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Kubilius urges EU development of air defense shield against ballistic missile threat

European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, stated this Monday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that the EU needs to develop an air defense system “with a robust anti-ballistic missile component” to address the new threats that have emerged with the Iran conflict.

During a breakfast organized in the EU capital by New Economy Forum, Kubilius warned that, in the current geostrategic landscape, the European Union “cannot face today’s challenges with yesterday’s solutions,” and therefore, “we need a change”.

The European Commission calls for a “common vision” for developing space capabilities in the EU

European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, called on Monday at the Forum Europa in Brussels for a “common vision” in the space sector for both Member States and the European Commission and the ESA, so that “if the 27 invest in developing capabilities, these capabilities must be interoperable”.

The EU is open to attracting foreign companies for the development of Artificial Intelligence

The European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, stated this Monday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that the European Commission is “prepared to support all possible developments” in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), “including attracting foreign companies”.

Kubilus made this statement at a breakfast organized in the EU capital by New Economy Forum, during which he answered a question about the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in the defense sector, and more specifically, its use in warfare.

EU Defense Commissioner calls for strengthening the resilience of energy systems

European Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, stressed this Monday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that the EU must "strengthen the resilience" of its energy systems to cope with rising prices due to unforeseen crises, such as the war in Iran.

Kubilus made this statement at a breakfast organized in the EU capital by New Economy Forum, during which he analyzed the energy consequences for the European Union of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, following the offensive launched by the US and Israel.

Commissioner McGrath Announces Business Regime to Help Expand Businesses in March

The European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, announced this Thursday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that next month he will present the proposal for the 28th Regime to the College of Commissioners. This optional, digital European corporate framework is designed to facilitate the creation, expansion, and investment of companies throughout the Single Market.

McGrath made these remarks while participating in an information session organised by New Economy Forum in the EU capital.

Commissioner McGrath argues that democracy helps European economies face global uncertainty

The European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, asserted this Thursday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that "strong democracies do more than protect rights" because "they foster resilient economies" and that "transparent and accountable institutions give businesses the confidence to invest and citizens the certainty to participate".

McGrath made these remarks while participating in an information session organised by the New Economy Forum in the EU capital.

The EU points out there's a debate between banning social media for minors or establishing "controls"

The European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, stated this Thursday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that there is agreement within the EU on protecting minors online, but there is disagreement on whether to establish access controls or prohibit social media for anyone under 16, as proposed by Spanish President Pedro Sánchez and already implemented by Australia.

EVP Ribera says that force should depend on pre-agreed standards and not on the morality of an individual

The Vicepresident of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, argued this Tuesday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that force should be used based on pre-agreed standards and not depend on the morality of any individual, a statement she made when asked about the removal of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela on the orders of US President Donald Trump.

EVP Ribera argues that fostering EU champions capable of global success is important, but this must not come at the expense of innovation and competition

The European Commission's Vicepresident for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, warned this Tuesday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that creating European champion companies should not become "a check to protect themselves from competition, which does not boost competitiveness".

Ribera defends European energy security "anchored" in clean, domestically produced energy

The European Commission's Vicepresident for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, argued this Tuesday at the Forum Europa in Brussels that EU energy security is "much more anchored in initiatives that return to clean, domestically produced energy" compared to dependence on imported fossil fuels.

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