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Top level leaders - the resource your business cannot be without by EUbusiness — last modified 09 November 2018, 18:10 CET

It has often been said that in an organisation, all departments must work together like cogs in an oiled machine, but while this metaphor emphasises the importance of synchronisation and teamwork, it somehow inspires the idea that all staff are interchangeable. This isn't a good mindset to start recruitment with, because each and every employee can contribute to your organisation in a unique way and, when it comes to top level executives, they can make the difference between success and failure.

Governments call for swift EU action on global deforestation by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 09 November 2018, 11:31 CET

Seven European governments have ramped up pressure on the European Commission to deliver a long-awaited action plan by the end of the year to tackle global deforestation.

UK in EU Challenge asks Theresa May to reconsider her position on the referendum result by EUbusiness — last modified 08 November 2018, 18:21 CET

Solicitors acting for the claimants in Wilson & Others vs. The Prime Minister, known as the UK in EU Challenge, led by Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain, are urging Theresa May to reconsider her position in light of the Electoral Commission's decision to refer Arron Banks to the National Crime Agency.

EU financial auditors poke holes in farming plan's green credentials by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 08 November 2018, 00:18 CET

The European Court of Auditors, the EU' financial watchdog, has poked holes in the European Commission's claims that it is developing a more environmentally friendly farming policy, in a report released today.

SMEunited launches UEAPME into the future by European craft and SME employers’ organisation — last modified 08 November 2018, 00:14 CET

At yesterday's Extraordinary General Assembly, UEAPME decided on SMEunited as the new name for the association for Crafts and SMEs in Europe.

Long-delayed EU strategy on hormone disrupting chemicals - roll out is matter of urgency by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 07 November 2018, 17:26 CET

Chemicals which change our hormonal system, so-called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), are linked to severe health problems, including infertility, obesity, cancer and genital malformations. Today, the European Commission published a strategy on how the EU can address EDCs - a long overdue update to an earlier 1999 strategy.

Patents and self-driving vehicles by EUbusiness — last modified 06 November 2018, 18:29 CET

This study provides a comprehensive picture of current trends and emerging leaders in self-driving vehicle technologies. Drawing on the EPO's most recent patent information, including as yet unpublished patent applications, and incorporating advanced technology expertise in the field, it is a unique source of intelligence which will enable policy-makers and industry leaders to understand and anticipate the significant changes that are on the way.

All financial institutions must disclose sustainability risks and impacts, say MEPs by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 06 November 2018, 15:54 CET

WWF applauds the high level of ambition demonstrated by the European Parliament in yesterday’s Committee of Economic and Monetary Affairs’ vote on disclosure relating to sustainability investments and sustainability risks.

US-China Trade War Could be a Blessing in Disguise for European Tech Companies by EUbusiness — last modified 25 February 2019, 16:47 CET

The latest battle in the ongoing trade war between the US and China has claimed another victim.

Diesel: new data proves that modern diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road by European Automobile Manufacturers Association — last modified 05 November 2018, 13:30 CET

New data released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) provides evidence that latest-generation diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road. This data was measured in real-driving conditions by the drivers of the various national type approval authorities.

Political tensions are becoming a challenge for growth in Europe by European craft and SME employers’ organisation — last modified 05 November 2018, 13:21 CET

At the Macroeconomic dialogue, heads of the European Commission, Presidency of the Council of the EU, and European Central Bank, discussed the economic situation in Europe and its challenges with the European Social Partners.

Consumers to be helped by new labelling of the power supply of electric vehicles by ANEC, the European consumer voice in standardisation — last modified 04 November 2018, 17:14 CET

ANEC welcomes adoption of the European Standard, EN 17186 'Identification of vehicles and infrastructures compatibility - Graphical expression for consumer information on Electric Vehicle power supply'.

Why Advertisers Aren't Reaching Any Generation (and What to Do About It) by EUbusiness — last modified 13 September 2019, 13:29 CET

Advertising isn't about broadcasting a message. It's about making sure a message gets heard.

Data reporting: European banks underline need for an integrated and standardized EU framework by ebffbe — last modified 01 November 2018, 23:51 CET

The European Banking Federation is calling on financial sector authorities in the European Union to create an integrated and standardized framework for data reporting in order to improve the quality of data while reducing the reporting burden.

Why Departmental Silos Are Dangerous (and 5 Ways to Break Them Down) by EUbusiness — last modified 01 November 2018, 17:43 CET

Business silos are more than just a buzzword - they're a threatening phenomenon that can manifest in almost any business, and if left unchecked, they can seriously undermine your organization's communication, goals, and focus. To overcome them, you'll need to take the time to understand their true nature and invest the time and energy necessary to break them down.

#IGForexChat 3: What does the next year hold for emerging market currencies? by EUbusiness — last modified 01 November 2018, 15:40 CET

 

EU Crackdown on CFD Trading Felt Significantly in London by EUbusiness — last modified 30 October 2018, 17:43 CET

The crackdown by pan-European regulators on the contracts for difference (CFD) trading industry, which allows investors to track the price of underlying assets such as stocks, commodities, government bonds and cryptocurrencies, is starting to affect some of the industry's biggest players in the City of London and beyond.

EU Ombudswoman starts investigation on risk assessment of genetically engineered soybeans by Testbiotech — last modified 29 October 2018, 23:27 CET

The office of the European Ombudsman has confirmed it will investigate a complaint by GeneWatch UK, supported by TestBiotech, regarding the authorisation for import of three transgenic crops with altered oil content for use as food and feed.

Labour market and wage developments in Europe - Annual review 2018 by EUbusiness — last modified 25 October 2018, 21:50 CET

The 2018 edition of the Labour Market and Wage Developments in Europe shows that job creation continued to progress in 2017 and the first half of 2018 and analyses the reasons behind this improvement. The report also focuses on short and long term determinants of moderate wage growth in the EU and on wage convergence in Central and Easter European member states. The report analyses the labour market from a macroeconomic perspective. It provides an analysis of recent employment and wage developments, looking at the euro area and the EU as a whole in comparison with its global trading partners.

EU top court demands Poland halt Supreme Court purge by EUbusiness — last modified 25 October 2018, 18:04 CET

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decided Friday that Polish authorities must halt the appointment of new judges to the Supreme Court while it checks if Poland’s contested new law on the Supreme Court is legal under EU law.