As part of APPLiA’s social impact day, members of the Secretariat volunteered to take part in a clean-up of river Train, tributary of the Dyle, which flows through the Belgian provinces of Walloon Brabant, Flemish Brabant and Antwerp. 

What steps is Europe taking to truly establish a Circular Economy? Paolo Falcioni, APPLiA Director-General discussed the make or break factors of the key European Commission policy files which can contribute to the establishment of a circular culture at the Lighting Europe webinar. 

What does it mean for home appliances to be ‘secure by design’? And why is this critical? Michał Zakrzewski, APPLiA Digital and Competitiveness Policy Director, covered this and much more in the fifteenth episode of APPLiA’s digital interviews. 

Artificial Intelligence has grown to become an area of strategic importance and a key driver of economic development. Michał Zakrzewski, APPLiA Digital & Competitiveness Policy Director, was invited to participate in the discussion on the EU’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act, at the European Forum for Manufacturing. 

What added value does a harmonious relationship between European  Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) and European Institutions bring to Europe?

As it currently stands, can the EU Data Act actually work? And how will it affect the way data is utilised in Europe?  Paolo Falcioni, APPLiA Director General shared the reality of the current proposal at the thematic EPP Group stakeholders meeting.