Biotechnology is becoming a decisive capability for Europe’s competitiveness, industrial resilience and strategic autonomy. But Europe enters the next institutional cycle with a fragmented policy landscape, uneven regulatory capacity, and persistent scale-up barriers. The Commission’s Biotech Communication I and Biotech...

Europe’s languages, cultures, and communities belong at the heart of the AI era, not on its margins. Yet many regional and minority languages remain underrepresented in today’s AI systems, held back by limited online presence and a lack of dedicated...

When a smoker quits and switches to an innovative nicotine product, the change never happens in isolation. Partners notice it. Families live it. And yet their perspective is almost never part of the conversation — and rarely, if ever, measured....

Now in its 22nd edition, the MEP Awards celebrate the excellence, dedication, and impact of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), their Assistants (APAs), and Parliament staff. As MEPs enter the second year of their mandate, this year’s gala dinner...

As part of its commitments to the UN SDGs, Europe pledged to end HIV transmission by 2030. However, according to the latest data, notably from the ECDC, the EU27 is currently not on track to meet this goal under existing...

As Europe enters a new political cycle and faces growing global competition, strengthening the Union’scompetitiveness and economic resilience has become a central priority for policymakers. The Irish Presidency Forum will bring together European policymakers, industry leaders and experts inBrussels for...

Clean ammonia is emerging as a strategic vector for Europe’s decarbonisation, with applications across industry, energy, and transport. While supply-side developments are advancing rapidly, unlocking demand remains a critical challenge. This discussion will explore how EU policy frameworks—including the Industrial Accelerated Act (IAA), the...

Europe’s automotive transition sits at the intersection of several key challenges facing the EU today: industrial competitiveness, decarbonisation, investment and economic resilience.  Policymakers and industry leaders are increasingly confronted with complex trade-offs and difficult choices as they navigate the Automotive Package and IAA...

On September 8–10, 2026, the 35th Economic Forum will take place in Karpacz – the largest and most important socio-economic conference in Central Europe, which for over three decades has served as a key platform for dialogue between politics, business,...

As the EU reviews CO₂ emission standards for cars and vans, policymakers face a key question: how to ensure that the framework delivers real decarbonisation while remaining genuinely technology neutral. ePURE’s position is that the current approach risks excluding proven...

Brussels Climate Week – Europe’s flagship platform driving climate resilience, innovation and industrial transformation. Hosted by the City of Brussels and powered by Tech for Climate Action, Brussels Climate Week brings together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and communities to turn...

At a time of shifting global alliances, rising demand for resilient supply chains, and renewed focus on strategic partnerships, the relationship between the EU and Mercosur is entering a defining moment. As both regions navigate economic uncertainty, decarbonisation, and evolving...