Views: 51The European “social market economy” concept is being subject to significant alterations under modern global challenges during last decade, in particular the through the increased digitalisation, new ways of producing and offering goods and services, as well as through the interconnected nature of commercial exchanges. Market definition provides guidance on the principles of the […]
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New European Sustainable Development Report: resolute actions needed
Views: 61At the end of January 2024, the SDSN published the fifth edition of the European Sustainable Development Report, which tracks annually since 2019 the performance of the EU member states and partner countries on the UN 17 SDGs. Suggested ten priority actions provide for serious transformations in the EU-wide policies towards SDGs.
Investing in the EU-wide science, research and innovation: latest outcomes
Views: 97Since 2014, there were eight EU-wide research and innovation funding programs with a budget of about €80 billion; Horizon 2020 (officially called Horizon Europe) is presently a functioning one for the coming decade. Its objectives are to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, foster collaboration in research and innovation, support excellent science and industrial leadership […]
European digital market: sustaining competition
Views: 47European digital transition has an important social component: i.e. it should work for all, putting people first and opening new opportunities for business. Digital solutions are also vital in combating climate change and achieving the green transition. However, competition in virtual worlds, generative artificial intelligence, GenAI and other large and small digital “players” is […]
Enhancing European economic security: new efforts
Views: 65The EU is the biggest export-import region: on the global scene, it is exporting over €3.1 trillion in goods and services and importing €2.8 trillion yearly. However, at a time of profound geopolitical turmoil and rapid technological changes, there are serious threats about the risks involved. During several last years the EU has learned […]
European educational revolution: progressive factors
Views: 57Presently there are a number of vital issues in the revolutionary process of educational transformation in the EU member states. Some of them are covered in this article: such as , for example, contemporary complex challenges in the revised education policies, global and European regulatory measures in education, the EU’s twin transition in the […]
Sustainability in the European insurance sector
Views: 261The world-wide sustainable development goals, SDGs and the sustainability concept in general, are quickly entering various corporate sectors, including such previously distant ones as insurance. Hence the need to show some ways sustainability is already being incorporated into the insurance sector’s development through vitally important innovation and progressive initiatives.
European data governance through regulations and management
Views: 66In mid-December 2023, the EU institutions have reached an agreement on the EU-wide rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as regulations some issues concerning digital platforms’ use in government service, in bio-metric and medical surveillance, etc. Managing other AI’s applications, such as ChatGPT and “big data” platforms are subject to […]
Online platforms in the EU: Digital Service Act in action
Views: 61The Digital Services Act, DSA determines very large platforms EU-wide with more than 45 million users; they have to meet special legal obligations. The EU digital law has already designated about 20 very large online platforms and search engines: the process will continue to meet customers’ intentions and make sure the necessary compliance with […]
European twin transition in action: Bulgaria’s examples
Views: 28At the end of 2023, Bulgaria received vital financial support from the EU Just Transition Fund, JTF for the national twin transition and sustainability development. Two projects signify country’s successful efforts in sustainable development covering three Bulgarian regions.