Arguing for the protection of personal data and privacy today in the European Parliament debate on the transfer of bank data to the US, GUE/NGL President Lothar Bisky called on MEPs to veto the agreement on privacy grounds. 

The Heads of State and Government meet in Brussels on February 11 to discuss the economic strategy of the Union. 
-          Considering the magnitude of the economic, financial and social crisis hitting Greece, Spain, Portugal and other countries like Ireland and Belgium with full force; 
-          Considering that a budget adjustment should not lead to a human or social regression;

Ahead of the European Summit on 11 February, an unprecedented coalition of European businesses organisations, NGOs and parliamentarians are calling on EU Heads of State to make energy efficiency the first order priority for the EU’s economic recovery and new ‘EU2020’ strategy.  

Cable Congress 3-5 March 2010- Beyond Speed

For the past few years, the luminaries and leaders of the European and international cable industry have gathered in rotating European capitals for the sort of conferencing that encapsulates what makes the industry special and gives a sneak preview of cable’s forward direction. Our flagship annual conference last took place in Berlin, one of Europe’s creative capitals, and already back in March of 2009 featured a massive SAVE THE DATE marquis for next year’s 2010 congress.

9 February 2010BRUSSELS – ETNO welcomes today’s European Parliament vote on the new Barroso Commission at a time when Europe urgently needs a bold strategy to further boost economic recovery and generate growth and jobs.

“As the voice of leading telecoms operators and the main investors in tomorrow’s networks and services, ETNO looks forward to closely cooperating with the new Commission -- and in particular with Commissioner Kroes -- to achieve Europe’s Digital Agenda”, says Michael Bartholomew, ETNO Director.