
The EU’s Competitiveness Compass and ANE’s Strategic Alignment
The European Commission released the Competitiveness Compass, guiding the EU to tackle innovation challenges.

The European Commission released the Competitiveness Compass, guiding the EU to tackle innovation challenges.

In 2025, we aim to elevate STEM skills on the EU agenda.

ANE presents a detailed analysis of the STEM skills shortage and its impact on Europe’s global standing, urging immediate policy interventions. This is the first time such an in-depth examination of the role of STEM talent in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness has been conducted.

As Trond Markussen steps down from his roles as president of NITO and ANE, he reflects on a career driven by curiosity and empathy.

Europe’s competitiveness and productivity rely on robust solutions for addressing STEM skills shortages.

Why is lifelong learning a priority for ANE? Isn’t education a national issue? So, how does this concern us when we operate at the Nordic level?

After an amazing journey with us, Ella Hardam Hill is off to new adventures. Welcome, Olivia! Excited to have you on the ANE team.

Ursula von der Leyen’s vision for the Next European Commission 2024-2029 presents a roadmap for Europe to become a global innovation leader. At ANE, we are particularly encouraged by the commitment to propose a strategic plan for STEM education.

Boosting girls’ interest in tech is key to closing the gender gap in STEM. A new report by Engineers of Sweden highlights the importance of increasing girls’ enrollment in the technology program at the upper secondary level and how to make it happen.

We’re diving into the ‘Fifth Freedom’ a new concept aimed at boosting research, innovation, and education in the EU. Find out why we believe it’s important, and its role in driving the green transition.