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Brussels says “air quality is not good in Europe, but much better than elsewhere”

The European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, stated this Friday at Forum Europa in Brussels that “air quality is not good in Europe, but much better than elsewhere”.

Roswall pointed out at this information session organized by New Economy Forum in the EU capital that she maintains “very close contact” with all countries to help them improve their air pollution levels.

Brussels admits no country will meet the Water Framework Directive targets by 2027

The European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, acknowledged this Friday at the Europa Forum in Brussels that “no country” in the EU will meet the Water Framework Directive targets for 2027, which aim to achieve good ecological and chemical status in all water bodies.

Brussels to Boost Demand for Biological Products to Help the EU Meet Climate Goals

The European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, emphasised this Friday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that the European Commission will stimulate demand for biological products to help the EU meet its climate goals and gain competitiveness globally.

EU Plans One-Year Delay for Deforestation Regulation Amid Technical and Compliance Challenges

The European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, said on Friday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that she hoped the entry into force of the EU Regulation on Deforestation, adopted in 2023 to ensure that products sold in the European Union do not come from deforested land, would be postponed for a year "very soon".

Executive Vice-President Mînzatu highlights the European Social Fund as a pillar of social cohesion in the EU

The Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu, defended this Wednesday at the Forum Europa in Brussels the European social model as a "competitive advantage" for the EU and announced a minimum investment of 100 billion euros from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for social objectives between 2028 and 2034.

The EU champions training and quality employment to boost competitiveness

The Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Social Rights and Skills, Roxana Mînzatu, emphasised this Wednesday at the Forum Europa in Brussels the need to strengthen vocational training and digital skills to improve Europe's competitiveness.

During an event organised by New Economy Forum in the EU's capital, Mînzatu stressed that "the European social model is our strongest competitive advantage in the turbulent times we are going through", although she acknowledged that there are significant challenges in terms of qualifications.

The EU will present its "first strategy" against poverty next year

The Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Social Rights, Roxana Mînzatu, announced this Wednesday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that her institution will present its "first" comprehensive strategy against poverty next year, with the aim of eradicating this social problem in the EU by 2050 and lifting 15 million Europeans out of the risk of social exclusion by 2030.

Virkkunen Advocates Simplifying EU Regulations and Promoting "Technological Champions" in AI and Defence

Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy in the EU, argued this Thursday at the Forum Europa in Brussels for the need to simplify European regulations and create continental "champions" in technologies such as artificial intelligence and the defence industry.

The EU Advocates for Technological Sovereignty and Self-Defence Against External Dependence

Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, argued this Thursday at the Forum Europa in Brussels for the need for the EU to develop its own technological and defence capabilities to reduce external dependencies.

During the event organised by New Economy Forum in the EU's capital, Virkkunen stated that Europe must "mobilise more capital, simplify regulations, and invest in our own technological future" to maintain its competitiveness and sovereignty.

The EU to Boost Technological Sovereignty with AI Gigafactories and Data Centres

Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, unveiled an ambitious plan this Thursday at the Forum Europa in Brussels to position the EU at the forefront of artificial intelligence and critical technologies.

During the event organised by New Economy Forum in the EU's capital, Virkkunen highlighted that Europe already has 13 operational AI factories across 17 Member States, which will provide optimised computing services for businesses and researchers.

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