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France’s wind-energy players go to Vienna for EWEA 2013 — 05 February 2013, 18:34 CET

 

Online gaming and betting: EGBA welcomes extension of revised anti-money laundering directive to all gambling services — 05 February 2013, 18:04 CET

EU online gambling operators salute the European Commission’s updated rules (see link) on anti-money laundering. The new rules, which we hope will bring a greater level of consistency between national rules, confirm that online gambling is a clear cross-border economic activity covered by a growing number of EU-harmonised legislation.

EU’s snail pace to tackling supply chain abuse — 04 February 2013, 16:51 CET

Acknowledging the abusive buying practices which are widely applied in European grocery supply chains, the European Commission has just launched its European Retail Action Plan and a Green Paper on unfair trading practices.

Commission acts on bee-killing pesticides but stops short of complete ban — 01 February 2013, 13:37 CET

The European Commission will today ask EU member state representatives to consider imposing restrictions on certain pesticides because of their harmful effects on bees. Greenpeace welcomes the move by the Commission, which follows the publication of several scientific studies linking the use of neonicotinoid pesticides to the disappearance of bees.

European poll shows considerable concern about EU ethics — 31 January 2013, 18:32 CET

A majority of people across Europe are concerned about ethics and lobbying in European Union policy-making, and want better regulation of lobbyists, as well as increased transparency of the EU, according to a new opinion poll.

Auto industry welcomes proposals to expand clean fuel infrastructure — 30 January 2013, 11:00 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) supports the European Commission's proposals to expand infrastructure for alternative fuels that were announced last week as part of its 'clean fuel strategy'. In particular, ACEA welcomes the Commission's clear acknowledgement that there is no one single solution to the challenges of sustainable transport, but that there must be a whole basket of options available.

PLASTIFORM polymerizes advanced non-destructive testing solutions — 28 January 2013, 17:16 CET

 

Parenstaround unveils multi-device parental-control system — 28 January 2013, 16:01 CET

 

CEDRAT unveils electromagnetic-simulation software Flux® 11.1 — 24 January 2013, 17:07 CET

CEDRAT, a European leader in simulation technology, has developed Flux® 11.1 — the latest version of its Flux® electro-magnetic simulation software program. This software package provides electromagnetic and thermal physics simulations in 2D and 3D, producing accurate results efficiently, enabling users to optimise electrical devices.

ALDEBARAN Robotics to BETT on the future of education — 24 January 2013, 13:01 CET

 

Appetite to know: Europeans want food origin labelling — 24 January 2013, 11:11 CET

The origin is one of the key criteria for consumers when buying food. These are the results of a survey on origin labelling presented today in Brussels by The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). Conducted in Sweden, France, Poland and Austria, the representative survey polled consumers about their expectations for origin labelling on food.

Tobacco Products Directive very unlikely to increase illicit trade — 23 January 2013, 13:39 CET

Tobacconists and newsagent are demonstrating in Brussels to express their opposition to the draft Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). They claim that, if adopted, the text will increase counterfeiting and the parallel market. They state that the Directive provisions on 75% coverage of health for cigarette packs will make the latter “quasi generic”, easier and cheaper to counterfeit.

Bureau Veritas Certification France unveils guide on offshore wind-farm projects — 22 January 2013, 17:10 CET

 

IKOULA launches English-language website for secure web hosting — 22 January 2013, 15:22 CET

 

INEVO Technologies has Process Care Solution™ for production plants — 17 January 2013, 13:55 CET

 

New report presents alternatives to harmful biofuels to decarbonise EU transport — 17 January 2013, 12:06 CET

Europe can effectively replace oil with renewable energy in transport without resorting to harmful biofuels, according to a new report by Dutch research institute CE Delft, commissioned by environmental groups.

Pesticide risks to bee decline identified - Friends of the Earth reaction — 16 January 2013, 23:55 CET

Reacting to news today [Wednesday 16 January 2013] that European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists have identified a number of risks posed to bees by three neonicotinoid insecticides, Friends of the Earth’s Executive Director Andy Atkins said:

French fabrics to be unveiled at the London Textile Fair 2013 — 14 January 2013, 16:06 CET

 

Entrepreneurship Action Plan: motivating potential new entrepreneurs the no. 1 priority — 10 January 2013, 22:57 CET

While fully endorsing the Entrepreneurship Action Plan’s aim of re-igniting entrepreneurial spirit, EUROCHAMBRES called for implementation to focus heavily on the challenge of motivating and equipping more young Europeans to become entrepreneurs. The many other objectives set out in the communication – which cumulatively resembles a second Small Business Act - must not undermine the pursuit of this primary objective.

Korilog unveils KLAST for sequence comparison in biological information systems — 10 January 2013, 10:42 CET

Korilog, an IT specialist that designs solutions facilitating the use of heterogeneous biological information systems, has developed KLAST, a sequence-comparison technology for DNA, RNA and proteins. This technology will underpin new advances in emerging biological fields, be it in relation to the environment, farming, health or biotech.

Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan sets right priorities, say SMEs — 09 January 2013, 13:53 CET

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation, welcomed the "Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan" unveiled today (Tuesday) by the European Commission. According to UEAPME, the action plan sets out the right priorities to put entrepreneurship back on the agenda, giving Member States a clear signal to act in this respect.

New Year and New Obligations Equals New Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Buildings — 08 January 2013, 17:34 CET

It's that time of year again, the time of New Year's resolutions. Europeans should be aware of the benefits of investing in energy efficiency - for our environment, for our energy independence, and for our economy - public as well as private. As we enter into 2013, EuroACE - the European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings, is calling on EU Member States to firmly resolve to tap the enormous energy efficiency potential of buildings by securing a swift, complete and properly enforced implementation of the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

SIVAL to focus plant sector on water management in January 2013 — 08 January 2013, 17:23 CET

 

PNA to invest €60m into tidal-power expansion of Cherbourg port — 08 January 2013, 16:34 CET

 

French Independent Winegrowers in London at Royal Horticultural Halls on 15 January — 04 January 2013, 14:31 CET

French Independent Winegrowers in London, a trade show presenting wines from 71 producers, will take place on 15 January 2013 at the Royal Horticultural Halls, in central London (UK). For the fourth consecutive year, the event will showcase wines from across France for members of the trade and the media.