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CECIMO announces a 35% market share in the global machine tool production in 2018

Rüschlikon, 19 June 2019 – During its General Assembly in Rüschlikon, CECIMO announced a turnover for 2018 of €27.5 billion, which is 9% higher compared to 2017. This secures a 35% market share in the global machine tool production. But slowing global trade and weakening business sentiment are heavy downside risks for the European machine tool manufacturers.

Economic outlook and trends

European soft drinks industry on track to meet commitment to reduce added sugars by 10% by 2020

Mid-term review shows significant reduction in average sugars from 2015-17

Icelanders stand up for whales by celebrating Whale Day

Reykjavik, 20 June 2019 – Thousands of Icelanders and tourists are expected to celebrate the largest mammals on earth during Whale Day this Saturday, June 22, with multiple events and activities such as whale watching tours taking place across the country, as the protection of whales from commercial whaling is something increasing numbers of Icelanders support.
 

EURASHE seeks for stronger interaction with businesses in Europe

June, 2019 Brussels - The Professional Higher Education (PHE) institutions have a sound track record of successful interaction with businesses, which is particularly relevant and impactful at the regional level. On one side, it helps to fight youth unemployment, on the other, it reinvigorates the innovation ecosystems in EU’s cities and regions and boosts economic growth by bringing the results of applied research to the market in the form of new products and services.

The S&D Group elects its new Bureau

Today, the S&D Group has elected its new Bureau. The S&D Group bureau is composed of nine vice-presidents and one treasurer and is chaired by the S&D group leader.
 
S&D Group president Iratxe Garcia said:
 

Renting equipment reduces carbon emissions

By sharing equipment and performing in asset management, the rental industry contributes to avoiding carbon emissions.

XX [June] 2019 (Brussels, Belgium) – Three specialised, independent research companies - Climate Neutral Group, CE Delft and SGS Search - have researched and calculated the CO2 emissions during the full life-cycle of ten pieces of equipment representative of the portfolio of European Rental Association (ERA) members.

At its 4th edition, an educational initiative gathers more than 70 students from across the UK

Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?” It is under this overarching theme that more than 70 students from 13 schools from across the UK gathered on 17th June at King´s College in London. Youngsters between 16 and 19 years old debated their ideas for improving sustainability at the UK National Finals - the sixth contest of the European Youth Debating Competition (EYDC, www.eydc.eu).

Newly elected S&D president Iratxe García: Europe must regain its social soul and place people at the heart of its political action

Today the Spanish MEP Iratxe García Pérez has been elected as president of the Group of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, the second biggest Group with 153 seats. Iratxe García, who will lead the S&D Group in the upcoming legislature, is the second woman to chair the Group in 20 years after former MEP Pauline Green.
 
During her inaugural speech, Iratxe García said:
 

From blockchain to chat bots - ACCA’s Power of Digital conference now available on demand

More than 10,000 ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) members attended the organisation’s first ‘Power of Digital’ virtual conference recently.

Now available on demand, the event showcases ACCA’s digital resources for students and members, alongside key research about the digital agenda. Key subjects covered at the event included AI, machine learning, audit and technology and blockchain.

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