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EU expertise on health policy of interest to countries in Balkans and CIS – Special discussion forums in Gastein

EHFG - European Health Forum Gastein

13th European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) (October 6 to 9, 2010)

Bad Hofgastein, 24 September 2010 – Expert knowledge in health policy from the EU is in demand outside the Union. The European Health Forum Gastein is a vital hub for the future development of European health policy. This year’s Forum will be the thirteenth so far and will be held from October 6 to 9 in Bad Hofgastein, Austria. For the first time, high-ranking health policy-makers from the Balkan countries and CIS countries will be meeting there to discuss health care systems, policy and reforms.

Rail Industry Celebrates 500th IRIS Certificate at INNOTRANS 2010 with IRIS’s new baby, the IRIS Portal

UNIFE - The European Rail Industry

Brussels, 23 September 2010 – INNOTRANS 2010 witnessed with many IRIS certified exhibitors a double celebration as the Portuguese rail equipment producer SUNVIAUTOwas awarded the 500th IRIS certificate. With the launch of the new IRIS portal, IRIS has taken another important step in its standing as the world’s most recognised rail specific quality certificate.
 

Are EU countries ready to meet 2020 targets?

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Martin Kannegiesser elected as new President of the Council of European Employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-Based Industries

Ceemet - European Tech & Industry employers

”Essential to have both a firm and constructive representation  in social policy matters“

Rome/Berlin. Today, the general assembly of the European Employers’ Organisation CEEMET elected Martin Kannegiesser, President of the German employers’ associations in the metal and electrical industry GESAMTMETALL, as the new President. He is the successor to Roberto Maglione, vice president of the Italian employers’ association Federmeccanica.

CEEMET response- European Commission Communication on 'A new impetus for european cooperation vet to support the Europe 2020 strategy'

Ceemet - European Tech & Industry employers

CEEMET welcomes the overall positive messages regarding VET included in the communication on “A new impetus for European cooperation in Vocational Education and Training to support the Europe 2020 Strategy”. While the European Commission acknowledges the role it can play in facilitating cooperation and encouraging modernisation and greater uptake of VET (both iVET and CVET), it also
rightly underlines that this role is mainly to support and supplement the work of national
governments and stakeholders.

Excellence in VET required to support the Europe 2020 Strategy

Ceemet - European Tech & Industry employers

On 24 September the general assembly of CEEMET, the European employers’ organisations of the metal‐engineering and technology‐based (MET) industries, adopted a declaration putting forward clear priorities for European cooperation in vocational education and training (VET), emphasizing the importance of developing excellence for this pathway. A final report looking into strengthening cooperation between industry and initial VET was also presented at this occasion.

11-12 November 2010 - AER General Assembly – Istanbul, Turkey

AER - Assembly of European Regions

CHALLENGES FOR EUROPE 2020:
Demands for an effective R&D policy

What role can and should regions play in driving and delivering Research & Development to support regional growth and prosperity? During a two-days event organized by the Assembly of European Regions (AER), representatives from regional authorities, European institutions, academia and the private sector will debate how regions can use territorial cooperation and cluster policy to enhance their innovation capacity and how research funding should be designed in order to drive growth in the regions.

Les pays de l'UE sont-ils prêts à atteindre les objectifs pour 2020? Série de conclusions

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EurActiv a conclu cette semaine une série d'articles dédiée aux visions des différents pays de l'UE, en particulier les nouveaux Etats membres, sur les objectifs de la stratégie "Europe 2020". Le dernier article, "L’Europe en lutte avec les objectifs 2020 pour l’emploi " traite de l'engagement de l'Union européenne d'élever, d'ici 2020, le taux d'emploi de la population âgée entre 20 et 64 ans de l'actuel taux de 69 % à 75 %.

The Digital Agenda Summit – Challenges and Opportunities

ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association

Thursday 23 September 2010, Conrad Brussels Hotel, Brussels

ETNO members eager to contribute to achieving the Digital Agenda

Brussels – More than 300 senior representatives of EU institutions, regulators and industry gathered at the first Digital Agenda Summit held today by ETNO and the Financial Times with the participation of Commissioner Kroes. Chief Executive Officers of leading telecoms operators and ICT equipment industries reiterated their key role in delivering broadband access to all and achieving the objectives of the Digital Agenda.

AER President on official visit to Armenia: Armenia at the gates of Europe

AER - Assembly of European Regions

Yerevan (AM), 23rd September 2010

Assembly of European Regions (AER) President Ms Michèle SABBAN, following the invitation of the Minister of Territorial Administration of Armenia, visited this week Armenia. She met regional political representatives and leading stakeholders at the national level.

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