Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
- On 12 May, the EU held its first Strategic Dialogue, led by Ursula von der Leyen, to bolster the continent’s defence industry in response to emerging security challenges.
- This dialogue responded to increased defence spending, including a 30% rise between 2021 and 2024 and Germany removing its debt brake to boost funding.
- The meeting stressed the defence industry's expansion since Russia's aggression from Ukraine, highlighting production growth, new facilities, and persistent structural challenges.
- Von der Leyen emphasized that as the EU expands its role in defence, having a robust defence industry is essential, and she announced that a Defence Omnibus Package will be introduced in June 2025.
- The package aims to simplify regulations, enhance cooperation, secure investments, promote innovation, and strengthen supply chains to boost Europe's strategic autonomy.
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Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry.
Polish EU President optimistic about defence package
There are still a few “problems” to be resolved before EU member states agree to the 150 billion euro loan that the European Commission wants to take out for defence investments. However, Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański is optimistic that member states will agree. “Hopefully a decision will be taken in May,” he said after a meeting of EU finance ministers.
EIB | President Calviño at Empowering a Competitive Union: from InvestEU to the European Competitiveness Fund | European American Chamber of Commerce New York [EACCNY] | Your Partner for Transatlantic Business Resources President Calviño at Empowering a C
EIB Group President Nadia Calviño delivered the opening statement at the second InvestEU high-level event, focusing on Empowering a Competitive Union: from InvestEU to the European Competitiveness Fund. I am very happy to join you today, dear executive vice-president, dear colleagues. I will also be brief and compliment the executive vice-president’s excellent introduction because I think that as a key partner to the European Commission and the…
EU sets out steps towards introducing a joint European degree
EU education ministers have laid the groundwork for establishing a joint European degree label and set out the next steps towards introducing a joint European degree. This would boost the attractiveness and competitiveness of European higher education on a global scale. Source link
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