The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a cornerstone of the Green Deal, intended to prevent carbon leakage while supporting Europe’s industrial decarbonisation. However, as implementation approaches, design flaws risk undermining its effectiveness for the aluminium sector, a strategic...

On International Women’s Day in Brussels, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders will confront a critical reality: women’s health in Europe remains under-prioritised, with persistent gaps in access, research, and policy implementation. From menopause and maternal mental health to neurology and oncology,...

Gain exclusive, data-driven insight into a new pan-European women’s health survey from the European Migraine & Headache Alliance, revealing a systemic blind spot: most women affected by migraine are of working age yet face delayed diagnosis and fragmented care. The...

Geo-blocking—or more accurately, geo-enabling—is a cornerstone of Europe’s creative and cultural sectors. By allowing commercial and contractual freedom, to agree territorial exclusivity, supported by geo-blocking, the EU enables the creation, financing, production, and distribution and showcasing both offline and online...

Europe’s cities are at a turning point. Climate imperatives, demographic shifts, digital transformation, and new expectations for urban life are reshaping how communities grow, connect, and thrive. As the EU intensifies efforts toward climate neutrality, resilience, and inclusive prosperity, next-generation...

SMEs Forum: Strengthening Competitiveness in an Uncertain World Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the European economy, making up 99% of all EU businesses. As drivers of innovation, employment and growth, their success is vital to Europe’s...

 Europe is facing an escalating challenge from Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) diseases. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality among individuals living with chronic kidney disease, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), and obesity. These conditions are deeply interconnected, as the heart, kidneys,...

The Rare Diseases Forum 2026 comes at a crucial time for EU health policy. With over 30 million Europeans affected, momentum is growing for a more coordinated response. In 2025, the European Parliament called for a comprehensive EU Action Plan...

Europe is at a crossroads. As global competition intensifies and technological innovation accelerates, intellectual property is no longer just a legal tool—it is a strategic engine driving industrial growth and shaping the continent’s economic future. This event will bring together...

2026 will be a pivotal year for Europe’s transition to a circular economy. The landmark Circular Economy Act will seek to create a coherent single market for secondary raw materials and reduce regulatory fragmentation across the EU, while the EU Water Resilience Strategy aims to accelerate...

As Europe heads to a net-zero economy, renewable liquid gases (rLGs) such as bioLPG and renewable DME are gaining attention as practical, immediately deployable solutions for decarbonising transport, heating, and industrial sectors, particularly in rural and off-grid areas where energy...

Europe is at a pivotal moment for its industrial base. Decarbonisation and de-risking, alongside global competition and strategic dependencies, are reshaping how Europe powers its economy and maintains industrial strength. Energy costs, access to clean technologies, resilient supply chains, and skilled labour have become central to Europe’s competitiveness,...