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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In this contribution by Vitaliano Gemelli, the narrow vote of the European Parliament on the proposal of the European Commission for “Nature Restoration” is examined. European farmers has opposed this new setback, considering some objectives unrealistic and ideological. The former President of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions highlights the need to reflect on certain […]
In questo contributo dell’on. Vitaliano Gemelli, si esamina il voto risicato del Parlamento Europeo sulla proposta della Commissione Europea per il “ripristino della natura”. L’agricoltura europea si è opposta a questa nuova doccia fredda, ritenendo alcuni obiettivi irrealizzabili e ideologici. Il giá presidente della Commissione del Parlamento Europeo per le Petizioni evidenzia la necessità di […]
Over past centuries, humanity has used an increasing number of known elements, in particular metals, to foster technological innovation. Critical raw materials act
On 7 December 2022, the Commission tabled two proposals to modify the current framework that applies to EU central clearing counterparties (CCPs) and… Excessive and concentrated exposures to third-country central counterparties
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on the debates relating … Industrial policy, State aid and clean tech
Today the 27 Heads of State and Government met in Brussels and decided nothing to solve the european energy crisis. They had a very long discussion and once again asked Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission, to invent something more, given that what has been proposed so far does not satisfy. So all […]
Microchips are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Cars, washing machines, dishwashers, but also robots, computers, smartphones, traffic lights, satellites, planes and even smart bulbs. The whole world that revolves around us can no longer do without a wafer of a few millimeters. Today there are many causes, remote and more recent, but the fact […]
With the new 2021-2027 EU Multiannual Financial Framework of €1100 bn and this long Pandemic experience, how EU external relations will change? Let’s take a look inside the EU financing. In the face of the changing nature of the geopolitical environment in the past decade and its own internal challenges, the EU has reflected upon […]
The EU Council today adopted conclusions on “Climate and energy diplomacy – Achieving the external dimension of the European Green Deal”. Banning coal and limiting other fossil fuels to climate neutrality. This is the confirmation of the European strategy for the next 50 years. A clear message to the investors. Original: EN In its […]