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Nuclear power is seen as part of the solution to tackle climate change and meet growing energy needs to decarbonise our economy. Following the Nuclear Energy Summit, jointly organised by the IAEA and Belgium on March 21, 2024, EDF, Fortum, and Vattenfall, in partnership with Euractiv, are preparing an insightful event. We will delve into the central role of nuclear energy, in partnership with renewable energy technologies, in achieving the European Unionâs climate, social, and strategic objectives. The event will explore the need for a neutral approach to net-zero technologies, and define the key steps that the nuclear industry will have to take to achieve these goals. Taking up this significant challenge includes the need to inspire and cultivate emerging talent. We should motivate them to eagerly pursue a career path in net zero technologies, contributing to a greener future. Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of net zero energy and making a positive impact on the world. Nuclear Energy 2.0 is more than just a conference. It is an exploration of the next phase in the evolution of the European energy landscape. Get ready for an interactive debate on the potential of nuclear energy!
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For the last three decades, the availability of cost-effective generic medicines has driven increased access to life-saving treatments for millions of patients in Europe. Today, generic medicines are an integral part of the healthcare system and demand for these products continues to increase worldwide.
While increased usage of generic medicines has led to unprecedented savings for healthcare systems, many perspectives on this segment remain focused solely on their cost saving potential. This perception can underplay the range of generic medicine contributions to added societal value. Neglecting these contributions can exacerbate the challenges that healthcare systems are facing today.
A case where generic medicines contribute to societal value is by ensuring access, thus helping to reduce disease burden in underserved markets, such as in most Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries.
The report âBeneath the Surface: Unravelling the True Value of Generic Medicinesâ presented in this online panel explores the broad spectrum of contributions of generic medicines to European health systems, through an examination of their critical role in increasing access, financial sustainability, supply chain resilience and better outcomes for patients.
During this event, panellists and the audience will exchange ideas on:
âą Creating a regulatory environment that promotes access.
âą The functioning of national markets in ensuring the availability and sustainability of medicines for patients.
âą Coordination at European and National levels to mitigate shortages.
âą Supporting innovation to achieve better health outcomes. -
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In a new era marked by climate disruptions, geopolitical conflicts and economic tensions, fundamental questions arise: do we still need industry in Europe? Or can the EU rely solely on fragmented value chains for its strategic autonomy? As the EU strives for peace, prosperity and security for its citizens in the next five years and beyond, can it afford to depend on third countries for critical clean technologies essential to the green transition?
Consider nickel, lithium, ferrous scrap, steel, renewables, hydrogen, batteries, electric vehicles, high tech machineries, defence and medical equipment, transportation and energy infrastructure, and more. Though seemingly disparate, all these components share a vital link: each is integral to a unified value chain, wherein the strength of the whole hinges on the resilience of its individual parts.
Can the EUâs resilience be imported or only come from within?
Listen to this EUROFER Conference to discuss thought-provoking questions with high-level EU representatives and policymakers tasked with aligning industrial policy to the green transition, CEOs, business leaders and leading researchers, representing the entire manufacturing value chain - from raw materials and steel to renewables and automotive.
At a crucial time just before the commencement of a new EU cycle, panellists will exchange views on:
- The urgent need for a new industrial policy ensuring a robust business case for decarbonisation investments in the EU across the full value chain;
- The key ingredients to maintain European industryâs competitiveness on global markets, starting from access to affordable clean energy;
- The critical role of robust trade measures to tackle overcapacity, ensure a level playing field and avert deindustrialisation. -
The political term spanning from 2019 to 2024 saw an unprecedented focus on healthcare, not only in terms of the EUâs response to the immediate health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also making significant strides in addressing longer term healthcare challenges across Europe. Anchored by the goal of building a âEuropean Health Unionâ, notable achievements include the âŹ5.3 billion EU4Health programme, including substantial healthcare investments towards preparednessand response to health threats, the launch of Europeâs Beating Cancer Plan and a European Health Data Space, and foundational steps towards addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the Healthier Together Initiative. Meanwhile, the proposed revision of the General Pharmaceutical Legislation represents the most significant overhaul of EU medicines policy in over two decades, the debate on which is set to continue into the next institutional cycle.
As the EU confronts mounting health challenges, the growing burden of NCDs compounded by an ageing population, fiscal constraints, persistent health disparities and a health workforce crisis, Europeâs future political leadership must reflect on lessons learned from the last five years, and look to the road ahead to safeguard the resilience and sustainability of Europeâs health systems and economies.
Listen to the discussion with leading policymakers and experts in EU health policy who will explore key questions including:
- What are the major successes and lessons learned in health policy during the 2019-2024 institutional mandate?
- What should the EUâs health policy priorities be for the next political cycle?
- How can stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem best collaborate to achieve a successful European Health Union? -
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are crucial for Europe to achieve its climate targets for 2040 and 2050. CCUS solutions can also enhance industrial competitiveness and bolster energy resilience.
It is no coincidence that the European Commission unveiled its Industrial Carbon Management Strategy on the same day as the publication of its 2040 climate target, early February. Without a massive deployment of CCUS technologies, the EU will not be able to decarbonise its industrial activities.
Along with the ICMS, the Net Zero Industry Act emphasises the role of CCUS technologies in reaching Net-Zero by 2050 and being a critical solution in securing the future of European industries.
Listen to this event organised by the Carbon Capture & Storage Association â the leading European CCUS trade association with 120+ members across the entire value chain - to explore the CCUS industry perspective about achieving the CO2 storage targets set by the European Commission.
Key discussion points will include:
- Assessing the impact of CCUS on industrial decarbonisation processes.
- Advancing solutions for compelling business cases to increase CO2 storage and transport infrastructure investments.
- Identifying key policy measures to promote the use of CCUS technologies. -
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are crucial for Europe to achieve its climate targets for 2040 and 2050. CCUS solutions can also enhance industrial competitiveness and bolster energy resilience.
It is no coincidence that the European Commission unveiled its Industrial Carbon Management Strategy on the same day as the publication of its 2040 climate target, early February. Without a massive deployment of CCUS technologies, the EU will not be able to decarbonise its industrial activities.
Along with the ICMS, the Net Zero Industry Act emphasises the role of CCUS technologies in reaching Net-Zero by 2050 and being a critical solution in securing the future of European industries.
Listen to this event organised by the Carbon Capture & Storage Association â the leading European CCUS trade association with 120+ members across the entire value chain - to explore the CCUS industry perspective about achieving the CO2 storage targets set by the European Commission.
Key discussion points will include:
- Assessing the impact of CCUS on industrial decarbonisation processes.
- Advancing solutions for compelling business cases to increase CO2 storage and transport infrastructure investments.
- Identifying key policy measures to promote the use of CCUS technologies. -
Water is essential to human life, to the health of our ecosystems and to European economies, yet it is under increasing stress due to overexploitation, rising demand and the effects of climate change.
The impacts are increasingly felt in our societies and economies. Since 2000, the European Commissionâs Water Framework Directive (WFD) has been the main legal framework for water protection in Europe, aiming to ensure an integrated approach to water management, while respecting the integrity of whole ecosystems.
More recently, in 2023, the European Commission was drafting a âWater Resilience Initiativeâ, which has, for the moment, been withdrawn from the Commissionâs agenda.
Already, different stakeholders have put in place public-private partnerships with long-term strategies to restore and protect freshwater ecosystems that need continued policy support.
Two days ahead of World Water Day, join this Euractiv Hybrid Conference to discuss what can and needs to be done to protect EU waters and ecosystems:
- What action can be taken to mitigate the recent rise in water-related disasters and the consequences for people and the economy?
- What role do the Water Framework Directive and the Water Resilience Initiative play in protecting waters and ecosystems?
- How does the withdrawal of the Water Resilience Initiative impact the EUâs water strategy?
- How do the interdependencies between climate, water systems, and natural ecosystems highlight the necessity for integrated environmental management approaches?
- And what role do public-private and cross-sectoral partnerships play in restoring water ecosystems? How can these initiatives be encouraged and scaled up? -
The 2019-2024 EU legislative term marked a significant milestone for climate and environmental policies. The EU committed to being carbon-neutral by 2050, resulting in sector-specific legislation, from decarbonising transport to enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. Socio-economic challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions affecting energy supply, have compelled policymakers to balance economic concerns without compromising climate goals.
Sustainable biodiesel is a primarily EU-produced fuel, which can replace imported fossil fuels in various sectors, such as transport, as a renewable alternative. Consequently, the EU is transitioning to sustainable biofuels, like biodiesel, to cut greenhouse gas emissions and bolster energy security.
In November 2023, an amendment to the Renewable Energy Directive entered into force, increasing the EUâs ambition to integrate energy from renewable sources in the EU energy mix. For the transport sector, the text introduces a binding target for Member States to either reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used by 14.5% or achieve a 29% share of renewables within the final consumption of energy by 2030. Additionally, the text sets a target of 4.5% with double counting (or 2.25% in real energy terms) for advanced (waste- and residue-based) biofuels.
Join this Euractiv Hybrid Conference to discuss biofuels and their potential for the decarbonisation of the transport sector in the EU. Some questions to be addressed include:
- What are the key policy challenges for the biofuels sector?
- How do sustainable biofuels support the EUâs food and feed strategic autonomy?
- How do biofuels support the energy transition and energy security in the EU?
- How efficient and cost-effective are biofuels for the decarbonisation process?
- How effective is the revised Renewable Energy Directive so far? - How should the EU biofuels policy agenda look for the next legislative term?
- How can the negative impact of biofuels production due to indirect land use change be avoided? Does the revised Renewable Energy Directive go far enough in this regard? -
Is the race for the future already run & lost? Find out at the launch of the latest edition of ERTâs bi-annual Competitiveness and Industry Benchmarking Report. As the European elections approach, this report will bring together 38 KPIs and shine a light on the current state of play of Europeâs competitiveness vis-Ă -vis its global peers and competitors. What are our strengths and where do have to do better? EU Single Market â Technological Leadership â Regulatory Environment â Digital Transformation and the Green Transition. Find out at this event.
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In recent decades, political institutions have witnessed a gradual erosion of trust among their constituents, a trend exacerbated by the economic and financial crisis. According to the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), over the past 20 years, vote turnout in both Western and Eastern democracies has dropped by an average of 10 percentage points.
Within the European Union, which has faced criticism from citizens, non-governmental organizations, and other civil society groups, the challenge of greater involvement in European policy-making is consistently highlighted. From 2002 to 2010, the percentage of Europeans expressing dissatisfaction with politics increased from 31% to 43% (EPRS).
Participatory budgeting (PB) emerged as a solution to rejuvenate democratic participation, reinforce civil society, modernize public services, and combat corruption in the EU. According to the EPRS, the number of participatory budgeting experiments in the EU surged from 55 to over 1,300 between 2005 and 2012, engaging more than 8 million EU citizens.
Currently, PB is primarily employed at the municipal level, where citizens are invited to propose and vote on initiatives to be executed through the local budget. Although there are instances at regional and national levels, this practice has yet to be implemented on a European scale.
In the context of the H2020 project DEMOTEC, listen this Euractiv Virtual Conference to discuss PB and its potential at an EU level. Some questions to be discussed include:
- How will PB work in practice concerning specific policies at an EU level?
- How can PB complement representative democracy? Is it a valuable tool for improving citizens' trust in EU institutions?
- What challenges are associated with implementing such a process at an EU level?This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program under Grant Agreement no 962553.
This website reflects only the author's view and the Research Executive Agency or European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.
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European forests are vital for preserving native wildlife and for fighting against climate change. Currently, the EU lacks some knowledge about its forests that would help to restore and protect them.
The EU Framework for Forest Monitoring and Strategic Plans proposal aims to develop âan EU-wide forest observation frameworkâ (European Commission) providing open access to the condition and management of the EU's forests.
The framework will use remote sensing technologies and geospatial data together with monitoring on the ground. The monitoring will focus on parameters connected to EU policy priorities, such as climate change, biodiversity, health, invasive alien species and forest management. In addition to monitoring the EU's progress towards its goals, the collected data would enable better forest management and take timely action in case of forest disturbances and disasters.
The legislative proposal could also introduce strategic plans for forests, developed by competent national authorities, and lay out Member Statesâ strategic vision for their forests and the forest-based sector for the upcoming decades. The proposal is expected before the end of 2023.
Join this Euractiv Virtual Conference to discuss the proposed new EU Framework for Forest Monitoring and Strategic Plans. Some questions to be discussed include:
- Does the proposal do enough to protect the EU's forests, and to fight climate change?
- What are the key strengths and weaknesses of this proposal?
- Will the proposal help to identify primary forests?
- What is the impact on foresters and Member States with large forestry industries? -
Am 22. Juni 2022 schlug die EuropĂ€ische Kommission im Rahmen des EuropĂ€ischen Green Deals eine Verordnung ĂŒber die nachhaltige Verwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln vor, die als Teil eines MaĂnahmenpakets den ökologischen FuĂabdruck des Lebensmittelsystems der EU verringern soll. Dazu gehört auch die neue Verordnung zur nachhaltigen Verwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln (SUR).Am 22. November 2023 hat das EuropĂ€ische Parlament den Vorschlag der Kommission abgelehnt. Der Rat muss noch ĂŒber seinen Standpunkt zu dem Vorschlag entscheiden, um festzustellen, ob er endgĂŒltig abgelehnt wird oder ob er zur zweiten Lesung an das Parlament zurĂŒckgeht.
Deutschland hat sich verpflichtet, das 50-Prozent-Ziel auf nationaler Ebene umzusetzen. Der integrierte Pflanzenschutz (IPM) ist ein zentrales Element in den PlÀnen der Regierung zur Erreichung dieses Ziels.
Es wurden Anstrengungen unternommen, um den Ausstieg aus schĂ€dlichen Pestiziden abzumildern, zum Beispiel durch die Entwicklung alternativer Pflanzenschutztechniken und die Aktualisierung der sektor- und anbauspezifischen Leitlinien zum integrierten Pflanzenschutz. Trotz dieser BemĂŒhungen werden IPM-Verfahren in Deutschland jedoch nur in begrenztem Umfang eingesetzt.
Der Deutsche Bauernverband (DBV) betonte, dass die Landwirte bereits sehr viel unternehmen, um einen IPM-Ansatz im Pflanzenschutz umzusetzen. Eine zusĂ€tzliche Reduzierung des Pestizideinsatzes wĂ€re eine groĂe Herausforderung, insbesondere fĂŒr einige Sektoren und Regionen in Deutschland.
Nehmen Sie an der virtuellen Euractiv-Konferenz teil, um ĂŒber die Verordnung zur nachhaltigen Nutzung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln und den deutschen Vorschlag zur Umsetzung des 50-Prozent-Ziels zu diskutieren. Zu den Diskussionspunkten gehören unter anderem folgende Fragen:
- Hat die Ablehnung des Vorschlags im EuropÀischen Parlament Auswirkungen auf das deutsche Ziel einer 50-prozentigen Reduzierung?
- Kann Deutschland sein Ziel erfĂŒllen?
- Was sind die Folgen fĂŒr die deutschen Landwirte?Kofinanziert von der EuropĂ€ischen Union.
Die geĂ€uĂerten Ansichten und Meinungen entsprechen ausschlieĂlich denen des Autors bzw. der Autoren und spiegeln nicht zwingend die Ansichten der EuropĂ€ischen Union wider. Weder die EuropĂ€ische Union noch die Zulassungsstelle können dafĂŒr verantwortlich gemacht werden.
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To reach the EU's climate targets, increase industrial competitiveness, and improve its energy resilience, carbon capture and storage technologies play an important role.
As part of its decarbonisation efforts, in 2023 the European Commission released a Net-Zero Industry Act for a simplified regulatory environment and a rapid deployment of carbon solutions.
The Act aims at promoting investments in the production capacity of products that are key in meeting the EUâs climate neutrality goals. To facilitate and enable carbon capture and storage projects and increase the availability of CO2 storage sites, the Act sets a target of 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 storage capacity by 2030.
In addition to this, the adoption of the Industrial carbon management strategy by the European Commission should help identify the gaps to deploy these systems at scale.
Industry stakeholders argue that while the EU has set ambitious objectives, the deficiency in transport and storage infrastructure remains an issue in the absence of substantial policy support. Hard-to-abate industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, are in particular need of additional technology options as they chart their transition and make investment decisions.
Join this Euractiv Virtual Conference to discuss where we stand on the road to reaching the target of 50 million tonnes of CO2 stored by 2030. Questions to be addressed include:
- Is the Communication on industrial carbon management enough to raise awareness about the role of CCS?
- How challenging is the business case for building a better transport and storage infrastructure?
- What kind of policy support would be needed for appropriate transport and storage infrastructure to be put in place? -
In April 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Directive and a new Regulation, aimed at revising and replacing the existing General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL). The proposal focuses on modernising the pharmaceutical sector with a patient-centred approach, while also fully supporting an innovative and competitive industry.
Through the proposal, the EU aims to offer an attractive and innovation-friendly environment for research, development, and production of medicines in Europe. The EU plans to create this environment by promoting world-class innovation, governed by stable and consistent rules that keep pace with innovation and which increase competitiveness while reducing red tape and costs.
One of the sectors impacted by the proposal is that of biotechnology, which has been instrumental in the discovery and development of therapies, diagnostics, vaccines and, most importantly, advanced medicines. These ânext generation medicinesâ are delivered through a complex and interdependent biotechnology ecosystem, where companies of all sizes contribute to establishing a pathway to patients.
General Pharmaceutical Legislation. Questions to be discussed include:
- How can Europeâs biotechnology industry maintain its competitiveness in the global medical market?
- How can we establish a framework that fosters the growth of small biotech innovators?
- What are the reactions of investors to the challenges faced by small biotech companies, and how do these reactions influence the trajectory of innovation in the biotech industry?
- What strategies can be employed to establish a successful innovation pathway for biotech companies, while considering and aligning with the objectives of the reformed GPL? -
The future of European competitiveness and innovation and its global investment attractiveness is at a critical juncture. In the coming years, itâs imperative that EU policymakers remain laser-focused on addressing pressing challengesâincluding tech, environmental, sustainability, and security policyâand transforming them into opportunities for EU leadership.
Join global technology trade association ITI, EU lawmakers, industry leaders, and tech policy experts for this in-person event to explore how policymakers can transition to a more innovative digital economy, strengthen open trade, and further deepen the single market.
This event will include a keynote interview and panel conversation with a leading EU policymaker moderated by ITIâs global President and CEO Jason Oxman.
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While maritime transport plays an essential role in the EU economy and is one of the most energy-efficient modes of transport, it is also a large and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. Projections show that these emissions could increase by up to 30% of 2008 emissions by 2050. If the climate change impact of shipping activities isnât addressed promptly, it risks undermining the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
Stakeholders argue that one solution to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping could be energy efficiency labels which, contrary to what currently exists, would enforce good performance, not just define it.
In 2021, the International Maritime Organization, agreed to judge the climate impact of ships through a labelling system, called the carbon intensity indicator (CII). In this system, an âAâ grade stands for the cleanest ships and âEâ for the dirtiest. The grades are a measure of a shipâs carbon emissions per ton-mile of transport work in the previous calendar year and all grades above âEâ are compliant. However, campaigners argue that these global requirements are too easy to pass, with no consequences for those who fail them.
One way of accelerating climate action could be through the EUâs âport state controlâ - the principle through which states decide the conditions for ships to enter their ports. European ports could require shipping fleets to achieve âAâ and âBâ grades , by implementing energy-saving technologies or using clean alternative fuels.
Listen to this Euractiv Virtual Conference to discuss the role that climate labels and the Carbon Intensity Indicator can play in reducing climate emissions of the maritime shipping sector by 2030. Questions to be discussed include:
- How can we make sure that CII metrics accurately reflect and incentivise environmentally friendly practices?
- Would an openly accessible global database of A-E ship grades help accelerate shipping decarbonisation?
- In what way could the CII be amended to reward the use of renewable hydrogen-based fuels?
- What contribution can cargo owners and investors make to decarbonise the shipping industry? -
The tax landscape has evolved over the last decade. There has been a perceived lack of trust in large businesses and a concern that globalisation has benefited larger companies rather than the population at large. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated inequalities and public deficits, with governments facing the dual challenge of responding to emergencies and addressing the economic fallout. This has ultimately led to calls for greater transparency and reforms of international tax rules including OECD Pillar 1 and 2, EU public country by country reporting and more.
With the changing business environment, volatility in the energy markets, and tightening of the financial markets, large multinational companies (MNCs) have been forced to quickly adapt and innovate.
Join this European Business Tax Forum (EBTF) hybrid conference with the support of Euractiv, to discuss the role and resilience of European MNCs in contributing to public finances and the social welfare system during the pandemic and recovery thereof.
Questions to be discussed include:
- What is the current level of total tax contributions paid by MNCs following the pandemic? How has it changed compared to previous years?
- What have the policy responses been with regards to MNCs and taxation in the post-Covid pandemic environment with rising energy prices and inflation?
- What is the link between tax and sustainability? -
En septembre 2017, le prĂ©sident français Emmanuel Macron Ă©voquait lâidĂ©e dâune Europe « souveraine, unie et dĂ©mocratique ». La pandĂ©mie mondiale de la COVID, lâinvasion russe de lâUkraine, ainsi que les tensions gĂ©opolitiques, ravivent plus que jamais le principe dâun protectionnisme europĂ©en.
TantĂŽt dĂ©crite par ses dĂ©tracteurs comme inenvisageable, tantĂŽt prĂ©sentĂ©e comme unique solution aux dĂ©fis de demain, la notion de protectionnisme europĂ©en est un enjeu majeur des Ă©lections europĂ©ennes de 2024. Alors que les responsables politiques europĂ©ens sâapprĂȘtent Ă soumettre leur mandat au vote populaire, un discours protectionniste assumĂ© incarne-t-il une rĂ©ponse politique pertinente face aux extrĂȘmes et Ă lâeuroscepticisme ? Une souverainetĂ© europĂ©enne est-elle envisageable, tant au regard des intĂ©rĂȘts nationaux que des enjeux Ă©conomiques europĂ©ens ?
Cet Ă©vĂ©nement a pour vocation de remettre Ă plat les grandes dĂ©cisions stratĂ©giques de lâUnion europĂ©enne des cinq derniĂšres annĂ©es et Ă les analyser Ă lâaune du protectionnisme europĂ©en. Elle posera aussi la question du rĂŽle que celui-ci peut jouer dans les Ă©lections europĂ©ennes.
Keynote | La souverainetĂ© europĂ©enne peut-elle ĂȘtre une rĂ©ponse Ă la crise des urnes ?
Table ronde 1 | La souverainetĂ© industrielle europĂ©enne Ă lâĂšre de lâIRAL'adoption de l'Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aux Etats-Unis en aoĂ»t 2022 remet plus que jamais la question du protectionnisme europĂ©en au cĆur des dĂ©bats. Alors que lâenjeu est de maintenir une compĂ©titivitĂ© industrielle europĂ©enne face Ă la Chine et aux Etats-Unis, sans renier nos engagements de dĂ©carbonation. La Commission a vocation Ă devenir leader mondial de l'industrie verte. Dans ce contexte, elle a prĂ©sentĂ© en dĂ©but d'annĂ©e le plan industriel du Pacte Vert, qui inclue notamment les rĂ©glementations Net Zero Industry Act et Critical Raw Materials Act.
A l'Ăšre de lâIRA, une politique protectionniste europĂ©enne est-elle nĂ©cessaire ? Est-elle possible, et quels impacts Ă©conomiques et gĂ©opolitiques pourrait-elle engendrer ?
Table ronde 2 | Quels sont les grands enjeux des élections européennes 2024 ?
LâEurope se trouve actuellement confrontĂ©e Ă de nombreuses crises: dĂ©fi climatique, immigration, rĂ©industrialisation, indĂ©pendance Ă©nergĂ©tique ou encore tensions gĂ©opolitiques.Dans ce contexte, et alors que seul un français sur deux s'Ă©tait rendu aux urnes pour les Ă©lections europĂ©ennes de 2019, le spectre de lâabstention plane encore et toujours pour 2024.
Comment parler d'Europe en 2024 ? Quels liens peut-on établir entre polycrises et abstention ? Quelles réponses apporter aux Français ?
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Achieving the EUâs ambitions for a more sustainable, resilient and competitive economy requires actions across many sectors. Europeâs bioeconomy, which converts renewable resources from agriculture, forests, and seas - including residues and waste - into food, feed, materials, and energy, contributes to this effort.
According to the European Commission, a sustainable bioeconomy is necessary to build a carbon neutral future in line with the climate objectives set out in the Paris Agreement. Bioenergy, currently the EUâs largest renewable energy source, remains a key component of the energy mix in 2023 and can contribute to meeting the EU renewable energy targets of at least 32% by 2030.
The 2018 update of the Commissionâs Bioeconomy Strategy aims to accelerate the deployment of a sustainable European bioeconomy to maximise its contribution towards the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the Paris Agreement.
Listen to this Euractiv Hybrid Conference to discuss the future of the EUâs bioeconomy. Questions to be addressed include:
- What are the key policy challenges related to the bioeconomy and the sectorâs new policy âmanifestoâ?
- What have been the EUâs updated Bioeconomy Strategy successes so far, and what can be improved?
- How can the EU bioeconomy help achieve related goals for climate-change mitigation, energy security, innovation and strategic autonomy? -
Innovation is key to the digitalisation of our society. Open global technology standards, based on standard-essential patents (SEPs), are the foundation upon which companies continue to innovate and create new products and services. Without SEPs, for example, it would not be possible to make mobile phone calls, stream videos, provide up-to-date traffic information to connected cars or access remote healthcare and learning.
SEPs incentivise innovators to contribute their best technologies to open standards, so that economies and societies at large can benefit from open access to these technologies and globally interoperable solutions. Royalties obtained through licensing are reinvested by patent-holders, thereby creating a virtuous circle of R&D, patenting, licensing and re-investment into R&D and standards.
On 27th April, the European Commission proposed a new regulatory framework for SEPs which would radically alter many aspects of SEP licensing in Europe. Many stakeholders are concerned that the proposals will undermine an important incentive for European innovators to invest in research and development for 5G and 6G and, in turn, threaten Europeâs technological leadership in global standards.
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