The European Commission has formally launched today an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. The investigation will first determine whether BEV value chains in China benefit from illegal subsidisation and whether this subsidisation causes or threatens to cause economic injury to EU BEV producers. Should both prove true, the […]
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The European Commission recommends carrying out a risk assessment of 4 critical technology areas: advanced semiconductors, AI, quantum and biotechnologies
The Commission adopted a Recommendation on critical technology areas for the EU’s economic security, for further risk assessment with Member States. This Recommendation stems from the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy that put in place a comprehensive strategic approach to economic security in the EU. This Recommendation relates to the assessment of one of […]
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European Commission publishes first State of the Digital Decade Report
The first report on the State of the Digital Decade, published on 27 September, provides a comprehensive look at progress towards achieving the digital transformation to empower a more digitally sovereign, resilient, and competitive EU. It includes an assessment of the EU’s performance towards Europe’s 2030 objectives and targets focusing on four main pillars: digital skills, digital infrastructure, […]
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New rules to boost EU chips industry
The Council gave its final approval to the Chips Act. The new regulation aims at doubling the EU’s global market share in semiconductors from 10% to at least 20% by 2030. Chips are essential for a wide range of technological and digital products, such as cars, household appliances and electronics. The EU Chips Act aims […]
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Horizon Europe: EU Missions on track to meet their 2030 ambition
During their first two years, the EU Missions in Horizon Europe have supported the Commission’s work on the European Green Deal, making Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. Since their inception, EU Missions have demonstrated their potential to accelerate change. Supported primarily by Horizon Europe funding, they have also connected and supported EU policies and programmes with local […]
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MEPs approve rules to encourage more alternative fuel stations for cars and lorries
MEPs approved new rules on more alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks, simple and easy recharging. The new rules are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and aim to decarbonise transport. More easy […]
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The Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds
The Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to steer the next technological transition and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations. The internet is evolving at an extremely fast pace. Beyond the currently developing third generation of the internet, Web […]
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An EU-funded project tested and finalised a safer and modular e-kick scooter for personal urban and suburban mobility
A resource-efficient, climate-friendly, environmentally sustainable, safe and seamless transport system is a key objective of the EU. However, there are several challenges facing the attainment of sustainable mobility, one of which involves the use of different and optimally combined transport modes in a seamless way. One solution for greater sustainability in smart city transport systems […]
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EU publishes European Innovation Scoreboard 2023
The 2023 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and the bi-yearly edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard published today showcase that, despite the recent crises, EU Member States and their regions keep improving their innovation performance. The European Innovation Scoreboard 2023 highlights a substantial improvement in the innovation performance of approximately 8.5% since 2016, confirming the EU’s […]
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