Friends of Europe
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The think tank for a more inclusive, sustainable and forward-thinking Europe. #RenewedSocialContract
Brussels, Belgium
Joined February 2010
🌏 Speaking at our recent #EUChinaForum, @AmbCaiRun, Head of Mission and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the EU, underlined China’s willingness to deepen cooperation with Europe on shared global challenges. 👉 Learn more about
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@giorgio_gori @EP_Industry @esa @EU4Space @Europarl_EN @PToveri @ESA_EO @CopernicusEU @EU_Commission @defis_eu @ECMWF 💬 On the need for deeper integration between the space and civil sectors to fully unlock the societal benefits of space, @ayazi_roya, Secretary General of @NEREUSaisbl, argues: ❝Both sectors [must] cross-fertilise and both sectors [must] be connected. Technologies used and
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@giorgio_gori @EP_Industry @esa @EU4Space @Europarl_EN @PToveri @ESA_EO @CopernicusEU @EU_Commission @defis_eu 🌎 Asked how the rise of AI might change future requirements for space-based Earth Observation and the new opportunities it could unlock, Andrew Brown, Deputy Director-General and Director of Research @ECMWF, stresses: ❝There's a revolution going on at the moment in weather and
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@giorgio_gori @EP_Industry @esa @EU4Space @Europarl_EN @PToveri @ESA_EO @CopernicusEU @EU_Commission @defis_eu 🔈 Bringing an industry perspective to today's #FoEDebate, @EmmmanuelPajot, Secretary General of @EARSC, notes: ❝We think that the industries should be well more connected with the entities in charge of [regulation] to make sure that the knowledge is well-shared, accessible to
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@giorgio_gori @EP_Industry @esa @EU4Space @Europarl_EN @PToveri @ESA_EO @CopernicusEU @EU_Commission 🗨️ Underscoring the need for better cooperation at the EU level, Mauro Facchini, Head of Unit for Earth Observation @defis_eu, argues: ❝Copernicus is clearly an example of how we could really cooperate together. I think that no single member state could do that alone and @esa
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@giorgio_gori @EP_Industry @esa @EU4Space @Europarl_EN @PToveri @ESA_EO 🗣️ Speaking at today's #FoEDebate, Pierre Potin, Head of the @esa Copernicus Space Office (@CopernicusEU), highlights the importance of Copernicus in supporting many of Europe's key priorities: ❝Copernicus is not only essential to delivering [...] services [...] but it’s also
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@giorgio_gori @EP_Industry @esa @EU4Space @Europarl_EN 🛰️ Reflecting on the most important capabilities offered by space programmes for the European security standpoint, @PToveri, Chair of the @Europarl_EN Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee, argues: ❝You can’t fight blind - that’s a fact. We have to
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🚀Kicking off today's #FoEDebate, MEP @giorgio_gori, Vice-Chair of @EP_Industry, shares his perspective: ❝Europe clearly suffers from a lack of decision-making capacity and fragmented governance and resources. All actors in the European space and economic arena must join
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🔴 HAPPENING NOW | Our debate on Europe in space is kicking off! Stay tuned as we explore how to maximise the value of space for society, and how to ensure Europe keeps delivering on the space technologies it needs for the future as well as the present. We're delighted to
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❓What makes a highly skilled person choose to move away from their country - and what makes them decide to never go back? In our new #PolicyVoices episode, we speak with #EYL40 @tijanatamburic and #EYL40 Armin Čerkez about their decision to move away and the factors that
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📣 In order to meet current climate targets, the EU must dedicate funding to supporting the twin transition. In this #CriticalThinking article, economist and #EYL40 @heimbergecon points to three key solutions. Read it here 👉 https://t.co/33QGpcLLIJ
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⚖️ ❛❛The task to uphold international law and norms has once again been left to the Europeans.❜❜ In his latest #CriticalThinking article, Senior Fellow Jamie Shea argues that European leaders must shape ongoing peace talks - leaving Moscow unchecked will only make future
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⏰ 9 December | Join our #FoEDebate tomorrow to explore Europe in space. Tomorrow, Friends of Europe in partnership with @esa will gather policymakers, industry leaders and experts to explore how to maximise the value of space for society, and how to ensure Europe keeps
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❛❛The EU holds significant influence over political discourse and should leverage it to promote accountability.❜❜ 👇Read more in this #CriticalThinking anthology reflecting on Europe's role in Gaza, by authors @zahahassan @LielMaghen @YaelPatir @gjzeidan.
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🇪🇺 Europe's security, prosperity, and unity all rely on advancing the integration project. Don't miss this #CriticalThinking article by Senior Fellow @ValbonaZeneliTo on why enlargement is critical for Europe's security and prosperity. Read it here 👉 https://t.co/386Sm4F63j
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❓What do we talk about when we talk about brain drain? 🎙️ In our new #PolicyVoices episode, we speak with Female Narratives co-founder and @tijanatamburic and Armin Čerkez, CEO of Youth Power, about the reasons people return to their home countries👇 https://t.co/t6qIe7QYwP
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Why do highly qualified people leave the Western Balkans? Two of our European Young Leaders share their personal stories of the brain drain.
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