The IRU welcomes improvements made by the European Parliament TRAN committee to European Commission proposals to modify the EU tachograph Regulation, as it will considerably enhance fraud prevention. However the IRU rejects the committee’s call for compulsory retro-fitting of digital tachographs.

International Congress on Global Hunger and Food Security, Vienna 1-2 June 2012

Brussels, 31 May 2012 – For immediate release

Dying of hunger in our world of plenty is a scandal and the denial of the most basic human right: the right to food. Hunger is not a natural phenomenon; it has social, economic and political causes. It is a global tragedy; the biggest drama is the fact that it could be avoided. It is time to put an end to this scandal, says Caritas Europa.

ALDE welcomes today's voting results of the parliamentary committees on Civil Liberties (LIBE), Industry (ITRE) and Legal Affairs (JURI) for the rejection of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Agreement (ACTA). These are indicative votes ahead of the main vote which will take place on June 21st in the International Trade Committee (INTA), followed by the final plenary vote in July.

Alternate Fuel Vehicles Offer Effective Way to Meet ACEA and EPA Regulations for 2020 and beyond

LONDON - 23 May, 2012 - The low cost of conversion and prospect of significant emission reduction will increase the penetration of alternate fuels in Europe and North America. However, the key to sustained growth in the alternate fuel vehicle market will be legislation and the development of enhanced refuelling infrastructure.