European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)

🗓 Join us for a timely seminar on cloud cybersecurity and EU competitiveness! As the EU embarks on its digital transformation journey, balancing robust cybersecurity standards, digital sovereignty, and open market access is crucial for growth and innovation. 📝 Key insights from ECIPE’s latest research will be explored, examining the economic impacts of the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme (EUCS) and the ICT/cloud investment gap between the EU and the US. We will also assess if EU cloud policies truly support SMEs, start-ups, and scale-ups in accessing affordable and innovative digital solutions. Plus, discover opportunities for the public sector to boost efficiency with advanced cloud technologies, AI, and automation. 🔍 Key Discussion Points: 1️⃣ Addressing the EU’s ICT and cloud investment gap for global competitiveness. 2️⃣ Economic and competitive implications of restrictive EUCS certification policies. 3️⃣ Supporting SMEs through effective cybersecurity policies. 4️⃣ Opportunities for the public sector to leverage cloud, AI, and automation. 5️⃣ Impact of sovereignty clouds on digital sovereignty, innovation, and competition. Our Director Dr Matthias Bauer will be moderating a session with contributions from: 🗣 Maxime Ricard, Policy Manager AI & Digital Policy, Allied For Startups 🗣 Marcus Corry, Director, Technology & Operations, AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe) 🗣 Damien Rilliard, Senior Director, EMEA Sovereignty Lead, Oracle 🗓 Thursday, 5 December 🕐 15:00-16:00 CET 📍 Online Register now ➡ https://lnkd.in/d3Kw9kE6

You are interested in #cybersecurity and real sources of economic and technological #competitiveness? Join the upcoming ECIPE Webinar on Cloud Cybersecurity, Sovereignty & EU Competitiveness! 📅 Date: 5 December 2024 🕒 Time: 15:00 CET 📍 Venue: Zoom 🎙 Speakers: Maxime Ricard, Marcus Corry, Damien Rilliard, moderated by Matthias Bauer Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiMigZ-8 European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)

#ECIPEMediaRundown The ripple effect of Donald Trump's election to become the next President of the United States of America is still very much alive. 🗞 Our Director of the UK Trade Policy Project David Henig has had a busy week appearing in various outlets: 1️⃣ He spoke with Times Radio about Donald Trump not being bothered about the UK when it comes to trade negotiations, and how the Labour Party (UK) shouldn't bank on him exempting the UK from his planned tariffs. ➡ https://lnkd.in/dqWmnYur 2️⃣ He was also a guest on the latest episode of the Quiet Riot Podcast where he discussed the likelihood and potential implications of Trump's threatened tariff war, and how the UK should react. ➡ https://lnkd.in/djVjQ2JJ 3️⃣ He highlighted via ION Analytics that companies will seek a broad footprint to navigate tit-for-tat tariffs from the US, EU, and China. The EU must balance its stance on Chinese imports to maintain competitiveness and alliances. Read the full piece by John West, Arezki Yaïche, Luuk de Klein, Georgina Barnard, Cristiano Dalla Bona and Izaz Ansari ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d2vZw5Z7 📄 Our Director Hosuk Lee-Makiyama also gave his opinion on the topic and Emmanuel Macron's reaction to it in an article on CGTN by William Denselow ➡ https://lnkd.in/dUy6tiKU Finally, Fredrik Erixon commented on Europe's worries about Trump's promise to introduce sky-high import tariffs, which could shock the global trading system for Sveriges Radio ➡ https://lnkd.in/d7f6FMra David Henig has also focused on the foreseeable developments by the Keir Starmer government as well as how the future of UK-China relations looks: ✍ Perspectives: A new era for UK trade policy? via Borderlex Publishing Ltd ➡ https://lnkd.in/dRavsVVe 🗣 China-UK relations: "It's a reboot, it's a new UK government" via CGTN Europe ➡ https://lnkd.in/dmwktaiz 💡 Finally, the ECIPE duo formed by Fredrik Erixon and Oscar Guinea published a new article in the latest EconPol Forum by CESifo analysing how the EU-US productivity gap is partly due to lower ICT investments in the EU, driven by restrictive digital regulations, and the need for the EU to reduce digital regulation restrictiveness and embrace digitalisation. ➡ https://lnkd.in/dtzYJNCj

During our webinar "Competitive Harmonisation and the 28th Regime", Adam Bartha from EPICENTER European Policy Information Center highlighted four solutions that a 28th regime could bring forward: 1️⃣ Standardise investment processes. 2️⃣ Right incentives for companies, especially start-ups. 3️⃣ Facilitate cross-border operations within companies. 4️⃣ Streamline incorporation process. Watch the full event ➡️ https://lnkd.in/daPHsbq5

"The time for symbolic gestures at the EU level is over – Brussels and national governments must prioritise dismantling the bureaucratic and regulatory burdens at EU and national level." ✍️ Dr Matthias Bauer on the EU's bureaucracy and regulatory overreach. Read his new blog ➡ https://lnkd.in/d8cu9tDV

Wie durft zich nog uit te spreken over handelspolitieke vergezichten? In elk geval valt er al te anticiperen op aangekondigde douane-tarieven, maar misschien toch ook wat te winnen door bv nieuwe #fta's met handelspartners? Morgen (vrijdag 22 Nov) doen we in Brussel weer eens een poging, tijdens een lunchgesprek georganiseerd door VNO-NCW en Holland House Brussels. Met Erik van der Marel (European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), Harriët Slager (Damen) en Arnoud Willems (Baker McKenzie). Inschrijven kan nog :). https://lnkd.in/evAtmKXw Marhijn Visser Laura Stam

EU ministers meet today for a Foreign Affairs Council #FAC to discuss the future of the EU's trade policy, and the state of EU-US transatlantic trade relations after Donald Trump's victory. Our Director Fredrik Erixon recently talked with Inu Manak from the Council on Foreign Relations about what Trump's economic policies may look like. 🗣️ "Tariffs are definitely going to come first." 🎥 Watch the full conversation ➡ https://lnkd.in/d4sePU-G 🎧 Audio-only ➡ https://lnkd.in/dQYV3r2x

"The best way to deal with Trump is to make our own bed and make us more of an attractive partner. A Europe of low growth, choking regulations, and weak tech performance is a Europe that will invite casual negligence by the US." ✍️ Fredrik Erixon writes about how Europe should navigate the new Trump era and respond to the upcoming trade and security challenges. Read his new blog ➡ https://buff.ly/3ZcRT8b

📢 19 European business organisations urge EU leaders to prioritise openness and market-driven economic development to boost Europe's competitiveness in a new Call to Action by Europe Unlocked. Discover their blueprint for European economic success ➡️ https://buff.ly/3V11FrD 💡 Some of the recommendations from our report, "Trading Up: An EU Trade Policy for Better Market Access and Resilient Sourcing," earlier in the year have found their way into this call: 1️⃣ Modernise existing FTAs and conclude agreements with Mercosur, Australia and the ASEAN countries. 2️⃣ Negotiate "Mini deals". 3️⃣ Deepen Trade and Technology Councils (TTCs) with the US and India Read the full brief by Fredrik Erixon, Oscar Guinea, Philipp Lamprecht, Oscar du Roy, Elena S., and Renata Zilli ➡ https://lnkd.in/dNfdMCnW

🎙️ Frank Lavin (Hoover Institution, Stanford University) is our latest guest on the Global Economy Podcast. Our Director Fredrik Erixon engages in an insightful conversation with him concerning the potential impact of the incoming second Trump administration on foreign policy. 🔍 They analyse the likelihood of a continuing transactional and domestic-centric approach, considering campaign rhetoric, Trump's volatile attitude, and his new team. They also examine his foreseeable approach to relations in Asia, particularly with China, and Europe, with special attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine. 🎧 Listen to the full episode ➡ https://lnkd.in/d6yyKDva 📹 Watch a video recording of the conversation ➡ https://lnkd.in/dh_VB4Qx 📖 Pre-order Mr Lavin's upcoming book "Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today" ➡ https://lnkd.in/d5jKmSRN