Due to the urgency of the pandemic, COVID-19 vaccines are being developed and authorised faster than usual. But they will meet the same high standards as all other vaccines....
This paper examines the development of digital business models in the provision of flights and short-term accommodation services. It discusses the growing importance of digital intermediaries and their associated business model features, some of which provide significant value, and others which ...
This publication reviews how a number of factors impact on the diversity and content of products and forms of cannabis available in Europe. Drivers of change in this area include policy developments in Europe and elsewhere; advances in production and extraction techniques; and consumer interest....
Companies devise strategies to successfully navigate the treacherous waters of an uncertain business environment. They need to tackle regulatory or market obstacles in order to succeed and eventually achieve strong growth performance. This study aims to better understand the complex relationship...
The notes in this compilation assess and comment on various aspects of the collateral policy and framework of the Eurosystem. In particular, the notes consider the economic implications associated with the current ECB collateral policy for asset allocation and relative asset price developments i...
The main objective of this report is to analyse existing data sets for video analytics (VA) and to determine how best to enable collection/common access to data sets in the EU for testing/evaluation of video surveillance software. This report presents a critical analysis of video analytic data s...
This study, prepared to support the review of the EU framework for electronic communications (i) describes how the sector has evolved since the 2002 framework was originally adopted and reviewed in 2009; (ii) outlines problems associated with the existing regime; (iii) identifies objectives for ...
The present note captures some of the discussions during the presentation of the draft final report at a technical meeting in Brussels on 27 January 2016. During the meeting, and supported by the following written comments and contributions, it is clear that there are different views on a number...
The EU dairy sector crisis is still on the agenda of policy makers as protests by farmers and farmers’ representative organisations on low farm-gate milk prices continue. The farm aid package of EUR 500 million proposed by the European Commission (EC) and endorsed by the Council of Agriculture M...
After 14 successful annual editions, the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPAs) continue to demonstrate and celebrate the pinnacle of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe. This year the Awards have been set against the backdrop of a global pandemic and the devastating lasting impact t...
The Opinion on the ‘Biodegradability of Plastics in the Open Environment’ is provided in support of the European Commission Directorate-General for Environment. This Opinion intends to contribute to informing the forthcoming Commission’s policy framework related to bio-based, biodegradable and c...
This thesis comprises three chapters that contribute to the fields of industrial organisation and international trade. The first chapter presents an application of network games to modelling the complex market structures in spatial competition, the second chapter studies how various sources of v...
The aim of the study “on a collaboration system for the commercialisation of intellectual property in the EU” was to discuss means by which SMEs can improve their performance in IP transaction markets. The study draws on a mix of methodologies, including desk research, 46 interviews with stakeho...
Owning IP assets is of little value unless an adequate IP strategy is put into place for their protection and exploitation. In addition, it is likely that some of the valuable IP assets do not require official register but other protection measures (for example, confidentiality agreements)....
Retail alliances (RAs) are not a new phenomenon, but the increasing number of alliances of large retail chains over the past decade and their international dimension, have generated renewed attention. This report looks into the potential impact of RAs on the agricultural and food supply chain. I...
With the evolution of today’s economy from industry and manufacturing to services, information and networks, Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) and similar economic measurement approaches struggle to account for the intangible structures and assets of today’s economy. The modern economy is increasin...
The November 2019 European Central Bank Financial Stability Review is a very comprehensive report, covering the key risks to financial stability in the euro area. We summarise the report’s main conclusions and complement them with our analysis of housing markets, market interest rate expectation...
The report includes the literature overview in relation to Service Request EASME/EMFF/2017/038 “Study to support investment for the sustainable development of the blue economy”. The report has been prepared in the time period April, 2018 – May, 2018 and provides only high level overview on infor...
This study analyses electric vehicle deployment in Europe from 2010 to 2017. Since 2010, the number of models offered, the size segment coverage, the number of registrations, the electric vehicle market share and available recharging infrastructures have increased significantly, albeit still sma...
This scientific opinion examines the conditions and criteria under which biodegradable plastic applications can be beneficial for the environment, and provides advice to inform decisions by society, consumers, businesses and policy makers. A growing global use of plastics has led to an increased...
This document is an extended illustrative annex to a report and offers a view on nanotechnology in Europe, how it is developing and expected to grow to 2025 and beyond. The study used a combination of complementary methods including technology and market scanning and evaluation, exploration and ...
Industrial symbiosis (IS) is a systems approach to a more sustainable and integrated industrial system, which identifies business opportunities that leverage underutilised resources (such as materials, energy, water, capacity, expertise, assets etc.) (Lombardi & Laybourn, 2012). IS involves orga...
This study aims at providing the European Parliament’s TRAN Committee with an overview of the EU postal services sector, including recent developments, and recommendations for EU policy-makers on how to further stimulate growth and competitiveness of the sector....
