Malte Ketelsen
Tweets of the Week: Strasbourg, Northern Ireland, Big Ben
Brit MEPs will be missed in Strasbourg when they’re finally all gone, Northern Ireland executive finally sorts out what went wrong, and Brexit Britain won’t be happy if Big Ben doesn’t bong.
Storytelling and Multilingualism at Netflix
Netflix's Diego Avalos discusses the importance of original storytelling as part of Netflix's creative output, how the company identifies the stories at the heart of its production, and multilingualism in the age of mass online media VideoPromoted content
Airbus and the EU: An agenda for EU aerospace and defence policies
The definition of a long-term European industrial strategy will allow the EU to successfully address the era of profound change we have entered, including the sustainable and digital transitions.
Supporting a Competitive and Sustainable Battery Value Chain in the EU
On 5 December, 80 battery experts, policymakers and stakeholders met in Brussels at an event jointly organised by the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Nickel Institute, EUROBAT and RECHARGE.
Cybersecurity: What does it mean to EU citizens?
Cybersecurity represents one of the greatest challenges that companies, individuals, national governments and supranational organisations currently face. The technological devices that citizens use daily could be at risk of potential cyber-threats due to insufficient built-in security safeguards. VideoPromoted content
How can higher quality fuels contribute to the transition to sustainable mobility in Europe?
Higher quality fuels play a key role in delivering on a cleaner and more sustainable mobility in Europe. Fuel ethers are key components to produce them.
Towards a sustainable economy: How to make the circular economy a ‘business model’ for the EU
As the new Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned in her Political Guidelines in July, “circular economy is key for developing Europe’s future economic model.” However, to make this vision a reality, companies need to be convinced of Europe’s path towards eco-friendly production. VideoPromoted content
Deforestation: EU actions towards a global issue?
As the EU embarks on discussions on possible regulatory measures to reduce its embedded deforestation, FEDIOL (the European Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal association) shares its views about what will be needed to effectively curb deforestation at source and not only decrease the EU consumption-driven environmental footprint.
EU ‘data sovereignty’: opportunities and challenges
In November 2018, the European Commission presented its Digital Strategy, where it set the vision to become a ‘digitally transformed, user-focused and data-driven administration by 2022’.
Opening ceremony of the Europe Enacted exhibition
On 13 November, the Council of the Notariats of the European Union held the opening ceremony of the Europe Enacted exhibition at the European Parliament, in the presence of representatives of the 22 notariats of the European Union, the European institutions and the Member States.
Greening mobility: Are we acting fast enough?
Transport has brought plenty of benefits to society, providing jobs, connecting people and moving goods. It now has to face its next challenge: reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Consumer behaviour & climate change: Can heating make a difference?
The planet is heating up fast. Whichever predictions you read, the consequences look serious.
Decarbonising the construction industry: Can Europe lead in low carbon buildings and infrastructure?
Buildings & construction are a major driver of energy demand and global CO2 emissions. According to the European Commission, they jointly account for nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions and also 40% of final energy consumption. VideoPromoted content
Disability & Migration – AMiD final conference
How many migrants arriving in European have a disability? What kind of support do they need?
Tweets of the Week: Commissioner Title Changes, Tusks Speech, Boris’ Mop
VdL’s new titles are a bit of a flop, Tusk Brexit speech is a major mic-drop, and Boris Johnson it appears can’t use a mop.
New Kazakh leadership: What impact for EU-Kazakhstan relations?
Following the presidential elections on June 9th, Kazakhstan has a new leader, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He is the second president to be elected after almost thirty years of uninterrupted rule by Nursultan Nazarbayev, who occupied the position since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Clothing imports to the EU: Achieving sustainability & transparency in the supply chain
The EU’s retail clothing sector sources textiles and clothes from all over the world. In addition to sourcing at the most competitive rates, they must also consider how industries, such as cotton production, are regulated in different countries, both in terms of the environment and international labour standards. VideoPromoted content
Elimination of child and forced labour in the Uzbek textile sector
Adkham Ikramov, Chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Uzbekistan, commended the efforts of Uzbekistan’s government since 2013 to eliminate child and forced labour in the cotton harvesting sector.
Tweets of the Week: Empty UK Chairs, EU China Food Deal, Schiphol Airport
Boris Johnson has chairs to fill, Emmanuel Macron had steak to grill, and Dutch police get impromptu alarm drill.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit Extension, Oettinger’s Budget and European Prizes
Brexit didn’t happen so it’s not yet goodbyes, Oettinger accuses the FT of lies, and Uyghur rights activist wins Sakharov prize.
Protecting workers: What role for agile solutions?
Over the last decades, the world of work has changed dramatically. While the traditional career model is fading, self-employment and ‘gig’ working is becoming more commonplace and mobility across industries and geographies is increasing.
The Future of Global Trade
EU trade policy has gained momentum in recent years with several notable agreements concluded – CETA, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Vietnam, Mercosur. Keeping the momentum in the 2019–2024 mandate is not a certainty.