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15 November 2018, 20:54 CET

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Publishers demand new cultural model and copyright protection

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 13 April 2010, 23:57 CET |
Filed under: EU, EU Law - IP

Publishers and experts participating in the first day of the European seminar "The digitisation of cultural materials" called for new legal and technological measures to protect authors' rights and to slow down the harmful effects of intellectual piracy.

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CAP reform must benefit society as a whole, say MEPs

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 14 April 2010, 00:00 CET |

EU plans to reform the much-maligned Common Agricultural Policy must be shaped with the help and backing of EU citizens, say MEPs, to ensure that the post-2013 CAP benefits society as a whole.

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Europe strikes against the smuggling of counterfeit goods

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 14 April 2010, 00:25 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, counterfeit, Finance, Crime

Millions of counterfeit goods have been seized in a European Joint Customs Operation code-named Matthew II, the results of which were published today. The operation was aimed at detecting the smuggling of cigarettes in commercial consignments entering the EU by road.

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Belgium's curb on foreign students criticized by EU Court

Posted by Leopold Gasteen at 13 April 2010, 23:35 CET |
Filed under: Belgium, EU Law, Education

The European court of Justice has ruled that Belgium should provide evidence that a 2006 Decree, which limits the number of foreign students enrolling in medical schools to 30%, is appropriate and proportionate.

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MEPs propose further amendements to the regulation on biocidal products

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 13 April 2010, 00:28 CET |

MEPs last week proposed further amendments to a regulation concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.

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MEPs to vote on amendments to the rules of invoicing

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 09 April 2010, 23:00 CET |

MEPs are set to vote on 22 April on a proposal on the common system of value added tax as regards the rules on invoicing.

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Commission will revise competition rules in distribution sector

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 09 April 2010, 23:56 CET |
Filed under: EU Law - competition, SMEs

The Commission next week is due to update the rules providing a 'safe harbour' for agreements between manufacturers and distributors.

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Fisheries: MEPs debate imports, wages and quality

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 09 April 2010, 23:56 CET |

At a public hearing on the common organisation of the fishery market on Thursday, MEPs debated how to ensure fair income for fishermen and how European producers can compete with third countries.

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MEPs draft a report on cross-border crisis management

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 23:28 CET |

MEPs drafted yesterday a report with recommendations to the Commission on cross-border crisis management in the banking sector.

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MEPs back new regulation to limit animal testing

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 23:29 CET |

Legislation to regulate the use of animals for scientific experiments has moved a step closer after Parliament and Council representatives reached on Wednesday an agreement on the final details of draft legislation in the pipeline.

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Bluefin tuna: stricter catch tracking to deter illegal fishing

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 23:30 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Fisheries

MEPs back a new tracking system of bluefin tuna from catch to sale, which will allow closer control over the alarmingly depleting stocks in EU waters.

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Stronger language rights for EU citizens in criminal trials

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 23:31 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Crime

MEPs backed today new measures to guarantee EU citizens access to translation and interpretation in their own language when facing a criminal trial in another Member State.

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MEPs to vote on a proposal on transport of dangerous goods

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 00:11 CET |

MEPs are set to vote on 19 April on a draft report amending the Directive on the transportation of dangerous goods, or transportable pressure equipment.

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EP committee backs treaty change to allow 18 additional MEPs

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 00:12 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, European Parliament

MEPs gave their support today to a modification of the Lisbon Treaty that would allow 18 new Members of the European Parliament to take their seats during the ongoing legislature.

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Mergers: Commission approves proposed joint venture by Bosch, Deutz and Eberspächer

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 08 April 2010, 00:12 CET |

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture by the German companies Bosch, Deutz and Eberspächer.

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MEPs suggest amendments to the Directive on falsified medicines

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 06 April 2010, 23:55 CET |

The European Parliament's Internal Market Committee published yesterday an Opinion suggesting improvements to the Directive on medicinal products, as regards the supply chain of falsified medicinal products.

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ACP-EU Assembly calls for support to banana producers

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 06 April 2010, 23:56 CET |
Filed under: EU, EU Law, ACP, Trade

The ACP-EU Assembly asked the European Commission to increase aid to ACP and EU banana producers to help them adapt to the new tariff rules of the EU-Latin America trade agreement.

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MEPs review new regulation on novel foods

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 05 April 2010, 22:50 CET |

Last week, Euro-MPs adopted a draft report for new rules on novel foods. The responsible committee of the Parliament will vote on the regulation on 4th May.

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Commission will host a public hearing on possible changes to the Capital Requirements Directive

Posted by Ina Dimireva at 02 April 2010, 23:19 CET |
Filed under: EU Law, Finance

On 26 April 2010, the European Commission will host a public hearing on further possible changes to the Capital Requirements Directive (“CRD IV”).

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New textile labels promise more informed choice for EU

Members of the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee will next week vote on amendments to a draft report on textile names and related labelling.

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