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Competitiveness is one of the most debated issues ahead of the European elections on June 6-9. Teneo’s Jan Hromadko, John Kleineaschoff and Benoit Cormier discuss the need to revamp the EU’s industrial policy in the face of stiff international competition and the call from EU ministers for a European Competitiveness Deal which would be a natural extension to the existing Green Deal. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02zqrkc0 #Competitiveness #EUElectionsSpotlight #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission

Interesting read on EU competitiveness, one of the dominating topics in Brussels and beyond !

🇪🇺 Europe 2024 has voted. What does it mean for European Union external relations? 🎥 Watch now our new epsiode of #99SecondsWith IDOS director Anna-Katharina Hornidge: https://lnkd.in/ecAHhU_U. Read also: "The European elections and European development policy- Could the first political group with a vision please stand up?" #TheCurrentColumn: https://lnkd.in/eTmwEVQG | #EuropeanElections2024 #EU #InternationalCooperation

Following this week's legislative elections in France, our take on the highly fragmented political landscape in the country: https://lnkd.in/d7KtsMbD Key highlights: -- An unclear timeline for government formation -- Likelihood of gridlock in French economic and fiscal policy -- Expectations of continuity for France's European, foreign and climate policies #SovereignRatings #CreditRatings

On 9 May, the European Union celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace, commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950. Today on #EuropeDay, we are reminded that democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. 👉 These are 10 reasons to #UseYourVote in the European elections: https://ow.ly/Y3iB50RvAjn #EuropeDay2024 #EUAgencies #EUelections

The world is changing rapidly. Onyx Strategic Insights equips companies with the tools they need to thrive in an global landscape. Follow them for insights on #geopolitical and #macroeconomic trends impacting your industry. With EU Parliament elections in June, national-level policy factors, and transatlantic relations with the US, Europe policy comes into focus for 2024-2025. https://lnkd.in/ejzxUSHB

Now that what’s been called the most important elections in EU history is behind us, the union stands at a crucial juncture. Future leaders face the challenge of navigating a more fragmented parliament to build consensus. How they manage this will shape the next five years and the future of the world's second-largest democratic assembly. Through Futures Platform's Spotlight view, we delve into a recent news article on this topic, placing it within a broader context to uncover potential future implications and impact areas. Explore further here 🔎 ➡ https://hubs.ly/Q02DmD3L0 #EU #euelections #politics #europeanunion #foresight #strategy

❗️New CSDS Policy Brief❗️ Giulia Tercovich and Dr. Laia Comerma look at the implications of the elections in Europe and Taiwan for EU-Taiwan relations, and they call for the development of a new "EU Taiwan Strait Playbook" for the challenges ahead. Read🔸https://lnkd.in/eDYsQ7xU

One aspect of studying Politics and International Relations is realizing the vital role of defending democracy every day. Understanding how special the EU is, it's alarming to see it under threat from anti-European and anti-democracy parties. That's why I've already cast my vote by post for the European elections on June 9th. Don't let these threats go unchallenged – make your voice heard too by voting on June 9th and standing up for our values! #EUelections2024

Next week ➡️ Special European Council (17-18 April) 🤔 Do you know how the EU decides its long-term agenda? As the EU elections approach and the current cycle nears its end, it's time to consider our priorities for the future. In this video, our policy analyst Ralf Drachenberg elucidates the process behind setting EU priorities and the pivotal role played by the European Council. 📺 Watch our episode on how we set EU political priorities 👇 🔎 Want to dig deeper? Read our publications: 📘 The Conference on the Future of Europe and the European Council: How far is there a shared policy agenda for the future? https://europa.eu/!8B7tbv 📙 Origins of the 2019-24 EU Strategic Agenda: The Future of Europe debate and the Sibiu European Council https://europa.eu/!BrQv88 #EUelections2024 #UseYourVote