Views: 45Both Europe and the world entered a new era of international commerce: as the result, many businesses would go bust while new companies and governance models emerge. Digital technologies are going to play a vital role in resolving this and other emerging crises facilitating rapid change’s adaptation in political economies and governance.
Category: Modern EU
European guidance on using generative AI in science
Views: 8Among various directions in European integration concept, some new “unions” constantly appear: recent attempt aims at “integrating” a digital approach to science. It is called “Living guidance on responsible use of generative AI in research”, and is the second version adopted by the ERA Forum this April. The ERA’s “document” is aimed at eliminating […]
AI’s “continental plan”: Europe heads toward global digital leadership
Views: 20The European Union has just adopted this April the “AI Continent Action Plan” in view of positioning the Union as an AI global partner. The EU’s main leverage in this endeavor is through the legal and managerial means as presently, around 85% of all AI systems remain unregulated and not subject to any rules; […]
Comprehensive overview of state aid expenditures in the EU states
Views: 17Overall state aid expenditures EU-wide in 2023 dropped to €186.78 billion from €243.27 billion in 2022. The member states channeled 73% of funds towards such policy objectives as environmental protection and energy savings, research, circular development, innovation and regional development; in 2022, this share was 49%. However, the total amount of aid spent on […]
European zero-pollution ambition: complicated ways of progress
Views: 14Twice a year the EU European Commission’s Joint Research Center together with the European Environment Agency, EEA publishes a monitoring report on progress in the member states in achieving the EU’s zero-pollution targets according to the 2021 Zero Pollution Action Plan. It reveals future policies designed to support the zero-pollution ambition in reducing threat […]
Important contribution to AI as a “co-intelligent” partner: book review
Views: 167Can books on AI help us to comprehend the digital transition, or at least part of it? Many authors would certainly think so, though the question cannot be truly answered, as the impact of some books can only seldom be empirically proven. This is not the case of the Mollick’s book, as it is […]
Reacting to emerging crises: new EU-wide preparedness strategy
Views: 305The Commission announced recently the Preparedness Union Strategy for the EU states to prevent and react to emerging threats and crises. The plan is a response to the ongoing poly-crisis the EU faces; hence, the strategy focuses on an integrated all-hazards approach, a whole-of-government approach, which brings together all relevant actors, across all governance’s […]
AI legislation in Europe and prohibited AI practices: Commission’s new guidelines
Views: 292In the beginning of February 2025, the Commission published guidelines providing an overview of AI practices that are regarded as unacceptable and prohibited due to their potential risks to the EU-wide values and fundamental rights. As soon as the prohibited practices are too complicated to comprehend, the Commission has prepared draft guidelines, which are […]
Advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaics: boosting innovation in EU
Views: 29European Commission initiated some measures in advancing EU’s technological leadership and sustainability by creating three new EU-wide partnerships on advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive growth in the member states.
New EU initiatives for investment and innovation
Views: 268Offering the EU citizens broader access to capital markets and better financing options for companies can foster citizens’ wealth, while boosting the EU-wide economic growth and competitiveness. Firstly, the households will have more opportunities to invest in capital markets; secondly, businesses will have easier access to capital to innovate, grow and creative employment.