Organisation

European Commission

Briefing paper

Policy brief on making the most of the social economy’s contribution to the circular economy

The briefing paper defines concepts of both the circular and social economy, and describes the potential of the social economy to support circular activities and related business models and to reinforce uptake of circularity around the world.
Report

2021 Strategic foresight report: the EU’s capacity and freedom to act

This report presents a forward-looking and multidisciplinary perspective on important trends affecting the EU’s capacity and freedom to act in the coming decades, including: climate change and other environmental challenges, digital hyper-connectivity and technological transformations, pressure on democracy and values, as well as shifts in...
Strategy

Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence

The European Commission has proposed the first ever legal framework on AI, which addresses the risks of AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally. It aims to address risks of specific uses of AI, categorising them into 4 different levels: unacceptable risk...
Report

2020 Strategic foresight report: charting the course towards a more resilient Europe

This first annual strategic foresight report presents the European Commission’s strategy to integrate strategic foresight into EU policy-making.
Report

Policy and investment recommendations for trustworthy AI

This report contains policy and investment recommendations for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, addressed to EU institutions and Member States. The High-Level Expert Group on AI puts forward suggestions that can guide trustworthy AI towards sustainability, growth and competitiveness, as well as inclusion – while empowering, benefiting...