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European Salt Industry asks for a Balanced Solution taking into Account Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Economical Growth

Brussels, 1 October 2008 At the occasion of an interactive workshop on energy and environment, organised by EuSalt*,  the salt  industry has asked  the Commission  to consider  the economical  impacts for  the  European  industry  if  the  proposed  revision  of  the  ETS  is  not  in  line  with  globally  imposed reductions.

European Call For a Review of State Aid Rules To Public Services Broadcasters

Brussels, 30 September 2008 –Today commercial TV channels from all over European
met with EU Commission  officials  and  national  representatives  in Brussels  to  discuss about  an  update  of  the  rules  for  state  aid  to  public  broadcasters.  The  European Commission  is expected  to present  its proposal  for a  review of  the 2001 Broadcasting Communication in due course.

Urban Regeneration is in your hands! RICS Sustainable Urban Regeneration Lecture Series 2008

European citizens need to be involved in the planning and development of their cities to ensure policymakers and real estate professionals deliver sustainable urban regeneration, says RICS research “Urban Regeneration is in your hands”, presented today at the Sustainable Cities & Communities Conference in Geneva (30 September 2008).

Energy and climate policies – an issue for Caritas

Press information. Brussels, 29 September 2008 - Caritas has identified energy and climate policies as a key-area for its interest and action in favour of the poor and disadvantaged.

Civil Society Connecting the EU and Neighbouring Countries

3 Collaboration spaces for civil society development beyond EU borders
29-30 September 2008, Zadar, Croatia

European Citizen Action Service jointly with the National Foundation for Civil Society Development and Impact ? European Centre for Cross-Sector Partnership is organising an international conference in Zadar, Croatia, which will focus on the development of civil society organisations in the Western Balkans and Eastern European countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy. [1][1]

Cross-border healthcare should not lead to "treatment tourism"

Proposed legislation aiming to facilitate cross-border access to healthcare for EU patients came under scrutiny at the European Parliament this morning.  Speaking during the debate, Italian GUE/NGL MEP Roberto Muscacchio said that this proposal ran the risk of "becoming a Bolkestein 2 for healthcare".

Climate triumphs over car industry!

The European Parliament's environment committee voted today on emission performance standards for passenger cars. An industry-friendly EPP and PSE deal collapsed when a number of socialist MEPs decided to vote in favour of the climate.

Chinese food products: EU farming sector welcomes European Commission’s decision to restrict imports

Brussels. COPA and  COGECA  welcome the Commission’s decision to officially adopt
safeguard measures that will be applicable  throughout the EU in order to restrict  imports of  Chinese food products containing milk, following the contamination of Chinese milk powder with melamine.

2008 Europeans of the Year nominees announced

Nominees include: Nicolas Sarkozy, Stavros Dimas, Boris Tadić, Jean-
Claude Trichet and George Soros
 
Brussels  25  September  2008:  Today,  25  individuals  were  nominated  for  the  2008

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