Views: 43Through extensive legislative process with the EU institutions, the member states, legal experts and researchers the Commission has prepared a strategic vision for a climate-neutral European Union and new directions in energy security: consultations were finished in 2018, followed by a high-level conference in 2020. These preparations provided for a new legal sector – […]
Category: Science and innovation
covering increasing role of science, research and innovation in the modern national development models
Modern competition in the EU: Commission’s assessment
Views: 58Competition policy remains a vital tool serving the needs of European citizens: both as consumers (benefiting from lower prices, wider choice and higher quality) and as workers (benefiting from a vibrant labour market). Besides, various forms of businesses benefit from innovative, diverse and reliable development in a level playing field. The Commission’s Communication this […]
European social market economy: unique approaches to “social enterprises”
Views: 61This December, the European Commission presented an action plan to assist the member states in delivering on the European social market economy’ concept with a particular emphasis on employment and job-creation issues, on fair and inclusive recovery, as well as on green and digital transitions. All these aspects in connection with business are included […]
European integration through better law and regulations
Views: 68The role of “better law-making” in supporting the recovery and resilience process in the member states in post-pandemic, as well as that of “better regulation”, is becoming extremely important. Effective EU legislation, which occupies already about 70 per cent of the member states’ legal order, is vital both for citizens and SMEs. The Commission […]
2022 – The European Year of Youth
Views: 42In the beginning of December, European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement to make 2022 the European Year of Youth, a year dedicated to those who “would decide the future of Europe”. The objectives of the Year are to listen, engage and promote concrete opportunities for youth, to bridge the gap between […]
European “health union”: pros and cons
Views: 72New efforts to create a EU-wide health union seems to be the best way in establishing better, more resilient and responsive regional health system. A comprehensive and strong health union will protect citizens, facilitate sustainable growth patterns and enhance European integration. Present initiatives reflect analysis of future outbreaks, joint preparedness and planning with the […]
Hydrogen: a new priority for the European energy sector
Views: 97Attention to climate-neutrality in the world and in Europe has shown increasing common commitments: about 90% of the countries have committed themselves to emission reduction by 45% by 2030. The “green hydrogen” is one of the safest ways to practical implementation; this clean energy has become a best solutions: now, the second European Hydrogen […]
European resilience and recovery through research and innovation
Views: 78The newly adopted “Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe” sets out new vision and priorities for the European Research Area and sets up a new structure for its management. The Pact for R&I defines common values and principles for research and innovation in Europe, such as freedom of scientific research and free circulation […]
Modern trends in European integration: “smart specialization” in the Baltic States
Views: 76The ideas of a so-called “smart growth” and member states’ “specialization” have been introduced into the EU integration perspectives about a decade ago. It was regarded both as one of the strongest facets of modern EU’s political economy, and a specific economic modernisation tool in the member states’ growth patterns; both shall be within […]
European integration: Lessons from COP26 through ambitions and actions
Views: 79European Union didn’t expect much from COP26: the EU is already ahead of the rest of the world’s regions in climate-change-efforts’ ambitions and actions. However, it is reasonable to have a look at the COP26 outcomes and perspective implementation of the reached agreements. As Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson once said: “Don’t judge each […]