
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- 1:17:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry.
Building on this dialogue, in March 2025, the Commission introduced an Automotive Action Plan, outlining concrete measures to strengthen the industry's resilience, ensure its sustainability, and unlock its full innovative potential.
While the plan takes a broad approach to the automotive industry, some stakeholders argue that it lacks specific actions addressing the needs of the commercial vehicle sector, although the Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) sector plays a crucial role in Europe's economy and environmental goals.
Join this Euractiv Hybrid Conference to discuss the importance and potential of the Heavy-Duty Vehicle sector within the framework of the Automotive Action Plan. Que...
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- Media Partnership-Electrifying the Clean Industrial Deal for a competitive industry decarbonization
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- 1:56:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- We are thrilled to invite you to an enlightening event where EDF will present its vision for industry decarbonization and the pivotal role of electrification.
Through a presentation followed by a panel discussion, we will delve into the vast potential for electrifying European industry, the existing technologies and the need for tailored support across sectors. We will also examine the impact of electrification on industrial sovereignty and competitiveness.
Finally, we will identify key success factors and provide recommendations to accelerate this essential transformation.
We eagerly anticipate discussing these insights with you!
https://events.euractiv.com/event/info/media-partnership-electrifying-the-clean-industrial-deal-for-a-competitive-industry-decarbonization
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- Companion Animal Stakeholder Summit 2025
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- At the recent Companion Animal Stakeholder Summit 2025, participants explored the importance of the human-animal bond, highlighting its physical and mental health benefits as well as the ongoing challenges across Europe. Key topics included the need to harmonise regulations, improve access to veterinary care, and support pet-friendly urban planning.
The summit also featured the launch of a new Human-Animal Bond Handbook. We spoke to stakeholders about how stronger policy recognition of this bond could enhance both human and animal wellbeing across the EU.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/video/companion-animal-stakeholder-summit-2025/
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- Joining Hands to Embrace a Shared Future
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- To mark 50 years of EU-China diplomatic relations, an awards ceremony was held at the Chinese Mission to the EU. The event celebrated a creative competition themed "Joining Hands to Embrace a Shared Future." Ambassador Cai Run and former EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy presented awards and emphasised the importance of EU-China friendship. The ceremony highlighted how cultural exchange can strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/video/joining-hands-to-embrace-a-shared-future/
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- B&K Agency: Will Europe Seize Digital Leadership?
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video provided by B&K Agency
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Europe’s digital future is at a turning point. The European Union is actively working to lead the global tech race, particularly enforcing innovation in the areas of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors. Still, according to the European Commission's 2024 data, the EU is lagging behind the US and China.
Some facts:
• 80% of the technologies and services for Europe’s digital transformation are developed outside the Union;
• Only 13% of high-value startups are based in the EU;
• Less than 4% of the top online platforms are of European origin.
To stimulate innovation and support digital transformation, the EU is now proposing a series of policy initiatives, including simplification of regulatory procedures, support for local business development and major investme...
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- Securing Europe’s Biotech Future: How can biosecurity drive competitiveness?
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The recent Euractiv event “Securing Europe’s Biotech Future - How can biosecurity drive competitiveness?” brought together key stakeholders to discuss how biosecurity can support Europe’s biotech sector. As Europe looks to enhance its resilience and competitiveness, the event explored how biosecurity can play a role in strengthening innovation, supporting growth, and aligning with global standards.
Watch to find out more about the key discussions and insights shared during the event.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/video/securing-europes-biotech-future-how-can-biosecurity-drive-competitiveness/
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- FEDIOL: The essential role of vegetable oils in food.
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video provided by FEDIOL
Published by Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
The European vegetable oil and protein meal industry plays an essential role in the EU food system: crushing and refining both EU-grown and imported raw materials into safe, high-quality products, the sector processes about 86% of EU oilseed production. Imported vegetable oils actually complement the volumes and types of oils available in Europe and are subject to strict quality and sustainability standards.
Fun facts: equivalent in energy content, vegetable oils are fundamentally different in fatty acid composition, which influences their suitability for culinary uses. Besides, oil consumption in EU Member States often shows clear consumer preference for very specific types of bottled vegetable oils.
FEDIOL is committed to actively share knowledge about the diverse uses and nutritional benefits of vegetable oils to support informed EU policy making.
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- About the Euractiv Advocacy Lab
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- 0:47
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- 1 year ago
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- About Euractiv
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- 0:41
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- 1 year ago
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- Connect the dots with Euractiv Pro insights
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- 0:32
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- 1 year ago
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- Advancing youth mental wellbeing - How can the EU promote and safeguard it?
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- 1:35:11
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- 1 year ago
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- Mental wellbeing has become more present on the EU policymakers’ agenda in recent years, especially when it comes to young people. According to the European Commission, nearly half of European youth aged 15-29 have unmet mental health needs, compared to 23% of adults. Moreover, about half of the mental health problems affecting adults have their onset during or before adolescence.
Over the past years, with an acceleration of global and regional crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health problems among people aged between 15 and 24 have only been exacerbated, and even doubled, as the figures show. Feelings of depression, anxiety and loneliness are much more common in young people than in adults. Excessive use of digital technology in youth also has more significant negative effects, including reduction in physical social contacts, social comparison, increased anxiety or decreased self-esteem, cyberbullying, addiction to online gaming etc.
According t...
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- Union of Greek Shipowners special event 'Shipping Anchors the EU's Future'
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- 4:38
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- 1 year ago
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- Union of Greek Shipowners special event 'Shipping Anchors the EU's Future' at the European Shipping Summit took place in March and included a keynote speech from the UGS President, Melina Travlos.
The Union of Greek Shipowners hosted a special event titled "Shipping Anchors the EU's Future" as part of the European Shipping Summit in March. The event featured a keynote speech by UGS President Melina Travlos and focused on the vital role of shipping in securing Europe’s future. Discussions also explored how the EU can remain competitive on the global stage while protecting the environment and maintaining a high quality of life for its citizens.
Special guests included Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU, and Charles Michel, former President of the European Council. Watch the highlights video to learn more about the key takeaways.
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