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The EHA salutes the EU Joint Undertaking for Fuel Cells and Hydrogen as an instrument to accelerate the market uptake of clean

EHA - European Hydrogen Association

October 15, 2008 in Brussels, The European Hydrogen Association, EHA,  congratulates the European Commission and all industry and research stakeholders with the inauguration of the Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) for Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH).  Amidst a demonstration of fuel cell and hydrogen cars and buses and hydrogen refuelling stations, the hydrogen and fuel cell sector in Europe gathered together in Brussels for  the take off of the first JTI for energy and transport technologies as a unique opportunity to accelerate the market for the first commercial applications, s

Financial crisis and climate change: social partners are part of the solution

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

On  the  eve of  the Tripartite Social Summit  to be held under French Presidency on  the  two burning  issues  of  the  financial  crisis  and  climate  change  policies,  Rainer  Plassmann Secretary General of CEEP, calls on  the Council  to acknowledge  that “social partners are part of the solution”.
 

Cable Industry Delivers 18% growth in Digital TV in the first half of 2008

Cable Europe - European Cable Communications Association

Digital cable TV subscriber base exceeds 16m subscribers
 
Cannes – 14 October 2008: Customer subscriptions for digital cable TV jumped 18
per cent to 16.3m across Europe in the first half of this year, as subscribers migrate
to enhanced services. 
 
Figures published today by Cable Europe, the cable industry association
representing operators reaching more than 70m households, and compiled by
Screen Digest, the media market analysts, revealed a record growth for the

Demand for fair sharing of water resources

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

With the prospect of some 3.2 billion people worldwide facing water shortages in the future and one-third of EU citizens already living in areas where demand for water exceeds supply, the European Parliament tackled the issue of water scarcity and drought in a debate and vote in Brussels this week.

Crop prices set to rise up to 70% due to EU pest management restrictions

ECPA - European Crop Protection Association

If the new restrictions come into effect: ·               Wheat and potato prices will increase by at least 20%·               EU to become net importer of key crops·               The cost to be borne by European consumers

Start acting for a social Europe!

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

My report on social inclusion and combating poverty, including child poverty in the EU, adopted by the European Parliament today, sends a strong message to the Council and the Commission: Start acting for a social Europe!", said GUE/NGL MEP Gabi Zimmer (Germany).

The report recommends concrete measures and EU-wide targets to reduce and eradicate poverty and social exclusion.

ESBG supports a more flexible application of the fair value approach

ESBG - European Savings Bank Group

The ESBG strongly supports the initiatives taken last week, notably by the IASB last Friday, with a view to achieving a more flexible application of the fair value approach. This would not only remove some of the current pressure on banks but would also help to provide a more accurate image of the actual financial situation of many institutions worldwide.

2008 EVCA Benchmarking Study

EVCA - European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

The European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association has launched its fourth Benchmarking study of European tax and legal environments at EVCA’s Policy Meeting in Brussels today.

The European Wind Energy Association Sends an Open Letter to the French Energy Minister

WindEurope

BRUSSELS, October 8/PRNewswire/ --     In the light of the upcoming Energy Council meeting this Friday 10 October, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has sent an open letter to French Energy Minister Borloo.

EWEA expresses its concern about a proposed 'review clause' in the Renewable Energy Directive, and underlines the importance of priority grid access for renewables. The letter also addresses some of the other key issues on the table, such as the internal electricity market, grid integration and EU competitiveness.

DHL

DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 275,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

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