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Major Milestones Reached in the Quest to Adopt Blockchain in Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 14 January 2019, 13:39 CET

The EU is finally breaking the ground in terms of creating a uniform regulation of the blockchain. Recent times have been full of activity as the European Union sought ways of hastening the process of fully adopting blockchain.

Western Mediterranean Sea heading for further decline after disastrous vote in Parliament committee by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 10 January 2019, 16:40 CET

Today, the European Parliament has taken a first but much too small step to tackle the challenge of overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea, the most overexploited sea basin in the world.

Improving the Value of a Property by EUbusiness — last modified 09 January 2019, 21:04 CET

Most property owners throughout the UK will look to improve the value of their property in one way or another.

Keeping Healthy in the Office by EUbusiness — last modified 17 May 2019, 14:25 CET

It is very easy to slip into bad habits when it comes to keeping healthy, staying in shape and making the right choices. Particularly when working in an office environment where most of your time will be spent sat behind a desk, not moving around much, becoming unhealthy can happen quickly and sometimes even unexpectedly.

Can Video Protect Linguistic Rights In EU Court Proceedings? by EUbusiness — last modified 08 January 2019, 18:49 CET

EU citizens speak dozens of languages, while migrants add many more into the mix - so what happens when a minority-language speaker enters the courtroom?

Collabsummit 2019: The Premium European Modern Workplace Conference by EUbusiness — last modified 08 January 2019, 18:43 CET

Collabsummit, one of the most expected conferences in 2019, announced that they are open for registrations in September 2018, which means people had plenty of time to buy their early-bird tickets.

Steel: EU final measures to restrict imports will harm auto industry by European Automobile Manufacturers Association — last modified 06 January 2019, 21:02 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) deeply regrets the European Commission's decision to propose measures to continue restrictions on imports of steel into the EU.

Eurobarometer 90 - Public opinion in the European Union by EUbusiness — last modified 21 December 2018, 15:20 CET

According to a new Eurobarometer survey released on 21 December, for the first time, a majority of Europeans think that their voice counts in the EU. The number of Europeans who have a positive image of the EU increases. Support for the Economic and Monetary Union and for the euro is at a record high,with three-quarters of respondents (75%) in the Euro area in favour of the EU's single currency.

UK not ready for no-deal Brexit: comment by EUbusiness — last modified 20 December 2018, 23:16 CET

Following the news that MPs have agreed to a dramatic escalation of preparations for a no-deal Brexit, Britain's leading business organisations have issued a stark warning that the country is not ready for such an outcome. John Perry, managing director of leading supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, outlines the actions businesses should be taking with just 100 days to go.

Truck CO2 targets: industry reacts to common position of EU member states by European Automobile Manufacturers Association — last modified 20 December 2018, 22:23 CET

Europe's major truck manufacturers take note of the common position on future CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles that EU environment ministers adopted at a Council meeting this afternoon.

Trading practices (UTPs) - Christmas rush for a deal no longer about protecting farmers by EUbusiness — last modified 19 December 2018, 18:30 CET

Retailers and wholesalers expressed dismay at the Agriculture Council decision yesterday to create a completely new class of mid-range company at an arbitrary figure of some 300 million euros, to be covered by the UTP directive.

Many businesses will find planning for no deal Brexit impossible by Warwick Business School — last modified 19 December 2018, 18:22 CET

Expert comment on contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit from Nigel Driffield, Professor of Strategy and International Business at Warwick Business School.

EU gives up in bid to help consumers on currency conversion scam - adopts consumer-friendly stance in cross-border payments by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 19 December 2018, 17:55 CET

The EU institutions have reached a deal which will not prevent a currency conversion scam that affects travellers.

New EU rules greenlight billions in subsidies for fossil fuels and nuclear by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 19 December 2018, 16:50 CET

Days after the international community failed to call for more climate action to limit global warming to 1.5°C at the UN climate conference in Poland, European governments pushed through legislation allowing EU countries to continue subsidising fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Major reform of EU electricity market: consumer benefits by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 19 December 2018, 16:46 CET

EU legislators have agreed to new electricity market rules which will apply for the coming decade and beyond.

How to Reward Employees This Year by EUbusiness — last modified 25 December 2018, 01:06 CET

The most important asset that any organization has today is its employees. Without a good set of employees, an organization will struggle to grow and prosper. Because of this, it is important that a business owner or manager find ways to reward their staff. For many companies, one of the most common ways to reward employees is by providing Christmas bonuses. However, even if the holiday is passed, there are still ways that you can reward your staff.

Plastics: retailers and wholesalers support action, but still concerned at broadened producer responsibility by EUbusiness — last modified 19 December 2018, 14:03 CET

Today's agreement in the Council on the directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastics products on the environment sends a clear signal on the need to ensure that plastics can no longer be wasted.

EU Commission promises to step up action against deforestation by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 18 December 2018, 21:23 CET

In a roadmap released today, the European Commission has promised to step up action action against global deforestation and cut the EU's footprint on the world's forests.

Finally: European Commission announces plans to act on deforestation by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 18 December 2018, 21:15 CET

WWF welcomes the European Commission’s intention to step up EU action against deforestation and forest degradation, as indicated in today’s publication of a roadmap towards a Communication, which is expected to be adopted in the second quarter of 2019.

Deal reached: New CO2 emission targets for cars to spur cleaner driving for all Europeans by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 18 December 2018, 21:02 CET

CO2 emissions are directly related to our cars' fuel economy. Reducing them will benefit the environment, public health and our wallets. Today's decision is an important milestone to lower the cost of driving - with projected fuel savings of up to thousands of euros over the next decade – and push car makers to place low-emission and fuel-efficient cars on the market.