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We believe in skilling European youth for the future, says Hyundai Vice President

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:31:23 +0000

Hyundai Motor Europe Vice President Allan Rushforth on Thursday said at the European Business Summit in Brussels that Hyundai believe in investing in European youth to make an “appropriate and timely contribution to the successful recovery from the current financial crisis”.

We believe in skilling European youth for the future, says Hyundai Vice President

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:31:23 +0000

Nanotech: What future for nano in Europe?

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:29:17 +0000

Nanotechnology deals with particles which are invisible to the eye, but policy issues surrounding the technology are looming large. Nanotechnology opens a raft of opportunities for European business and consumers. How can the continent address public concerns with safety issues and novel technology to ensure that Europe does not get left behind in the nano race? How far has industry gone to explain the possibilities opened up by nano-applications? How can nano-substances help in a range of sectors? How could nano-substances improve the resource and energy efficiency of packaging manufacturing? Can nano-materials revolutionise the age-old difficulty of ensuring clean drinking water? The EU Commission has published a recommendation for a definition for nanomaterials. How do regulation and public opinion influence the development of nano applications and what kind of regulation should we have?

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Spain, France oppose EU ban on fisheries discards

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:47:58 +0000

Fisheries ministers on Monday met in Brussels to discuss a make or break EU ban on fish discards. Activists and many member states want European boats to stop throwing back into the sea dead fish that are edible, but less profitable. Strict EU quotas on the amount of fish a boat may land force fisherman to discard less valuable species. But countries such as Spain or France strongly oppose the idea. They have called the proposal “unrealistic” and “too prescriptive”. Spain owns the biggest fleet in Europe and receives the highest amount of EU fishing money. Around 2/3 of healthy fish are returned to the sea dead. Only in the North sea, at least a million tonnes of fish are wasted every year. Ministers will also draft rules to prevent European boats from overfishing in foreign waters as Brussels wants to give propriety access to the local fishermen.

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Will 2012 be another turning point in European history?

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:41:16 +0000

Will 2012 be another turning point in European history? www.initiative.eu Initiative.eu is providing a unique and neutral online one-stop-shop community platform for stakeholders engagement in EU policy-making, combining good practices in electronic participation with effective electronic campaign and community building electronic services empowering EU stakeholders to mobilize, engage, educate, federate and successfully build support for their European Citizens’ Initiatives. Initiative.eu is using the power of Internet and Social Media to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities offer by the European Citizens’ Initiative to strengthen European democracy and citizenship. Initiative.eu is provided to you by a consortium of leading partners in the domains of online communication, social media, electronic participation and campaign.

Commission pulls plug on ‘racist’, ‘sexist’ propaganda video

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:24:08 +0000

The European Commission this week pulled the plug on this 127.000 euro propaganda video after it was accussed of being ‘racist’ and ‘sexist.’ The video, intended to promote the benefits of EU enlargement, shows three men from various ethnic minorities using different threatening martial-arts skills surrounding a young white woman dressed in a yellow jumpsuit similar to that worn by the heroine in the Hollywood hit movies “Kill Bill.” The three men include a Kung Fu master from East Asia, a black man practicing the Brazilian art of Capoeira, and an Asian man doing Kalaripayattu moves. Stefano Sannino, the official in charge of the Commission’s enlargement and neighbourhood policy, insisted that the film, targeting 16 to 24-year olds, had been well received by target audiences and focus groups. “The clip featured typical characters for the martial arts genre: it started with demonstration of their skills and ended with all characters showing their mutual respect, concluding in a position of peace and harmony. The genre was chosen to attract young people and to raise their curiosity on an important EU policy,” he said. But following many complaints, Mr Sannino said that, despite the €127000 production cost, the two minute video would be axed. “The clip was absolutely not intended to be racist and we obviously regret that it has been perceived in this way,” he said. “We apologise to anyone who may have felt offended. Given these controversies, we have decided to stop the …

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Fluorinated Gases: Phase-Out of Phase-Down? – EurActiv Workshop

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:30:46 +0000

Although Fluorinated gases (also known as HFCs of F-gases) only contribute to approximately 2% of greenhouse gases, forecasts show that the figure could increase to as much as 19% worldwide by 2050. The Commission’s proposal for the revision of certain fluorinated greenhouse gases, due for June 2012, aims at clarifying and strengthening the current framework in order to contribute to current and future climate change goals. There is an ongoing debate on whether — and how – F-gases should be replaced by alternatives, the cost and climate impact of which are being assessed. How does this discussion change when viewed through the lens of energy efficiency? Crucial debates in the EU’s review of F-gases focus on the “phase-out” versus “phase-down” approaches to HFC’s, and also on timeframes for implementation. Which pathways can benefit climate and sustain European industry? What would be the optimal result of the EU’s review in terms of energy savings and climate benefits?

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How will the financial crisis impact innovation?

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:40:30 +0000

www.esf.org Does innovation lead to inequalities? That is one four key questions raised at the Science of Innovation conference, organized by the European Science Foundation and the European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment committee.

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admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:27:48 +0000

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EU presents e-petition project

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:13:08 +0000

The European Commission is gearing up to launch an ambitious plan that seeks to make the European Union more democratic. From the 1st of April, any citizen of a member state of the EU can introduce an initiative to get his or her idea turned into EU law. To make that happen, they need one million signatures from at least seven countries. This European Citizens’ Initiative enables citizens to participate more actively in Europe’s democratic life. Brussels hopes the ECI will boost transparency and increases the quality of European democracy. Critics question whether the instrument will be hijacked by organised civil society, swallowing up ordinary citizens’ campaigns. Some experts speaking at this conference in Brussels compare the initiative to “climbing Mount Everest”. An ECI could take years to start influencing the policy-making process. The initiative is one of the democratic tools pushed forward by the Lisbon Treaty. It will enter into force on the 1st of April of this year, exactly two years after the Commission launched the formal proposal for the plan.

Do we really understand innovation?

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:59:26 +0000

Do we really understand innovation? That is one four key questions raised at the Science of Innovation conference, organized by the European Science Foundation and the European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment committee.

Is innovation always good?

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:51:10 +0000

Is innovation always good? That is one four key questions raised at the Science of Innovation conference, organized by the European Science Foundation and the European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment committee.

EU tells Russia to address Presidential election “shortcomings”

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:30:19 +0000

European Commission spokesperson Maja Kocijancic told journalists on Monday that the EU is “encouraging Russia to address the shortcomings” of its recent presidential elections.

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EU Heads of State sign new Fiscal Treaty

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:46:58 +0000

25 European heads of state on Friday signed the new European Fiscal Treaty. Jose Manual Barroso said the signing of the treaty, “signals the irreversibility of the euro and a very important step forward in European integration”.

EU fiscal pact proves euro is irreversible, say Barroso and Van Rompuy

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:16:15 +0000

Speaking in the final EU Summit press conference, president of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso on Friday said that the new fiscal treaty signed by 25 member states is the proof that the euro is irreversible. “We are sending a very clear message on the irreversibility of the euro”, he said.

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Herman Van Rompuy Re-Elected as President of the European Council

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:30:23 +0000

The European Council on Thursday unanimously reelected Herman Van Rompuy to a second term as the permanent President of the Council. Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt congratulated Van Rompuy, saying that he has “steered Europe through very rocky waters” with a “steady hand”.

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No link between Serbia’s candidate status and Romania’s Schengen bid, says Van Rompuy

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:54:51 +0000

Speaking in a press conference after the first EU Summit meeting on Thursday in Brussels, President of the European Council Herman an Rompuy firmly stated that Romania didn’t “bully” its way into joining the Schengen area by showing opposition to Serbia’s EU candidate status. Earlier this week, diplomats from other member states had considered the move as a way to force the Netherlands to drop its veto on letting Romania join the EU’s passport-free zone.

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EU grants Serbia EU accession status

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:08:01 +0000

Serbia clinched its coveted status of EU candidate country at a summit in Brussels last night (1 March), after Bucharest dropped its opposition following an agreement on a roadmap that should see Romania enter the Schengen passport-free area in September. As Romanian President Traian Băsescu arrived at the summit, it was already clear that he had dropped his opposition to Serbia’s EU candidate status. The coveted status is a breakthrough for Serbia and opens the doors for accession negotiations, which may lead to full membership in the next five or six years. “Green light for Serbia”, Băsescu said, pressed by journalists at the Council doorstep.

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Schulz questions EC decision to punish Hungary over excessive deficit

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:23:11 +0000

Speaking in a press conference on Thursday, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz told journalists that he questions wether EC’s decision to punish Hungary over its excessive deficit by freezing its regional funds is the right thing to do. “Hungary has a severe budgetary pressure”, he said.

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Romania’s objections on Serbia’s candidate status are only a game, says Schulz

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:56:04 +0000

President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz on Thursday told journalists waiting outside the European Council that Serbia has met all the appropriate criteria to get candidate status. Referring to Romania’s objections to grant the Balkan country the candidate status, Schulz said that he believes “it is a game and it must remain one”.

Europe is moving beyond crisis management, says Reinfelt

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:55:08 +0000

Swedish Prime Minister Frederik Reinfelt told journalists on Thursday that economic growth and reforms in key EU countries shows that Europe is moving “in the right direction” He welcomed being able to discuss growth orientation “alongside crisis management”.

Sarkozy challenges Hollande to condemn violence in France

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:26:07 +0000

Arriving late in Brussels for an EU leaders summit, French President Nicolas Sarkozy challenged election front-runner Hollande to condemn what he called the “thuggish behaviour”. Sarkozy’s campaign spokesperson accused Hollande’s Socialist Party of organizing “street demonstrations” against the French president.

Improving competitiveness is key to EU growth, Merkel says

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:13:54 +0000

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told journalists on Thursday that growth in the EU depends on improving competitiveness. If political leaders fail to make progress in competitiveness, growth, and employment, Europe will “experience distrust from the rest of the world”, she said.

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We may not decide on Schengen tonight, says Finnish PM

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:47:07 +0000

Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen on Thursday told journalists waiting outside the European Council that he does not think they will reach a deal on Bulgaria and Rumania’s accession to the Schengen Treaty tonight. Talking about the eurozone crisis, Katainen also said that Europe may “have to do more” to convince the IMF to boost its contribution to the bailout funds.

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Greece has met conditions for bailout, Monti says.

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:11:02 +0000

Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti on Thursday told journalists waiting outside the European Council that Greece has accomplished “the prior actions that it had to take”. Monti said that the PSI process is the only step left before “this dossier should be concluded in a positive way”.