Brussels, 12 June 2008 - “Energy storage technology will become an important, value-added component in photovoltaic (PV) systems in the future and will contribute to the continuous long term growth of PV”. That is the conclusion reached by a joint working group convened by EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association) and EUROBAT (Association of European Storage Battery Manufacturers).

"CESI welcomes the improvement of the situation of temporary workers in terms of labour law as a positive signal in the run-up to the Social Agenda, to be unveiled in July. In terms of granting temporary workers equal opportunities, in particular in the area of maternity leave and remuneration, the European Union has accommodated the wishes of the trade unions and removed a dreadful injustice".

CompTIA welcomes yesterday's announcement by Taiwanese trade representatives that they will file a consultation with the WTO to protest the lack of EU compliance with the Information Techonology Agreement (ITA).

Brussels, June 11, 2008 – With just two months to go to the Olympic Games, China is in the spotlight. Numerous associations and organizations have already spoken on the situation in China in a number of sectors, but there is one which CISAC and its President Robin Gibb particularly wish to highlight: creators’ loss of earnings in the music industry due to non-compliance with the copyright legislation in China.

PostEurop participated for the first time in the European Commission’s Green Week, a week-long high-level environmental gathering bringing together representatives from the European institutions, NGO’s and industry from 3-6 June in the EU’s Charlemagne Building, Brussels. The event “Only one earth, Don’t waste it” focused on the need for more sustainable consumption and production worldwide, as well as on waste management and the sustainable use of natural resources.