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01 Sep Project DRIVES at the core of automotive skills priority

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31 Aug ACEA publication of its annual Pocket Guide

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The European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) has published its annual Pocket Guide. The publication provides an overview of the EU auto industry with updated figures on employment and innovation in the industry and its related policies. The latest data provided by the association demonstrate the importance...

26 Aug EC: Hydrogen generation in Europe

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The European Commission published its hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe on the 8th July 2020. This strategy brings different strands of policy action together, covering the entire value chain, as well as the industrial, market and infrastructure angles together with the research and innovation...

26 Aug EC: Feedback period is open to assess and address the Prüm framework

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The existing framework of the Prüm Decisions (2008/615/JHA and 2008/616/JHA), that established the automated exchange of DNA, fingerprint and vehicle registration data, has proven to be a valuable tool for law enforcement authorities for preventing and investigating criminal offences. The initiative will assess and address...

06 Aug EC: 1st Financing innovative clean tech virtual conference

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Creation date: July 31, 2020 On 25 September 2020, financiers and industry representatives will gather virtually to discuss how public and private investors can join forces to deliver the European Green Deal and repair economic damage from the COVID-19 crisis. To become the first climate-neutral bloc in...

03 Aug EC: Guidelines for up- and re-skilling in micro and small enterprises

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Skills development is necessary to face changes in the labour market, led by important transformations such as digitalisation, ageing populations and climate change. The European Commission has recently published a guidance pack presenting information, recommendations and additional resources on up- and re-skilling of employees in micro...

03 Aug EC: Public consultation launched on the future of transport

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 1st July, the Commission launched a public consultation on the future of transport to allow both stakeholders and citizens to comment and identify their priorities. This will enable the Commission to better understand how the EU can...

28 Jul New rules for securing cyberattacks in connected vehicles

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Car manufacturers selling in Japan, South Korea and the European Union will be required to secure connected vehicles against cyberattacks under a new regulation set by the United Nations. The agreement was adopted in June by 53 countries, not including the U.S., and will go into...

22 Jul Over 80 applications received for the CLEPA Innovation Awards 2020

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Winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on the 25th of November Through record participation levels, automotive suppliers are demonstrating that innovation, which strengthens European growth and competitiveness, is at the core of their DNA. We would like to send a special thank you to all...

09 Jul NextGenerationEU: reality and ambition are bound to collide – Newsletter Editorial July 2020

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EU leaders will gather next week for an additional EU Summit to try and come closer on the next 7-year EU budget and the additional special funds to be channelled into economic recovery. Dubbed NextGenerationEU, resilience seems to be the key concept behind much of...