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Stop overregulation blocking retailers delivering value for consumers — 19 April 2018, 17:35 CET

In an initial response to the Commission Communication: A European retail sector fit for the 21st century, published today, EuroCommerce Director General Christian Verschueren commented:

Could The EU Enforce Regulation On Cryptocurrencies? — 18 April 2018, 18:33 CET

The popularity of cryptocurrencies across the globe is no secret to most. From the Bitcoin bubble offering good news to investors, to talk of volatility and crashing markets which keeps investors on the edges of their seats, cryptocurrencies are proving to be quite the innovation in the digital world as of late.

EU "e-evidence" proposals turn service providers into judicial authorities — 17 April 2018, 23:19 CET

Today, 17 April, the European Commission unveiled two proposals: a Regulation on cross-border access to and preservation of electronic data held by service providers and a Directive to require service providers to appoint a legal representative within the EU.

Pilots align cross-border strategy — 17 April 2018, 23:16 CET

The growth of transnational airlines operating throughout Europe, and further afield, has led pilots to recognise that they must cooperate even more closely and adopt new representation methods to address the challenges arising from these new business models.

EC collective redress proposal fails to follow its own recommendations against potential abuse — 12 April 2018, 22:59 CET

Insurance Europe is concerned about the implications of the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, which was published yesterday. The proposal would repeal the 2009 Injunctions Directive, and govern how consumers launch collective legal actions against organisations, such as insurers.

Posting of workers directive: balanced agreement, let's now focus on enforcement — 12 April 2018, 17:09 CET

The European Builders Confederation (EBC) welcomes yesterday’s approval of the compromise agreement on the revision of the Posting of Workers Directive by the Council.

Europe's Biggest Plagiarism Cases — 11 April 2018, 17:19 CET

Thanks to advanced technology, people can no longer get away with copying someone else’s work. Whilst plagiarism is commonly associated with students across all levels of education, plagiarism is very much a thing in the business world too, and some well-known individuals have been forced to face the devastating consequences of their scandalous actions.

Why Businesses Must Embrace Modern Technology — 11 April 2018, 17:06 CET

The world of modern business has changed a lot in recent times, and it’s clear that technology has taken over.

Starting a Stable Business: How to Ensure the First Year Runs Smoothly — 10 April 2018, 20:29 CET

The landscape is looking better than ever for budding entrepreneurs in the business world, and there are so many more opportunities around than there have been in the past. More and more of us are branching out and going into business for themselves, and this is improving the market. You might decide you would like to launch your own company, and this is a great idea, but have you thought it through?

Is Cryptocurrency Adoption Increasing? — 10 April 2018, 20:25 CET

Let's face it, the vast majority of people buying or using cryptocurrencies are doing so to speculate. But, ultimately, all that speculation is based on the idea that cryptocurrencies will eventually gain widespread adoption. However, we hear very little about how much crypto assets and blockchain technology are being adopted in mainstream commerce.

How Brexit May Impact the Gambling Industry — 04 April 2018, 17:47 CET

Online gambling makes up a large part of the British economy and studies show that nearly half of the population engage in some form of betting with millions spent gambling online every year. The impact of Brexit on the gambling industry is something that many people are speculating on, especially with regard to tax revenues generated from the industry.

French building community taking up the challenge of upscaling energy renovation of buildings — 29 March 2018, 18:30 CET

On 27th March, the European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EuroACE) organised with the French Coalition for Energy Efficiency (CFEE) a workshop on 'Energy Renovation of Buildings in France: how to make the most out of the revised EU framework, with a French perspective'.

Who should be your guarantor? — 27 March 2018, 12:42 CET

Adding a guarantor is a popular method to add security to an existing loan application. For those looking for personal loans but have been turned down due to adverse credit, they are able to leverage the credit score of a strong applicant who agrees to co-sign their loan agreement and be a guarantor.

European Construction Industry welcomes the rejection of the proposed services e-card by the European Parliament — 22 March 2018, 17:51 CET

Yesterday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) of the European Parliament rejected the report on the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a services e-card, amongst other things, in the construction industry. All other EP committees involved had already rejected the proposal.

European businesses welcome Transition Period but need to know end state to prepare for Brexit — 21 March 2018, 16:36 CET

The Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE) welcomes the Transition Period announcement on 19 March 2018 but warns that lack of detail about the end state and continuing uncertainty poses an economic risk.

'Why re-invent the wheel?' ParcelCompare questions EU decision to set up a parcel price comparison site — 14 March 2018, 23:55 CET

Under new international rules on e-commerce announced yesterday the European Commission will create a website to compare parcel delivery prices across EU borders. ParcelCompare says it’s a great idea… so great ParcelCompare already does it!

European spirits sector commits to provision of nutrition and ingredient information — 12 March 2018, 19:00 CET

Nutrition information and ingredients listing will be made available to consumers for all EU spirits, either on or off-label. spiritsEUROPE will support its members in their efforts to provide this information and will regularly assess, and report on, the use of both options over the next four years.

3 Tips for Catering to an International Clientele — 11 March 2018, 17:27 CET

The world as a whole is incredibly connected, which means that businesses are more likely than ever to sell their products to international clients. Many entrepreneurs create their new businesses solely online, allowing customers from all over the world to view and purchase their products. And while having a worldwide clientele is incredibly beneficial, it also comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Latest data reveal drug-taking habits in close to 60 European cities — 09 March 2018, 00:49 CET

The latest findings from the largest European project in the emerging science of wastewater analysis are presented today by the Europe-wide SCORE group, in association with the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA).

Council of Europe takes world-leading step towards protecting online rights — 09 March 2018, 00:42 CET

On 7 March 2018, the Council of Europe (CoE), Europe's leading human rights organisation, adopted a Recommendation on the roles and responsibilities of internet intermediaries that will have a global impact.

Sustainable finance plan needs to be practical and flexible, says Invest Europe — 09 March 2018, 00:27 CET

Private equity is well-placed to support the European Commission’s sustainable finance plan announced today, but any further measures need to take into account the diversity of the industry, says Invest Europe.

EuroCommerce: don’t disrupt trade across the Atlantic - or the Channel — 05 March 2018, 13:46 CET

EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren has warned of the severe consequences of any trade war arising from US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was minded to impose significant tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

EU Frameworks: An Overview of 3 Policies in Different Phases of Consolidation — 04 March 2018, 21:52 CET

One of the most ambitious trade and subsequently political projects of its kind, the EU has brought together disparate, diverse economies, and progressively introduced measures over the years to bring markets closer together.

EU Commission's Recommendation: Let's put internet giants in charge of censoring Europe — 02 March 2018, 01:01 CET

Today, on 1 March 2018, the European Commission proposed a "Recommendation" on the surveillance and filtering of the internet by online companies.

Examining the Effects of Brexit on British Businesses — 01 March 2018, 14:18 CET

Brexit has Britain in an uproar. Even though the controversial vote to leave the European Union took place some time ago, we haven't seen much in the way of big changes. However, the deadline for trade renegotiations is fast approaching, and officials are scrambling to make deals. It's likely that changes will happen before 2020. So, what exactly does this mean for Britain's businesses?