Tag: Ursula Von Der Leyen

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Portugal pushes for fair distribution of green tech subsidies

Portugal pushes for fair distribution of green tech subsidies

Portugal's finance minister warns against creating competition between small and large EU states. This week Portugal's finance minister warned that the EU's response to the US stimulus package for green tech should use financing instruments that ensure equality between all member states. In ... Read more

date1 year ago
EC chief calls for aid to help EU clean tech firms compete with US

EC chief calls for aid to help EU clean tech firms compete with US

The head of the European Commission stressed the need to counter America's new "green subsidies". Ursula von der Leyen has called for financing tools to help EU clean tech companies compete against their US competitors, who are benefitting from government support under the US Inflation Reduction... Read more

date1 year ago
EU plans massive industry subsidy fund to compete with the US

EU plans massive industry subsidy fund to compete with the US

Two senior EU officials told POLITICO that the union is "in emergency mode". They confirmed that the bloc is preparing to offer massive subsidies to prevent European organizations from being overshadowed by US competitors. It seems that the US has dealt their supposed EU allies a 'one-two punch... Read more

date1 year ago
Russia could be cut off from markets and tech goods if they invade

Russia could be cut off from markets and tech goods if they invade

The head of the EU's Executive Commission says Russia would face "massive consequences" if they attack Ukraine. Western powers are preparing sanctions that would limit Russia's access to financial markets and high-tech goods if they attack Ukraine, a top European Union official said Saturday. ... Read more

date2 years ago
The EU proposes a new plan to build its own chips industry

The EU proposes a new plan to build its own chips industry

The European Union has a plan to bolster its microchips industry to catch up with rivals like China and the US, using a new ‘Chips Act’ announced by Ursula von der Leyen. The initiative aims to link up research and design across members states, coordinate funding, and create a joint state-of... Read more

date3 years ago