Calls for an integrated European energy system will be just theory unless harmonised standards are specified, allowing renewables to blend with the energy grid.

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The final deal does not include any of the additional changes to the law proposed by the EPP and backed by hard-right parties.

The conclusions published by the Hungarian presidency in October defended a "dedicated" CAP budget amid speculation about Commission plans to merge it with the Union's cohesion policy.

Under pressure from federal states, Berlin abstained from the vote on the Council's non-binding recommendation, as did Greece.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday for the first time in the country since 1980.

“At no point did I give Putin an ultimatum [on delivering Taurus],” the CDU's lead candidate told journalists in the German parliament.

The National Rally's move to topple the government of Michel Barnier on Wednesday brings fresh questions over its "increasingly unsustainable" long-term political strategy.

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Influential Senator Ted Cruz urged U.S. officials to investigate whether European governments have tried to unduly influence the country’s laws around AI.

09 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2024

This year’s TCS European Policy Summit (TEPS 2024) organised by Friends of Europe in collaboration with TCS, will explore how Europe can lead the next industrial revolution and how it can capitalise on its strengths while embracing the potential for digital transformation and innovation. This summit brings together leaders from the public and private sectors in a strategic dialogue through a working dinner and a two-session conference. 

While the EU has been at the forefront of previous industrial revolutions, it now faces record-high public debt and challenges stemming from recent crises, including COVID-19, conflict and energy instability. The Draghi report warns that without a speedy rethink of its industrial and competitiveness policies, Europe is falling behind the US and China. In today’s environment, where innovation in digitalisation and AI outpace policymaking, it is high time for Europe to reflect on its ambitions, current gaps, strengths and establish a new modus operandi for governments and private sector to address these ambitions jointly. The foundation of this new industrial revolution lies primarily in a digital transformation that, if harnessed effectively, can drive resilience and competitiveness by transforming public and private sectors alike. It must be focused on meeting both the economic and environmental demands of tomorrow. 

• What lessons can be learnt from the last mandate and  how are they reflected in the upcoming Commission’s priorities for boosting EU competitiveness? 
• What mechanisms of enhanced collaboration should be put in place to foster sustainable economic growth and competitiveness? 
• In which ways can digitalisation reshape industry and government services to address the current record public-debt? 

If the past four years are anything to go by, we know that crises are what we will need to manage effectively and ahead of time whilst achieving sustainable economic growth and competitiveness. A practical debate on the path to reaching these ambitious goals is the purpose of this summit.  

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In a first, its scope will be strictly limited to health.

For the last decade there has been a lot of focus in the EU on additional reporting and anti-abuse measures, which ultimately had lead to a high cost of tax compliance.

The next step for the EU will be changing the Habitats Directive, a move that NGOs fear can have further implications.

The aim of the Jordan office will be to boost political dialogue and cooperation, including organising conferences and training.

This Special Report focuses on the evolving digital landscape and highlights the needs and expectations of SMEs as the new mandate begins. Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is tasked with the EU Cloud and AI Development Act, a new Digital Networks Act, and a European Data Union Strategy in a fast-moving market.

Peter Weinelt, Director-General of Wiener Stadtwerke, spoke with Euractiv about the company's ambitious goals of achieving climate neutrality.