Views: 9The European integration project is based –in part- on an attractive and ambitious idea of “uniting” the adherent member states along involvement in the so-called “social market economy” model. Among its most vital elements (mainly, in the social security system) are such issues as, e.g. occupational pension, universal health care and unemployment insurance. These […]
Month: December 2024
European Semester in the Autumn Package: modern analysis in growth
Views: 10In November, the Commission assessed the first set of medium-term plans, the draft budgetary plans of the euro zone member states and revised the excessive deficit procedure; presently, the second Autumn Package adopted this December by the new Commission’s staff focused on promoting policy actions to benefit the euro area, monitoring macroeconomic imbalances and […]
Deepening and expanding EU-Switzerland relationship
Views: 10This December, the President of the European Commission and the President of the Swiss Confederation confirmed the completion of negotiations on a broad package of agreements that aim to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. Each agreement, both existing and new, reflects the evolution of EU-Swiss legislation concerned to ensure a dynamic update fruitful […]
EU in the global competition: political economy’s perspectives
Views: 10The best way for the EU in tackling modern challenges is through sustainable growth, more productive economy, as well as preserving democratic values and social inclusion. However, increasing productivity and competitiveness in the world, the EU needs radical reforms: first, accelerating innovation and finding new growth models; second, reducing high energy prices (while continuing […]
Reforming European automotive industry
Views: 12The EU institutions (mainly the Commission) have suggested a “holistic EU strategy” for the European automotive sector to manage modern challenges and adapt needed efficiently applicable regulatory framework. The EU-wide dialogue during the next year will formulate implementing measures for a modernized sector. Besides, the reforms on Germany, the leader in the EU economy […]
Made in Europe: promoting EU agriculture and food
Views: 10European Commission co-finances and also directly organizes campaigns and events to promote EU farm products worldwide. This is carried out under the slogan “Enjoy, it’s from Europe”, which aims to raise awareness of the efforts made by European farmers to produce quality products. These promotional activities help boost their profile on EU and international […]
Strengthening multidimensional approaches to wellbeing: challenges and policies
Views: 10Among most vital issues in global and national politics are wellbeing and security: the former is managed by the national growth pattern (reflecting measures to overcome modern challenges), the latter is guided, generally, by the international factors and efforts. However, in the wellbeing approaches both dimensions are important…
Financing European integration process: latest Commission’s funding plan
Views: 13European integration process is an expensive endeavor: i.e. quite often ambitious plans exceed available resources. Hence, the Commission, on behalf of the member states terns to borrowing on international capital markets. For 2025, the Commission anticipates issuing approximately €160 billion in EU bonds, ensuring consistent support for its borrowing-based programs.
European AI factories: using massive computing facilities
Views: 18The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, EuroHPC has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe. This is a major milestone for Europe in building a thriving digital system to train advanced AI models and develop AI solutions. AI models and systems are expected to develop the EU-wide […]
Striving for sustainable growth: Arab League’s efforts in education
Views: 27The Arab League, uniting 22 member states, has adopted a higher education and scientific research framework aimed at leveraging technology, ensuring academic quality and fostering partnerships to position higher education as a driver for achieving global Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. At the same time, education providers assist in transforming national political economies along the […]