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Getting professional drivers back on the road after the economic crisis

IRU - International Road Transport Union

IRU Seminar highlights that a stronger focus on skills and an improved image for the sector are needed to attract drivers and support economic recovery.

Brussels – The IRU seminar on “Image and Employment in Road Transport” today brought together some 100 representatives of road transport associations, transport professionals, recruitment and training experts from Europe, CIS countries and the Middle East to exchange best practices for improving the image, recruitment and retention of drivers in the road transport sector.

Hubertus von Roenne elected Chairman of ECTA

ECTA - European Competitive Telecommunications Association

 Calls for firm measures from President Barroso to secure open pan-EU telecoms market
Brussels, 20 January 2010; The European Competitive Telecoms Association (ECTA) has announced the election of Hubertus von Roenne as chairman of the board of directors for 2010.
A German national, based in Paris, Mr von Roenne’s vision for his term as ECTA Chairman is to help build a truly pan-European competitive single market for communications in which consumers and businesses receive world-class services.

Biodiversity on the Brink - BirdLife’s photo exhibition to launch the International Year of Biodiversity

BirdLife International

26 January 2010, Brussels – Officially launching the International Year of Biodiversity, BirdLife International [1] presented “Biodiversity on the Brink”, a photo exhibition of Europe’s natural wonders. At a well attended event in the European Parliament, guests enjoyed 15 astonishing pictures of European landscapes, animals and human activities, learning more about the threats our nature is facing, but also about the opportunities to save it.

ACCA Position Statement

ACCA

The proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC

About ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business relevant, first-choice qualifications to people around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

Commission Consultation on the Future “EU 2020” Strategy - COM (2009) 647/3

Orgalime

21/1/2010

The engineering sector Orgalime represents plays a key role in Europe today and looks forward to continuing this in the future: at an economic level – by contributing significantly to the overall economic output of the EU; at a social level – as a major provider of employment and benefits to society and individuals; and at a technological level – as a driver and enabler of innovation. 

Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association calls on European Commission not to authorize sugar exports above WTO ceiling

UNICA - The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association

São Paulo, January 25, 2010 – In a letter sent today to Commissioner for Agriculture Mariann Fischer Boel, the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) called on the European Commission to stick with its commitment, assumed at the World Trade Organization (WTO), and not allow European exports of sugar above the ceiling of 1.374 million tonnes.   

Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA): Europe’s e-communications providers call on EU to ensure that international agreement respects key users’ rights enshrined in EU law

ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association

BRUSSELS – ETNO wishes to raise concern about the lack of transparency in the negotiating process, on the eve of a planned negotiation meeting of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) in Mexico on 26 January, and calls for a proper consultation of all stakeholders involved. 

Charging trucks for pollution will benefit the economy

EIM - European Rail Infrastructure Managers

A new report has shown that EU plans to charge road vehicles for the damage they do to the environment would have a positive effect on the economy, despite claims from opponents who argue the costs of such a policy would be too high. The researchers conclude that “the overall benefits of charging for external costs outweigh the limited negative price impacts on individual transport operators.” Indeed, the expected net benefit for the European economy amounts to EUR 2.3 billion a year – very good news for an economy shaken by the economic crisis […]

Malta’s Right to a Spring-hunting Derogation

FKNK

We deplore the arrogant attempt by BirdLife Malta and their parent organization and partners to intimidate the Maltese Prime Minister, Dr. Lawrence Gonzi. We trust that Dr Gonzi will rise to the occasion and resist this unjust pressure from an organization that plainly considers itself to be above the law. This time, the Maltese government has the backing of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), as well as the total support of the hunting organizations and all the law-abiding hunters and their families.

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