Economics

Europe is at a pivotal moment for its industrial base. The ongoing energy disruption combined with intensifying global competition and strategic dependencies, is reshaping how Europe powers its economy and sustains industrial strength. High energy costs, access to clean technologies, resilient supply chains, and skilled labour have become central to Europe’s competitiveness,...

“Rare Diseases in a Changing and Competitive Europe: Shaping policies to address the unmet needs of people living with rare diseases”  EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe will host the biennial European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD 2026)...

At a time of economic uncertainty, rapid digital transformation and shifting workforce dynamics, small businesses and entrepreneurs are central to Europe’s growth, competitiveness and job creation. Women‑led enterprises remain a significantly underleveraged engine of economic resilience, while young entrepreneurs (Gen...

As legislators review the Biotech Act, they face a generational opportunity to strengthen Europe’s clinical trials landscape and its global competitiveness. The Commission’s proposal outlines changes that can help reverse Europe’s declining share in global clinical research, bridge the emerging...

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...

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...

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...