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Why European passengers pay more for their flights than they should

By: EBR | Tuesday, August 8, 2017

The EU has failed to make airports competitive and fair for travellers. It needs reform, writes Thomas Reynaert

The Commission stressed that drinking milk and fresh fruit and vegetables should be prioritised; however, it noted that member states could also provide juices or soups, and milk products such as yogurt and cheese, to “ensure a varied diet and address particular nutritional needs”.

Commission merges healthy food schemes at school to cut red tape

By: EBR | Thursday, August 3, 2017

The European Commission announced on Tuesday (1 August) that it would merge the milk and fruit and vegetables schemes currently provided separately to schoolchildren across Europe

The need to strengthen EU integration policy, focusing on the areas of security and defense, in a fragile international environment shaped by volatile political relations and unpredictable behaviors (particularly in the Aegean sea and the wider East Mediterranean area), the refugee and migration crisis and deadly terrorist attacks in Europe. The financial and economic immunization of Europe against the effects of Brexit, while creating conditions for long-term sustainable growth to ultimately overcome the consequences of the economic crisis.

EU politicians should lead EU budget talks, not technocrats

By: EBR | Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Europe’s political leadership should be the one to take the lead in consultations and the responsibility to speed up individual political decisions on which technocrats will be called upon to adapt financial tools for their achievement

Diplomatic sources said that Athens did not oppose a new EU common statement; however, it would not accept any statement stating that the EU does not recognise the constituent assembly.

Greece raises concerns about EU stance on Venezuela

By: EBR | Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Exclusive: Diplomatic sources told EURACTIV that Greece raised concerns on Wednesday (2 August) about a new EU statement to be issued following the election of Venezuela’s constituent assembly last Sunday.

Europe has its strengths in industrial innovation: it has one of best educated workforces in the world; European organisations have been responsible for around a fifth of all clean-tech-related patents in the last fifteen years (the largest share in the world); the EU’s research and development programmes, like Horizon 2020, are some of the best publicly-funded schemes in the world; Europe has an enviable record of setting global regulatory standards.

A real industrial strategy for Europe could unleash the low-carbon innovations we need

By: EBR | Monday, July 24, 2017

Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change provided the backdrop for the 8th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), held this year in Beijing

“The value of falsely labelled geographical indication infringing (GII) products in the EU remains high, with the main producers of the original products, such as Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Greece, being the most affected by counterfeit labelled comestibles,” Europol noted, adding that the products most affected were wine, spirits, cheese, meat, fruit, vegetables and cereals. China is the leading producer of counterfeit products while Turkey is also considered an important hub.

Quality schemes help EU producers break new markets

By: EBR | Monday, July 24, 2017

The promotion of geographical indications (GI) has helped EU products attract new emerging markets which seek quality food. However, Europol warns that fake GI products are on the rise across the EU and policymakers should not disregard the protection of intellectual rights

This private money would flow into the EU economy, where it is vitally needed to fund warmer buildings, cheaper lighting, cleaner air and increased energy security for EU citizens – all at no risk to the public authorities. At the same time, it would be helping member states implement the Paris Agreement and meet the 2030 climate and energy goals at least cost.

The vote you’ve never heard of – and why it can change Europe’s investment climate

By: EBR | Monday, July 24, 2017

A revision of the EU accounting rules on the treatment of public-private energy performance contracts would allow massive injections of investment into the EU economy. Yet, there is opposition from some national statistical offices — especially Germany –which have to take a position next week

In addition to the certification system, Ansip’s announcements in September will include an updated EU cybersecurity strategy and a new legal basis for ENISA, the bloc’s Athens-based cybersecurity agency. ENISA’s directors have argued for a budget increase so they can hire more staff members and better coordinate how national cybersecurity authorities share information, especially if an urgent attack hits on a weekend or during the night.

Ansip plans new EU cybersecurity centre

By: EBR | Friday, July 21, 2017

EU digital chief Andrus Ansip wants to set up a new office to certify the cybersecurity level of technology products — which would make them more competitive globally — as part of an overhaul of the bloc’s rules in September

In addition to the certification system, Ansip’s announcements in September will include an updated EU cybersecurity strategy and a new legal basis for ENISA, the bloc’s Athens-based cybersecurity agency. ENISA’s directors have argued for a budget increase so they can hire more staff members and better coordinate how national cybersecurity authorities share information, especially if an urgent attack hits on a weekend or during the night.

Ansip plans new EU cybersecurity centre

By: EBR | Friday, July 21, 2017

EU digital chief Andrus Ansip wants to set up a new office to certify the cybersecurity level of technology products — which would make them more competitive globally — as part of an overhaul of the bloc’s rules in September

Still, the ECB is unable to kick the can down the road indefinitely as its asset buys are set to run until the end of the year and policymakers argue that a decision on an extension or a gradual wind down must be taken in September or October.

ECB keeps easy money pledge despite better growth

By: EBR | Friday, July 21, 2017

The European Central Bank left its ultra easy monetary policy stance unchanged as expected on Thursday (20 July), keeping rates at record lows and even leaving the door open to more asset buys if the outlook worsens

For a city that grows every year the procurement of housing alone poses a challenge. Our financial resources are limited. The coffers of German local authorities are not plentiful, and this applies in particular to Cologne. We need billions of euros to invest in the creation of housing and other infrastructure to keep up with our growing population, but we do not command the necessary financial resources.

Cities can create European solidarity and trust between residents and refugees

By: EBR | Thursday, July 20, 2017

At the end of 2015 the number of refugees worldwide stood at 65 million. There has never been more

The Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board gave a negative opinion on the proposal, the the think-tank pointed out, stressing that this “contravenes the written provisions of the Better Regulation Agenda, with insufficient justification provided of the decision to override this requirement”.

Study: Commission’s biofuels policy ignored ‘Better Regulation’ principle

By: EBR | Thursday, July 20, 2017

The impact assessment study on which the European Commission based its proposal on the use of biofuels in transport after 2020 has “fundamental shortcomings” and ignored the Better Regulation principle, a new study claims

The Poland’s government was very pleased by the speech and visit of Trump special about his words of thanking Poland for being one of the few NATO members that makes its full financial contributions of alliance, 2% of its GDP.

Poland strengthen his defense with billions of dollars

By: EBR | Monday, July 17, 2017

Poland is busy to strengthen their defense

If the accusation against the collaborative economy is that they don’t pay taxes, then it is up to the administration to come up with solutions so that they can easily pay those taxes. The collaborative economy is all about the digital world and it only needs a platform where taxes can be filed with one click. The state has to be a partner of companies and citizens, not their supervisor.

Estonia, the land of digital natives

By: EBR | Friday, July 14, 2017

When I tell in Europe that I come from Estonia, most people react by saying something like, “Oh you are the digital natives!”, or “I know, it’s the digital country”

MEPs in charge of a sweeping new telecoms reform want to give national watchdogs new powers to control operators in countries where there is not enough competition

MEPs to give telecoms regulators new muscle to police big firms

By: EBR | Friday, July 14, 2017

Regulators would be able to rein in big firms for a broader range of reasons, according to a draft compromise brokered between MEPs who are steering the legislation through the European Parliament

The more we became immersed in our work, the more clear it became that concern for the environment is not incompatible with concern for the society and the economy as a whole

Reshaping the financial system as a tool for good

By: EBR | Friday, July 14, 2017

The European Commission’s High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance delivered its interim report today (13 July). Ingrid Holmes, one of the members of the group, explains how the financial system can help address long-term challenges such as climate change

NGOs, however, pointed at risks related to the new scheme. EURACTIV obtained a letter, signed by an alliance of NGOs, to the Commission services, pointing out at their numerous concerns. The campaigners see a risk that billions of euros of tax payers’ money will benefit big multinational corporations at the expense of the people in poverty that it is meant to support.

New plan for Africa called ‘best EU initiative ever’

By: EBR | Thursday, July 6, 2017

MEPs are expected to pass on Thursday (6 July) the new European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), a key element to a plan to raise as much as €88 billion, blending EU funds with national and private financing, bringing African development to a new level

Official figures from Berlin help to explain this corporate zeal. In mid-2010, manpower shortages led to 400,000 unfilled job vacancies in Germany, and almost 20,000 unfilled industrial apprenticeships. Those worrying statistics have since got much worse – job vacancies have jumped to around 600,000 and unfilled apprenticeships have doubled.

Europe’s corporate chiefs must explain why hiring refugees is a win-win outcome

By: EBR | Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Italy’s announcement that it is no longer to accept shipwrecked refugees from rescue vessels registered elsewhere is a sharp reminder that the migrant crisis that burst open Europe two years ago is far from over

Other EU space infrastructures such as Galileo and its signals can monitor sea conditions and support rescue in the Mediterranean. Galileo is the independent infrastructure for satellite navigation and its space segment will ultimately be composed of 30 satellites by 2020. Galileo’s data benefit a broad range of applications for civilian protection and humanitarian rescue operations. The Galileo satellite constellation offers a new breakthrough Search and Rescue (SAR) rescue system which ensures faster rescue operations and the saving of more lives. By distressing beacons from hours/minutes to seconds, the time from detection to intervention could be shortened and rescue migrants in distress.

EU’s space infrastructure to tackle the migration problem

By: EBR | Monday, July 3, 2017

During the high level conference on migration management on 21st June 2017, the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani highlighted the need for a holistic EU approach towards migration

Former US president Bill Clinton also delivered a eulogy. “All of us who came – why? Because Helmut Kohl gave us the chance to be involved in something bigger than ourselves. Bigger than our terms of office, bigger than our fleeting careers,” he said.

Europe pays tribute to Helmut Kohl, ‘a giant’ of post-war history

By: EBR | Monday, July 3, 2017

European leaders joined with former US president Bill Clinton at an emotional tribute in Strasbourg on Saturday (1 July) for former German chancellor Helmut Kohl, the father of German reunification and a founder of modern-day Europe

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