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Mixed market outlook in 2011; call for unified policy approach to ensure technology leadership in Europe

ACEA - European Automobile Manufacturers' Association

Brussels, 2 February 2011 - The automotive market situation is expected to remain mixed in 2011, with strong demand in the so-called BRIC countries while the economic situation in Europe is likely to keep dampening new passenger car sales in this region. Commercial vehicle sales in Europe may record a relatively strong growth, however against the backdrop of the low market levels of the recent crisis.

The place of renewable energy in the European internal electricity market

EFET - European Federation of Energy Traders

EFET* welcomes this week’s Communication of the European Commission on the progress of renewable energy in the EU**. It is good to see expressions of optimism about the achievability of an important strand of the EU 20-20-20 energy and environment goals. We have noted the Commission’s attempt to explain how cooperation mechanisms between Member States should be possible in the future.

Schengen - Romania and Bulgaria: Council called upon to forward its data to the European Parliament. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group

EPP Group in the European Parliament

BG and RO language versions will be available on the EPP Group website soon

 

The Chairman of the main European parliamentary Group (EPP Group), Joseph Daul MEP, has asked the President-in-Office of the Council of the European Union, Viktor Orbán, to forward the SCHE-VAL Report to the European Parliament on the state of the preparation of Romania and Bulgaria for the Schengen area.

 

On the situation in Tunisia and Egypt

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Bruxelles, 2/02/11

 

"European authorities seem to have learned from Tunisia and were quicker to condemn violence in Egypt" said Marie Christine Vergiat MEP (France). "Let us beware of interference and be firm on all violations of human rights. The EU has lost a lot of credibility in many countries in the region. It must be humble while being attentive to the needs of real people.

Energy Summit - old thinking slays prospects for change

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

GUE/NGL MEPs criticised the EU's energy strategy priorities ahead of the European Council meeting this Friday, which will focus on energy and innovation.

 

"Energy is clearly vital for creating new jobs but governments continue to insist on outdated energy policies" Portuguese MEP Marisa Matias objected. "We need an energy revolution, not more public-private partnerships. Attachment to "old energy" and a lack of ambition in terms of "new energy" means this is unfortunately a Council of continuity, when it could be a first step toward real change."

 

Hope and apprehension about Southern Sudan

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

ALDE welcomes the outcome of the self-determination referendum in January in Southern Sudan  today, during a debate in the European Parliament.  Nonetheless, ALDE urges the EU to stay vigilant concerning the viability and safety of this new state.

Egypt, the Euro, Energy: ''The solution is more Europe''. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament

EPP Group in the European Parliament

"What will the public remember from the European Council this Friday in Brussels? That Europe speaks with one voice on Egypt, the Euro, and energy or that it spends its time on less important issues?", asked Joseph Daul MEP. "For the EPP Group, the solution to all these problems is not less, but more Europe."

On Egypt, the Chairman of the main European parliamentary Group said that he hopes Europe speaks loudly and clearly and that it plays its role in the region by "assisting the transition and establishing democratic and open elections."

Waiting for recognition - the forgotten Roma genocide

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

"Only when the EU and its member states finally recognize the Roma genocide as a crime against humanity will the majority rethink its attitude. We also need binding measures for the fight against Anti-Romanyism in the member states and the prosecution of acts of violence and hate campaigns against Roma and Sinti" GUE/NGL MEP Cornelia Ernst said in today's debate on EU recognition of the Roma genocide during World War II.

 

European Paper Industry welcomes European Commission Communication on Raw Materials

CEPI - Confederation of European Paper Industries

Focus on industrial raw materials must be kept clear

More financial efficiency, less bureaucracy! AER presents their survey on the experience of regions in their funding applications and management of EU funds

AER - Assembly of European Regions

Brussels (B), 2 February 2011.

The Assembly of European Regions (AER), through its Working Group on European funding, today presented a survey of its members to which 23 regions of 14 countries responded. The study aims to better understand and provide concrete answers to the challenges facing regions in the funding and management of EU funds. This topic is highly topical as planning for the post-2014 period has already begun.

Positive aspects recognised, but there are unavoidable obstacles from the regional point of view

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