The Joint Research Council of the European Union published on the 2nd of December its 2017 edition of the EU R&D Scoreboard (the Scoreboard), comprising the 2500 companies investing the largest sums in R&D in the world in 2016/17. These companies, based in 43 countries, each invested...
On the 1st of December 2017, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the transition from the Interim Evaluation of Horizon 2020 towards the ninth Framework Programme. They highlight that that R&I is essential for ensuring long-term sustainable economic growth, industrial competitiveness, social inclusion and...
CLEPA welcomes Firestone Industrial Products as a new corporate member. The company has its European HQ in Arnhem (Netherlands) and is the inventor of the world’s 1st pneumatic suspension device back in 1938. Today, the automotive portfolio comprises air springs, air helper springs and air control...
On the 30th of November, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the future of work and digital skills. The skills' needs of the future are difficult to predict and the life span of skills is likely to shrink due to rapid technological changes....
On the 27th of November 2017, the European Commission published a report on the ongoing trade negotiations with MERCOSUR. Regarding trade in goods, discussions continued on the outstanding text proposals. An agreement was reached on the provision prohibiting quantitative restrictions. Substantive text-based discussions were held on export...
On the 24th of November, the European Commission published a study on investment needs and obstacles along industrial value chains. The EU needs to invest in modernising its industry across all value chains in order to maintain its competitive position and economic relevance worldwide. This study shows...
On the 15th of November 2017, the European Commission published a study on business cooperating with vocational education and training providers for quality skills and attractive futures. This study analyses examples of cooperation between vocational education and training (VET) and businesses. Initiatives such as dual study...
On the 15th of November, the European Commission published a report on "Low-carbon research and innovation - Building a low-carbon, climate-resilient future". Climate change is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges of our time. The European Union is a world leader in climate action. The EU’s...
On the 9th of November, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union published a revised proposal for a renewed EU industrial policy strategy. In particular, the Council would recognise the need for concrete actions to enable European industry, especially SMEs, to tackle present and...
On the 9th of November, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) published a study underlining that G20 economies introduced fewer trade-restrictive measures compared to the previous review period. The estimated trade coverage of these restrictions recorded during the period of mid-May 2017 to mid-October 2017 slightly exceeded...