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 […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes Europe stands at a pivotal moment as it navigates the complex challenges of an ongoing energy transition and sustained migration flows. Amid these pressures, a critical yet often overlooked question arises: does the availability and reliability of energy—particularly electricity—influence migration patterns both within and into the European Union? […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes On April 28, 2025, at exactly 12:33 CET, the Iberian Peninsula was abruptly plunged into darkness, as Spain and Portugal—together home to over 55 million people—suffered the most significant blackout Western Europe has seen in decades. The sudden loss of power halted daily life in its tracks, silencing […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes On 28th April 2025, a massive blackout swept across Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of southern France, plunging millions into darkness and disrupting essential services such as transport, communications, and payments. While power was largely restored within 24 hours, the incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe’s energy infrastructure […]
