Author: Paolo Licandro

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The European Chips Act is born

EU Chips Act

The Chips Act’s final approval by the Council marks a pivotal juncture for Europe’s technology sector. With the potential to reshape the landscape of semiconductors, this bold initiative underscores the EU’s commitment to innovation, economic growth, and technological autonomy. By investing in the development of a thriving semiconductor ecosystem, Europe is not only positioning itself […]

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EU legislators negotiate on Artificial Intelligence. European Companies Unite to Criticize EU’s Regulation.

In June 2023, the European Parliament (EP) drafted its position on A.I. european law, adding more restrictions to the rules of the Commission’s draft Regulation. On 27 June, EP and Council started negotiations and a second round will be held in July 2023. In the meantime, some of the largest companies in Europe have taken […]

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European Parliament Rejected the New EU Law on Restoration of Ecosystems

If the Europen Parliament will confirm the vote in July, Commissioner Frans Timmermans’ proposal must be withdrawn and eventualy reformulated to take into account the concerns expressed with today’s vote in Brussels.   ​Brussels, 28 June 2023 –   6 MINUTES READ After the president of the EP committee on Environment had in his own way […]

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European Parliament voted A.I. Act

EU Council to examine this proposal. ChatGPT could leave EU The European Parliament has approved its proposals on the EU AI Act, a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the European Union. OpenAI  and Google are not sharing certain proposals and OpenAI could leave EU: the EU […]

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US-China Microchips War: Will Europe survive?

(original in English, select your language) Increasing pressure from the US is pushing Europe to join the semiconductor war and reconsider all Chinese investments in critical sectors in Europe. The objective is to achieve technological sovereignty over China as soon as possible. It is believed that the United States’ efforts to stifle the Chinese chip […]

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CEF - Connecting Europe Facility

EU to invest on digital networks for TLC, Energy and Transport

  Its name is CEF – Connecting Europe Facility, and the European Parliament has just given its green light to invest €33.7 billion for the next 7 years, to bring Europe to the forefront of digital connections. Which not only concern tlc, but also transport and energy sectors. The funding will be managed by the […]

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Trade Transatlantic Relations

Biden the true leader of the EU

  Joe Biden’s visit to Europe, where he met the other 6 countries of G7 and the other 25 NATO countries, served to make it clear that the United States wants to go back to deal the cards again. Both military and economic ones. And in just one day, everyone agreed. Trump gave the impression […]

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Space Policy

Europe challenges Elon Musk’s SpaceX

  The deadline for submitting applications to the Contest organized by the European Innovation Council (EIC) the EU scientific council for the promotion of innovation, has closed on 31 May 2021. The winner, who can also be a group of participants, will receive €10 million. The ceremony will take place between November and December 2021. The aim of […]

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MEDIA

Creative Europe: EU Program Launched

  The unprecedented crisis of the cultural and film sectors due to the Coronavirus pandemic has led to an estimated loss of around €200 billion in Europe. In reality, the European continent, although the cradle of great civilizations and excellent creativity, has been suffering for some time and sees its position in the world continually […]

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Audiovisual

EU and the lost market

Today, European ministers asked to save the European audiovisual industry COVID-19 and streaming video platforms are destroying the market of European audiovisual producers. With losses, in 2020 alone, of at least € 200 billion. Now the EU is trying to recreate a market that has perhaps already been lost, bringing to mind the defeats of […]

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