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EU authorities supervising financial markets to get stronger and long-awaited consumer protection powers — 21 March 2019, 15:51 CET

The EU has struck a deal to strengthen and better fund the authorities which are responsible for supervising financial markets at EU level.

EU manufacturers call on European Council to sharpen rules for public procurement — 20 March 2019, 23:24 CET

AEGIS Europe, the industry alliance representing over 20 key industries, aiming to promote manufacturing investment, innovation, jobs and growth in Europe, today voiced its urgent claim for the EU to take a stronger stand on reciprocity in EU-China trade relations at the meeting of the European Council, which is due to take place on Thursday and Friday, 21 -22 March, in Brussels.

EU leaders must not fail citizens on climate action — 20 March 2019, 23:19 CET

Commenting on the upcoming European Council conclusions on climate, Ester Asin, Director of WWF European Policy Office said:

SMEs call for a stronger Europe — 20 March 2019, 23:14 CET

At the Tripartite Social Summit on Growth and Employment, ahead of the European Council, SMEunited President Ulrike Rabmer-Koller called for a stronger, united and forward looking Europe, truly shaped for SMEs.

SMEs drive social progress despite new challenges — 19 March 2019, 15:36 CET

SMEs are the main source of jobs and the main social driver in Europe despite substantial challenges.

Bremain in Spain is on the March — 18 March 2019, 15:52 CET

On Saturday 23 March, the 'Put it to the People' march will take over central London. It is expected to be the largest protest march in British history.

European Parliament backs more climate action — 14 March 2019, 17:02 CET

The European Parliament has endorsed the European Commission's plan to reduce the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions and called for EU emissions to fall to zero as soon as possible, but by 2050 at the latest. MEPs also backed an increase of the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target from 40% to 55% (compared to 1990 levels).

SMEs business confidence fades out — 14 March 2019, 16:59 CET

Today, ahead of next week's Tripartite Social Summit and European Council, SMEunited President Ulrike Rabmer-Koller presented the latest EU SME Barometer.

The US example shows why new methods of genetically engineering crop plants need to be regulated — 14 March 2019, 14:02 CET

According to research carried out by Testbiotech, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already given non-regulated status to more than 20 plants genetically engineered with so-called genome editing techniques. None of the applications registered at USDA were referred for further more detailed assessment. The Testbiotech report published today shows that there are however significant differences in methods of production, traits and risks of the non-regulated plants in comparison to those derived from conventional breeding.

375,000+ citizens tell the European Commission "Hands off our water law!" — 13 March 2019, 14:03 CET

375,386 people have called on the European Commission to defend Europe's strong water law, making the EU's public consultation on the legislation one of the largest ever in the history of the European Union. This law is critical to ensure that Europe's rivers, lakes and wetlands are protected and brought back to good health.

Access to finance is still a concern for SMEs — 13 March 2019, 13:57 CET

Accessing finance to fund their projects is still an important concern for Europe’s SMEs.

EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks — 13 March 2019, 13:53 CET

Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament tomorrow, auto makers are calling upon MEPs to back the European Commission's request to start trade talks with the United States.

Public interest win as EU Court annuls EFSA refusal to disclose glyphosate data — 07 March 2019, 21:02 CET

This morning, the European Court of Justice annuled the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) refusal to disclose data from industry-owned scientific studies on the toxicity of glyphosate.

SMEs4Europe Campaign: Digitalisation is crucial for SMEs competitiveness — 05 March 2019, 14:14 CET

Digital transformation is a big challenge for SMEs today. Highly innovative SMEs are faced with regulatory and financial barriers as well as skills shortage that hinder their growth. Traditional companies that are facing the digital transformation process risk losing their competitiveness.

EU ministers consider decarbonisation plan as climate protests intensify — 04 March 2019, 14:12 CET

As climate change protests intensify across Europe and beyond, energy and environment ministers meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Brussels will discuss whether to back a plan to fully decarbonise the EU by 2050.

Member States push for more consumer law enforcement without going the full mile — 01 March 2019, 21:01 CET

Representatives of EU Member States have reached a position that more needs to be done to protect consumers from companies that break consumer law, particularly by strengthening the penalties national authorities can impose. National governments also want to provide consumers with the right to terminate the contract, or to get compensation in case of damages, when they are faced with an unfair practice.

Far-right populist surge would threaten EU climate action: report — 27 February 2019, 12:55 CET

A new report by Adelphi, a German think tank, has shown that the next European Parliament could see a greater share of MEPs opposed to policy action to tackle climate change.

SaveYourInternet.eu: Citizens set to prevent upload filters in the EU — 26 February 2019, 14:18 CET

Today, on 26 February 2019, European Digital Rights and partner organisations from across Europe are re-launching the campaign SaveYourInternet.eu – with new items in the "toolbox".

Unambitious and ineffective: Member States' water report cards are in — 26 February 2019, 14:04 CET

Europe's rivers are suffering. Despite the EU's strong water legislation, the European Commission's latest report on its implementation, published today, paints a bleak picture. Although some progress has been made, Member States are not on track to bring Europe's rivers, lakes, wetlands, streams, groundwater, transitional and coastal waters to good health by 2027.

SMEs can make Europe stronger - SMEunited kicks off information campaign ahead of European Elections — 26 February 2019, 13:56 CET

The European Union is at a crossroad. The upcoming elections of the European Parliament and the decision about the next European Commission will be decisive, not only for Europe, but also for SMEs.

Poland starts illegally destroying another protected nature site - EU Commission urged to act — 25 February 2019, 16:31 CET

Environmental organisations have appealed to the European Commission to step in and halt the illegal destruction of a key nature site in Poland.

LCI launches 100% 'Clean Label' preservative for bakery products — 25 February 2019, 13:12 CET

Keenly aware of consumer expectations in terms of natural and 'Clean Label' ingredients, Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) is proud to present the newest addition to its range, CERECLEAN.

New vehicle safety rules: auto industry reacts to European Parliament vote — 22 February 2019, 23:35 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Parliament's vote on the revision of the General Safety Regulation, which mandates the safety technologies to be included as standard in new vehicle types.

Political groups reflect on SME policy — 21 February 2019, 12:13 CET

MEP Othmar Karas, President of the SME Intergroup at the European Parliament, and SMEunited Secretary General Véronique Willems invited the different political groups to discuss future priorities for European SME policy.

UK in EU Challenge Solicitors Write to Prime Minister and Metropolitan Police Ahead of Court of Appeal — 20 February 2019, 23:30 CET

With a Court of Appeal hearing due to take place on Thursday 21 February, solicitors for the UK in EU claimants, headed by Bremain in Spain's Sue Wilson, have written to the Prime Minister to question once again the legitimacy of the Brexit referendum and ask her to consider extending the Article 50 process and/or holding another referendum.