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TTIP: EU and US show signs of desperation, Greenpeace — 26 April 2016, 00:35 CET

Growing opposition to a transatlantic trade deal (TTIP) and faltering negotiations mean talks cannot be wrapped up anytime soon, said Greenpeace as EU and US politicians attempt to show renewed resolve for a deal.

ACEA statement on national emissions test results — 26 April 2016, 00:29 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the announcements of recent vehicle tests by Germany’s federal motor transport authority (KBA) as well as the UK Department for Transport.

Many goods recalled, many good reasons for stricter surveillance — 26 April 2016, 00:23 CET

New figures out today for the number of hazardous non-food products recalled in 2015 confirm the urgent need to tighten product surveillance rules in Europe.

French Pavilion showcases innovative IT security solutions at Infosecurity Europe 2016 on 7-9 June — 22 April 2016, 11:29 CET

 

Animal welfare NGOs across Europe demand an end to cruel animal performances — 21 April 2016, 18:39 CET

Damning report findings state that 'wild animal performances have no place in a modern European society'

Commission fails to regulate new GMOs after intense US lobbying — 21 April 2016, 16:53 CET

The European Commission has shelved a legal opinion confirming that a new breed of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must undergo rigorous safety testing and labelling. This follows intense lobbying by the US government.

Flawed Commission analysis backs new subsidies for obsolete power plants — 14 April 2016, 18:44 CET

The European Commission today published preliminary findings of its inquiry into public funding schemes for power plants, known as "capacity mechanisms". The seriously flawed analysis backs these subsidies, which use taxpayers’ money to keep uneconomical power plants active.

European Parliament's vote turns health into a trade secret — 14 April 2016, 18:41 CET

The European Parliament approved today a new Directive on Trade Secrets, a position that would signal that trade secrets outweigh the public interest. The impact will be negative for health, by declaring information on safety of medicines commercially confidential and to be kept secret from patients, regulators and the public.

Ministers, EU policymakers and auto industry push for connected and automated driving — 14 April 2016, 18:39 CET

Europe’s transport ministers, the European Commission and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have reached an agreement on cooperation in the field of connected and automated driving. In the ‘Declaration of Amsterdam’, endorsed during today’s Informal Transport Council organised by the Dutch EU Presidency, all parties agreed to work together to ensure a successful deployment of these smart technologies across Europe.

Adoption of new EU data protection rules a key milestone for the Digital Single Market — 14 April 2016, 18:36 CET

The adoption today of new EU data protection rules constitute a key milestone in the Digital Single Market strategy, according to the European Internet Service Providers Association (EuroISPA). After three years of intensive negotiations, the new rules balance innovative uses of data with the need for consumer protection and privacy.

Mobilisation for start of mass opposition against patent on tomatoes — 13 April 2016, 22:12 CET

This week, a European-wide coalition is starting a mass opposition against a patent held by the Swiss company Syngenta on tomatoes produced by conventional breeding. We will be mobilising thousands of people within the time period of the opposition lasting until 12 May. The organisations taking part in this action will also be raising the pressure on European politicians to take measures against patents on plants and animals.

EU Parliament backs glyphosate restrictions — 13 April 2016, 21:44 CET

MEPs have backed restrictions on the use of glyphosate – the world’s most used weedkiller – and a shortening of its licence, amid rising health concerns.

Privacy Shield fails data protection test — 13 April 2016, 21:36 CET

Europe's national data protection authorities have voiced substantial concerns regarding a planned data transfer agreement between the EU and US. The so-called Privacy Shield proposal does not provide sufficient legal safeguards for protecting Europeans' personal data when it is transferred across the Atlantic, according to the data protection bodies.

ACEA press release: First cross-border truck platooning trial successfully completed — 08 April 2016, 23:28 CET

As part of the world’s first cross-border initiative with smart trucks, six ‘platoons’ of semi-automated trucks have completed their journeys from various European cities, reaching their final destination of the Port of Rotterdam on 6 April.

After pressure from industry: EU Commission wants to allow the import of genetically engineered "toxic" soybeans — 08 April 2016, 23:24 CET

Concerns about health risks due to residues from spraying glyphosate in combination with other herbicides

VAT Action Plan: right diagnosis needs effective remedies — 07 April 2016, 17:25 CET

EUROCHAMBRES broadly supports the approach set out in the VAT Action Plan adopted today by the European Commission and underlines the importance of a single VAT area to completing the single market. The reference to an SME VAT Package is particularly encouraging. Converting this approach into meaningful rules and measures will make or break the approach.

Kepler Cheuvreux and Invivoo join forces to enable electronic bond trading — 29 March 2016, 18:03 CET

Electronic trading of corporate bonds remains an activity difficult to access for many asset management players. Invivoo and Kepler Cheuvreux are now ready to offer them a highly cost-effective e-commerce platform, by combining their respective areas of expertise: excellence in credit research, direct access to listed markets and IT development capacity specifically in market finance.

SMEs need more supportive conditions for jobs and growth — 16 March 2016, 23:18 CET

Today, the European Social Partners met with the European Council and Commission, as well as with the Troika of Head of States at the Tripartite Social Summit, to discuss the refugee crisis, digitalisation and an improved involvement of Social Partners in European Governance. Ulrike Rabmer-Koller, President of UEAPME, focused her intervention at the meeting on how the EU policy can help strengthen the economic recovery and support SMEs.

In public WiFi case, European Court of Justice takes significant step forward for the information society — 16 March 2016, 20:18 CET

The European Court of Justice took a significant step forward on 16 March in strengthening the legislative infrastructure that underpins the European information society, according to EuroISPA, the European association of European Internet Services Providers Associations (ISPAs).

French nappy brand Tidoo launches brand new 100% organic, 100% gentle Care range on stand D49 at Natural and Organic Products Europe 2016 — 14 March 2016, 16:29 CET

Tidoo, producer of disposable nappies, training pants and organic skincare, will be showcasing its Night&Day and Stand Up ranges on stand D49 at the Natural and Organic Products Europe trade show, taking place at ExCeL London on 17-18 April 2016. The trade show also presents an opportunity for this exciting newcomer to the organic retail sector to launch its brand new Care baby skincare range. Regularly participating in consumer panels and consulting with a vast network of bloggers in France, Tidoo values the input of its consumers and is keen to meet specialist British bloggers and journalists at Natural and Organic Products Europe 2016, a key event in the organic retail calendar.

Brussels Declaration on ADPKD one year on: pioneering progress in the fight against a devastating kidney disease — 10 March 2016, 18:09 CET

Strides made as 30 organisations back Brussels Declaration on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) but MEPs urged to unite for better patient care

The EC posting of workers revision opens new debates — 09 March 2016, 16:52 CET

UEAPME, the European Employers Association for SMEs, takes note of the EC proposal revising the posting of workers directive.

Glyphosate licence renewal suspended in light of health concerns — 08 March 2016, 16:57 CET

A national experts' vote on the European Commission’s plan to grant a new 15-year lease to the herbicide glyphosate was cancelled today, as several countries raised concerns over cancer warnings by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Commission breaks pledge to bring EU targets in line with Paris climate deal — 03 March 2016, 23:18 CET

The European Commission has broken its pledge to bring EU climate targets in line with the Paris climate deal, said Greenpeace.

Privacy Shield: Draft Adequacy Decision an important step on road to restoring trust and certainty in data transfers — 01 March 2016, 19:38 CET

Today's publication of the draft Privacy Shield Adequacy Decision constitutes an important step on the road to restoring trust and legal certainty to transatlantic data transfers.