Euractiv's Advocacy Lab Archives

The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy to help bring bioeconomy innovations to market, creating new green jobs and sustainable economic development.

In its 2019 Green Deal, the EU emphasised the importance of domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production to achieve the energy transition while fostering a competitive and sustainable battery value chain

This video captures highlights from the Global Food Forum 2025, hosted by Farm Europe. A gathering of policymakers, farmers, agri-business leaders, and association representatives to discuss the future of food and farming in Europe.

Reducing red tape is not just a policy issue - it is a political and strategic imperative. This Special Report examines how excessive bureaucracy is undermining Europe's innovation, profitability and competitiveness.

European farmers are trailing in agritech adoption, with only 46% reporting using at least one technology, compared with 74% in the US and 53% in Brazil.

Europe’s young entrepreneurs are struggling with complex, unnecessary bureaucracy. Startups need simplified systems.

Astana is open for business, but on its own terms. Europe is struggling to match Chinese investment, speed and adaptability.

Euractiv’s recent Tech Policy Conference brought together EU officials, industry representatives, and experts to take stock of digital policy and competitiveness in the new mandate.

This high-level policy debate will convene key actors to discuss the critical role of research and innovation in helping to drive Europe’s green transition and enhancing its competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy.

As Europe faces growing environmental pressures, the future of agriculture depends on resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. Euractiv’s recent Agrifood Policy Conference brought together EU policymakers, including Commissioner Hansen, alongside industry leaders, farmers, and civil society to explore how the sector can ensure sustainable productivity while remaining globally competitive.

As new regulations confront Europe's shipping sector, how will these changes shape and secure the future of EU shipping? This Special Report unpacks the policy cargo.

Strategy design and delivery should be derived by policymakers, alongside financiers and logistics stakeholders, says Commissioner Tzitzikostas.

This video captures highlights from the Global Food Forum 2025, hosted by Farm Europe. A gathering of policymakers, farmers, agri-business leaders, and association representatives to discuss the future of food and farming in Europe.

Everything, everywhere, all at once. Europe must discover its global identity while dancing between two elephants.

With many mobile operators competing in a relatively small, stagnating market, fewer but stronger operators could be the spark that reignites the sector.

Environmentalists have raised red flags about cultivating palm oil. Malaysia and Indonesia are addressing these concerns, but they risk damaging a major economic sector in doing so.

Animal rights group, Humane World for Animals, says it fears a revision of Europe’s regulations for chemical testing in Europe could lead to more animal testing.

Balancing climate ambitions with competitiveness is a challenge for every industrial sector. Heavy industry faces an even tougher time, but a new report says net-zero is possible.

Kazakhstan aims to become the first Central Asian country to comprehensively legislate for artificial intelligence, taking cues from the European Union’s pioneering AI Act.

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU and national governments have recognised the need for greater policy infrastructure to support better preparation for future cross-border health security threats.

In this Euractiv Thought Leadership Interview, journalist Dave Keating sits down with Javier Silva, Head of Sustainability and Community Relations at SQM, one of the world’s largest lithium producers.

Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions will focus on how strategic investment can serve as a catalyst for the economic and social revitalization of regions across Europe.

Europe is entering a critical phase in its digital transformation. With the new Commission mandate underway, this plenary session will focus on the 2030 Digital Decade targets while examining how policies can be translated into tangible outcomes.

The agriculture and food sector plays a central role in ensuring food security in Europe. Securing its future is essential to building resilient, sustainable and competitive systems that empower farmers and support rural areas.