Orgalim Newsletter October 2020

From: Karina Kulichenko [email protected] Subject: Orgalim Newsletter: October 2020 Date: 23 October 2020 at 09:51 To: Ralf Rahmede [email protected] Bcc: Tobias M. Koerner [email protected], StÈphane Dalimier [email protected], Cesar Navarro [email protected], Jean-Eric Riche je.riche@debﬂex.com, Reinhard Wolff [email protected], JoaquÌn GarcÌa [email protected], Piet de Coninck [email protected], Michele Zucca [email protected], Andrew Weiss [email protected], Anna Hackstein [email protected], Stephen Richardson [email protected], Olga Fuertes [email protected], ValÈrie Dequen [email protected], Ivan Bartolucci [email protected], Caroline van der Voort [email protected], Ralf Rahmede [email protected], Vera Schenk [email protected], Administracion administracion [email protected], Marta Omedes Salinas [email protected], [email protected], Inaki Maillard [email protected]

Dear HIMA Board Members and General Managers,

Hope this email finds you well. We would like to share with you October 2020 edition of Orgalim Newsletter. Please see the official content below.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

NEWSLETTER

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Dear all,

The European Commission’s new Work Programme for 2021 this week signals a shift in focus from strategy to delivery, from planning for the green and digital transition in Europe, to making it happen. It’s a shift that’s anticipated and reflected in our work here in Orgalim this past month.

The rhythm and intensity of Orgalim activities and engagement has been accelerating, as I think you can see from this latest roundup of our news, policy work and events. And there’s a clear common thread running through it all, namely how to deliver key policy elements of the strategic ambition to build a green, digital and resilient Europe. Our recent Industrial Strategy in Focus roundtable on the Circular Economy Action Plan is a case in point. It brought together policy makers and industry – and +/- 200 attendees – for a deep dive into what it will take to move Europe closer to a workable and effective circular economy. We have two more events in the series coming up, digging into vital questions on the EU’s Industrial Strategy relating to Europe’s future trade strategy and to AI in its industrial context. We hope to see many of you there. of you there.

As the Commission itself acknowledged this week, given the long-term and transformative nature of the initiatives planned, it is more important than ever to legislate effectively, by making informed decisions based on evidence and better regulation principles. And given the central role that Europe’s technology industries have to play in this transformation, Orgalim is fully committed to support the process of turning strategy into impactful action. We have published five new position papers since September on the free trade agreement expert group, on the Trans- European Networks for Energy regulation, on the Circular Economy Action Plan, on the trade policy review and on the upcoming delegated act for internet-connected radio equipment and wearables. And we have been closely involved in setting up the new European Parliament Intergroup, ‘Sustainable, long-term investments & competitive European industry’, which launches on 26 October with an exciting virtual event featuring European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, and Orgalim President Rada Rodriguez, as well as the Intergroup Co-Chairs and DG GROW Director, Kerstin Jorna.

The second wave of the Covid-19 virus across Europe is a painful reminder of the uncertainty that we still face. The latest data show just how hard Europe’s technology industries have already been hit and underscore how vital it is that we get the upcoming policy steps in Europe right. Together with our members, Orgalim will continue to champion the role of our industries in shaping a green, digital and resilient Europe. I look forward to seeing members at our virtual General Assembly in November and to continuing to work together with all of you on the critical milestones ahead.

Stay well, stay safe, A Circular Economy supporting Europe’s Green Deal ambition

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Global Forum on AI Governance

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Europe’s technology industries hit harder by Covid-19 than the 2008 financial crisis

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Read More Orgalim welcomes the appointment of Executive Vice President Dombrovskis

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Strengthening Europe’s industrial AI leadership - Orgalim at the Politico AI Summit

On 30 September - 1 October, high level stakeholders from the world of AI came together both virtually and live to discuss the future of European AI at the Politico AI Summit, supported by Orgalim. Am...

Call to renew the free trade agreement expert group

Orgalim together with 20 European associations has approached Executive Vice President Dombrovskis to urge him to renew the free trade agreement expert group.

Read More Orgalim recommendations on aligning the TEN-E regulation with the EU Green Deal

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Orgalim executive summary of the position paper on the new Circular Economy Action Plan

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Orgalim comments for the delegated act for internet- connected radio equipment and wearables

Orgalim welcomes the opportunity provided by the Commission to give comments and suggestions in view of the activation of a delegated act pursuant to article 3(3) of the Radio Equipment Directive. We ...

Orgalim answer to the consultation on the Trade Policy Review “A renewed trade policy for a stronger trade policy for a stronger Europe”

Orgalim welcomes the review of Europe’s trade policy to ensure the trade agenda continues to support our industries’ growth and export abilities. Driving an effective future trade policy will, in our ...

Sustainable, Long-term Investments & Competitive European Industry Intergroup - Launch Event

We are pleased to announce the launch event of the European Parliament Intergroup ‘Sustainable, long-term investments & competitive European industry’, taking place on 26 October.

Europe's future trade strategy: free, fair, open?

On 12 November, Orgalim is bringing together a selected group of experts to debate Europe’s future approach to trade, looking at core areas such as the trade strategy, the evolution of global supply c...

Orgalim General Assembly

The Orgalim General Assembly will be The Orgalim General Assembly will be organised on 18 November 2020 as an online-only assembly.

Industrial AI and its impact on existing legislation

Organised on 2 December, the virtual roundtable will focus on the fundamentals of AI and its importance in an industrial context.

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Kind regards,

Karina Kulichenko Members Services Coordinator