European Maritime Day 2019 - conference, Lisbon - Main contents
| date | May 16, 2019 - May 17, 2019 |
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| city | Lisbon, Portugal |
| location | Lisbon, Portugal  |
| organisation | European Commission (EC) i |
Business, Energy, environment and climate, Food, farming and fisheries, Research and innovation,
The focus of the European Maritime Day 2019 (EMD) will be on blue entrepreneurship, innovation and investment to transform traditional maritime sectors and boost emerging technologies and value chains. A specific focus will be put on research and innovation for a plastic-free ocean.
The EMD is the annual EU meeting point on maritime affairs and blue growth. It targets maritime professionals, entrepreneurs and ocean leaders from academia, NGOs, businesses, governments and public institutions.
Thematic sessions will be organised by the European Commission on strategic themes. Stakeholder workshops will be organised by stakeholders with a specific focus on innovation and investment.
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The European Commission is the executive body of the EU and runs its day-to-day business. It is made up of the College of Commissioners, 27 European Commissioners, one for each member state, who are each responsible for one or several policy areas. In addition, the 'Commission' also refers to the entire administrative body that supports the Commissioners, consisting of the Directorates-General and the Services.
The European Commission is the sole EU body capable of proposing new legislation. The Commission also performs an oversight function, monitoring whether European legislation is properly implemented in the member states. In the event of non-compliance, the Commission can coerce a member state to comply by starting a legal procedure at the European Court of Justice.