European cooperatives are rising to the challenge of climate change for it is not just an environmental concern but it has an undeniable impact on the economic and social well being of all Europeans.

The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) congratulates the European Commission for releasing the long-awaited proposal for a directive[1].

CPME supports the free movement of patients and health professionals within the EU. The European Commission’s proposed text is a step forward as it aims to clarify patients’ rights to cross-border healthcare and to provide legal certainty for patients, Member States and healthcare providers.

The E-I Consulting Group decorates innovative CR Strategies Europe-wide.

Bensheim, June 25th, 2008. Starting in June 2008, companies and organizations can apply for the first European Corporate Responsibility Award. Outstanding CR strategies that foster performance and establish CR as a key success factor within the company will receive the Award. The Award is initiated by the European Independent Consulting Group (E-I), a network consisting of independent European consulting firms. Companies of all sizes headquartered in a European country are allowed to participate.

Commenting the publication of the renewed social agenda, Rainer Plassmann, Secretary General of CEEP, expressed the hope that the document, and the related “social package”, is really driven by the necessity to take action.
“The fact that the citizens’ agenda and consequently the result of the wide consultation on social reality stocktaking are the starting point for this agenda is very much appreciated by CEEP, which is increasingly pleading for a true sense of ownership of EU actions by the citizens, citizens such as our members” said Rainer
Plassmann.

1 July 2008, Brussels: Today marks a dark day for all those who support consumer safety in Europe. From this day onward, certain electrical and electronic appliances will stand a greater chance of catching fire, thereby putting human life in increasing danger.