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Commission bows to London and gives up on European supervision of benchmarks

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

The European Commission today presented a legislative proposal on benchmarks used for commodities, interbank lending and exchange rates. The proposal is ostensibly aimed at addressing flaws in the current rules, which allowed the LIBOR and EURIBOR scandals to occur, however the Greens have expressed concern that the draft legislation will fail to deliver on this aim. Commenting on the legislative proposal, Green finance spokesperson Sven Giegold said:

“EMF Clarifies Misleading Reports on Impact of the Mortgage Credit Directive”

EMF - European Mortgage Federation

The European Mortgage Federation (EMF) acknowledges last week’s agreement by the European Parliament (EP) Plenary on the draft Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) and looks forward to final adoption by the EP and Council. On the whole, the EMF welcomes the future Directive as clarification of practices which have been in existence in Member States for decades.

Historic agreement provides basis for closer cooperation between European and Russian standardization organizations

CEN and CENELEC

Brussels, 17 September 2013 - Leaders from the European and Russian standardization organizations have signed a historic agreement in St Petersburg today (17 September). The Cooperation Agreement between CEN, CENELEC and Rosstandart provides a framework for closer collaboration on various aspects of standardization, which will facilitate trade in goods and services between Europe and Russia.

eParticipation in the EU - Engaging Citizens in Policy Issues

EU Project OurSpace

eParticipation showcases how Web-based eParticipation initiatives, such as Puzzled by Policy [www.puzzledbypolicy.eu] and OurSpace [www.joinourspace.eu], can enhance traditional participation mechanisms, by providing accessibility, transparency, and real-time interaction.

Find out who the top 5 biotech SMEs in Europe are

EuropaBio

The top five candidates to compete in this year’s EuropaBio Most Innovative EU Biotech SME Award have been selected.  Entering its 4th year, the award has grown rapidly each year to reach a wider audience across members states, with applications coming from all three sectors of biotechnology - healthcare, industrial and agricultural, all providing solutions to major societal unmet needs.

SYNERGY Workshop – Transnational Learning Forum for Exchanging Practices and Ideas

European Project "Open Discovery Space"

Four European projects team up to ignite synergy on the field of learning

The European Distance and E-learning Network – EDEN hosts the
SYNERGY Workshop – Transnational Learning Forum for Exchanging Practices and Ideas

Wind energy associations gather to call for a 2030 renewables target

WindEurope

CEOs of 13 national wind energy associations from across Europe are meeting in Spain today to unite their call for a binding 2030 renewable energy target.

Binding EU targets for renewables have driven the wind energy sector to become a mainstream energy technology today.

The European Commission, the Lithuanian Presidency on behalf of the Council of the EU and the IRU agree to jointly tackle challenges and further improve road transport efficiency to support growth

IRU - International Road Transport Union

Discussions at the 3rd IRU/EU Road Transport Conference today centred on further improving efficiency in road transport. There was agreement that effective solutions to today’s challenges will help stimulate growth. Participants also called for international trade facilitation agreements such as the UN TIR Convention to be fully respected by all signatories.

New Secretary General for ASD

ASD - Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe

Brussels, 16th September 2013 – The Aerospace & Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) today announced the appointment of Jan Pie as its new Secretary-General.
Mr. Pie will assume this role on 16th September 2013, succeeding Gert Runde who retires after 37 years of service to our industry.

The Yara Prize 2013 has been awarded to two prominent African laureates for their work for African farmers and for the continent's green revolution.

YARA

The Yara Prize Committee selected Mr. Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO of the Smallholders Foundation in Nigeria, and Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, CEO of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN).

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