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Western Balkan companies moving forward on road to the EU — 20 December 2012, 23:56 CET

While Member States delayed important decisions on EU enlargement at last week's European Council, a recent EUROCHAMBRES analysis highlights that businesses in the Western Balkans are moving forward on their way to the EU.

Fisheries Ministers must pick up pace on road to stock recovery — 20 December 2012, 17:38 CET

Greenpeace is critical of last night’s deal on fish quotas for 2013, as it allows more fish to be caught than is sustainable. However, ministers for the first time have shown a level of discipline that has not been evident in the horse-trading over previous quota negotiations.

SITL Logistics Solutions 2013 to highlight supply-chain collaboration — 20 December 2012, 11:48 CET

SITL Logistics Solutions will bring together transport and logistics specialists from 26 to 28 March 2013 in Paris Nord Villepinte, near Paris (France). The trade show’s theme will be Working together to win over the markets of today, with conferences and award ceremonies focusing on a range of themes including real estate, the maritime industry, rail freight and innovation.

Early Christmas present: dodgy health claims on food to disappear from shelves? — 12 December 2012, 17:30 CET

December 14 marks the final whistle for unproven health claims used by EU’s food industry. That day ends the 6-month transition period for industry to adapt their packaging and stop using claims which cannot prove their beneficial effect on consumers’ health.

The EU Unitary Patent: A 'One Stop Shop' for Monsanto & Co — 11 December 2012, 17:52 CET

This week the European Parliament is supposed to vote on a new EU Unitary Patent that also foresees the establishment of a Unified Patent Court. The new EU regulation aims to accelerate the granting of patents within the EU. The international coalition of No Patents on Seeds! and other institutions are warning that adopting the EU Unitary Patent would not be in line with the interests of civil society.

EU patent: SMEs welcome unitary system, urge Italy and Spain to join — 11 December 2012, 17:41 CET

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation, warmly welcomed the votes at the Competitiveness Council yesterday (Monday) and at the European Parliament today (Tuesday) paving the way to a unitary patent system in the EU.

French wines sweep across London in January 2013 — 10 December 2012, 17:12 CET

Throughout January 2013, London (UK) will play host to a range of events devoted to French wine. Held by various organisations, the events will showcase the wide variety of French wines and will include two general tastings, as well as 13 events centred on Burgundy wine. British wine professionals and members of the media will have the opportunity to experience the acknowledged and remarkable diversity of France’s wines.

Youth Guarantees: a valuable measure if member states deliver — 06 December 2012, 23:02 CET

EUROCHAMBRES welcomed today’s Communication by the European Commission on Youth Employment, and particularly the proposal for a Council Recommendation on Youth Guarantees*, but stressed the need for national governments to commit resources to its delivery. It also insisted on Chamber involvement in discussions on a Quality Framework for Traineeships.

CARTES 2012 reaffirms smart-technology sector’s dynamism — 06 December 2012, 17:03 CET

 

EU record fine for TV and Computer price fixing cartel - Collective answers needed — 05 December 2012, 18:45 CET

Following today’s record EU EUR 1.47 billion fine for a 20 year cartel run by television and computer material producers, the European Consumer Organisation highlights that a full answer is the introduction of a system of collective redress in the EU – streamlining legal actions to allow such victims to go to court as one.

Japan/EU free trade agreement: a 'one-way street' for EU automobile industry — 29 November 2012, 13:30 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Council's decision today to give the green light to the European Commission to open free trade negotiations with Japan.

Annual Growth Survey 2013 reflects weak delivery and governance of Europe 2020 — 28 November 2012, 21:39 CET

The 2013 Annual Growth Survey (AGS) published today by the European Commission confirms EUROCHAMBRES’ views that many member states are failing to deliver the reforms needed to create growth and jobs.

Parliament committee fails to rein in river pollution by gender-bending drugs — 28 November 2012, 17:30 CET

The European Parliament’s environment committee today supported taking advantage of the links between different pieces of legislation that affect water pollution to help phase out the most dangerous chemicals. In its vote the committee also recognised water pollution from certain pharmaceuticals as serious, but failed to set limits recommended by scientists to ensure they are reduced and filtered out of rivers and lakes, said Greenpeace.

Toys: who 'plays' with chemicals? — 28 November 2012, 14:06 CET

In the weeks before Christmas, many parents will have the annual pleasure of choosing the right toys for their children. Although the new Toy Safety Directive, which entered into force in July 2011, certainly brought some improvements to toy safety in Europe, ANEC calls upon policy makers to take the health of children more seriously by significantly strengthening the chemical requirements for toys.

Marketing scams: SMEs welcome Commission's communication — 27 November 2012, 13:32 CET

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers’ organisation, warmly welcomed the communication on misleading marketing practices adopted by the European Commission today (Tuesday) after years of insistence from our association and its members.

Commission ignores own research and labels biofuels from palm oil 'sustainable' — 27 November 2012, 13:25 CET

The European Commission last Friday approved a certification scheme which would brand biofuels produced from palm oil as ‘sustainable’, despite evidence that their production contributes to deforestation, peatland degradation, disputes over land rights, and climate change.

Remote gambling industry calls on European Commission to safeguard notifications — 26 November 2012, 13:54 CET

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the non-notification of regulations that will extend OPAP’s monopoly on online gambling and impose harsh enforcement measures while the compliance of the new law with EU law remains in question.

ALDEBARAN Robotics equips 200 schools with NAO robots — 26 November 2012, 12:55 CET

 

MATHIS completes 1st laminated timber project in Qatar — 26 November 2012, 12:41 CET

 

UNOWHY launches QOOQ culinary tablet in English — 26 November 2012, 12:28 CET

 

50 MEPs sign for parity in upcoming legislature — 21 November 2012, 17:14 CET

Today, more than 50 Members of the European Parliament from five political groups and from all over the EU have signed the 50/50 declaration, calling on Member States, European political parties and the European Institutions to take action in order to achieve gender balance in European decision making.

EU funding program rewards ground-breaking educational campaign against match fixing — 21 November 2012, 13:40 CET

The European Commission gives a green light to co-finance with the European online betting industry and EU Athletes an educational campaign that will help professional sports-people better understand the risks linked to match fixing.

ETS-Backloading: wrong signal at the wrong time — 15 November 2012, 22:45 CET

EUROCHAMBRES has criticised the Emissions Trading System backloading proposal published yesterday by the European Commission for adversely affecting the recovery of the European economy and its industrial base. The proposed amendment to the auctioning regulation, which allows withholding 900 million units of carbon emission allowances in order to artificially increase the price of ETS certificates, would jeopardize growth and employment at a time when Europe is striving to bring an end to the economic downturn.

EU energy market: Put the spot on consumers — 15 November 2012, 17:46 CET

Today’s report by the European Commission of the EU energy market shows that member states have to increase their efforts to implement key measures protecting energy customers.

Opposition filed against patent on chimpanzees — 15 November 2012, 12:26 CET

Patent violates ethical boundaries of European patent law