Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The concept of “rare earths” has become familiar to the general audience all over the world in the last few years, as geopolitics and industrial developments, especially those related to the digitalization process, introduced the importance of such materials for modern economies and their future growth. This is […]
On June 4, 2025, the European Commission took a bold and necessary step by officially recognizing several critical raw material projects located in third countries and overseas territories as Strategic Projects under Regulation (EU) 2024/1252. This move marks a pivotal advancement in the EU’s ongoing efforts to ensure resource security, industrial resilience, and strategic autonomy […]
The Clean Industrial Deal, launched by the European Commission in 2025, aims to combine decarbonisation with industrial competitiveness, turning the green transition into a true driver of growth and innovation. With over €100 billion in public and private investment, the plan supports energy-intensive industries and the cleantech sector, with the goal of reducing emissions by […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID), launched in 2025, is a transformative policy framework designed to decarbonise Europe’s industrial base and expand its clean technology capabilities. Widely viewed as a cornerstone of the EU’s climate and competitiveness agenda, the CID is mobilising vast public and private investment […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID), unveiled in early 2025, marks a pivotal shift in the bloc’s industrial policy, positioning decarbonisation not merely as an environmental obligation but as a fundamental engine of competitiveness, investment, and economic growth. With an emphasis on energy-intensive industries and clean technology, […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes On 15 April 2025, the European Commission officially launched the first four calls under the Digital Europe Programme as part of the newly approved 2025–2027 Work Programme. These calls are focused on expanding Europe’s digital capabilities in strategic sectors including Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital innovation, fact-checking, and advanced […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The Clean Industrial Deal proposed by the European Commission will have an impact not only on the EU’s economic policy but also on the daily lives of citizens. What is sought is a balance that takes into account both the needs of industrial development and increased competitiveness of […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The need to boost industrial production in Europe, after a period of low growth and potential crisis due to global trade wars, is difficult to match with the lines of the European green agenda. For these reasons, the European Commission has decided to launch the Clean Industrial Deal, […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The Clean Industrial Deal, recently launched by the European Commission, represents a crucial pillar of the EU’s broader Green Deal strategy. This initiative aims to secure the competitiveness of Europe’s industry while accelerating green and digital transitions. The goal is clear: to build a climate-neutral and circular economy […]
The recent blackout that struck Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, exposed critical weaknesses in Europe’s energy infrastructure. Within seconds, over 60% of Spain’s electricity demand vanished, paralyzing transport, communications, and essential services. The causes are still under investigation, but a failure in the connection with the French grid is suspected to have triggered […]
