Videos
Macabre Juncker speaks of Brexit and autopsy
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker was asked today (16 October), as he faced the press together with French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, what is expected from his meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May to be held this evening.
How do we keep the lights on in Europe ?
How the capacity markets should be designed to avoid blackouts and to ensure energy security ?
The European Pillar of Social Rights: What’s next for social protection and inclusion ?
In April, the European Commission adopted the European Pillar of Social Rights to guide a renewed process towards better working and living conditions in Europe. After the promised ‘Triple A’ Social Europe by President Juncker in 2014, the expectations were high.
Tweets of the Week: Weinstein, Brexit ball games, and Catalonia
This week, Harvey Weinstein the world’s most hated man? Brexit ball games, Barnier’s no fan. And watch this space if you’re Catalan.
Top income protection recommendations for policy makers to build a more resilient future
As individuals struggle to ensure long-term financial security, Gary Shaughnessy, CEO EMEA, Zurich, reports on how employers and insurers can work together to close these income gaps.
Brussels Flavour Day: the role of flavourings in the future of food
The Flavour Day concept is now a roaring success! This is how it all started… Brussels Flavour Day, an event to celebrate flavours and their role in the future of food.
Energy transition in France: What to expect from the new government?
The ‘Clean Energy for all Europeans’ package of legislation is the EU’s response to the Paris Agreement on climate change, setting out the bloc’s energy and climate policies for 2030.
Being a young professional: Tips and tricks
Joseph Lemaire, account manager at H+K Strategies Belgium, provides some personal insights on how to succeed as a young communication professional.
Tweets of the Week: May speaks, Vestager takes on Amazon, and the EP debates Catalonia
Theresa May yet again looks a fool, Vestager says tax dodging ’s not cool and MEPs talk Catalonia self-rule.
Lightweighting: A solution for low-carbon mobility
Making vehicles lighter by using lightweight solutions is key to reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from vehicles without compromising passenger safety.
Sustainability and salt
Salt is a basic material for chemical transformation, therefore, it can contribute to sustainability and be transferred in the rest of the value chain afterwards.
EU Plant Breeding Regulation: Safeguarding Agricultural Innovation and Consumers
Plant breeding techniques have emerged as an innovation-driven solution to the many problems EU agriculture is facing.
Commission: Independent Catalonia ‘would find itself outside of EU’
The Commission called today Catalonia's independence referendum "illegal", while the Catalan government said Sunday's vote had given it the right to declare independence from Spain.
Ambassador: Criticism against Azerbaijan is orchestrated
“The closer we are coming to the EU, the more criticism we are hearing. But we are approaching the point of no return in our relations," Fuad Isgandarov, ambassador of Azerbaijan to Belgium, told EURACTIV in a wide-ranging interview.
The Data Economy: Ownership, Access and Portability
Maximising the benefits of data-driven digital transformation requires the European Union to ensure that data flows across borders and sectors. The European Commission has identified emerging data issues during its preparation for a legislative proposal on the “Free Flow of Data”.
Tweets of the Week: Macron, May, Germany, and Twitter
This week it’s Macron’s address, Theresa May in distress, German voters digress and Twitter’s a mess.
Yellow Academy: Stopping an issue from becoming a crisis
EURACTIV’s Yellow Academy is a series of workshops on EU lobbying and communication with a strong focus on case studies.
Tweets of the Week: explosion over “Rocket Man”, big vote if you’re Catalan, and Boris shit hits the fan
This week: explosion over “Rocket Man”, big vote if you’re Catalan, and Boris shit hits the fan.
European biodiesel: the challenges of the RED II
The Commission proposal to revise the Renewable Energy Directive is not only lacking ambition, it is also a challenge to the entire biofuel chain, from farmers to industry.
L’EASA fête ses 25 ans à Bruxelles le 19 octobre
Depuis 25 ans, l'Alliance Européene pour l'Ethique en Publicité (EASA) a favorisé la promotion d'une meilleure publicité grâce à une autorégulation efficace.
The EASA is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Brussels on 19 October
For 25 years, the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) has been successfully promoting better advertising through effective self-regulation.
The EASA is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Brussels
For 25 years, the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) has been successfully promoting better advertising through effective self-regulation.
Youth (un)employment: What challenges and solutions for Europe?
Youth unemployment is a complex phenomenon affecting millions of young Europeans, their communities and the future of all Member States.