Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE)

🚀 As the European Commission’s new mandate takes shape, with the ongoing hearings of Commissioners-designate, we are at a pivotal moment for shaping the future of Europe. Hear directly from our Executive Chairman, Bruno LIEBHABERG, as he unveils #CERREAmbitions for Europe 2024-2029👇 This White Paper offers strategic insights and recommendations for the next European Parliament and Commission across the #energy, #tech, and #mobility sectors. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be diving into each of the 9️⃣ key ambitions outlined in the paper. These forward-looking recommendations highlight the critical steps the EU should take by 2029, focusing on building robust, resilient, and future-proof regulatory frameworks. 🔗 Explore the full White Paper and our recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/g3j4pX3V

We are delighted to announce that Annika Brack, CERRE’s Director of Energy, Sustainability and Mobility, will be speaking at #GRIDTech2024, a key event exploring the role of gas grids in Europe’s decarbonised future. 📅 When: 2 December 2024, 14:30-18:30 (Brussels) 🎤 Session: How can flexibility support competitiveness in a decarbonised energy system? (17:25-18:15) 🔗 Event details & registration: https://lnkd.in/e_iwfK-M Annika will share CERRE’s insights on the critical role of flexible markets and gas infrastructure in advancing the EU’s climate neutrality goals while ensuring competitiveness. 📖 Interested in diving deeper? Explore CERRE’s latest research on "Europe’s Pathways to Net Zero: The Role of Renewable Gases and Flexibility", which addresses the energy policy trilemma of decarbonisation, affordability, and security, while mapping the road to net zero by 2050 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqsGTmNm

🚨 Join us for an exciting event on Consumer Protection in the Digital Age🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the lineup of our upcoming event: Digital Challenges for Consumer Protection and Empowerment! 🗓️ When: 4 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 - 18:00 CET As part of this engaging event, we will present CERRE’s latest Issue Paper alongside key insights from our ongoing work on Consumer Protection. 👥 Panel Discussion: “Consumer Protection after the Fitness Check: What Strategy Should the EU Employ in the Future?”. Hear from top experts in the field: 🔷 Dr. Urs Buscke, Senior Legal Officer, BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation 🔷 Razvan George ANTEMIR, Public Policy EU Customer Trust, Amazon 🔷 Victoria de Posson, Secretary General, European Tech Alliance 🔷 Manuella Péri, Deputy Head of the Consumer Law Office, DGCCRF - Ministère de l'Économie 🔷 Dries Cuijpers, Senior Enforcement Officer, The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets 🎟️ Seats are limited! Register now to attend in person: https://lnkd.in/euHRvcer

This morning, CERRE was honoured to welcome outgoing Commissioner Didier Reynders for a breakfast discussion on "Consumer Protection in Digital". This breakfast comes in the wake of CERRE's consistent work in the area of digital consumer protection- and in the lead-up to the Digital Challenges for Consumer Protection and Empowerment Event on 4 December. Reflecting on his mandate, Mr Reynders shared valuable insights on some of the vital next steps for the new Commission 🗣️   In light of new and evolving challenges for digital consumer protection, including addictive design and influencer marketing, Mr Reynders spoke to the importance of a centralised European capacity to protect citizens from unfair practices. Ensuring disciplined harmonisation and coherent implementation with respect to the existing digital consumer protection acquis will be crucial to fully realise the rights of European citizens. Improved coordination between enforcing authorities at the national and EU levels will benefit consumers and businesses alike 🤝

Fascinating exchange yesterday afternoon with Mariusz Kawnik and Russell Roth on EU Energy Priorities 2025 and the New US Context 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🇵🇱 What decisions may come after Inauguration Day in January and will the incoming EU Commission and Council Presidencies have to adjust their agendas sooner than expected? What role for gas in Europe's energy security provisions and how could the EU act on an even faster growing investment gap with the United States? These were among the many questions discussed at yesterday's CERRE private roundtable. Want to join the conversation and stay ahead of these critical developments? Consider becoming a CERRE member. Reach out to us for details 🔗https://lnkd.in/ePFAkn2W #CERRE #CleanIndustrialDeal #GreenDeal #CERREGlobalOutreach

📅 Digital Challenges for Consumer Protection and Empowerment – Fireside chat with Andreas Schwab!   Join us on 4 December at the BIP Meeting Centre, Brussels, for Digital Challenges for Consumer Protection and Empowerment — a key event tackling the future of consumer protection in the digital age.   🔥 Fireside Chat Don’t miss this engaging discussion with MEP Andreas Schwab and Bruno LIEBHABERG, CERRE Executive Chairman. Together, they will explore “Where Do We Want to End Up? Takeaways and the EP’s Strategy”, offering critical insights into shaping digital consumer rights and strategies for the future.   🗓️ When: 4 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 - 18:00 CET   📣 More announcements coming soon! Stay tuned as we reveal additional speakers and panellists in the days ahead.   🎟️ Tickets are limited, secure your in-person spot now: https://lnkd.in/euHRvcer

CERRE was pleased to welcome a Spanish delegation for an engaging discussion on the challenges of building up European #hydrogen companies and defining an adequate regulatory framework in collaboration with those on the ground 🤝 Many thanks to our Academic Co-Director, Catherine Banet, for sharing her expert analysis of the adjustments needed to the regulatory framework. GHENOVA The Lean Hydrogen Company CLAN TECNOLOGICA SL GABITEL INGENIEROS Annika Brack Giulia De Nardin

📅 Save the Date: 4 December – Keynote Speaker Announcement! Join us at the BIP Meeting Centre, Brussels, for Digital Challenges for Consumer Protection and Empowerment. 💡 Keynote Speaker: We are honored to host Nils Behrndt, Deputy Director-General at DG JUST (European Commission), who will present the European Commission's strategy for consumer protection. 🗓️ When: 4 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 - 18:00 CET This pivotal event will unite policymakers, industry leaders, regulators, and civil society to assess protections, set strategic priorities, and shape the future of consumer rights in the digital age. 📣 Stay tuned for more speaker announcements soon! 🎟️ Tickets are limited, secure your in-person spot now: https://lnkd.in/euHRvcer

📢 Last week, CERRE Academic Co-Director, Sally Broughton Micova, participated in the third Arcom Research Day, presenting insights from CERRE’s ‘Systemic Risk in Digital Services: Operationalising’ project. Her presentation focused on systemic risk management under the DSA, with a particular emphasis on managing risks to electoral processes.   Reflecting on the event, Sally noted: "It was a day of really top notch research from a variety of disciplines and approaches to pressing issues in platform and content regulation. Of course, how to make best use of the DSA’s Article 40 provisions on data access for researchers was top of mind and much discussed - I saw a lot of researchers primed and ready to great things with it, if given the resources. " 📘 Dive into CERRE’s reports: 🔗 Systemic Risk in Digital Services: Benchmarks for Evaluating the Management of Risks to Electoral Processes: https://lnkd.in/e5r4gY3x 🔗 Cross-Cutting Issues for DSA Systemic Risk Management: An Agenda for Cooperation: https://lnkd.in/gZJi5qaR 📸 Photo credit: Arcom

On Wednesday, CERRE had the pleasure of hosting Getting Regulation Right for Europe’s Digital & Net Zero Future at the European Parliament alongside MEP Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, marking the launch of our #CERREAmbitions for Europe 2024-2029. ✨ Key Highlights: 🔷 Stéphanie Yon-Courtin and CERRE Executive Chairman Bruno LIEBHABERG set the stage with powerful opening remarks, sharing their vision of a Europe that is digitalised, decarbonised, and globally competitive. 🔷 Expert insights flowed from our distinguished panel, featuring: 🔹 Agustín Reyna (BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation) 🔹 Dr. Jakob Greiner (Deutsche Telekom) 🔹 Christina Papapostolou (PPC S.A.) 🔹 Catherine Banet (CERRE) Moderation by CERRE’s own Alexandre de Streel and Annika Brack ensured a dynamic and engaging discussion. Explore the key takeaways from our speakers 👇 For more insights 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCYCUUek