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Première journée du français dans les Organisations internationales

AFFOI

L'Association des Francophones Fonctionnaires des Organisations Internationales (AFFOI) organise, en parallèle au 13ème sommet de la francophonie (Montreux 22-24 Octobre 2010), la première "Journée du français dans les Organisations Internationales".
Vendredi 22 Octobre, alors que les chefs d'états des pays membres se réuniront pour définir les orientations de la Francophonie, les fonctionnaires internationaux (francophones et autres) voulant participer activement à cette journée s'évertueront à parler français.

Unfair and timid budget proposals will deepen the affects of crisis

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Current proposals for an EU budget for 2011 lack direct investment proposals that will lead to the creation of jobs, Portuguese GUE/NGL MEP Miguel Portas said in today's EP budget debate.

 

"This mediocre underfunded budget proposal is too timid. We need a tax on financial transactions to fund the barest minimum of fairness in the economy. Europeans are getting desperate and the evidence is for all to see as people take to the streets."

 

Raising standards for everyone

ANEC - The European Consumer Voice in Standardisation

Tomorrow (21 October), the European Parliament will vote on a proposal to adopt the IMCO Report on the future of European standardisation. ANEC believes the recommendations of the Report set out a vision for a more effective and better balanced European Standardisation System, one able to be more inclusive of societal interests while aiding the competitiveness of European business.

 

CHRONIC DISEASES, THE NEW FRONTIER

HOPE - European Hospital and Healthcare Federation

On the occasion of the Belgian Presidency Conference on Chronic Diseases, HOPE, the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation, published today its report “The Chronic Patient: a clinical and managerial challenge”.

Chronic conditions are the most relevant issues among population and are likely to increase in the coming years. The number of chronic beds in hospitals has rapidly overcome the number of acute beds and the traditional patterns of care are being reviewed, in order to continue guaranteeing cost effectiveness and quality of care.

External Action Service: Left highlights democratic shortcomings

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

European Parliament, Strasbourg, 19/10/2010

 

Calling attention to Parliament's failure to achieve its aim of comprehensive scrutiny for MEPs over the European External Action Service (EEAS), Spanish GUE/NGL MEP Willy Meyer told EU Foreign Policy chief Catherine Ashton that his group was "unconvinced" by the militarised, non-transparent and uncontrollable structure of the EEAS today in the European Parliament.

 

A minimum income standard to combat rising poverty - MEP challenges EU to take action

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

European Parliament, Strasbourg, 19/10/2010
 

"Poverty and social exclusion are violations of human dignity and fundamental human rights", Portuguese GUE/NGL MEP Ilda Figueiredo said, presenting proposals for a minimum income to MEPs, Commission and Council today.

Council’s latest decision on the Eurovignette amounts to just another tax

ERF - European Union Road Federation

On Friday 15 October, European Ministers of Transport arrived at a common position with respect to the revision of the ‘Eurovignette’ Directive 2006/38/EC.  This political agreement will create new levies to reduce air and noise pollution originated from road freight transport extending the scope of the directive to all EU motorways.  Regrettably, the common position does not respect the principle of compulsory earmarking, leaving up to Member States on whether the income generated is invested back into the transport field. 

Healthy food is good for the environment, finds major think tank study

Source: Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition

Brussels, Oct.12 2010/PRNewswire/ -- A healthy diet also benefits the environment, according to a scientific study presented in Brussels today by the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN).

The study ‘Double Pyramid: Healthy Food for people, sustainable food for the planet’ indicates that foods with higher recommended consumption levels are also those with lower environmental impact. Contrarily, those foods with lower recommended consumption levels are also those with higher environmental impact.

Baby walkers: new joint position statement illuminates continued risks

ANEC - The European Consumer Voice in Standardisation

The European Child Safety Alliance and ANEC, the European Consumer Voice in Standardization, have released a joint position statement and background paper about the risk of injuries to young children caused by baby walkers. The position statement is endorsed and supported by ECSA and ANEC country partners, representing expert organizations from over 30 EU countries coming together to state concern about the risk of severe injuries caused by this unnecessary product.

Obituary to Hermann Scheer

EUFORES - European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources

Winner of Alternative Nobel Prize, President of EUROSOLAR, President of the World Council for Renewable Energy, Member of German Parliament

Brussels, 15 October 2010

Hermann Scheer has passed away - his vision of a 100% renewable energy society is more important and livelier than ever

With great sadness EUFORES has taken note of the unexpected and sudden death of Hermann Scheer today. On behalf of EUFORES, we would like to express our sincere condolences to his family.

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