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Seamless Travel and Airport Security at the Border Security Conference 2020

SMi Group Reports: The Border Security Conference taking place on the 11th - 12th February 2020 in Rome will include six presentations on airport security.

Unclear EU fishing deals compromise local food security and sustainable seafood

A lack of accountability and transparency around EU fishing activities outside EU waters is contributing to overfishing and endangering local food supply, two new WWF reports reveal. This, in turn, clouds the sustainability of the seafood products sold and consumed in the EU.

EU bank ends fossil fuel lending in world-first for climate

The European Investment Bank (EIB) today became the world's first public lender to commit to ending funding for coal, oil and gas.

The Energy Globe World Awards 2019: actions needed

"European companies are global pioneers in environmental protection and resource efficiency. This is underlined by the nomination of many European initiatives among the finalists for the Energy Globe World Award," says Ulrike Rabmer-Koller, President of SMEunited, after yesterday's award ceremony in Espoo, Finland.

Start of proceedings in legal challenge to EU approval of genetically engineered maize

Testbiotech has filed a new legal challenge against EU approval for the import of genetically engineered maize.

Last chance to register for the only event that approaches the concept of information warfare in the maritime domain

SMi reports: Registration is closing soon for SMi's 3rd Annual Maritime Information Warfare Conference in London, next week

Registration has opened for the 2020 edition of Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe

SMi Group reports: Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe returns for it’s 5th successful year in March 2020

European Utility Week (EUW) 2019, Why France?

This year’s European Utility Week is taking place in Paris, following its selection as European Capital of Innovation last year by the EU. It is “an ideal location as it is not only on the doorstep of French industry, it is also easily accessible for the increasing number of power and utility companies from across Europe […]", says EUW director Paddy Young.

EuroCommerce and the European Retail Round Table to join forces

EuroCommerce and the European Retail Round Table (ERRT) have agreed to join forces, creating a stronger and more united retail organisation to safeguard and promote the sector’s interests on the European stage.

Future Soldier Technology 2020 speakers have been announced

SMi Reports: Speakers announced for the upcoming 6th Annual Future Soldier Technology conference in London.

Sales of zero- and low-emission cars highly unbalanced across EU, alerts auto industry

Sales of alternatively-powered vehicles are following a highly uneven pattern across EU member states, according to new findings from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

New speaker Joël Meggelaars joins SMi's Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2019 in Amsterdam

SMi Reports: Attendee line up and new speaker announced for the 18th Annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2019, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, taking place in less than four weeks.

Worrying decline of food controls in Europe, new BEUC report reveals

The number of food controls and the resources allocated to them are dwindling across Europe. This is the worrying trend that emerges from the report 'Keeping food in check', published on 22 October by BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation.

ATLAS project to define the next generation standards for data driven agriculture

Modern agriculture is becoming more and more data driven. Although a multitude of technical solutions already exist, the lack of interoperability demands a careful choice of machines, sensors and data processing platforms and hinders the adaption of these systems to the individual farmer’s specific needs.

SME Strategy To Make EU Fit For Future

Call for a strong European SME Strategy combining competitiveness, fairness and sustainability

EU countries split over green investment taxonomy

On Wednesday 23 October, the European Parliament will start negotiations with the Council and the European Commission over a new classification system for sustainable investments. This is known as the EU taxonomy.

2019 France Attractiveness Scoreboard: Green Growth, Structural Strengths & R&D initiatives key to France's high attractiveness ranking

As the world's sixth-largest economy, France reaffirms its position as the leading host country for production investment in Europe and in 2018 became the first host country for R & D activities. The move towards a carbon-free economy and the importance put on Green Growth are key factors in France's economic resilience.

Maritime Space Domain Awareness to be discussed at Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2020

SMi Reports: Leading experts to brief on Maritime Space Domain Awareness at Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2020 in Rome, Italy

Wake-up call: Europe Must Not Fall Behind

Call for a strong European SME Strategy combining competitiveness, fairness and sustainability

41 European Mayors Declare Support for a Just Transition from Coal

A group of 41 mayors from 10 coal regions in 9 European countries are launching a statement supporting a just transition to the post-coal era.

"We need to work with the unions for the future of retail and wholesale"

Speaking today at the annual UNI Europa Commerce sector Conference in Bucharest, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren underlined the importance of social partners working together to ensure that the 29 million Europeans working in retail and wholesale are equipped to have sustainable and rewarding jobs in this rapidly-changing commercial environment.

Germany leads sabotage of EU bank's climate efforts

In a blow to the climate and the EU’s green credentials, the European Investment Bank's Board failed a second time to agree to end funding for coal, oil and gas today, instead pushing the decision back to 14 November.

Downward Trend Continues, But Less Than Expected

SMEunited President Ulrike Rabmer-Koller presents the latest EU SME Barometer results for Autumn 2019 as being above previous expectations.

Fighting Climate Change Must Be A Worldwide Effort

Ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, SMEunited insists on how crucial it is that the European Union’s new efforts to cut GHG emissions be mirrored by all industrialised nations.

EuroCommerce calls for rapid global agreement on OECD digital tax proposals

Commenting on the presentation yesterday of the OECD Secretariat's proposals on tax challenges from digitalisation of the economy, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren commented: