The European Commission has identified key actions to develop the internal energy market by 2014, but these actions do not go far enough, says the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

In a communication published today, the Commission proposes a phasing-out of regulated electricity prices and is critical of capacity payments. Both regulated prices and capacity payments are major obstacles to a properly functioning EU energy market. But the Commission does not put enough emphasis on tackling these issues and other major structural market distortions.

Prior to the November Council, the European Commission, with the support of EUCIS-LLL, organised the European Education, Training and Youth Forum 2012 to gather key messages from stakeholders, including civil society. Key recommendations were given by participants on how to improve future EU programmes. The credibility of this initiative will only be ensured if the key messages produced during the event are taken into account at the November Council and if further steps are initiated towards a genuine structured dialogue in the field of education and training.

The road is clear for I-size child seats

ANEC welcomes the adoption of a new regulation on child-restraint systems (the “I-size Regulation”) by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP 29).

That is what Hans-Joachim Reck, President of CEEP, declared during the awarding ceremony of the CEEP-CSR label for the year 2012-2013. The awarding ceremony took place in the European Parliament, under the patronage of MEP Marc Tarabella. “These awarded enterprises proved their commitment to very high CSR standards and demonstrated that they do more than providing public services: they take great care of the social and environmental impact of their activities”, added Mr Reck.

MERCREDI 14 NOVEMBRE 2012 - Twitter #UK40

BRUXELLES / LONDRES : Nous publions aujourd'hui le tout premier classement des 40 Britanniques les plus influents dans l'élaboration des politiques européennes actuelles. Au lieu de mettre en avant une Grande Bretagne isolée vis-à-vis du continent, ce classement met l'accent sur l'influence exercée par le Royaume-Uni à travers des personnalités connues et « de l'ombre ».