Dear Colleague, 

This month I am uncertain as I wouldn't like to talk about how the Covid-19 affected our lifestyles and routines, but it seems that any other topic wouldn't make much sense as our professional and personal activities have been either suspended or radically changed to try and adapt to this new and unprecedented experience. For example... Read more

EPN Consulting is based in the UK but, as many of you already know, we have collaborators, clients and members in many European countries. Since its incorporation in 2009 the company has always promoted a modern way of working based on... Read more

The Commission proposed to make 2021 the European Year of Rail to support the delivery of its European Green Deal objectives in the transport field. A series of events, campaigns and initiatives in 2021 will promote rail as a sustainable, innovative and safe mode of transport. Read more

The European Commission’s European Green Deal is the new growth strategy for an EU economy that is sustainable, cleaner, safer and healthier. The engagement of the public is critical to instil a new climate culture, awareness and motivation for climate action, bringing together citizens, industry, civil society and authorities at all levels. To achieve this, the Commission will consult the public and interested stakeholders in order to launch a “Climate Pact” in the 3rd quarter of 2020. Read more

Also known as iCapital, this annual prize is funded by Horizon 2020, the EU Research and Innovation programme. It recognises European cities that develop vibrant innovation ecosystems in order to address current public challenges and improve the lives of their citizens. The prize awards six European cities in total. Read more

The Commission issued new practical advice on how to implement its Guidelines for border management, in order to keep freight moving across the EU during the current pandemic. To ensure that EU-wide supply chains continue to operate, Member States are requested to designate, without delay, all the relevant internal border-crossing points on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) as ‘green lane' border crossings. Read more

In a period of fake news, unverified Whatsapp audio messages, spurious Facebook posts, we at EPN Consulting would like you to read reliable and updated information on this pandemic provided by the World Health Organisation.

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