In partially welcoming the new European Commission initiative “Digital Agenda for
Europe" -released today - ANEC reiterates its call for the Digital Agenda to be set
by consumers, for consumers.

In its position on the future strategy of the EU Information Society1, ANEC said that
consumers expect to be able to use Information Society products and services regardless of
their ages or abilities. They expect security in their transactions and no undue technical

Brussels, 19 May 2010 – The Association of Commercial Television in Europe
(www.acte.be) has responded to today’s adoption of the Digital Agenda. The EU 2020
Strategy rightly recognised the Digital Agenda as one of seven flagship initiatives needed to
stimulate growth. The creative industries, including commercial television, play a crucial role
in that initiative, contributing to the European economy and employing millions of workers,
but also by promoting democracy, original creative content, linguistic diversity and media

Tomorrow, the European Parliament will vote to adopt revised legislation on the energy labelling of products. Although the new directive will see the use of the well-known Energy Label extended to products other than domestic appliances, the previous message of ‘Buy A’ will be lost as it will be possible for the new label to feature up to three additional classes - A+, A++ and A+++ - depending on the product group.

EuroACE warmly welcomed the formal approval by the European Parliament today of the interinstitutional
agreement on the Recast of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
(EPBD). The revision marks a significant leap forward for Europe in tackling energy use,
particularly in new buildings. The next step is to look at how to incentivise refurbishment in the
existing building stock, in order to Renovate Europe! over the coming years.

European Science Foundation presents ocean acidification report at EU Maritime Day 2010