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The European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET)1 has launched a new Iberian
Gas Group (IGG).
In line with EFET principles and mission, the new IGG’s main objective is to promote
gas trading in the region and to improve liquidity and transparency within the Iberian
gas market.

Copper switch-off strategy essential for achieving European broadband targets

EU Telco Regulators should signal significant cuts in copper charges whilst allowing rapid switch-off if dominant firms install open fibre, new WIK study concludes

Member states can say no to GMOs

MEP Sabine Wils (GUE/NGL, Germany), a member of the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) welcomed stronger provisions that should allow member states to restrict or ban outright the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on their territory, after MEPs voted in favour of the Lepage report in the European Parliament this morning.

 

European Smart Metering Industry Group praises Commission’s attention to Smart Grids, but says action must follow words

The European Smart Metering Industry Group (ESMIG), representing the leading companies in the area of smart metering, welcomed the European Commission’s Communication on Smart Grids, but says that efforts in the area of smart grids have to be expedited if the EU is going to meet its 20-20-20 goals.

UITP announces its Strategic Alliances for Public Transport with Karlsruhe Messe, Busworld and bern expo

Dubai, 12 April 2011. The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) announced its Strategic Alliances with Karlsruhe Messe (KMK), Busworld and BEA bern expo AG today during the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Dubai.

 

2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day: European regions invest in an efficient energy future

2 years into their groundbreaking partnership, The Assembly of European Regions (AER) and GE Energy continue to pave the way towards a new and efficient energy future for Europe and its regions.

Brussels, Belgium – April 12th 2011 – Today marks the 2nd Annual European Regions Energy Day, a unique event of its kind in Brussels and a key date in the European energy calendar. This two-date event is co-organised by AER and GE Energy and represents an important step in the renewal of regional energy policies.   

GMO rules- EP votes to strengthen hand of member states that want to prohibit GMO cultivation

The European Parliament's environment committee today voted on proposed new EU rules on the cultivation of genetically modified crops. The Greens are concerned with the general approach of the original proposal, which implies a renationalisation of authorisations, but welcomed the committee vote, which would clearly strengthen the position of member states wanting to prohibit GMO cultivation. Speaking after the vote, Green MEP and shadow draftsman (rapporteur) Bart Staes said:

The International Association of Public Transport condemns the Minsk Metro bombing

The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) presents its deepest condolences to its colleagues of Minsk Metro and to the families of the victims and expresses its solidarity and support.

 

“The whole public transport family is currently gathered in Dubai for the 59th World Congress and Exhibition of UITP, of which Minsk Metro is a member.

Iceland: Icesave remains a bilateral issue

Cristian Preda MEP

A referendum on the so-called ‘Icesave Agreement' was held in Iceland on Saturday, 9 April. The result of the vote was negative, with 58,9% of the population voting against the agreement concluded by the government with the Netherlands and the UK.

 

As repeated several times by the European Commission and the European Parliament, Icesave is a bilateral deal that bears no direct connection to Iceland's accession to the EU.

 

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