Author: The New European
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Who Reaps the Benefits of the Single Market? Not SMEs, according to the Letta report.
Brussels, 22 April 2024 – The European Union’s economic strength rests on the shoulders of its many millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the long-awaited report from former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta on the future of the single market. Yet SMEs do not reap the rewards of the single market. Letta’s…
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What’s the status of EU-US trade and technology cooperation?
Brussels, 9th April 2024 – Hundreds of stakeholders and journalists descended on Leuven, Belgium, on April 4th and 5th to attend the sixth edition of the Trade and Technology Council and hear what several high-level EU and US leaders had to say on relations between the two parties. The Council, set up by US President…
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European Commission Releases Action Plan Tackling Labour and Skills Shortages
Brussels, 26 March 2024 – The Commission has released its long-awaited action plan to address chronic labour and skills shortages plaguing the European Union. Announced on Wednesday, the action plan acknowledges the severity of the shortages and outlines steps at the EU, national and social levels to mitigate the consequences. This analysis will unpack the…
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New Year, New Presidency; What does Belgium have in store for Entrepreneurship and Inclusion during its presidency of the Council of the EU?
Brussels, January 10, 2024 – As 2024 kicks off, so too does the new presidency of the Council of the European Union. From January to June 2023, Belgium will take reigns of the body, designed to negotiate and discuss legislation with member states. This position means that for the next six months, Belgium will steer…
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Stories of Resilience and Skills for Stronger Inclusion – the 8th European Migration Forum
The 8th European Migration was held on the 4th and 5th of December at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The forum provided a platform for stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the specific needs, skills and communication for stronger migrant integration in Europe in the face of rising anti-immigrant rhetoric. How do…
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Nurturing Innovation, Embracing Global Talent – European Business Summit 2023
Brussels, 13th December – Europe has to do a better job at nurturing start-ups and attracting talent, especially in the tech sphere, if it wants to claim the status of “global leader” in innovation. This was the conclusion of speakers at the European Business Summit, held in Egmont Palace in Brussels on the 28th and…
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European SME Week 2023: SMEs as the Key to Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability
Brussels, 28 November 2023 – Following several high-level events across Europe, including the Digital SME Summit, the SME Assembly and the European Parliament of Enterprises, European SME Week 2023 ended with a resounding call to recognise the central role of small and medium European enterprises will play in navigating the digital and green transitions in…
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European Parliament of Enterprises Tackles Chronic Labour Shortages and Skills Mismatch
Brussels, November 20, 2023 – The European Parliament of Enterprises (#EPE2023) convened at the European Parliament on Tuesday the 14th of November after a five-year hiatus to address the pressing challenges afflicting European businesses. Speakers and participants made a resounding call to combat chronic labour shortages through upskilling initiatives and new laws to simplify the…
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Awards Ceremony Honours Inspirational Women Leaders
Brussels, November 9, 2023 – The Belvue Museum in Brussels set the stage for an unmissable celebration on November 9th – the Women of Europe Awards, an event jointly organised by the European Movement International and the European Women’s Lobby. Moderated by Euronews anchor Méabh McMahon and with interventions from jury members Federica Mogherini, rector…
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Womenpreneur Market 2023: The best way to support a woman? Buy from a woman!
On Saturday, October 28, the bustling Place de la Monnaie in Brussels transformed into a vibrant hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The occasion? The Womenpreneur Market, a gathering of women entrepreneurs hailing from the Brussels region. From early morning to evening, this event shone a spotlight on women-owned businesses in the heart of the Belgian…