“The European Union has always been on the side of Lebanon and the Lebanese people. A strong and resilient Lebanon is in our collective interest,
NEWS
ECONOMY/FINANCE
The fabric of the “Tendenze”
For this Spring/Summer 2019 edition, Milano Unica exhibitors showcase renewed interest in experimentation not only in terms of trim, i.e. embroideries and prints, but also
FinTech: more competitive and innovative financial EU market
The European Commission today unveiled an Action Plan on how to harness the opportunities presented by technology-enabled innovation in financial services (FinTech). Europe should
TRADE
EU to modernised trade defence rules
“With today’s approval by the Council, we are very close to having the necessary tools to tackle unfair trading practices even more effectively. The EU
Porgress in talks with Mercosur and Indonesia
As part of its commitment to a transparent trade policy, the Commission today published reports from the latest negotiating rounds with Indonesia and Mercosur. 🇪🇺
US duties on steel: possible exemptions
© European Union , 2018 / Photo: Mauro Bottaro. At a meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström met
Steel tariff: Trump hit EU
President Trump has signed the order to hit steel imports from all countries with a 25% tariff – excluding Mexico and Canada for now –
DIGITAL
Fujitsu inaugurate Blockchain Innovation Center in Brussels
Fujitsu opened a new international Blockchain Innovation Center in Brussels on March 21, 2018. The center undertake research with external partners, collaborating on specific projects
ENERGY/INDUSTRY
Record oil output from US, Brazil, Canada and Norway
IEA report finds the United States alone will account for nearly 60% of global supply growth through 2023 “The United States is set to put
EU Industry Day
After a first successful edition last year, EU Industry Day is coming back with an extended edition. On 22 and 23 February, 600 participants representing key
BUSINESS / EU
EU-China Tourism Year 2018
Following the announcement made by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in July 2016, the EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) will be
EU action reduces pollution from shipping in European coastlines
“Environmental rules deliver and protect our citizens’ quality of life when all sides involved work together to correctly apply them. The shared commitment by Member
ECO / TRANSPORT
EU-ASEAN for sustainable Development
“The EU and ASEAN are two of the most advanced examples of regional integration. We are therefore natural partners for promoting Sustainable Development, and our
European mobility awards to Vienna, Igoumenitsa and Turda
Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc said: “My congratulations to each of the award winners. Through their actions, Vienna, Igoumenitsa and Turda are creating a more
