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Animal welfare - Transport time limit 'elephant in the room' as EP adopts report on EU animal welfare rules

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

The European Parliament today adopted a report setting out recommendations for improving animal welfare across Europe. The Greens/EFA group welcomed the report but expressed regret at the failure to clearly call for a reduction in transport times for animals, one of the key issues for EU legislation. Speaking after the vote, Greens/EFA MEP Bas Eickhout (Netherlands) said:

ACTA defeat a triumph for campaigners, battle must go on

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Voting by 478 votes to 39, the European Parliament has listened to citizens and shot down the Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement despite last-ditch EPP trickery.

"This is a great day for participatory democracy and the power of campaigning" said GUE/NGL President Gabi Zimmer, saluting and congratulating the millions of people around the world who helped bring the necessary pressure to bear to defeat ACTA.

"We share your priorities and will support you" GUE/NGL President tells Cyprus

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Welcoming Cyprus President Demetris Christofias in his capacity as President of the Council of the European Union, GUE/NGL President Gabi Zimmer said that the group was pleased that "for the first time in the history of the European Union the person at its helm is a member of our political family."

A new president for EREC

EREC - European Renewable Energy Council

Brussels. 25th June 2012. During its Board Meeting on Friday, the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) elected a new President, Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes, who replaces Arthouros Zervos, EREC’s founding President.

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Tel.: +32 2 400.1081

EuroACE live polling: Awareness about energy efficiency improves but perceptions still vary

EuroACE -The European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings

EUSEW 2012: Energy Efficiency in Buildings – Quizzing the Stakeholders

There is increasing awareness about the challenges and benefits of undertaking energy efficiency measures in buildings but perceptions vary when it comes to understanding the drivers that lead organizations and companies to take concrete action.

European Parliament backs eCall by 2015; now it is the Commission’s turn to act, says FIA

FIA EUROPEAN BUREAU

The European Parliament has today voted in favour of the mandatory introduction of eCall by 2015, while supporting an open platform which would allow for open competition between different service providers.

“MEPs have today voted overwhelmingly in the interests of the consumer and road safety. It is now the Commission’s turn to act”, said Jacob Bangsgaard, FIA Region I Director General, following the vote.

Water Consumption: Water saving is a matter for the Member States. Richard Seeber MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

The European Parliament wants new measures to reduce water consumption in the EU. But these measures must be country and sector specific, says Richard Seeber, the EPP Group's Coordinator in Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee.

Why Europe´s water law is needed

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

The European Parliament today adopted a report which calls for better implementation of the current water legislation and identification of new challenges and gaps in order to achieve long-term sustainability of water resources.

Breakthrough Summit? More like a recurring nightmare

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

The recent EU Summit was not the much-hyped "breakthrough that opened up a way out of the crisis", GUE/NGL President Gabi Zimmer told the European Parliament today.

"The EU, the Member States, and the Eurozone remain in crisis because priorities have not changed. We stick to the failed programmes of neoliberal deregulation, the privatization of public services and goods, and social security cuts."

Boeing Forecasts $4.5 Trillion Market for 34,000 New Airplanes

BOEING

- World fleet expected to double over next 20 years
- Strong demand for new, efficient aircraft
- Emerging economies leading growth

LONDON, July 3, 2012 -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) projects a $4.5 trillion market for 34,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years as the current world fleet doubles in size, according to the Boeing 2012 Current Market Outlook (CMO) released today. The company's annual forecast reflects the strength of the commercial aviation market.

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