European trends

Welcome to European trends – the Europeans, the Regions and EU

Welcome to European trends - the Europeans, the Regions and EU

In this age of transformation into the digital age. We are analyzing the progress in Europe, not the conflicts, but instead the trends, innovation, and what is around the next corner of the development. We have just started the project Interactive Trend Analysis with the aim of finding new innovative ways to visualize and interactiveize the production of trend analyses. This is alongside a number of other new features that Europatrends plans to introduce in the coming months.

European trends from an EU, innovation, regional, and city perspective are a deliberate choice in order to start with the main engines of European development. In this way, the Europeans and Europe are analyzed from a trend perspective. But, what about the nations then? The answer is that it is they who mainly throw sand in the development often only because of their own hegemonic ambitions. Thus, it is not a level to analyze European trends from, but they function more as obstacles and resistance to Europe’s common development potential.

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In the shadow of the trade war with US the EU Commission boosting its free trade agenda

In the shadow of the trade war against the US the EU Commission is stepping up its efforts to actively  expand its trade relationships globally through a series of new and ongoing trade agreements. These agreements aim to strengthen economic ties, foster growth, and promote fair and free trade practices.  …

World Trade in Services: An Analysis of the Eurostat Report

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the European Union’s (EU) position in world trade in services, based on a recent report published by Eurostat. It examines key trends and patterns in global services trade, focusing on the major players and sectors. The report also discusses the implications of these …

Privacy and Criminal investigations – a potential judicial warzone between EU and US

The EU has been negotiating with the US to address concerns about the US CLOUD Act that was enacted in 2018 to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. In this process the European Court of Justice has played a crucial role in shaping the EU’s position on data protection and cross-border …

Cultural tourism – The management of a boom market

Cultural tourism is one of the fastest growing and largest tourism markets globally. It is defined as travel to experience and participate in the tangible and intangible cultural heritage offerings of a community. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe published a report on the …

Terrorism on the Rise in the EU, According to Europol Report

The European Union saw a significant increase in terrorist attacks in 2023, according to the latest EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT) released by Europol. The report, which is based on data provided by EU member states, Europol’s partners, and Eurojust, provides a comprehensive overview of the terrorism landscape …

EU Drives Sustainable Consumption with New Regulations and Initiatives

The European Union is stepping up its efforts to promote sustainable consumption across its member states. With a focus on minimizing environmental impact and empowering consumers, the EU has implemented a range of measures aimed at shifting towards a more eco-conscious consumption model. One of the key initiatives is the …

Europe Navigates Global Shifts characterised by Uncertainty

The Draghi report acknowledges the EU’s slowing economic growth compared to the US and China, driven by weakening productivity growth. It identifies Europe’s need to close the innovation gap, particularly in advanced technologies, as crucial for future prosperity. “Europe must profoundly refocus its collective efforts on closing the innovation gap …

EU Launches “AI Factories” to Boost European AI Innovation While Addressing Ethical Concerns

The European Commission has announced the selection of seven consortia to establish “AI Factories” across Europe. This initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) while adhering to strict ethical guidelines. The Impact of AI Factories Europe is committed to becoming a global leader in …