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WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 17 January 2018, 00:05 CET

The mission of WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature - is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by: conserving the world's biological diversity; ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable; and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. The European Policy Office helps shape EU policies that impact on the European and global environment.

Blockchain and Trade: Not a Fix for Brexit, but Could Revolutionise Global Value Chains (If Governments Let It) by EUbusiness — last modified 19 January 2018, 12:03 CET

One of the most tone-deaf suggestions in the Brexit proceedings so far came in August 2017, when the UK Brexit team released a long-awaited position paper setting out its proposal on how to manage its border with Ireland. It suggested that "technology-based solutions" – meaning blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin – could be implemented to "make it easier to comply with customs procedures."

GPS Tracking is the Future of Effective Business Models by EUbusiness — last modified 16 January 2018, 00:03 CET

Managers are paid to make the businesses as efficient as it is possible. It can be achieved by business process optimization. Optimizing a business process requires taking a critical look at an organization's operations and also purchasing new software.

Bremain in Spain's Sue Wilson says she Agrees with Nigel Farage by EUbusiness — last modified 15 January 2018, 17:19 CET

Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the UK to remain in the European Union and to protect the rights of British migrants living in Spain, comments on Nigel Farage's suggestion re holding a second referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.

Expert comment on the Mayor of London Brexit report by Warwick Business School — last modified 11 January 2018, 22:57 CET

Expert comment on the Mayor of London report finding half a million jobs could be lost in a no-deal Brexit by Nigel Driffield, of Warwick Business School, who is Professor of International Business, and has researched the effect of Brexit on FDI.

TOP Secured Credit Cards by EUbusiness — last modified 11 January 2018, 19:34 CET

Do you still think that people with low FICO score are restricted in their borrowing opportunities? The market for this type of financial product can gainsay that. Even if borrowers are students with minor income and poor borrowing history, they can find the one giving them cash backs and bonuses. Although their lending capabilities are much lower than for ones with dreamy rewards, each of them stays a modest way to borrow with low rates. Here are the 5 most attractive of them.

EU Commission uses the Christmas period to grant authorisation for imports of genetically engineered soybeans by Testbiotech — last modified 10 January 2018, 23:22 CET

The EU Commission has granted six further authorisations for genetically engineered plants, including some controversial genetically engineered soybeans with triple herbicide resistance.

EU bioenergy proposals "threat to climate and sustainable development" - NGOs by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 17 January 2018, 01:07 CET

Today 30 NGOs from around the world are calling on MEPs to make urgent changes to planned bioenergy rules at their upcoming vote. The current plans are "a serious threat to climate and sustainable development goals", say the NGOs, including WWF, in a letter to EU law-makers.

Five Steps To Expanding Your Business In Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 09 January 2018, 18:53 CET

So you've come to the decision to expand your business in Europe, but the question is - do you know how? For many businesses, expanding abroad can seem like a big risk, and it certain ways, it is.

Essential Aspects of Business Cyber Security by EUbusiness — last modified 23 December 2017, 18:57 CET

Cyber Security has become a huge issue over the years both for the public and for businesses. The effects of cyber crime on businesses can be extremely damaging. Cyber criminals use a range of methods that could essentially result in your business grinding to a halt. This is because businesses these days as so reliant on digital technology.

Various Ways to Fix Your Credit by EUbusiness — last modified 22 December 2017, 14:21 CET

Your credit history is nothing but your track record for paying back the loans you take, as well as the level of your debt and the access you have to certain credits. Your credit information is collected and kept in a credit report and these reports can be accessed by various people, although they’ll need your permission.

Regulatory Red Tape Isn't Always an Oppressive Yoke: A Look at UK iGaming by EUbusiness — last modified 22 December 2017, 14:15 CET

Regulation is often seen as a yoke around the proverbial neck of a business but it's ultimately the way to a safer, more prosperous industry. If there’s one recent example that's worthy of note, it's iGaming, otherwise known as the online casino and betting industry. Although regulation has existed in some form or another for the best part of two decades, legislative changes in the UK have ushered in a new era of regulation and oversight.

Europe ends 2017 stronger in face of Brexit, Trump and the far-right by Nick Prag — last modified 21 December 2017, 12:37 CET

2017 has been a year of unprecedented challenges for Europe, both global and domestic.

EU urges stricter checks for safer goods by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 19 December 2017, 18:33 CET

Today the European Commission proposed to beef up checks of consumer goods available in the EU such as toys, phones or TVs. The main proposal is to increase EU Commission staff to assist Member States in better monitoring the merchandise that ends up on the market.

The European SME definition is still fit for purpose by European craft and SME employers’ organisation — last modified 19 December 2017, 18:28 CET

In its position paper published today, UEAPME opposes any possible changes to the SME definition. A first assessment with member organisations shows a broad support for the current definition, which is still fit for purpose. Any widening would only lead to including more beneficiaries and possible reduction of support for the micro enterprises who most need specific measures.

Energy ministers give Europeans coal for Christmas by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 19 December 2017, 18:25 CET

European energy ministers have backed coal and other fossil fuels over renewable energy, in the ongoing reform of the EU’s energy laws.

EU governments' positions would stifle renewable energy revolution by CAN Europe — last modified 19 December 2017, 19:23 CET

Today EU Energy Ministers have adopted their positions on four legislative proposals under the Clean Energy Package, which will guide the EU’s energy transition in the coming decade and beyond.

Member States abandon pretence of climate ambition by WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature — last modified 19 December 2017, 19:20 CET

EU governments showed their complete disdain for the Paris Agreement and Europe’s renewable energy future today, as ministers reached agreements on 2030 climate and energy laws.

Bremain in Spain Comments on the European Council Confirming that Phase Two of Brexit Talks Can Start by Bremain in Spain — last modified 19 December 2017, 19:17 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the UK to remain in the European Union and to protect the rights of British migrants living in Spain, comments on the confirmation by the European Council, on Friday, that Phase Two of the Brexit talks can start.

Long-term unemployed youth: Characteristics and policy responses by EUbusiness — last modified 18 December 2017, 23:49 CET

While the youth labour market has improved considerably since 2014, one legacy of the recent economic crisis is the large cohort of long-term unemployed young people, which represents nearly one-third of jobless young people. This report provides an updated profile of the youth labour market in 2016 and describes trends over the past decade. It explores the determinants of long-term unemployment, at both sociodemographic and macroeconomic levels. It also provides evidence on the serious consequences for young people of spending a protracted time in unemployment, such as scarring effects on income and occupation and on several dimensions of young people’s well-being. The report concludes with a discussion of selected policy measures recently implemented by 10 Member States in order to prevent young people from becoming long-term unemployed or, if they are in such circumstances, to integrate them into the labour market or education.