Mario Draghi’s recently presented EU recovery plan has drawn praise for its ambitious scope and depth. The plan outlines significant reforms and investments aimed at boosting Europe’s global competitiveness, focusing on innovation, decarbonization, and industrial policy. However, concerns have emerged about the secretive, top-down approach Draghi employed during its preparation, with limited consultation from civil […]
Both the European Union and the United States are global leaders in environmental policy and climate action. However, their approaches to environmental protection, sustainability, and climate change differ significantly, reflecting varying political systems, economic structures, and societal priorities. This analysis highlights the key differences and similarities between the environmental strategies of the U.S. and the […]
The Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of nearly €200 billion for 2025, reinforced by €72 billion raised under the post-COVID recovery plan, NextGenerationEU. This budget is intended to finance EU priorities and address current and future challenges. The Commission’s proposal will be discussed and adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of […]
With the vote of the EU Council, after the one of the European Parliament last March, the AI Act is now officially set to revolutionize the landscape of artificial intelligence regulation in EU, balancing technological advancement with ethical standards and public safety. This article answers common questions about why this regulation is crucial and what […]
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is on the verge of receiving its first antitrust fine from the European Union. The impending sanction follows accusations by the European Commission that Meta unfairly bundled its classified advertisement service, Facebook Marketplace, with its dominant social network, Facebook, thereby gaining an undue competitive edge. In addition to […]
EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski emphasized the current keys of CAP, which focus on security, stability, sustainability, and solidarity, supporting farmers, protecting the environment, ensuring food security, and balancing international trade requirements, with significant investments in research and innovation. What will the future CAP be like? By eEuropa Brussels, 22 July 2024 – 4 MINUTES READ The outgoing […]
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA) have launched the EU Systemic Cyber Incident Coordination Framework (EU-SCICF) under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to enhance the financial sector’s response to cyber incidents, improving coordination among EU financial authorities and international actors. by eEuropa Brussels, 22 July 2024 – 4 MINUTES READ On 19 […]
The newly enacted EU packaging regulation defines specific and impactful objectives aimed at significantly reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste. Key goals include preventing the generation of excess packaging by reducing its volume, encouraging the adoption of reuse and refill practices to enhance the life cycle of packaging materials, ensuring that all packaging becomes […]
Brussels, 18 April 2024 The European Union stands at a crossroads in determining the future of its financing strategies for ambitious projects. These projects, crucial for the bloc’s economic growth, sustainability, and integration, are caught in a dichotomy of financial approaches led by different member states’ economic philosophies and geopolitical realities. Mario Draghi and Enrico […]
New buildings with zero-emission by 2030, while buildings occupied or owned by public authorities are to meet this standard by 2028. By 2050 the EU’s building stock. phasing out fossil fuel boilers by 2040. France, Italy, and Spain obtain exemptions or flexibility for agriculture and historic buildings, whose structures and construction techniques do not allow for easy and economically sustainable […]
