Regional revitalization – driven by green policies and technological advancements – is a key priority across Europe, and it is clear that this transformation is most urgent in rural, post- industrial, and suburban areas adjacent to major cities.
Regional revitalization – driven by green policies and technological advancements – is a key priority across Europe, and it is clear that this transformation is most urgent in rural, post- industrial, and suburban areas adjacent to major cities
The European Single Market - one of the EU's greatest achievements - is stuttering, according to several industry stakeholders. Their concerns include too much fragmentation, excessive bureaucracy, and lack of harmonised rules.
Is the race for the future already run & lost? Find out at the launch of the latest edition of ERT’s bi-annual Competitiveness and Industry Benchmarking Report.
In the wake of swift technological transformation and the advent of novel digital technologies, a multitude of opportunities arises, giving birth to new employment prospects, broadening educational accessibility, enhancing productivity, and refining overall efficiency.
Simultaneously, these advancements underscore a burgeoning disparity and a dearth of transparency on a global scale. The pressing question emerges: How can we guarantee fairness, inclusivity, and transparency in our trajectory through the emerging landscape of work?
Listen to the full event here: 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. …
"Politicians love to talk the language of youth – as if promising to “connect” with younger voters will miraculously increase their electoral appeal. But the truth is that politicians are playing the wrong game."
The EU Product Safety Award encourages and honours innovative business initiatives and research that make a difference for consumers. Safety matters to consumers. If it matters to you as a business or a researcher, then this could be your chance to show it and shine.
Join this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference to discuss the implications of the corporate sustainability due diligence directive. How can clear standards help collect the most relevant data from companies? And how can harmonious processes be enforced and lead to a unified global sustainability framework?
Stretched to its limit by the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine, rising borrowing costs, and high inflation, the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF), the EU long-term budget, has no room for maneuver left. To make sure it remains fit for …
3% of global GDP is lost to illicit trade each year. This includes illicit tobacco trade which detrimentally affects legitimate businesses, taxpayers and consumers alike. In Europe organised crime groups took advantage of opportunities during the pandemic and thereafter. Efforts to …
Is Europe's industry in danger? Looking at the current flood of regulatory initiatives from the EU, the answer is yes, unfortunately. Businesses need a break from too detailed political intervention. Then they can focus on what they do best: innovate.
The International Fragrance Association’s (IFRA) mission is to promote the essential nature of fragrance – to maintain the highest standards of safety in the manufacture and use of fragrance materials – and to reinforce a sustainable, science-based fragrance ecosystem.
In this video, we take a closer look at the European Commission's draft directive on platform work, which aims to ensure platform workers have the contractual relationship that best encapsulates the work they actually do for platforms. The directive also looks …
Rewatch this EURACTIV Presidency Debate to learn about the role of the EU Swedish Presidency in boosting EU’s competitiveness.
The private security sector in Europe provides essential services for public safety and security. EU sectoral social partners, CoESS and UNI Europa, map optimal ways to boost recruitment and address skills shortages.
What do we mean by state aid? why is it important in the EU and why is it becoming more prominent? In this video, we will look at the difficult choices that lie ahead for the EU, as it tries to …
Did you know that flame retardants are at the core of fire safety? By inhibiting fire ignition and slowing down the spread of flames, they prolong escape time and maximize firefighters’ intervention, saving lives, and avoiding severe injuries and traumatic experiences.
The German Minister of Finance, Christian Lindner identifies three priorities to make Europe's economy future-proof and what must be done to give Europe's economy new impetus after the pandemic and the energy supply crisis.
Rewatch this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to find out what opportunities the change in Brazilian leadership can bring to the Mercosur Trade Agreement negotiations. What can be improved to increase its chances of ratification? When will the Commission publish a complementary declaration on sustainability issues? How likely is it that the Council and EU Parliament will ratify it? What role would this trade agreement play in global geopolitics in the context of current challenges? And how could European industry benefit from the agreement?
The COVID-19 crisis demonstrated that the global REIT sector is incredibly resilient. In Europe, the sector’s recovery has been five times faster than it was following the Global Financial Crisis, thanks to the diligent steps the sector took following the …
The European Youth Forum and the European Trade Federation, as well as activists and EU lawmakers, gathered in front of the European Parliament in Brussels on 10 November, the International Interns Day, to demand more rights for trainees.
The VDMA in Brussels sees itself as a link between business and politics.
What is the EU's minimum wage directive about? Our economy editor János Allenbach-Ammann explains how the directive aims to increase minimum wages and collective bargaining across the EU.
