Author: The New European
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WTO Public Forum Wrap-up: To be more competitive, we must be more inclusive
For those passionate about inclusivity in business, last week’s WTO Public Forum was hard to miss. 4400 people gathered in Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 138 sessions organised by the WTO. This year’s was particularly significant for those working to make entrepreneurship more accessible, as one of the conference’s sub-themes was ‘Digitalisation as a catalyst…
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Entrepreneurs as a key to peace: how fragile states can benefit from inclusive entrepreneurship
Could entrepreneurs be the key to promoting peace in conflict-stricken areas? Let’s take a deep-dive into the recent study published by Seth D. Kaplan, a professor at John Hopkins University, and Adrian Magendzo, professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Kentucky, which explores the impact entrepreneurship can have on peace processes in fragile states.…
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Sustainable Development’s Secret Weapon
How Migrant Workers Fuel Sustainable Progress Across the Globe Brussels, 17th of June 2024 – According to the IOM, migrant workers inject almost $800 billion into the local economies of their home countries through remittances. In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of migrant workers and entrepreneurs transcends geographical borders, with their contributions extending far…
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Rating European Party Manifestos on Inclusive Entrepreneurship
As the 2024 European elections approach, political parties across the spectrum are unveiling their manifestos outlining their vision for the future of the European Union. Among the various priorities outlined in these manifestos, the promotion of inclusive entrepreneurship and related issues stands out as a crucial aspect of fostering economic growth, social cohesion, and innovation…
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Who Reaps the Benefits of the Single Market? Not SMEs, according to the Letta report.
Brussels, 22 April 2024 – The European Union’s economic strength rests on the shoulders of its many millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the long-awaited report from former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta on the future of the single market. Yet SMEs do not reap the rewards of the single market. Letta’s…
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What’s the status of EU-US trade and technology cooperation?
Brussels, 9th April 2024 – Hundreds of stakeholders and journalists descended on Leuven, Belgium, on April 4th and 5th to attend the sixth edition of the Trade and Technology Council and hear what several high-level EU and US leaders had to say on relations between the two parties. The Council, set up by US President…
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European Commission Releases Action Plan Tackling Labour and Skills Shortages
Brussels, 26 March 2024 – The Commission has released its long-awaited action plan to address chronic labour and skills shortages plaguing the European Union. Announced on Wednesday, the action plan acknowledges the severity of the shortages and outlines steps at the EU, national and social levels to mitigate the consequences. This analysis will unpack the…
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New Year, New Presidency; What does Belgium have in store for Entrepreneurship and Inclusion during its presidency of the Council of the EU?
Brussels, January 10, 2024 – As 2024 kicks off, so too does the new presidency of the Council of the European Union. From January to June 2023, Belgium will take reigns of the body, designed to negotiate and discuss legislation with member states. This position means that for the next six months, Belgium will steer…
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Stories of Resilience and Skills for Stronger Inclusion – the 8th European Migration Forum
The 8th European Migration was held on the 4th and 5th of December at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The forum provided a platform for stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the specific needs, skills and communication for stronger migrant integration in Europe in the face of rising anti-immigrant rhetoric. How do…
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Nurturing Innovation, Embracing Global Talent – European Business Summit 2023
Brussels, 13th December – Europe has to do a better job at nurturing start-ups and attracting talent, especially in the tech sphere, if it wants to claim the status of “global leader” in innovation. This was the conclusion of speakers at the European Business Summit, held in Egmont Palace in Brussels on the 28th and…