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December 23, 2019
At the beginning of December, ACEA launched its automated driving roadmap. This landmark publication sets out the steps towards deployment and lists the required legislative changes. We should, however, not forget about the wider implications of this transformation. Because the impact of automation on society, and particularly how it will improve social inclusion and access… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
April 15, 2019
During the Global Energy Prize Summit, which took place at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany on 10 April 2019, international experts, including Nobel prize laureates, discussed possible scientific and technological solutions to avoid dangerous climate change in line with the commitments under Paris Agreement. The event was organised by the Global Energy Association,… » read more
Posted by Dialogue for Europe
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blogactiv, Climate & Environment, Development Policy, Energy, EU Priorities 2020, EurActiv.com, Global Europe, Innovation & Enterprise, Science & Policymaking, Sustainable Dev. |
China and the European Union are the world’s number one and two car markets. Together they account for half of all passenger cars sold and built around the world. Moreover, the two regions are emerging as the major global regulatory powers, setting ambitious standards and targets for tomorrow’s vehicles. That is why we at ACEA… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
January 2, 2019
Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) need more support, training and tools for implementing innovative pedagogies in schools, such as student-centred learning. It is of particular concern that more than 35% of STEM teachers think they get no pedagogical or technical support in their line of work, even from other teachers of the… » read more
Posted by European Schoolnet
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blogactiv, EurActiv.com, Innovation & Enterprise, Science & Policymaking, Social Europe & Jobs |
November 29, 2018
Guest blog post by Danilo D’Elia, Senior Policy Manager, & Ana-Isabel Llacayo, Policy Manager at the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO). With the upcoming European Parliament elections, the call for a set of strong measures to raise the cyber resilience is becoming the central point of discussions in the European Union (EU) capitals. To have… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
Guest blog post by Patrick Gibbels, Secretary General of the European Small Business Alliance (ESBA) and Managing Director of Gibbels Public Affairs. The European Commission is proposing a tax on the revenues of digital services. The tax is supposed to hit global tech giants, but the cost will be borne by small businesses and consumers.… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
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blogactiv, Innovation & Enterprise, Innovation and Growth, taxation |
November 22, 2018
Guest post by Dan Luca, Senior Director at EURACTIV. The shaping of the FUTURE OF EU starts now. Brexit becomes a reality next March, paving the way for a rebalancing of power within the EU. Leaders will decide Europe’s future path at the FUTURE OF EU Summit (Sibiu, Romania) in May 2019. This summit will… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
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blogactiv, Innovation & Enterprise, Innovation and Growth, Social Europe & Jobs, Trade & Industry |
November 13, 2018
At the recent Malta Blockchain Summit I had the pleasure of meeting Totte Löfström (@TotteLofstrom). Totte is the CEO of the new Swedish cryptocurrency exchange Trijo. We agreed that I would interview him about his experiences. Thank you Totte! – Please tell us about your organisation, it’s founding and goals. Trijo is basically a three-legged… » read more
Posted by FinancialGuy Writes!
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blogactiv, Euro & Finance, Innovation & Enterprise, Innovation and Growth |
Guest post by Dan Luca, Senior Director at EURACTIV. European Political Context In less than a year, European Parliament elections will lead us to the next European Commission. Following the current polarising trend in global politics, the debate in Europe is mainly conducted between pro-Europeans and anti-Europeans. The ever-growing gap between decision-makers and citizens could… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
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blogactiv, communication, democracy, Elections, Innovation & Enterprise |
Europe’s media sector does not need cash per se, it needs to adapt, to ever-changing technologies, a moving political environment, and new reader habits. In this context, a smart alliance of private and public funders is needed to act nimbly. It is with this in mind that the European Journalism Centre and Fondation EURACTIV brought… » read more
Posted by Media4EU
October 15, 2018
Guest blog post by Sara Lafuente Hernández, Stan De Spiegelaere and Bethany Staunton (ETUI) “Ryanair must change”. This simple message, emblazoned on T-shirts in the familiar shades of yellow and blue, stood out loud and clear in airport lobbies of at least seven countries on 28 September. Workers gathered as early as 5.30 a.m. around… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
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Aviation, blogactiv, English, Fundamental Rights, Innovation & Enterprise, Social Europe & Jobs |
October 4, 2018
Every other year in September, the global truck industry meets in Hanover for the International Motor Show dedicated to commercial vehicles. Given that ACEA represents the EU’s seven major truck manufacturers, we were also present in Hanover to set out the industry’s joint position on the EU proposal for truck CO2 standards. Most notably, we… » read more
Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema
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blogactiv, Climate & Environment, Energy, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport |
Guest blog post by Patrick Oliver, Executive Director Intellectual Property 2 Innovate (IP2Innovate) IP2I member companies have direct experience of being attacked by Patent Assertion Entities (PAEs), also known as patent trolls, and are concerned about their increasing litigation activity in Europe and its harmful effect on Europe’s digital economy. PAEs are financial vehicles that… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
June 18, 2018
Guest blog post by Lionel Rudant, Strategic Marketing, CEA-Leti and Bernard Strée, European Research Program, CEA-Leti The Industrial Revolution beginning in the mid-18th Century and its periodic echoes were driven by electronic miniaturisation that led to massive, low-cost production of consumer goods. From now on, new technologies will be deployed and adopted based on the… » read more
Posted by The Guest Blog
Objet de tous les fantasmes, les Smart Cities, les villes du futur à la fois intelligentes et hyperconnectées, prennent de plus en plus d’importance. Que ce soit au cœur des mégalopoles ou dans les communes rurales, le numérique se met au service de l’environnement, de l’économie et des habitants. Petit tour d’horizon des initiatives qui… » read more
Posted by Green Europe
