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European Commission confirms 2020 emission targets for cars and vans

CLEPA

On 11 July the Commission tabled proposals to cut average emissions from new cars to 95 grams of CO2 per km in 2020 from a mandatory target of 130g in 2015. Emissions from vans will be reduced to 147g CO2/km in 2020 from a mandatory target of 175g in 2017. “The 2020 targets are achievable, economically sound and cost effective: the technology is already available and affordable.

GUE/NGL MEP to evaluate turmoil over Lugo ousting in Paraguay

GUE/NGL Group in the EP

German GUE/NGL MEP Jürgen Klute will take part in a European Parliament delegation to Paraguay from 16 to 18 July to assess the impeachment of President Fernando Lugo.

"The European Parliament has serious doubts about the legality of the political decision that ousted President Fernando Lugo. We will evaluate the consequences of recent events in Paraguay, notably their role in the recent massacre in Curuguaty" said Klute.

Self-financing, following their dreams and driving economies – research reveals the world of high growth SMEs

ACCA

- Western European entrepreneurs face skills shortages when it comes to hiring staff
- BRICSA countries chasing Europe’s success 

High growth oriented entrepreneurs – or GOEs - in both developing and developed economies have a strong potential to drive economic growth, finds global research from Delta Economics, undertaken for ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Statement by Cable Europe on Enhancing the Broadband Investment Environment

Cable Europe - European Cable Communications Association

Commissioner Kroes took a reassuring step today by suggesting that Europe can expect durable regulatory guidance for all of the investors in next generation infrastructure.  She gives a positive signal of confidence to those in the digital communications market engaged in the long term investment in tomorrow’s broadband infrastructure.

Vice-President Kroes turns her back to competition

ECTA - European Competitive Telecommunications Association

Today, the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes has announced her willingness to allow regulatory holidays for Next Generation Networks and to continue costly access conditions for legacy networks. The package of measures fortunately will also strengthen the non-discrimination obligations in electronic communications.

Modernising EU Insolvency law: towards a more rescue-oriented framework?

ACCA

Europe must learn from the experience of practitioners and businesses over the last ten years and come up with a framework for dealing with cross-border insolvencies which optimise the chances of saving jobs and paying dividends to creditors. At the same time, business policy must aim to rehabilitate ‘honest’ business people so as to give them a second chance – while providing proper safeguards for shareholders and customers.

ETNO reaction to Vice-President Kroes statement on Enhancing the broadband investment environment

ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association

ETNO welcomes the announcement made today by Commissioner Kroes on the policy and regulatory approach for the next years in the electronic communication sector in Europe.

Energy efficiency MEPs endorse deal on new rules as key step to meeting 2020 target but await action on emissions trading scheme

THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE

The European Parliament energy committee (ITRE) today endorsed a deal on new EU legislation on energy efficiency and savings (1). Green MEP and draftsperson/rapporteur for the European Parliament Claude Turmes welcomed the vote but cautioned that more needs to be done if the EU to meet its target of reducing energy consumption 20% by 2020, as well as underlining the need for related action to address the glaring flaws in EU's emissions trading scheme. After the vote, the EP rapporteur/draftsperson Claude Turmes said:

Public service employers committed to working “Towards a better Europe”

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

This is the message of support to the Cyprus Presidency and its “motto”, delivered by Valeria Ronzitti, General Secretary of CEEP, at the meeting of the European Social Partners with the European Ministers of Employment and Social Security in Nicosia today.

Ms Ronzitti welcomed the focus put by the Presidency on the involvement of the Social

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