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Featured Publications

The new automation divide: Understanding the role of AI in employment shifts, distribution, and future policy solutions
January 27, 2026
eesc.europa.eu
Art, healing and museums
January 14, 2026
ne-mo.org
Seizing the economic opportunity of alternative proteins in Europe
January 20, 2026
systemiq.earth
Health is both a core sector of humanitarian aid and a main reference for measuring a humanitarian response. In fragile settings, whether characterised by sudden emergencies or protracted crises, healthcare services c...
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
The European Maritime Safety Report (EMSAFE) provides a factual analysis of the maritime safety landscape in the European Union (EU), along with an in‑depth analysis of specific technical areas. The European Maritim...
January 28, 2026
op.europa.eu
Crops that have been treated with pesticides may contain residues. To ensure that pesticides are used correctly and their residues do not pose a risk to consumers, legal limits are set in EU legislation
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
Migrant smuggling is a dangerous and transnational crime that puts lives at risk across the globe. It demands a firm, coordinated, and uncompromising response. With the Global Alliance the EU is taking decisive action...
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
The case for Extended Producer Responsibility for food products
January 16, 2026
zerowasteeurope.eu
The housing crisis in Europe is primarily a structural issue, with local characteristics and variations across different regions. While the specific challenges faced by each Member State, ranging from affordability to...
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
On 29 June 2019, the European Union and Mercosur concluded negotiations for a trade agreement. On 6 December 2024, the two sides took their agreement to the next level by agreeing on new commitments towards sustainabi...
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
A step back for animal welfare: The hidden cost of the EU-Mercosur agreement
January 22, 2026
eurogroupforanimals.org

Publications (1100)

Trade
CETA factsheet - Austria
Infographic
February 5, 2026
op.europa.eu
Between 2016 and 2024, bilateral trade in goods and services between Austria and Canada grew by 61%, from €1.5 billion in 2016 to more than €2.5 billion in 2024
Open
Trade
EU-Indonesia comprehensive economic partnership agreement :
Report
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
On 23 September 2025, the European Union and Indonesia finalised negotiations on a bilateral ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA). The agreement is an important achievement under the EU’s strate...
Open
On 29 June 2019, the European Union and Mercosur concluded negotiations for a trade agreement. On 6 December 2024, the two sides took their agreement to the next level by agreeing on new commitments towards sustainabi...
January 29, 2026
op.europa.eu
Trade
EIB’s corporate & technical assistance procurement guide - G...
Publication
January 22, 2026
op.europa.eu
The European Investment Bank (hereinafter the “the EIB” or “the Bank”) as the European Union’s financing institution is, in its dealings with external providers, committed to respecting the fundamental EU pr...
Open
Manufacturing
Construction technology project publishes 5 info packs on safe...
Press Release
January 22, 2026
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The BEEYONDERS project is sharing the results of its four years of work in construction safety and digital technology through a series of concise technical documents, each focused on a specific area of innovation.
Open
Trade
Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial y...
Publication
January 22, 2026
op.europa.eu
Working Document IV provides details of the state of implementation of all pilot projects and preparatory actions, with budget appropriations in the Draft Budget (DB 2026) – commitments and/or payments. The Commissi...
Open
Industry
Further experiences in gender pay transparency implementation ...
Policy Brief
January 22, 2026
op.europa.eu
Despite decades of policy efforts, the gender pay gap in the EU, while slowly decreasing, is still persistent. In 2023, the Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) was adopted, with the intent of advancin...
Open
Trade
Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial y...
Publication
January 22, 2026
op.europa.eu
Funding to international organisations Working Document IX presents funding provided to international organisations, across all MFF headings, pursuant to Article 41(31(g) of the Financial Regulation. This working docu...
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Trade
Managing authorities’ engagement in the I3 Instrument - Poli...
Policy Brief
January 15, 2026
op.europa.eu
Effective engagement of Managing Authorities (MAs) is critical for the success of I3 interregional innovation projects, yet multiple barriers hinder their active participation. Key obstacles include awareness and know...
Open
Trade
CASP 2024 Baby soothers
Report
January 8, 2026
op.europa.eu
The overarching goal of the Coordinated Activities on the Safety of Products (CASP) project is to protect the health and safety of European consumers by supporting national authorities from EU/EFTA countries responsib...
Open
Trade
CASP 2024 - Slime toys
Report
January 8, 2026
op.europa.eu
The overarching goal of the Coordinated Activity on the Safety of Products (CASP) project is to protect the health and safety of European consumers by supporting national authorities from EU/EFTA countries responsible...
Open
Do you import any of these products into the EU?
January 8, 2026
op.europa.eu
This paper offers guidance to staff working in EU institutions on how to integrate conflict sensitivity into initiatives focused on critical raw materials (CRMs), with the dual objectives of maximising potential posit...
January 8, 2026
op.europa.eu
SMEs
European enterprise promotion awards EEPA. 2025
Publication
January 1, 2026
op.europa.eu
In 2025, a total of 386 national projects were submitted, leading to a shortlist of 57 from 30 countires representing the most impactful and inspiring ideas from across Europe. From this outstanding selection, six cat...
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Trade
Market surveillance - Air cooling : final report
Report
December 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
This activity focused on air cooling products, specifically smaller domestic conditioning systems with a rated cooling capacity of ≤12 kW, as defined under Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012, concerning ecodesig...
Open
SMEs
Successful SMEs Competitive Europe
Publication
December 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
In 2025, a total of 386 national projects were submitted, leading to a shortlist of 57 from 30 countires representing the most impactful and inspiring ideas from across Europe. From this outstanding selection, six cat...
Open
The 2025 edition of ‘The EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard’ monitors and analyses industrial research and development (R&D) investment trends in the context of the EU’s 3% of GDP R&D investment policy targ...
December 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report discusses the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union, highlighting its importance for their competitiveness and the EU’s economy. The report explores th...
December 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trade
CASP 2024 mini electric heaters - Final activity report
Report
December 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
The overarching goal of the Coordinated Activity on the Safety of Products (CASP) project is to protect the health and safety of European consumers by supporting national authorities from EU/EFTA countries responsible...
Open
Trade
Do electric motors sold in the EU comply with regulations?
Report
December 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
An EU-organised campaign tested single- and three-phase electric motors for energy efficiency and compliance with product information requirements.
Open
The European Green Deal aims to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, promoting a circular economy and reducing plastic waste. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), 2025/40, aligns with these goals, sett...
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trade
European business statistics compiler’s manual for ICT usage...
Report
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
The purpose of this publication is to provide the compilers of European statistics on information and communication technology (ICT) usage and e-commerce in enterprises with clarifications on how to apply the EU legal...
Open
Trade
Mind the gap - Croatia
Publication
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Mind the gap - Croatia
Open
Trade
Mind the gap - Italy
Publication
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Mind the gap - Italy
Open
Trade
Mind the gap - Challenges and opportunities for tax compliance...
Publication
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Every year more than a hundred billion euro in tax revenue is lost in the EU in the form of tax gaps - revenue that could be collected by governments but is not. This is money we cannot afford to lose: the EU economy ...
Open
Trade
Mind the gap - Poland
Publication
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Mind the gap - Poland
Open
Trade
Mind the gap - Romania
Publication
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Mind the gap - Romania
Open
Trade
Mind the gap - Slovenia
Publication
December 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Mind the gap - Slovenia
Open
Manufacturing
Gdynia Kindergarten leads the way in smart, fossil-free public...
Press Release
December 16, 2025
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The city of Gdynia is taking bold steps toward greener public infrastructure through its participation in the EU-funded BuildON project. Led locally by pilot leader and Specialist in the Energy Department of the City ...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - 2025 Italy
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - Cyprus
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - Report 2025
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
The value added tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe 2025 - Latvia
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe 2025 - Luxembourg
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
VAT gap in Europe 2025 - Luxembourg
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe 2025 Sweden
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe 2025 Kosovo
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - 2025 Ireland
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - Ireland
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - Croatia
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - Slovakia
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
VAT gap in Europe - Slovakia
Open
Trade
VAT gap in Europe - Italy
Report
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a broad-based tax on goods and services used or consumed within the European Union (EU). It is one of the main sources of revenue for EU Member States. In 2024, VAT revenue represented 7.1% of...
Open
Trade
Building on growth potential - Preparing the construction sect...
Publication
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report assesses the impact of the green and digital transitions on the European Union’s construction sector in relation to employment, skills, work organisation and working conditions. It assesses the contribut...
Open
Trade
Trademark registration - Common grounds for refusal in South-E...
Infographic
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trademark registration - Common grounds for refusal in South-East Asia
Open
Trade
Top 5 IP mistakes - Intellectual property mistakes European SM...
Infographic
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Top 5 IP mistakes - Intellectual property mistakes European SMEs make in South-East Asia
Open
Trade
European Strategic Autonomy and the Cross-Border Payments Mark...
Study
December 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Persistent reliance of European financial institutions on non-EU payment networks highlights a critical vulnerability in the Union’s financial architecture. In an era of deglobalisation, sanctions warfare, and conte...
Open
The EIC Accelerator supports companies (principally start-ups and SMEs) to scale up high impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
November 27, 2025
op.europa.eu
Industry
Case study: New industrial policy in the USA
Publication
November 20, 2025
iddri.org
Case study: New industrial policy in the USA
Open
Industry
Case study: New industrial policy in Sweden
Publication
November 20, 2025
iddri.org
Case study: New industrial policy in Sweden
Open
Case study: New industrial policy in Spain
November 20, 2025
iddri.org
Case study: New industrial policy in France
November 20, 2025
iddri.org
Industry
Case study: New industrial policy in Japan
Publication
November 20, 2025
iddri.org
Case study: New industrial policy in Japan
Open
Case study: New industrial policy in China
November 20, 2025
iddri.org
Industry
Making clean energy count: how flexibility can power Europe’...
Press Release
November 20, 2025
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As Europe’s clean energy capacity grows, a new wave of tech is coming into industrial practice, addressing grid volatility and emissions while keeping the EU’s industrial base competitive. The real test ahead: tur...
Open
Raw materials
Strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act
Infographic
November 20, 2025
op.europa.eu
The CRMA Strategic Projects: Increase EU capacity to extract, process, recycle or substitute Strategic Raw Materials and diversify EU supply from third countries. Are technically feasible, contribute to the EU 2030 be...
Open
Trade
Risks and opportunities in evolving EU–US financial and econ...
Study
November 13, 2025
op.europa.eu
This paper examines EU–US economic relations, presenting evidence on trade and investment patterns and analysing transatlantic differences in short-term macroeconomic developments, productivity trends, economic stru...
Open
We find that patents registered by multinational enterprises (MNEs) in tax havens help avoid taxes in the EU but fail to increase the total factor productivity (TFP) of EU-located group members. We conclude that many ...
November 13, 2025
op.europa.eu
Raw materials
European climate law-aligned transition pathways . Non-metalli...
Publication
November 13, 2025
op.europa.eu
The objective of providing European Climate Law-aligned pathways and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) underpinning them is to offer a reference that companies can draw on to prepare their transition plans. By add...
Open
Raw materials
European climate law-aligned transition pathways . Metals : steel
Publication
November 13, 2025
op.europa.eu
The objective of providing European Climate Law-aligned pathways and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) underpinning them is to offer a reference that companies can draw on to prepare their transition plans. By add...
Open
The bio-based industry sector is a vital part of the bioeconomy. It can deliver sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products, fostering industrial competitiveness and sustainable economic growth for the EU. The E...
November 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
The fashion, textiles and footwear (FTF) industry is a consumer-focused industry, subject to constant change. It covers diverse economic activities, ranging from the transformation of natural or synthetic fibres to th...
November 6, 2025
op.europa.eu
Manufacturing
PASSENGER Business Factsheet 2: gearmotors and actuators
Fact-sheet
October 31, 2025
PASSENGER project
Global demand for compact motion systems in industrial automation, robotics and electromechanical actuation is increasing rapidly. Gearmotors and actuators serve as key components in numerous industrial and automotiv...
Open
Raw materials
CORDIS results pack on strategic mineral exploration - A thema...
Report
October 30, 2025
op.europa.eu
Europe depends upon critical raw materials to drive its transition to a low-carbon digital economy. To achieve this goal, it is essential to build public trust and understanding to secure access to these vital resourc...
Open
SEA has seen rapid growth in its consumer market, particularly for beauty, personal care, and health products. It is now viewed as a key future market for the global cosmetic industry. Statista projects that revenue i...
October 23, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trade
CETA market entry guide on agri-food - Supporting EU business ...
Publication
October 23, 2025
op.europa.eu
This guide will introduce you to the agri-food sector in Canada and how to leverage the EU–Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). It provides an overview of the size of the Canadian agri-food mark...
Open
Franchising has been increasingly used by European companies and individuals as a route for exploitation of intangibles and expansion of their business to other territories and countries. This fact sheet will therefor...
October 22, 2025
op.europa.eu
Raw materials
Escaping the critical minerals curse
Policy Brief
October 13, 2025
cepr.org
A race is raging among the superpowers over critical minerals in developing countries to power the simultaneous energy and digital transitions that the world is experiencing.
Open
Trade
The macroeconomic effects of deglobalisation
Publication
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
This paper assesses the macroeconomic impact of deglobalisation scenarios using an estimated three-region global dynamic general equilibrium framework, considering the euro area, the US, and the rest of the world. We ...
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Paraguay
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Paraguay
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Mexico
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Mexico
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Costa Rica
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Costa Rica
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Colombia
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Colombia
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Argentina
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Argentina
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Honduras
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Honduras
Open
Trade
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Peru
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Peru
Open
Trade
Colombia IP SME helpdesk
Infographic
October 16, 2025
op.europa.eu
Colombia IP SME helpdesk
Open
Manufacturing
Measuring worker experience in construction: BEEYONDERS’ dat...
Press Release
October 14, 2025
Icons
By blending technology, data, and human insight, BEEYONDERS explores how innovation can reshape construction into a fairer and more inclusive industry.
Open
Trade
Searching for ecolabels - A Mystery Shopping Exercise in Super...
Publication
September 10, 2025
beuc.eu
Searching for ecolabels - A Mystery Shopping Exercise in Supermarkets across Europe
Open
Trade
Common Market Organisation (CMO) provisions on professional or...
Study
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
In 2013, the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and Common Market Organisation (CMO) were reformed to strengthen the sustainability of EU fisheries, enhance the role of producer organisations (POs), improve market resilien...
Open
Industry
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of the circular econo...
Publication
October 9, 2025
op.europa.eu
The EU steel sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64-81 Mt CO2-eq. annually by 2050 through circular economy (CE) measures. CE can also significantly decrease EU demand for ores and energy products, leading t...
Open
Not only is the EU the world's biggest exporter of products containing cocoa, providing delicious treats to people all over the world, but it also helps people producing cocoa beans.
Open
Trade
EU Trade Coffee 2025
Infographic
August 29, 2025
croplifeeurope.eu
EU Trade Coffee 2025
Open
EU Wine Trade 2025
August 29, 2025
croplifeeurope.eu
Trade
Late payment practices and policies in selected non-EU countries
Report
October 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
The EU Payment Observatory is pleased to present this thematic report on Late payment practices and policies in selected non-EU countries. The objective of this report is to explore the prevalence of late payments and...
Open
Trade
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging: Design a...
Working Paper
July 29, 2025
systemiq.earth
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging: Design and implementation in low -and middle- income countries
Open
Industry
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of the circular econo...
Study
September 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
In the face of accelerating climate change and a shifting geopolitical landscape, the circular economy (CE) paradigm is emerging as a critical strategy in EU policymaking. It is of particular importance for the cement...
Open
Industry
Capturing the potential of the circular economy transition in ...
Report
September 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
In a changing political landscape, the implementation of Circular Economy (CE) strategies presents significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, decreasing fossil fuel use, and altering trade dyna...
Open
Making Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs) work for climate, industry and development
September 23, 2025
newclimate.org
Raw materials
Environmental and socio-economic impacts of the circular econo...
Research Paper
September 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
The implementation of Circular Economy (CE) levers in the EU aluminium sector has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 12-14 Mt CO2-eq. annually by 2050, in addition to what would be achieved by decarbo...
Open
Raw materials
Capturing the potential of the circular economy transition in ...
Publication
September 25, 2025
op.europa.eu
Capturing the potential of the circular economy transition in the EU steel industry
Open
GLOBAL TRADE AND INNOVATION POLICY ALLIANCE | SEPTEMBER 2025 PAGE 1ABOUT THE GLOBAL TRADE AND INNOVATION POLICY ALLIANCEThe Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA) constitutes a global network ofindependen...
September 9, 2025
itif.org
Trade
DG Trade statistical guide - August 2025
Report
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
This guide contains selected tables and graphs outlining the current state of and recent developments in the European Union’s trade with the rest of the world. Global trade experienced a significant recovery in 2024...
Open
Raw materials
Research Fund for Coal and Steel - A summary of the findings o...
Research Paper
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
The 2024 assessments of the RFCS Technical Groups (TGA1–TGA5) confirm the steel sector’s critical role in achieving EU climate and industrial goals. Projects demonstrate strong alignment with the European Green De...
Open
Trade
Data licensing and data-related provisions in technology trans...
Report
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Data-based products play a rapidly increasing role for the European economy and, consequently, also transactions which make data available for production. As data licences, the most important type of such transactions...
Open
The European Capitals of Small Retail (ECoSR) awards initiative identifies cities that have achieved remarkable results in supporting small retailers and maintaining vibrant city centres. The awards celebrate success ...
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trade
ECHA Key areas of regulatory challenge
Publication
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Partnership for Assessment of Risk from Chemicals (PARC) provides a forum for collaboration across Europe between scientists and regulators and aims to pioneer scientific areas addressing most urgent regulatory ch...
Open
Industry
Reindustrialising Tuscany - A manifesto
Publication
September 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
The next five years will be crucial for the Tuscan economy and, more generally, for its development model and society. This Manifesto was written by three scholars with different personal histories and professional pa...
Open
Trade
TEC revision 2024A new approach for VAT groups in German TEC d...
Working Paper
September 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
The statistics Trade by Enterprise Characteristics (TEC) provide important information on the types of enterprises engaged in international trade in goods. Users can, among other aspects, obtain insights into which se...
Open
Raw materials
Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Information for producers...
Policy Brief
September 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
The EU CBAM is the EU’s landmark tool to put a fair price on the greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted during the production of certain GHG-intensive goods, including iron and steel, entering the EU. It will ensure that th...
Open
Raw materials
Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Information for producers...
Infographic
September 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
EU CBAM is the EU’s landmark tool to put a fair price on the greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted during the production of certain GHG-intensive goods, including aluminium, entering the EU. It will ensure that the EU’s ...
Open
This report presents a novel, network-based approach to map the global positioning of the EU across industrial ecosystems, benchmarking against other geographic areas, in particular the United States and China. Buildi...
September 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Raw materials
PASSENGER Project: Enriching the EU's Raw Materials Inform...
Fact-sheet
September 5, 2025
PASSENGER project
PASSENGER factsheet #7
Open
Trade
TEC revision 2024 - A new approach for VAT groups in German TE...
Publication
September 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
The statistics Trade by Enterprise Characteristics (TEC) provide important information on the types of enterprises engaged in international trade in goods. Users can, among other aspects, obtain insights into which se...
Open
Trade
CASP 2024, High chairs - Final activity report
Publication
September 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
The overarching goal of the Coordinated Activity on the Safety of Products (CASP) project is to protect the health and safety of European consumers by supporting national authorities from EU/EFTA countries responsible...
Open
In today’s market, where consumers have a vast array of products to choose from, businesses often have to make their own products stand out through by giving them an appealing appearance. A product’s design can in...
September 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trade
Japan's Plan A+ strategy in the Trump Era - Toward more co...
Policy Brief
September 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
Now, with the speed and intensity of a speeded-up video, the international order that has been built since World War II is collapsing. Japan recognises a drastic shift in the international order and considers the new ...
Open
The Report on controls on products entering the EU market with regard to product compliance presents and analyses the statistical data submitted by Member States regarding product compliance controls by customs and ma...
August 28, 2025
op.europa.eu
Trade
Monitoring industrial ecosystems - Cultural and creative indus...
Report
August 28, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report has been prepared within the ‘European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems’ (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made ov...
Open
Industry
Monitoring industrial ecosystems - Electronics 2024
Report
August 27, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report has been prepared within the ‘European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems’ (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made ov...
Open
Manufacturing
TIMBERHAUS launches video to showcase a new vision for sustain...
Press Release
August 26, 2025
Icons
Harnessing intelligent wood technologies, design innovation, and circular thinking to build the future of climate-positive construction: this is TIMBERHAUS
Open
Trade
Import controls for plant health 2021-2023
Publication
August 14, 2025
op.europa.eu
This overview report describes the outcome of a project carried out between 2021 and 2023 by the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission in 12 European Union (EU) Member States. The o...
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Industry
European monitor of industrial ecosystems - International repo...
Report
August 14, 2025
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In terms of technology development, Japan is particularly strong in advanced materials and nanotechnology and in micro- and nanoelectronics and photonics, holding shares of transnational patent applications of at leas...
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Trade
European monitor of industrial ecosystems - International repo...
Report
August 14, 2025
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The United States remains a strong innovator, but its technological competitiveness in certain green and digital technology fields particularly energy-saving technologies and quantum computing has declined over time. ...
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Trade
Study on the hospital exemption
Study
August 14, 2025
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The general objective of this study is to give an overview regarding the national rules providing frameworks for HE and the functioning of HE in EU Member States. This HE study covers the implementation of HE in the E...
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Trade
Technology infrastructures - A strategic asset for European co...
Report
August 14, 2025
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Held on May 6th and 7th in Warsaw (Poland), this Conference, co-organised by the European Commission, the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, and the Łukasiewicz Research Network, brought together policymaker...
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Trade
Verba volant, transcripta manent - What corporate earnings cal...
Working Paper
August 14, 2025
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This paper investigates the economic impact of technological innovation, focusing on generative AI (GenAI) following ChatGPT’s release in November 2022. We propose a novel framework leveraging large language models ...
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Trade
Tariffs across the supply chain
Working Paper
August 7, 2025
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What are the macroeconomic impacts of tariffs on final goods versus intermediate inputs? We set up a two-region, multi-sector model with production networks, sticky prices and wages, and trade in consumption, investme...
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The overarching aim of this study is to examine the scale, structure, and strategic positioning of the EU art market by combining conceptual inquiry with robust empirical analysis. This entails not only identifying th...
August 7, 2025
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A product testing campaign financed by the EU looked at home activity toys sold online or in stores.
July 31, 2025
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The study analyses the wholesale sector in fisheries and aquaculture products (FAPs) in the EU, with a focus on a selection of Member States. Wholesalers are B2B operators who play a crucial role in the fisheries and ...
July 31, 2025
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Trade
WORTH partnership project - Innovation through Creativity
Publication
July 31, 2025
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WORTH Partnership Project is an initiative of the European Commission funded recently through the COSME programme for competitiveness of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its main objective is to strength...
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Trade
How and why the EU should rethink turkey-china relations
Policy Brief
July 22, 2025
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How and why the EU should rethink turkey-china relations
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Trade
Study in support of an ex-post evaluation of the Comprehensive...
Study
July 24, 2025
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The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the EU and its Member States. It aims to reduce trade barriers, enhance economic cooperation, and promote invest...
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Trade
Economic analysis of the negotiated outcome of the EU-Mercosur...
Publication
July 24, 2025
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The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement represents a landmark deal, concluded after more than two decades of negotiations. In today’s complex geopolitical landscape, it is essential for the EU’s competitiveness, eco...
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Trade
An update on the economic, sustainability and regulatory effec...
Study
July 17, 2025
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This report assesses the economic, sustainability and regulatory effects of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EUMETA), with a focus on developments between the 2019 and 2024 revisions of the agr...
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China, similarly to European countries, provides legal protection of IPRs including trademarks, copyrights and patents. If the IP-protected material is uploaded without the right holder’s consent, s/he may request i...
July 17, 2025
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SMEs
Simplification of registration of companies in the 28th Regime...
Study
July 17, 2025
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This in-depth analysis, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Legal Affairs, explores the proposed 28th...
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The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada, also known as CETA, entered into force provisionally in September 2017. It eliminated more than 98% of import duties.
July 17, 2025
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Industry
Technical support to define performance and durability minimum...
Publication
July 10, 2025
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This report outlines recommendations and proposals to support the development of performance and durability minimum requirements applicable to rechargeable industrial batteries>2kWh, except those with exclusively ext...
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SMEs
EU’s trade and digital economy – Challenges and opportunit...
Publication
July 10, 2025
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This research paper examines the evolving landscape of digital trade and its impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (EU). As digitalisation transforms global commerce, EU SMEs face s...
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Corporate venturing is a strategic approach where established corporations engage with innovative startups to drive growth, foster innovation, and stay competitive. By harnessing Europe’s world-class research and en...
July 10, 2025
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Trade
EuroCommerce Position on the Evaluation of the Cosmetic Produc...
Position Paper
July 9, 2025
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EuroCommerce Position on the Evaluation of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR)
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European Customs authorities play a vital role within the EU, acting as a crucial 'police' force for goods. Strategically positioned at the intersection of international trade, they oversee the import and export of go...
July 10, 2025
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Trade
Feasibility study of measures to incentivise improved textile ...
Publication
July 4, 2025
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This report explores supportive measures for enhanced textile waste management in the EU-27, with a long-term perspective. It assesses the feasibility of three policy measures by describing their modalities and evalua...
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Trade
Strategic trade atlas 2019-2023 - country and commodity-based ...
Publication
July 4, 2025
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Use of trade data can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of strategic trade control efforts. By understanding national and global trade in strategic commodities, officials can better focus their trade control ef...
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SMEs
European business statistics methodological manual for busines...
Publication
July 4, 2025
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This is the first edition of the European business statistics methodological manual for business demography statistics. It contains guidance for compiling and interpreting comparable and harmonised data on the busines...
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Trade
Market potential of offsite construction for housing supply
Report
July 4, 2025
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The adoption of offsite construction in the EU is gradually increasing, particularly in Northern and Western countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, France, Austria and the Nordics. However, conventional ...
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SMEs
Startups, scaleups and entrepreneurship - Eurobarometer 559
Report
July 4, 2025
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Startups, scaleups and entrepreneurship - Eurobarometer 559
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SMEs
Startups, scaleups and entrepreneurship 559 - infographic
Infographic
July 4, 2025
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Startups, scaleups and entrepreneurship 559 - infographic
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Trade
Shock Waves From Turbulent Times - How EU businesses recalibra...
Publication
June 25, 2025
eib.org
Shock Waves From Turbulent Times - How EU businesses recalibrate supply chains
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Trade
How America's Trading Partners Are Reacting to U.S. Tariffs
Policy Brief
June 27, 2025
itif.org
How America's Trading Partners Are Reacting to U.S. Tariffs
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Trade
Las empresas, catalizadoras del progreso
Publication
June 23, 2025
ceoe.es
Las empresas, catalizadoras del progreso
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As global trade faces new obstacles, Europe must remove the remaining barriers within the Single Market. These barriers disrupt the smooth flow of goods and services, restricting cross-border trade and investments. Ta...
June 19, 2025
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Trade
US digital asset strategy and the European response
Publication
June 19, 2025
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We discuss the possible effects of the US administration’s Digital Assets Strategy (DAS), on the US and Europe. If pursued consistently over time, DAS would tend to weaken the Fed’s payments oversight and monetary...
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Chinese Subsidies Have Devastated Global Aluminum Markets and Fair Competition
May 28, 2025
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Industry
Strontium Ferrite magnets: high-strength magnetic powder with ...
Fact-sheet
June 16, 2025
PASSENGER project
PASSENGER factsheet #6
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When SMEs grow beyond 249 employees, they become “large enterprises” and have to comply with a lot more obligations, the so-called “cliff edge”. This can discourage growth and limit competitiveness. The Europe...
June 5, 2025
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The EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy aims to make Europe a great place to launch and grow global technology-driven, innovative companies. The Strategy builds on the huge potential of Europe’s internal market and will...
June 5, 2025
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Trade
Study on the role of information and communication technologie...
Study
June 5, 2025
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Easy access to information is an important condition for the efficient operation of markets, including those for agri-food products. Besides the production and delivery of information by the private sector, the EU leg...
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Raw materials
Much More Than Minerals: The Us-ukraine Minerals Agreement And...
Policy Brief
June 2, 2025
ceps.eu
Much More Than Minerals: The Us-ukraine Minerals Agreement And Its Geopolitical Implications
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The European Union and the United States have the world’s largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world. Taking goods, services and investment i...
June 2, 2025
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