Hanover, Germany, 19 April 2010— Even with Europe’s planes grounded, EUREKA’s participation at the annual Hannover Messe got off to a flying start today, with a visit by Federal Research Minister Annette Schavan to the EUREKA stand and a well-attended press conference led by European Parliamentarian Godlieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Walter Mönig, who heads Germany’s Chairmanship of EUREKA and Luuk Borg, Head of the EUREKA Secretariat.

Hannover, 19 April 2010

The intergovernmental R&D network EUREKA has stepped up its presence at the annual Hannover Messe in Germany this April with a significant number of speakers from EUREKA’s high-tech, industry-led Clusters participating in sessions organised by Deutsche Messe AG.

BRUSSELS – ETNO is pleased that widespread concerns over the lack of transparency of the ACTA negotiation process have finally been heard and the documents have now been released. Nonetheless, concerns remain over certain provisions.

"We welcome the fact that the negotiators have acknowledged the need for transparency after two years of negotiations and hope this will be the case until the conclusion of the negotiations. However, concerns over substance remain”, said Michael Bartholomew, ETNO Director. 

Brussels, 22 April 2010

The 40th World Earth Day will be celebrated on 22 April by more than one billion people involved in activities in more than 190 countries. On the core issue of climate change, Earth Day 2010 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs.

Brussels, 21 April 2010 – Several European aerospace companies have offered their assistance to public authorities to evaluate the impact of volcanic ash on aircraft systems and engines. ASD, the association representing the European aerospace and defence industries, is currently assessing the consequences of the volcano ash crisis on the aerospace industry’s activities in Europe.