Regulatory

How do we close Europe’s innovation gap? Start with advanced connectivity and a strong intellectual property rights framework  – POLITICO

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How do we close Europe’s innovation gap? Start with advanced connectivity and a strong intellectual property rights framework  – POLITICO

Getting the IPR framework right now to unleash long-term innovation EU policies adopted in the next five years will be foundational for Europe’s innovative ecosystem to thrive in the long term, improving conditions for the next wave of intellectual property lifecycles that can take over a decade to bear fruit. A smart and strategic policy … Read more

The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework – POLITICO

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The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework – POLITICO

Brewers have integrated environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of the production cycle and supply chain. Breweries use energy-efficient technologies, invest in the circular economy and reduce waste. For example, they’ve reduced the volume of water needed to produce each liter of beer. As for energy, breweries invest heavily in renewable sources like solar panels … Read more

20 people to meet at Labour’s conference – POLITICO

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20 people to meet at Labour’s conference – POLITICO

Neil Amin-Smith Neil Amin-Smith | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for GLAAD He’s a former popstar who’s now the main adviser on financial services policy for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Neil Amin-Smith, the ex-violinist of chart-topping band Clean Bandit, is the key political person in the Treasury for City policy and for the party’s investment ambitions. He also … Read more

EU forms investors club amid tech doom and gloom – POLITICO

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EU forms investors club amid tech doom and gloom – POLITICO

“The EU is part of the problem. Thus far it has mostly brought us silly cookie[s] and AI warnings,” Jitse Groen, CEO of Dutch food-delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway, said Thursday. Groen refers to the EU’s heavy regulatory push in several technology areas, such as data protection and artificial intelligence. “The EU could move to … Read more

UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze – POLITICO

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UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze – POLITICO

It’s been split into two phases: Phase 1 focused specifically on how the night of the fire unfolded. That phase reported back in 2019 and warned about the “apparently slow rate of progress” in removing combustible cladding, as well as making a host of recommendations for improving building safety and better coordinating emergency responses. Phase … Read more

Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy – POLITICO

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Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy – POLITICO

Governments doing the right thing Signs are starting to emerge of policymakers moving in the right direction. Over the past year, there has been growing acceptance of the need to address the challenges facing the sector. Enrico Letta, former Italian prime minister, has called for the completion of the single market for telecoms, and asked … Read more

Europe needs an ‘Abundance Agenda’ – POLITICO

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Europe needs an ‘Abundance Agenda’ – POLITICO

Surprising? Not really. While the EU accounted for over 27 percent of the world’s GDP in 1990 — more than the U.S. at the time — today, its share is a little over 17 percent. And as Europe’s economic strength shrinks, the less it can project regulatory power on the world stage — a fact … Read more

A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

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A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

Avoiding incompatible and contradictory policy initiatives as well as creating an environment that will lead to a healthier, more resilient Europe should be central to any EU life sciences strategy. The start of a new mandate is a good moment for reflection. Last month, EFPIA published a Competitiveness Strategy for European Life Sciences, which included … Read more

Here’s what the data shows on Seine pollution levels during the Olympics – POLITICO

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Here’s what the data shows on Seine pollution levels during the Olympics – POLITICO

Eau de Paris’ data showed that high levels of E. coli bacteria were detected in the river at least once during every day of the first week of the Olympics, between July 26 and Sunday, with two exceptions: July 30 and July 31, the day of the men’s and women’s triathlon. On the day of … Read more

Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns – POLITICO

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Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns – POLITICO

“The Draft Law on Environmental Impact Assessment, though submitted to the Serbian parliament in October 2023, remains unadopted and contains critical gaps, such as not preventing the issuance of construction permits before the completion of the EIA,” Berishaj explained. Opposition to the project, including roadblocks across the country and thousands of protesters, was so strong … Read more