Jan 30, 2020 · The European Union was represented by two presidents, due to its somewhat unusual configuration: a Commission, a Council, and a Parliament. Have you read? A billion skills, a trillion trees, and Prince Charles urging us back from the brink - Day 2 at Davos 2020

Jun 14, 2024 · Right-wing parties gained ground in the 2024 European Parliament elections, though less than predicted. Despite the significant wins and losses, no single bloc emerged with an overall majority in the European Parliament. Centrist parties are working to form a coalition to support a second term for Ursula von der Leyen.

Dec 19, 2022 · The European Parliament also signalled a clear intention to include plastics and chemicals by 2026 and all sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by 2030. At this point, finished or semi-finished products such as cars could also be included.

Nov 29, 2023 · Governments need to craft policy that can help encourage the scale-up of SAF production, while helping lower the cost, the European Parliament says. Providing companies with certainty around long-term policies can reduce investment risks, which will in turn help foster research, development and commercialization of production technologies and ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Top political leaders taking part include: Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States (who will join via live video link for an interactive dialogue with participants); Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Ding Xuexiang, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China; Javier Milei, President of Argentina; Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany; Roberta ...

Apr 17, 2024 · The summit was the last council gathering before both the European Parliament elections in June and the US presidential elections in November. The agenda at the 6th meeting of the TTC centred on building closer cooperation on advanced technologies, such as 6G mobile telecommunications, AI and the solar PV energy value chain.

Jun 16, 2023 · The legislative process in Europe, which began in 2018, reached a major milestone this week, as the European Parliament voted on amendments to the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The vote sets up the so-called trilogue negotiations, the final phase of the EU’s process, and paves the way for the likely adoption of Europe’s ...

In the European Parliament, she is a member of the Industry and Economic Affairs Committees, Vice-Chair of the Delegation for Relations with Japan and member of the Delegation for Relations with the U.S. MEP Maydell is the EPP Group Rapporteur on the Chips Act and the rapporteur on the Chips Joint Undertaking, a massive new planned EU public ...

Mar 27, 2024 · A new legislation on supply chain audit, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), has received the backing of a majority of European governments. It is expected to be voted through by the full European Parliament following approval of a revised version by that body’s Legal Affairs Committee.

Mar 28, 2024 · India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have agreed to a new trade partnership to enhance market access and simplify customs procedures. India said the deal contained a "binding" commitment for the EFTA states to invest $100 billion over 15 years, to create 1 million jobs. Learn more about the deal and the EFTA in our Agenda explainer.