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CEN and CENELEC have a new website

CEN and CENELEC

CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) are proud to announce that their brand new website is now live. The two European standardization organisations are happy to provide all stakeholders interested in European standardization with an improved digital presence - faster, more dynamic and user friendly.

"EU law threatens use of artificial intelligence in industry"

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

Brussels/Frankfurt, 1 September 2021 – On the upcoming discussion on the AI regulation proposal in the European Parliament and the Council of the EU, Prof Claus Oetter, Managing Director of VDMA Software and Digitalization, says:

S&D MEPs to Commissioner Hahn: Do not postpone anymore the own resources proposal - EU budget needs it urgently

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, today,  strongly criticised the European Commission for postponing its proposal for own resources for the EU budget, from spring of this year to late autumn. According to them, this is in breach of the inter-institutional agreement between the Parliament and the Commission and sends a very negative message to our international partners and other players.

Methanol Institute is calling for a ‘well-to-wake’ approach in GHG accounting of fuels

Kellen Europe

In connection with the Fit for 55 legislative package proposed by the European Commission, the Methanol Insitute (MI) has published a position paper calling on policy-makers to adopt a ‘well-to-wake’ approach in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting of fuels, to support the decarbonization of maritime transport.

Hydrogen Europe appoints Jorgo Chatzimarkakis Chief Executive Officer

Hydrogen Europe

Hydrogen Europe (HE), the hydrogen leading organisation representing European based companies and stakeholders that are committed to moving towards a (circular) carbon neutral economy, has appointed Jorgo Chatzimarkakis as its CEO. Chatzimarkakis has to date been the Secretary General of Hydrogen Europe and will therefore continue guiding the association in its vision to propelling global carbon neutrality by accelerating European hydrogen industry.

New imaging system to detect bowel cancer at the earliest stages using photonics

Photonics21

Early intervention could prevent many of the 160,000 deaths from colon cancer in Europe each year. Colonoscopies, the gold standard for spotting bowel cancer early, can still miss up to 20% of precancerous cells. But now, thanks to a pan-European health consortium, a new concept that uses photonics to help doctors spot bowel cancer could soon prevent up to half of these deaths and save €9 billion in reduced healthcare costs.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

ACCA

While potentially offering tremendous benefit, the broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role to play.

Women’s and girls’ rights are not negotiable for us, S&Ds remind EU foreign affairs ministers ahead of today’s meeting

S&D - Socialists and Democrats

Published: 17/08/2021

Ahead of the extraordinary Council meeting this afternoon, where EU foreign ministers will discuss the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, the Socialists and Democrats are calling for: rapid relocation and safe shelter for Afghan partners; urgent assessment, organisation and distribution of humanitarian aid for the Afghan population; and setting out clear red lines for the Taliban concerning respect for women’s rights and minorities, and cracking down on foreign terrorists.

The EL firmly stands by the Afghan population facing the last act of the war on terror

Party of the European Left
In the aftermath of the Taliban’s seizure of Kabul, the European Left calls the European Union to act immediately to safeguards the life and the dignity of Afghan people, especially for women and girls facing the dangers coming after the Taliban takeover.

ACCA India launches a fun-filled Financial Literacy programme for children

ACCA

August 15, 2021: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global professional body for professional accountants, has launched a Financial Literacy programme to create awareness on how to manage one’s finances, which is an essential and critical life skill to develop. Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Financial Literacy programme has been conceptualised with the help of ACCA members in India. The programme will commence today (August 15, 2021).

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