Industrial policy is on the rise, but new research shows that it is not a magic bullet for economic growth. Instead, fiscal policies that support innovation and technology diffusion more broadly—plus basic research—are the answer. Read our blog: imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

'In a world of increased automation, #AI , industrial robotics, and additive manufacturing, we must adapt to remain competitive” - Hubert Gambs

🦾 Following our #AMEU24 conference today, learn more about our work on industrial 🌐 digital transformation 👇
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9 out of 10 European CEOs in the advanced manufacturing industry are looking to accelerate digital transformation+ adjust to the geopolitical environment. The Advanced Manufacturing conference puts a focus on where the EU can support industrial competitiveness. #AMEU24 #DigitalEU

GOOD NEWS! #Ecofin Council approved EU participation in The EBRD capital increase for its continued support for Ukraine 👏 👏

EU-EBRD partnership has never been stronger.

My thanks to European Parliament and Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 for their swift work on this file.
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End political imprisonment. Sign the petition today.

#FreeJohanFloderus

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The 🇪🇺 Commission fines #Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App store rules for music streaming providers🎶

More information ⬇️
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#EUAntitrust

🤔Curious about the synergies between #NetZeroIndustry , data, #AI and #robotics ? 🦾

Join our Advanced Manufacturing Industry Conference online or in Brussels on 16 April 👇

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#AMEU24 #DigitalEU

Deeply disturbed and saddened by news of the death of Alexei Navalny.

Putin fears nothing more than dissent from his own people.

A grim reminder of what Putin and his regime are all about.

Let's unite in our fight to safeguard the freedom and safety of those who dare to

the economist makes an important point: social networks increasingly not social

“inspired by tiktok, apps like facebook increasingly serve a diet of clips selected by artificial intelligence according to a user’s viewing behavior, not their social connections.”

Sideloading is becoming a reality in the EU. Big step towards a fair digital economy that works for creatives, developers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. #DigitalEU #SingleMarket 📱🤟

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Climate stripes need new colour as world warms
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🚨Infringement proceedings launched. Social media companies are not above the law. #DigitalEU #DSA

The Eurostar stopped its Ashford service during the pandemic. Services have not yet resumed. Bring back the Ashford connection! ✍️⚠️ Sign at: chng.it/2SSWjBdKwM #ashford #eurostar #kent #covid #pandemic

The French push for regulatory capture of the EU AI Act is cracking!

The European continent is full of exciting #advanced #manufacturing solutions. Heard a lot on promising deep tech and advanced robotics at the EIT Manufacturing conference 2023. Exciting times ahead! #DigitalEU Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs #SingleMarket

New ECB survey of 65 large multinationals based in 🇪🇺 on de-risking. 🧵:

Production base:
- de-risking production is key objective
- but more expect to move production out of the EU than into the EU
- all de-risking strategies are rising; friend-shoring with biggest jump

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Our first #VirtualWorldsEU event will address the challenges and implications of researching on this new paradigm.

🗓️ Join us online next 8 Nov at the Next Generation of Virtual Worlds - EU_ScienceHub Science for Policy Event.

👉 More information: europa.eu/!fGtpQV

The European Commission welcomes the decision by the @ECB to move to the preparation phase of the #DigitalEuro project.

The #DigitalEuro would provide an additional payment option using a widely accepted, secure and resilient form of public money 💶.

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Who supplies components for an iPhone? A varied mix of companies including leading European electronics manufacturers. #DigitalEU #iPhone15

Following the terrorist attacks by Hamas against 🇮🇱, we have indications of X/Twitter being used to disseminate illegal content & disinformation in the EU.

Urgent letter to Elon Musk on #DSA obligations ⤵️