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Commission proposes disappointing LCV emission targets

FIA EUROPEAN BUREAU

Brussels, 2nd November 2009

The FIA Eurocouncil is very disappointed by the latest proposal of the European Commission especially regarding the considerable delays in the implementation of LCV CO2 emission targets. The initially planned dates, 175 g/km average CO2 emissions by 2012 and 160 g/km by 2016 would have been more beneficial not only for the climate but also for the consumer thanks to the improved fuel economy.

Numbers on the table, but where is the money coming from?

Caritas Europa

Faith Based Development agencies say EU position on financial support fails to relieve climate change
burden on developing countries

30 October 2009

Brussels- EU Heads of State came together in Brussels today to try to pick up the pieces
after talks collapsed amongst Finance Ministers EU last week on how to assist
developing countries tackle climate change.

Conference on speciality crops and minor uses launched by 8 food chain organisations

Copa-Cogeca

Press Release 30 October 2009

A Conference on speciality crops and minor uses will be held on November 4th by eight food chain organisations and will look at the impact and challenges resulting from the new European Regulation on the authorisation of plant protection products .

In practice, “minor use” applies in particular to fruits and vegetables, storage, transport and trade of cereals, seeds and flowers.

The event will be held at the COPA COGECA offices and will be attended by over 100 participants.

New Common CEN-CENELEC Director General Announced

CEN and CENELEC

CEN (the European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (the European Electrotechnical Committee for Standardization) are pleased to announce that their respective Administrative Boards have appointed Mrs Elena Santiago Cid as common Director General of CEN and CENELEC.

2009 ETNO CEO Summit - Seville 30 October

ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association

Seville, Spain – Chief Executive Officers of leading European telecoms operators and ICT equipment industries gathered today in Seville for ETNO 2nd CEO Summit, held on the occasion of the 35th General Assembly of ETNO, the European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association, hosted by Telefonica.

Smart Metering is a crucial enabler for improving the Energy Performance of Buildings

ESMIG - European Smart Metering Industry Group

30 October 2009 – Brussels The European Smart Metering Industry Group (ESMIG) calls on the European Parliament and Council to retain the Smart Metering provisions in the re-cast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
The European Parliament, in its first reading on 23 April 2009, voted clearly in favour of expediting the national roll-out of Smart Metering by requiring that Member States ensure that Smart Meters are installed in all new buildings and all buildings undergoing major renovation and whenever a meter is replaced.

EUROMETAUX WARNS OF THE RISKS OF DELOCALIZATION

· Without drastic measures, the delocalization could have a potentia impact on a large part of the 33,500 jobs in Spain.

· The sector criticizes the multiple energy policies in Europe, which impede the authentic liberalization of the power market and in the long term doesn’t offer guaranties of supply at competitive prices.

· The industry demands for the compensations contemplated and approved by the European Union, which imply national
governments to subsidize the costs of carbon emissions generated by power providers (the so-called indirect emissions).

COPA-COGECA WELCOMES COMMISSION PLANS TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONING OF FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN BUT ARGUES MORE ACTION IS VITAL

Copa-Cogeca

Copa-Cogeca welcomed in Brussels today the EU Commissions’ plans designed to improve the functioning of the EU food supply chain as a step in the right direction, but warns that much stronger measures are urgently required to ensure that cooperatives and producers’ position in the food chain is strengthened.

Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

Brussels, 29 October 2009

Speaking note Carl Cederschiöld CEEP President

Lisbon Treaty is a must, say Public services employers

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

“The sky under which we are meeting today is certainly bluer than last spring, but still not blue enough”, said CEEP President Carl Cederschiöld addressing the Tripartite Social Summit chaired by the Swedish Presidency on 29 October 2010.

“The central role played by public services in overcoming the crisis must be recognised at all levels”, Mr Cederschiöld said. “Therefore CEEP is looking forward to the full ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. This will be a fundamental step for CEEP, who sees its long-standing
demand finally recognised”.

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