The European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on 30 January. This initiative underscores the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the future of a sector vital to European prosperity, while at the same time advancing its climate goals and broader objectives.
The new EU Directive will make company data more easily available, enhance trust and transparency in companies across member states, create more connected public administrations and reduce red tape in cross-border business transactions.
The EU is increasingly concerned about its strategic dependencies on Chinese technology, particularly on legacy semiconductor chips. This briefing published by the EU Institute of Security Studies explores how the EU can build resilience and mitigate economic security risks in this critical sector.
Today, the Cyber Resilience Act, a landmark piece of legislation, enters into force. This marks a major leap forward in the EU’s efforts to protect its citizens and businesses from cyber threats.
The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe. This is a major milestone for Europe in building a thriving ecosystem to train advanced AI models and develop AI solutions.
“To get the balance between competitiveness and decarbonisation right, energy intensives should benefit from clear incentives to electrify” – said Eurelectric’s Secretary General Kristian Ruby, underlining that a business case for sustained investments in the electricity system is paramount.
Until 13 December, the 9th edition of the Raw Materials Week will bring together a wide range of stakeholders from all over the world to move forward on the bloc’s initiatives in the field of raw materials. See which progress
The EU Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional EU public and private funding and support services.
The EU Telecommunications Council approved conclusions on EU’s cybersecurity agency (ENISA) and on Commission’s White Paper on the EU’s future digital infrastructure needs.
In light of the Commission’s White Paper and the recent Draghi and Letta reports, the Council conclusions aim to take stock of the progress made at European level, with particular attention to digital infrastructures, while identifying the numerous challenges that still lie ahead. Disvover which, and take a look at the 357 stakeholders’ positions.
“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.
The EU Commission has signed 21 grant agreements for €142 million with backbone cable projects, bringing total funding to €420 million under the first CEF Digital Work Programme. Backbone networks, including submarine cables, are critical infrastructures that play an essential role in ensuring high-capacity connectivity. Get more details about the projects signed.
The EU Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to join the new Industry-Academia Network as part of the European Cyber Skills Academy. The call will remain open permanently. However, stakeholders interested in joining the Network Launch Group should apply by 5 January 2025.
Quantum mechanics dates back to 1925, and the idea of quantum computing spans almost half that period. The first experimental demonstration of a quantum algorithm happened 30 years ago. But still today, these technologies used to scour vast databases and factor massive numbers are considered “new and emerging”. The untapped potential in this field is central as ITU prepares for 2025 as the “International Year of Quantum”.
Following the European Digital Identity Framework, the Commission has published five implementing regulations today, laying down rules for the core functionalities and the certification of the European Digital Identity Wallets.
The Cyber Resilience Act aims to strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity by ensuring that digital products and services are secure throughout their lifecycle. It encourages proactive risk management and accountability, empowering businesses and users to build a safer digital future together.
Stakeholders at the “Cross-Domain Standardisation and Architecture for IoT and Edge Computing” workshop emphasised the need for open standards, open-source innovation, and coordinated efforts across sectors like energy and mobility to enhance Europe’s position in IoT and edge computing.
The EU Commission Services and Smart Africa signed an Administrative Arrangement to enhance cooperation and support a human-centric digital transformation of Africa. The partnership was formalised during a high-level roundtable discussion with European and African government representatives, private sector leaders and civil society.
The report provides an evidence-based overview of the cybersecurity maturity state of play as well as an assessment of cybersecurity capabilities across Europe. The report also includes policy recommendations to address identified shortcomings and increase the level of cybersecurity in the EU.
The European Commission launches a call for tenders to develop a methodology and assess the net climate impact of digital infrastructures.
The EU Council adopted two new laws part of the cyber security legislative ‘package’, namely the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’, and a targeted amendment to the cybersecurity act (CSA). How will they improve cybersecurity in Europe?
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