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Consumers to be helped by new labelling of the power supply of electric vehicles 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'.

Data reporting: European banks underline need for an integrated and standardized EU framework 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.

EU Ombudswoman starts investigation on risk assessment of genetically engineered soybeans 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.

Bremain in Spain celebrates the huge turnout at People's Vote march 28 October 2018, 23:59 CET
Members of the 5,000-strong Bremain in Spain are celebrating a triumphant turnout of over 700,000 people at the People's Vote march that occurred in London on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

A Safer, more Competitive and Responsible EU - WWF calls for a European Sustainability Pact ahead of EU elections 25 October 2018, 13:31 CET
WWF has urged for election candidates and future EU leaders to put people's wellbeing in a thriving environment at the centre of their thinking as they shape the future of the EU and its population.

The GDPR Today - Stats, news and tools to make data protection a reality 25 October 2018, 13:28 CET
25 October 2018 marks the launch of GDPR Today - your online hub for staying up-to-date with the (real) life of the new EU data protection law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The project will monitor the implementation of the law across Europe by publishing statistics and sharing relevant news around key subjects.

European Parliament adopts new EU law to cut farm antimicrobial use 25 October 2018, 13:23 CET
Today, the plenary of the European Parliament adopted a long-awaited law which will restrict the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals and thus help to fight antimicrobial resistance.

President Rabmer-Koller handed over the 2018 EEN award 25 October 2018, 12:18 CET
At the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Award ceremony in Vienna yesterday, UEAPME President Ulrike Rabmer-Koller handed over the award to Nova Innovation Ltd, a world leader in tidal turbine technology and project development.

Make sure UTP negotiations help farmers - and consumers 25 October 2018, 12:55 CET
Today's European Parliament Plenary gave a mandate to Paolo de Castro MEP to start negotiations with the Council and Commission on the Directive on Unfair Trading Practices in the Food Supply Chain. We thank the large number of MEPs who sent a clear signal that they were uncomfortable with many of the amendments put forward in the draft mandate.

European Parliament votes to solidify EU position as global leader in the fight against plastic pollution 24 October 2018, 23:28 CET
Following the ENVI Committee vote two weeks ago, today, the European Parliament (EP) plenary voted on the European Commission's single-use plastic proposal.

Transatlantic dialogue on data protection continues 24 October 2018, 14:05 CET
EuroCommerce, jointly with its US counterpart the National Retail Federation (NRF), and EU and US regulators meet today to discuss the future of the Privacy Shield and other data transfer frameworks in a side-event to the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, providing perspectives on the future of the transatlantic framework and its importance for both EU and U.S. consumers and businesses.

Dangerous substances: a real cause of work-related illnesses 23 October 2018, 18:50 CET
In the context of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, UEAPME welcomes the raising awareness actions related to the campaign managed by OSHA.

Working conditions: even more burdens for employers 18 October 2018, 22:37 CET
The European Parliament (EMPL) vote on compromise amendments on transparent and predictable working conditions goes further than the Commission’s proposal on issues such as information, predictability of work, non-standard forms of employment, training, probationary period, transition to another form of employment or employers’ sanctions.

Truck CO2 standards: European Parliament vote highly alarming, says industry 18 October 2018, 23:32 CET
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has expressed its serious concerns on today’s European Parliament vote on the EU's first-ever CO2 standards for trucks.

Parliament vote on predictable working risks retail jobs 18 October 2018, 23:28 CET
EuroCommerce warned, after the vote today in the European Parliament’s EMPL Committee on the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive, that some of their amendments will act against the interests of both temporary and permanent workers in the retail sector. EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren said:

EU leaders recognise need for more climate action 18 October 2018, 18:19 CET
After the publication of a landmark report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), EU heads of government meeting in Brussels recognised the need for stronger climate action to meet the Paris Agreement.

World Standards Day 2018 - How will standards meet the Future? 17 October 2018, 20:52 CET
The theme of this year's World Standards Day is 'Standards meet the Future', as the rapid change, brought by a new generation of smart technologies, will need standards to help address the challenges ahead. But ANEC stresses that standards will meet the future only if they reflect the needs of civil society.

Standards are crucial for market access for SMEs 17 October 2018, 19:46 CET
tandards are everywhere! They affect our daily life whether we realise it or not. Every year on 14th October, the World Standards Day celebrates the creation of the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO).

Metropolitan Police placed under pressure to act re Vote Leave breaching election law 17 October 2018, 20:32 CET
Sue Wilson, chair of Bremain in Spain and lead claimant in the UK in EU Legal Challenge against Theresa May, comments on the Metropolitan Police being under pressure to act re Vote Leave breaching election law ahead of the 2016 referendum.

Trafficking for sexual exploitation: a gendered crime 17 October 2018, 20:21 CET
Trafficking for sexual exploitation is the most commonly reported form of human trafficking in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of registered victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU are women or girls.

Making the circular economy work means working together 17 October 2018, 18:04 CET
Opening the first conference on circular economy dedicated to retail and wholesale, EuroCommerce President Régis Degelcke said: "If there are three words we should all think of in terms of the circular economy, they are cooperation, consistency and commitment. Retailers and wholesalers are pushing and will – push ahead with creating sustainable solutions, but these can only be effective with the active and committed participation of all, working together to achieve the right results across all sectors."

EUR 12.5 million illegal bluefin tuna trade exposes threat to sustainable fisheries in Europe 17 October 2018, 18:01 CET
Today, Spanish authorities announced the arrest of almost 80 people involved in an extensive operation of illegal bluefin tuna trade, fished in Italy and Malta. The operation, led by EUROPOL, involved a large network of fishing companies and distributors, including one of Europe’s biggest seafood farming companies, the Spanish Ricardo Fuentes and Sons Group.

European leaders must avoid putting growth at risk 16 October 2018, 14:47 CET
At the Tripartite Social Summit dealing with 'Reinforcing competitiveness, sustainable job creation and social fairness in the EU', UEAPME President Ulrike Rabmer-Koller put forward the fact that competitiveness should be tackled in a global context, since current political uncertainties - such as the trade conflicts, protectionism , Brexit, and skills shortage - have a direct impact on SME expectations and further developments.

Cyberbullying restricts young women's voices online 11 October 2018, 14:04 CET
Digital technologies offer young women and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. From receiving instant news notifications on political developments, to engaging in online debates and expressing opinions on social media, political and civic participation has become faster and easier. Yet, one of the downsides experienced by this generation, who is the most digitally skilled in the EU, is the risk of online abuse.

SMEs show economic stability at high level with confidence at 81.7 11 October 2018, 13:01 CET
Today, ahead of next week's Tripartite Social Summit and European Council, UEAPME President Ulrike Rabmer-Koller presented the latest EU SME Barometer.