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Happy European Youth Day to all COST Early Stage Researchers!

COST - European CO-operation in Science and Technology

On 31 January 2011, European Youth Day, COST would like to celebrate Europe’s young researchers

 

Just like their peers in other professions, young European scientists are facing difficult times when trying to establish their careers. The EU has made youth issues one of its priorities as part of the EU 2020 Strategy, in the form of the Youth on the Move initiative. The European Youth Day is a timely appointment to cast light on youth issues and to start a debate on how to guarantee a bright future for them.

Egypt: The European Union should show support for the democracy movement

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament condemned the violent crackdown on Egyptians venting their frustration at decades of repression and lack of political freedom:
"Egyptians have found their collective voice and are calling for an end to the dictatorship following the recent protests in Tunisia which ended the authoritarian rule of Ben Ali.  In both cases, beating or killing those demonstrating for their liberty and democracy will only strengthen their perseverance.

European Council: No concrete proposals to address attacks on Christians. Elmar Brok MEP and Mario Mauro MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

Mario Mauro and Elmar Brok, promoters in the European Parliament of the Resolution on attacks against Christian communities, are astonished that the draft document released by the Council on intolerance, discrimination and violence on the basis of religion or belief  "never even mentions Christians".

 

Furthermore, they "are astonished that the Council document fails to take in consideration any of the proposals made by the European Parliament through its Resolution approved with a large majority during last plenary session".

 

Arab world: EPP Group supports democracy and good governance and looks forward to a peaceful, stable and democratic neigbourhood. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, and Ioannis Kasoulides MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

"The EPP Group in the European Parliament is following the developments in the countries of Northern Africa with great attention as the Arab world is considered as a partner within the context of the Union of the Mediterranean, and looks forward to a peaceful, stable and democratic neighbourhood," said Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, and Ioannis Kasoulides MEP, Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group responsible for Foreign Affairs, in a joint statement today.

Dow and The Nature Conservancy Announce Collaboration to Value Nature

DOW

MIDLAND, MICHIGAN – January 24, 2011 – Andrew Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and Mark Tercek, chief executive officer of The Nature Conservancy jointly announced today a new collaboration between the organizations to help Dow and other companies recognize, value and incorporate nature into global business goals, decisions and strategies. The senior leaders issued the news to some of the world’s foremost
business, environmental and sustainability leaders, dignitaries and media at the Detroit Economic Club.

New figures for upcoming event show continued cable growth

Cable Europe - European Cable Communications Association

Largest international industry event to bring together ICT industry chiefs
as cable sector surpasses 100 Million RGU mark in Europe

(Brussels, 27 January) Europe’s cable industry announces today a leap forward with 102 million separate Revenue Generating Units (RGUs) deployed among European consumers and businesses, according to Screen Digest figures* pre-released today prior to Cable Congress 2011.

Statement by Lothar Bisky, President of GUE/NGL - GUE/NGL expresses its solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot community

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

 "Today, a number of trade union organisations, parties and associations within the Turkish Cypriot community are organizing a strike and meetings to protest against the economic measures imposed on them that are directly linked to Turkey's policies in the occupied part of Cyprus.  This policy goes hand in hand with the transfer of Turkish settlers aimed at the assimilation of the Turkish Cypriot community and a change in the demographic character of the island.  These policies pursued by Turkey harm particularly the Turkish Cypriots but also the efforts for the solution

Industrial policy: A first step towards a European industry. Françoise Grossetête MEP

EPP Group in the European Parliament

Françoise Grossetête MEP, Rapporteur for the EPP Group on 'An industrial policy for the Globalised Era', welcomed the unanimous adoption of the Report today, in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee of the European Parliament.

Delegation of MEPs in Tunisia

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

Delegation of MEPs in Tunisia

 

A delegation of MEPs will be going to Tunis next Thursday 3rd February. Following internal discussions, not all political groups will be represented on the delegation.

 

Sophie in 't Veld receives EPIC International Champion of Freedom Award

ALDE - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

Dutch MEP Sophie in 't Veld (D66/ALDE) has been honoured today at  the annual Conference on Computers, Privacy and Data Protection in Brussels.

Dubbed "Liberal Crusader'' by a newspaper, the social-liberal MEP has taken the lead on many privacy issues, like PNR and SWIFT and she has worked very hard as a politician to safeguard civil liberties.

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