Caritas calls in the Council of the EU for consistency on the implementation of the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid: “EU humanitarian aid is not a crisis management tool”

Brussels, 13 April 2012

Caritas Europa has been invited to the Working Party on Humanitarian Aid and Food Aid (COHAFA) of the European Council as an expert organisation to present its report on Humanitarian principles.

Controlling Fuel Consumption with an Algorithm and an App

Brussels, 12 April: Noting a lack of progress in Europe’s fuel efficiency and the battle to slash greenhouse gases, leading figures from the freight industry and European Union examined innovative solutions showcased at an event in the European Parliament.

'Balkans - Moving Towards European Integration' was the title of a conference organised by the EPP Group in the European Parliament today. The EPP Group showed its commitment towards the region of South East Europe and proved that it is a strong supporter of the European integration process in the Balkans.

Worldwide plastics production rose to 280 million tonnes in 2011, according to first rough estimates published by PlasticsEurope. This represents around 4% increase from 2010, when 270 million tonnes of plastics were produced. It also confirms the return of long term growth after the economic crisis.

The five largest plastics types (polyolefins, PVC, PS, EPS and PET) account for about 70% of the total global demand, i.e. 200 million tonnes. 

(Brussels, 7 April 2012) On the occasion of World Food Day, Europe’s food and drink manufacturers reaffirm their commitment to improving healthy eating choices for consumers. With this year’s World Health Day focussing in particular on active and healthy ageing, the food industry continues to work to provide Europe’s older citizens, with the nutrition they need to promote healthy life years.