Introduction Ursula von der Leyen has been appointed as President of the European Commission for a second term with 401 votes, setting the stage for an ambitious policy programme that will address critical challenges in competition, defence, sustainability, technology and health. Her pitch to the European Parliament outlined a clear vision of the next five …
Press Release
July 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Allied For Startups Welcomes Serena Borbotti-Frison as New Director-General
[Brussels, 10 July 2024 – contact Natalia Oledzka, [email protected]] Allied for Startups is pleased to announce the appointment of Serena Borbotti-Frison as its new Director-General, effective 1 July 2024. In her new role, Serena will lead the organisation in its mission to advocate for policies that support startups and entrepreneurs globally. “I am excited to …
Startups
July 5, 2024
The Hungarian Presidency: What’s in it for the startup ecosystem?
From 1 July 2024, Hungary will hold the presidency of the Council until December 2024. As the common denominator among the programme is to boost the EU’s competitiveness, a critical priority is to address the New European Competitiveness Deal, to help restore the European Union’s economy and surpass its global competitors. Additionally, Hungary plans to …
Events
June 22, 2024
TNW Conference: The Assembly
Will the next Big Tech emerge from Europe? Last week, we kicked off the Assembly, a prestigious gathering of policymakers and business leaders at the TNW Conference, with this very question. Our aim was to explore actionable solutions for tech policy development and discuss how to strike the right balance between regulation and innovation. The …
2024 EU Elections Policy Startups
June 19, 2024
EU Election Results and Their Implications for Startups
With the EU Elections in the rearview mirror, it is time to dive into the results to see what the new European Parliament composition will look like, the influence of the elections on the European Commission, and the implications on startups. Now as the EU embarks on another five year term, consider this your guide …
2024 EU Elections DTX
June 13, 2024
EU Elections 2024: Shaping the future of health policy and startups
European voters have spoken in these 2024 elections, bringing about a significant yet nuanced shift in the political landscape of the European Union. While the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) has gained the most seats, and the Greens having declined in their representation, the overall composition of the new EP remains relatively similar, suggesting a …
Events
June 12, 2024
How to Master Europe’s Digital Infrastructure Needs?
On June 12, 2023, we had the pleasure of hosting the event “How to Master Europe’s Digital Infrastructure Needs?”, supported by Euractiv as our Media Partner. The event focused on understanding the diverse needs of stakeholders in the digital infrastructure industry and discussing the European Commission’s proposed policy actions for the new legislative term. The …
2024 EU Elections Startups
June 5, 2024
EU Elections: What is at stake for startups?
While the sun still has not found its way through the Brussels clouds, EU election fever is reaching its peak in the European capital. In the week of the EU elections, it is high time to have a look at what the polls predict and what these prospective results would mean for startups. Consider this …
2024 EU Elections Competition Startups
June 4, 2024
Invest in programs to ensure European workers have the skills they need to compete in the global economy, and entrepreneurs have access to the talent they need to hire.
By Carola Cantaluppi, Public and European Affairs & Partnerships at InnovUp The European Union (EU) is facing an ongoing digital transformation which requires workers to constantly acquire and develop new digital skills. Digital technologies and digital skills are indeed complementary: they reciprocally strengthen each other in pivoting innovation and economic growth. The EU is currently …
2024 EU Elections Latest News Press Release
June 4, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: EU startup associations call for the establishment of a dedicated startup intergroup in the European Parliament
[Brussels, 4 June 2024 – contact David de Bakker, [email protected]] Startups and scale-ups stand at the forefront of economic, technological, and social advancement, in the European Union and beyond. With the EU elections on the horizon, startup associations across Europe are therefore rallying for increased recognition and support for startups and scale-ups, proposing initiatives to …