On 7 July 2017, the Council, by common accord with the President of the Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, appointed Mariya Gabriel as the new commissioner for digital economy and society. The appointment takes effect immediately, and applies for the remainder of the current term of office...
President Jean-Claude Juncker and Commissioner Pierre Moscovici are attending the G20 Summit in Hamburg today and tomorrow. Under the German G20 Presidency, the G20 nations will be meeting under the motto "Shaping an interconnected world". This morning, President Juncker and President of the European Council,...
The study; EU-third country cooperation on policies within the ITRE domain in relation to Brexit, was prepared at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). It provides a critical assessment of the implications of existing models of cooperation of...
The leaders of the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank urged G-20 leaders today to reinvigorate trade by reducing trade barriers and curbing trade-distorting subsidies while simultaneously seeking better policies to support workers who have lost their jobs. In a...
The European parliament in Strasbourg has adopted a text on; Building an ambitious EU industrial strategy as a strategic priority for growth, employment and innovation in Europe. At the beginning of its present mandate, the Commission underlined the need to maintain and reinforce a strong...
Executive Summary Automotive suppliers welcome the completion of the RDE test requirements as a milestone in EU emission legislation Technology is available on the market to meet RDE requirements not only at type approval but also in-service Consideration of bigger emission test result spread is...
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers calls for the protection of the interests of all stakeholders in the automotive supply chain when selling to the independent aftermarket in Japan. A level playing field would preserve the freedom of choice for the end-consumer, in the...
This publication details the achievements and successes of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships in the four years since its formation in 2013. The Alliance brings together stakeholders in employment and education, aiming to increase the quality, supply and attractiveness of apprenticeships across Europe. The leaflet...
The European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law has published a report on the impact of end-of life vehicles on the environment. Against this background it is important to comprehend the whereabouts of permanently decommissioned passenger cars. From the available statistical...
The European Commission Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) is conducting a study on the impact of Internet of Things on the structure of industry and business models used. The study, which began in November 2016, will contribute to the objectives...