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You are now reading the 100th issue of the monthly EPN Consulting Newsletter that we proudly publish since Sept 2010 when we realised that our audience could benefit from receiving straight in their mailbox a selection of news that would keep them updated with the latest developments in fields such as European Affairs & Projects, Sustainable Transport, Renewable Energy Sources, Circular Economy, ICT & AI, etc.. This is the right time to... Read more

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency report. Promoting renewable energy and circular economy - the shared use of vehicles and product design that supports reuse and recycling - will help maximise the benefits of shifting to electric vehicles... Read more

The EC selected 11 projects that will receive around €29,7 million under Horizon 2020's Societal Challenge " Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials". These projects were selected among 79 proposals which were submitted by the deadline of 27 Feb 2018 for the H2020 SC5 one-stage call. Projects will be launched still in 2018.

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The success of the first TIR journey by road from China to Europe proves the system’s cost, time and security advantages. It is set to boost trade between China and Europe, unlocking a critical Belt and Road route and offering development opportunities across Eurasia... Read more

The EC launched a call to step up EU action for safe, clean and connected mobility. The investment is made available via the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and supports the Commission’s priority of stimulating investment and creating jobs. The call opens financing possibilities for Transport projects addressing cross-border sections and connections and the development of maritime ports within the Trans-European Transport Comprehensive Network, as well as the reduction of rail freight noise.... Read more

Given the continued uncertainty in the UK surrounding the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement, as agreed between the EU and the UK on 25 Nov 2018 – and last week's call by the European Council (Art.50) to intensify preparedness work at all levels and for all outcomes – the EC started implementing its “no deal” Contingency Action Plan. This delivers on the Commission's commitment to adopt all necessary “no deal” proposals by the end of the year.

This package includes 14 measures in a limited... Read more

EPN Consulting took part in the Startup Olé 2019 launching event held in London last 07 Dec 2018. Startup Olé is one of the biggest tech-entrepreneurial events in Europe.

It is supported by the European Commission, the Central American Integration System (SICA), the University of Salamanca and the Salamanca City Council with the aim of democratising the International tech-entrepreneurial eco-system... Read more

This tool gives access to data on financing and achievements under the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds 2014-2020. The platform visualises, for over 530 programmes, the latest data available and it helps to explore the data using one of the 4 options and check progress in delivering investments at EU level, by theme, by Member State (linked to programmes) or by fund. Datasets can be visualised, embedded in other sites or downloaded to analyse.

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