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UBIFRANCE takes 20 French innovators to CeBIT 2012 by Estelle Atayi — last modified 10 February 2012, 12:21 CET

UBIFRANCE, the French export-support agency, will present 20 companies at CeBIT, where they will showcase their innovative digital products on the French pavilion. The trade show is the digital industry’s biggest event and will take place in Hanover (Germany), from 6 to 10 March 2012.

Organic farming dwarves GM crops in Europe as public rejection hits biotech firms by Friends of the Earth Europe — last modified 09 February 2012, 19:53 CET

Public resistance to genetically modified crops has ensured that the area grown in Europe in 2011 remained at 0.1 per cent of all arable land, shows figures released today by Friends of the Earth Europe. In comparison, organic farming accounted for 3.7 per cent.

Tackling the 'Health and Safety Monster' with Insurance by EUbusiness — last modified 07 February 2012, 19:24 CET

Health and safety is a controversial issue, and so contentious that David Cameron combatively announced plans to tackle the 'Health and Safety Monster' during his first 2012 appearance in the House of Commons.

UBIFRANCE has largest national pavilion at MWC 2012 in Barcelona by Estelle Atayi — last modified 09 February 2012, 14:33 CET

For the sixth year running, UBIFRANCE, the French export-support agency, will be running a French Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona (Spain). The trade show, which takes place from 27 February to 1 March 2012, is the world’s foremost event for the mobile-telecoms industry, covering equipment, services and content. The French Pavilion will host almost 130 companies, representing the largest national pavilion at the event.

VEGEPOLYS takes Fleuron d’Anjou’s Melkior to Fruit Logistica 2012 by Estelle Atayi — last modified 09 February 2012, 14:33 CET

The VEGEPOLYS competitiveness cluster, the organisers of the SIVAL trade show, and fresh-produce magazine Réussir Fruits et Légumes of France have launched a major Europe-wide competition with the goal of encouraging varietal innovation in fresh produce. Open to all breeders of fruit and vegetables in Europe, the 2012 competition has rewarded Fleuron d’Anjou with the Gold Prize for its Melkior organically certified shallot seedlings. Melkior shallots will be exhibited on the VEGEPOLYS stand at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, between 8 and 10 February 2012.

YOUPIG pre-starter feed wins the heart of international porkers by Estelle Atayi — last modified 09 February 2012, 14:33 CET

YOUPIG, the international piglet pre-starter feed that is made in France by InVivo NSA, is moving further into the international arena. The product, which is manufactured by one of the leading players in the premix and specialties industry, has already gained strong market positions in France, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Spain. YOUPIG will be showcased at Eurotier 2012 and Space 2012.

Administrative Assistant - FMO, European Free Trade Association by EFTA — last modified 06 February 2012, 21:37 CET

The Financial Mechanism Office of the European Free Trade Association is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, European Institute of Public Administration by EIPA — last modified 06 February 2012, 21:29 CET

Challenging position for a professional with EU decision-making expertise and experience in learning and development

Three Ways To Lower Business Gas Prices by British Gas — last modified 06 February 2012, 18:37 CET

The current economic climate means that businesses are facing a large number of increased expenses, leaving them in a state of financial difficulty and uncertainty. Business gas prices need to be kept low in order to help keep overheads manageable and profits high.

UBIFRANCE is Packaging Innovations in Birmingham in 2012 by Estelle Atayi — last modified 09 February 2012, 14:34 CET

The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will present six innovative packaging-technology companies on the French pavilion at Packaging Innovations 2012. The trade show will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), in Birmingham (England), from 29 February to 1 March 2012.

Rising doubts about safety of genetically engineered plants by Testbiotech — last modified 02 February 2012, 12:48 CET

In a letter to Commissioner Dalli, Testbiotech and GeneWatch UK give new evidence of EFSA´s failure to perform risk assessment of genetically engineered plants.

EU can wait no longer for Collective Redress by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 02 February 2012, 12:43 CET

Today’s vote in the European Parliament echoes BEUC in putting clear pressure on the Commission to introduce a system of Collective Redress providing EU consumers with a collective compensation tool for commercial malpractice.

Treaty establishing the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) - full text by EUbusiness — last modified 03 February 2012, 18:24 CET

The new treaty to create a European Stability Mechanism (ESM) was signed on 2 February by the eurozone countries' ambassadors in Brussels. The ESM will be a Luxembourg-based international financial institution, which will support euro area countries where indispensable to safeguard financial stability. It is scheduled to become operational in July 2012.

Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union - full text by EUbusiness — last modified 02 February 2012, 11:42 CET

At the informal European Union summit on 30 January a new Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union was finalised by all EU Member States with the exception of the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. The Treaty aims to strengthen fiscal discipline through the introduction of more automatic sanctions and stricter surveillance, and in particular through the "balanced budget rule".

EU energy policy by EUbusiness — last modified 12 February 2012, 22:22 CET

News, information, background and statistics about the EU's policies and initiatives in the European energy sector.

Head of Division: Trade, Agriculture and Development, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by OECD — last modified 01 February 2012, 12:24 CET

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is looking to recruit Head of Dvision: Trade, Agriculture and Development.

Deputy Director - Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by OECD — last modified 01 February 2012, 12:17 CET

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is currently recruiting a Deputy Director for our Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF).

Deputy Director - Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by Ina Dimireva — last modified 01 February 2012, 13:57 CET

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is currently recruiting a Deputy Director for our Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF).

Head - P5, World Intellectual Property Organisation by WIPO — last modified 01 February 2012, 12:01 CET

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Department, the incumbent is to design, develop and implement WIPO's strategy and initiatives for engagement with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Industry Groups and in particular:

Information Technology Project Manager - Biocides (M/F) Grade AD 8, European Chemicals Agency by ECHA — last modified 01 February 2012, 11:53 CET

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is organising the current call for expressions of interest to constitute a reserve list for the post of Information Technology Project Manager – Biocides. The Information Technology Project Manager will work in the Business Information Systems Unit of the Information Systems Directorate.