Over the past decade, space has gained increasing importance as an economic sector offering opportunities for established and emerging markets. Space policies and their applications have also gained in political relevance due to their capacity to tackle global challenges, such as the climate and biodiversity crises, but also due to the growing reliance of the EU economy and society on space infrastructure, services and data. This briefing focuses on the state of play in regard to the EU's space economy, while also examining the EU's reliance on space services. Specifically, it highlights the relevance of the EU in the global space market and looks at the ways the EU could boost its use of space data and services to deliver on its main political priorities.

EPRS policy podcast - EU space policy: Boosting EU competitiveness and accelerating the twin ecological and digital transition

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029

Conectividad a internet para el crecimiento, la competitividad y la cohesión: la sociedad europea del gigabit y 5G - Digitalización de la industria europea (debate)

Internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G - Digitising European industry (debate)

Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness / Doorsteps ahead of the EP Plenary session presentation of the White paper on the Future of Europe

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Estrategia de la Unión Europea para la Región Alpina - Mejora de la competitividad de las pymes - La política de cohesión y las estrategias de investigación e innovación para la especialización inteligente (RIS3) - Cooperación territorial europea - mejores prácticas y medidas innovadoras (debate)

EU strategy for the Alpine region - Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs - Cohesion Policy and Research and Innovation Strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3) - European territorial cooperation - best practices and innovative measures (debate)

Competitividad del sector europeo del equipamiento ferroviario (debate)

Competitiveness of the European rail supply industry (debate)

Valdis DOMBROVSKIS - Vice-President EU Commissioner for the Euro & Social Dialogue - and Jyrki KATAINEN - Vice-President EU Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness

J-C. JUNCKER - President of EU Commission - J. KATAINEN - Vice-President of EU Commission for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness - and W. HOYER - President of the EIB

Reindustrialización de Europa para promover la competitividad y la sostenibilidad (debate)

Reindustrialising Europe to promote competitiveness and sustainability (debate)

Competitividad de las Empresas y las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (2014-2020) - Plan de acción sobre emprendimiento 2020 - Relanzar el espíritu emprendedor en Europa (debate)

Competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (2014 - 2020) - Entrepreneurship 2020 action plan - Reigniting the entrepreneurial spirit in Europe (debate)

PYME: competitividad y oportunidades comerciales (breve presentación)

SMEs: competitiveness and business opportunities (short presentation)

CCC meeting - Exchange of views with Mr Mario DRAGHI, EC, special rapporteur on the future of European competitiveness

EP Plenary session - Topical debate (Rule 162) - Reducing regulatory burden to unleash entrepreneurship and competitiveness

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Need to complete new trade agreements for sustainable growth, competitiveness and the EU’s strategic autonomy

EP Plenary session - An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs

AGRI Committee - Hearing on  ' Economic comparison of the performance, viability and competitiveness of the EU agriculture (for main commodities) with the main competitors outside the EU '

EP Plenary session - Programme for the internal market, competitiveness of enterprises, the area of plants, animals, food and feed and European statistics (Single Market Programme) 2021-2027

AIDA Special Committee - Hearing on AI and Competitiveness

EP Plenary session - Statement - Tackling Covid effects: investment, competitiveness, skills

EP plenary session- European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience

EP Plenary session - Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience

Plenary session - Strengthening the competitiveness of the Internal Market by developing the EU customs union and its governance

EU Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness delivers a keynote speech at the event “Marine litter: What role for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?” of the European Parliament Intergroup on ' Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development '

EU Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness delivers a keynote speech at the Globe EU High-Level Conference on Sustainable Finance

Workshop for Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee members on Strengthening Competitiveness of the Internal Market by Developing the EU Customs Union and its Governance

EU Commissioner in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness delivers a keynote speech at the London Stock Exchange 1000 companies to Inspire Europe 2018 event

EMPL Committee - Exchange of views with the Commissioner in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness

ITRE committee meeting. Exchange of views with Jyrki KATAINEN, EC Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029, on foreign relations issues and the current unstable geopolitical situation - the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Ukraine’s defense, as well as the latest developments regarding Israel’s operation in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029, on foreign relations issues and the current unstable geopolitical situation - the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Ukraine’s defense, as well as the latest developments regarding Israel’s operation in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Second part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029, on foreign relations issues and the current unstable geopolitical situation - the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Ukraine’s defense, as well as the latest developments regarding Israel’s operation in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. First part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: MEPs debate (part 1)

This news item shows extracts from the debate of MEPs with the European Commission's president, following the conclusions of the last European Council's meetings. In particular highlights of the discussion are on the EU’s competitiveness and its strategic agenda on Capital Markets Union, Energy infrastructure and Trade for the next 5 years.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029, on foreign relations issues and the current unstable geopolitical situation - the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Ukraine’s defense, as well as the latest developments regarding Israel’s operation in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Ambiance shots and opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: Ambiance shots and opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

MEPs vote on the following topics: Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body, The situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko - Motion for resolution, Violence against opposition activists in Equatorial Guinea, notably the case of Julio Obama Mefuman - Motion for resolution, The recent deterioration of the inhuman imprisonment conditions of Alexey Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia - Motion for resolution, An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs; One year of Russia’s invasion and War of aggression against Ukraine - Motion for resolution; European Central Bank - annual report 2022 - Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE); Developing an EU cycling strategy - Motion for resolution; The Commission communication on ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers - Motion for resolution.

Voting session, including a vote on the Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body and on the EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness

MEPs debate on the following topics: Transitional rules for the packaging and labelling of veterinary medicinal products; The case of Osman Kavala in Turkey; Reports of continued organ harvesting in China; The continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia; Competition policy - annual report 2021 - Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE); Threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa; Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary; State of play of EU-Moldova cooperation; Impact of the war against Ukraine on women; Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors.

Voting session (part 2)

MEPs debate and vote on the final report by the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age. The text says the EU must set global AI standards and unlock its enormous potential to address challenges in the fields of health, the environment and climate change. Closing statements by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition and by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), Rapporteur.

Artificial intelligence in a digital age: closing statements by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur

The deployment of publicly available electric charging points has been uneven across the EU, with nearly 80 % of the more than 208 000 publicly available charging points (as of end 2020) located in five Member States (the Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden and Italy). In December 2019, the European Commission published a communication on the Green Deal, outlining its priorities to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy in order to meet the EU’s commitments to tackle climate and environmental-related challenges. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Public charging stations

The Council and the European Parliament agreed their positions on the DMA proposal in November and December 2021, respectively. While endorsing the proposal, both institutions adopted a number of amendments to the Commission's text. Trilogue negotiations aiming to reach a compromise text began in January 2022. Press conference with the participation of Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Cédric O, Minister of State for the Digital Sector, for the French Presidency of the Council, Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition and Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Press conference by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), rapporteur on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) – results of the trilogue

This strategy will help the EU shift to a climate-neutral, circular economy where products are designed to be more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient. It aims to ensure that the textile industry recovers from the COVID-19 crisis in a sustainable way by making it more competitive, applying circular economy principles to production, products, consumption, waste management and secondary raw materials and directing investment, research and innovation. Closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

The need for an ambitious EU Strategy for sustainable textiles: closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

This strategy will help the EU shift to a climate-neutral, circular economy where products are designed to be more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient. It aims to ensure that the textile industry recovers from the COVID-19 crisis in a sustainable way by making it more competitive, applying circular economy principles to production, products, consumption, waste management and secondary raw materials and directing investment, research and innovation.

The need for an ambitious EU Strategy for sustainable textiles: MEPs debate

The need for an ambitious EU Strategy for sustainable textiles: extracts from the debate

This strategy will help the EU shift to a climate-neutral, circular economy where products are designed to be more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient. It aims to ensure that the textile industry recovers from the COVID-19 crisis in a sustainable way by making it more competitive, applying circular economy principles to production, products, consumption, waste management and secondary raw materials and directing investment, research and innovation. Opening statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

The need for an ambitious EU Strategy for sustainable textiles: opening statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

This strategy will help the EU shift to a climate-neutral, circular economy where products are designed to be more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient. It aims to ensure that the textile industry recovers from the COVID-19 crisis in a sustainable way by making it more competitive, applying circular economy principles to production, products, consumption, waste management and secondary raw materials, directing investment, research and innovation. This infoclip illustrates the Circular economy: sustainable textile strategy with an organization that operates a used clothing collection service to create new and unique piece of clothes and with a leather goods workshop creating bags with recycled tarpaulin

Infoclip: Circular economy: sustainable textile strategy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on the tackling the economic impact of the COVID pandemic by focusing on investment, competitiveness and skills.Opening statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Tackling the economic impact of the COVID pandemic by focusing on investment, competitiveness and skills: opening statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on the tackling the economic impact of the COVID pandemic by focusing on investment, competitiveness and skills. Closing statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissione for Economy.

Tackling the economic impact of the COVID pandemic by focusing on investment, competitiveness and skills: closing statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on the tackling the economic impact of the COVID pandemic by focusing on investment, competitiveness and skills.

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