Artificial Intelligence – new Act in Europe

📌 Artificial Intelligence Act: the EU lawmakers ratify new rules on artificial intelligence.

End of February, lawmakers at the European Parliament ratified a provisional agreement on landmark artificial intelligence rules ahead of a vote by the legislative assembly in April. This Act will be the world’s first legislation on AI technology.

Read this article that explains it in more details: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-artificial-intelligence-act-ai-technology-risk-rules/

New Board Member to the EU Chamber – BusinessNL

The EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Southern Africa would like to introduce BusinessNL to our board

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CMG final letter Pretoria EU Comments SA draft Notice 1211 of 2022 – ban scrap metal export

The European Union would like to thank South Africa for the opportunity to submit comments on the draft Notice 1211 of 2022 concerning the Trade Policy Directive issued on the proposed six-month ban on the exportation of ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal.

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North-South Corridor under the Global Gateway: Presentation of the NSC study commissioned by the EU: SAVE THE DATE

The European Union and South Africa enjoy a unique strategic and preferential economic relationship that is embedded in the SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, but includes cooperation across a much wider set of social, environmental, industrial, developmental, and security-related matters. The strength and impact of these economic and political relations is reflected in the deep linkages between companies and industries in the EU, and South Africa.

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The SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement – Potential Export Opportunities for South Africa Joint research study

The European Union and South Africa enjoy a unique strategic and preferential economic relationship that is embedded in the SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, but includes cooperation across a much wider set of social, environmental, industrial, developmental, and security-related matters. The strength and impact of these economic and political relations is reflected in the deep linkages between companies and industries in the EU, and South Africa.

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Investment Climate in South Africa – Survey Results

The representatives of EU companies outside of South Africa have a strongly favourable perception of South Africa as a potential investment destination, relative to the nine other emerging markets that were rated as part of this survey. See the results in the full survey report.

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EU Seminar: food safety and quality standards and trade opportunities

Two days EU seminar in South Africa showcases Europe’s high food safety and quality standards and trade opportunities

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Showcasing the EU Chamber, the EU delegation and the European Investment Bank

About 70 members of the 6 bilateral European chambers that are part of the EU Chamber attended the networking cocktail that took place on Thursday 12 May. There were also about 10 guests from the EU Delegation, from various EU Trade Commissions and from the EU-SA Partners for Growth project.

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Winds of change: Trade as a catalyst for board gender diversity

Women in Position of power. What are the outcomes and how can we achieve more diverse corporate leadership structures?

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Energy Savings in Agriculture: EU Experiences to Support South Africa’s Ambitions

The agricultural sector’s importance to the South African economy has been highlighted in recent years;

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