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EU's first truck CO2 standards: industry urges national governments to adopt viable approach by European Automobile Manufacturers Association — last modified 07 December 2018, 12:20 CET

In the run up to the Council meeting later this month where the 28 member states are expected to adopt their position on the EU's first CO2 standards for trucks, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling on governments to adopt a well-balanced and viable approach to this piece of legislation, which will have a huge impact on the future of the heavy-duty vehicle industry.

Towards Decarbonising Transport - A 2018 Stocktake on Sectoral Ambition in the G20 by EUbusiness — last modified 07 December 2018, 12:13 CET

CO2 emissions from transport are still rising. If immediate action is not taken, more radical measures will be unavoidable in the future. This is the top line conclusion from the newly released joint report by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), REN21 and the Berlin-based think tank Agora Verkehrswende. This new report provides a summary for each G20 nation, including data on CO2 emission trends in the national transport sector, climate policy targets and measures for lowering emissions. The data make clear that only three countries from the G20 have set targets for reducing emissions in the transport sector: Germany, France and Japan.

Permanent Atlas of the European Union by EUbusiness — last modified 06 December 2018, 23:44 CET

With its 28 Member States and its 510 million inhabitants the European Union is the world's leading economic power. The euro is the second reserve currency. And yet Europe is too often criticised for the vicissitudes of its construction. So that in the end it remains greatly misunderstood. This Atlas of the European Union is an introductory work of reference to the Union, its institutions, each of its Member States and their overseas territories, via their history, their culture and their reality. With over 50 maps, original information sheets and summarised statistics, it offers a unique portrait of Europe that is accessible to the widest audience. It is a vital tool to learn about and understand the issues at stake in the 21st century and the challenges that Europe faces in a world undergoing deep change. Drafted by experts at the Robert Schuman Foundation - one of the leading think-tanks devoted to Europe - this book provides easy access to information about Europe.

Europeans are not fully protected by EU rules for online gambling: study by EUbusiness — last modified 06 December 2018, 23:35 CET

All EU member states, except Denmark, have not fully implemented EU consumer protection guidelines for online gambling, putting the protection of online gamblers at risk by leaving them exposed to unequal and inadequate levels of consumer protection across EU member states, according to a study published today by the City University London.

Retailers and wholesalers warn of risks in collective redress proposal by EUbusiness — last modified 06 December 2018, 15:53 CET

Speaking today after the vote of the European Parliament JURI Committee report on collective redress, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren warned of the risk that the proposal as amended will spark a wave of vexatious litigation:

MEPs in real push to make group actions for consumers possible everywhere in EU by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 06 December 2018, 13:58 CET

Members of the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) in the EU Parliament today supported the idea that consumers everywhere in the EU should be able to go to court as a group if they have been harmed by the same trader.

New commitments on foreign cards only a small step, but fails to create an online/offline playing field by EUbusiness — last modified 04 December 2018, 17:53 CET

Retailers and wholesalers today welcomed the announcement that Visa and Mastercard have made commitments to bring transactions on cards issued outside the EU (non-EU visitors purchasing within the EU) broadly in line with those EU-issued cards.

Over 1500 money mules identified in worldwide money laundering sting by ebffbe — last modified 04 December 2018, 15:57 CET

Working together with Europol, Eurojust and the European Banking Federation (EBF), police forces from over 20 States arrested 168 people (so far) as part of a coordinated money laundering crackdown, the European Money Mule Action (EMMA).

Finance Ministers agree to assess brown and green factors for banks' capital requirements by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 04 December 2018, 15:50 CET

Capital requirements for banks serve to reduce the risk of default. are in place to ensure banks' assets. These requirements should as such reflect long-term risks to asset price values and potential systemic risks.

Agreement reached on the new Spirit Drinks Regulation: a glass half full by EUbusiness — last modified 29 November 2018, 17:22 CET

EU spirits producers welcome the political agreement reached last night at the trilogue on a new Spirit Drinks Regulation, which sets rules for the production and labelling of spirit drinks and for the registration and protection of the more than 240 spirits with Geographical Indications (GIs).

WWF welcomes the Commission's commitment to a net-zero emissions Europe - but we should aim for 2040 by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 28 November 2018, 16:17 CET

The Commission's plan to make the EU carbon neutral is a vital step to respond to the climate crisis. The policy actions to get there, and how fast they are put in place, will be crucial to keep warming below the 1.5°C target.

European Commission reports on European standardisation system: EBC calls for greater discussion and coordination to continue the successes by EUbusiness — last modified 27 November 2018, 17:46 CET

Last week, on 22 November, the European Commission published the communication "Harmonised standards: Enhancing transparency and legal certainty for a fully functioning Single Market", highlighting the success of standardisation in developing the Single Market and proposing further improvements to the standardisation process.

EuroCommerce celebrates achievements of retail & wholesale on its 25th anniversary by EUbusiness — last modified 27 November 2018, 15:39 CET

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the European Single Market, but also the 25th anniversary of EuroCommerce, the principal European association representing retail and wholesale, the largest private sector employer in Europe, accounting for 10% of its GDP.

Consumer groups across Europe file complaints against Google for breach of GDPR by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 27 November 2018, 13:39 CET

Today, seven consumer organisations from across Europe have announced that they will file complaints against Google with their national data protection authorities. Based on new research published today by BEUC’s Norwegian member Forbrukerrådet, the consumer groups, all part of the BEUC network, are referring Google to their respective national authorities for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to how the company tracks its users’ location.

Apple Touts Security In EU Speech, But Tech Remains Vulnerable by EUbusiness — last modified 25 November 2018, 17:21 CET

Apple has a difficult relationship with the EU, where the company has been doing battle over illegal tax benefits from the Irish government, and facing challenges in light of the new GDPR standards.

Investment Openness in Europe: Investment Screening and Implications for EU-China Investment Relations - ECIPE Bulletin No. 2/2018 by EUbusiness — last modified 22 November 2018, 22:37 CET

In the context of the proposal to establish an EU investment screening framework and the ongoing negotiations of the EU-China investment agreement, ECIPE in cooperation with the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) organised a discussion with stakeholders on the threats and opportunities of Chinese investments in European technology and European investments in China in September 2018. This bulletin is based on stakeholder opinions expressed during this discussion, as well as subsequent stakeholder consultations conducted by the authors.

EU has last chance to improve services markets by EUbusiness — last modified 22 November 2018, 15:49 CET

Speaking today after publication of the Commission communication on the Single Market in a changing world and yesterday’s Annual Growth Survey, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren commented:

Innovation is the engine of our economy by smeunited — last modified 23 November 2018, 11:33 CET

Innovation is the engine of our economy and crucial for the competitiveness of Europe's economy. However, SMEs and start-ups have problems to finance innovative projects, seen as too risky by banks.

ICCAT negotiations leave the door open to criminal activities and illegal fishing of Atlantic tuna by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 21 November 2018, 23:20 CET

After eight days of heated negotiations, the EU and the 50 tuna fishing nations that constitute the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) have left Croatia without having adopted any of the much needed measures to stop the massive illegal trade in bluefin tuna and the ongoing overfishing of tropical tuna.

Export. Thrive. Change the World: Seven steps to export success for businesses that wont let Brexit stop their global growth by EUbusiness — last modified 21 November 2018, 23:12 CET

Export. Thrive. Change the World is a practical guide for small business owners who would like to export but are unsure how. Jennifer addresses the major concerns she has encountered whilst working with small business owners including Brexit. Then shares her seven steps to export success. Jennifer intends to provide business owners with all the tools and resources necessary to export.