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29 May Horizon 2020: rules for participation remain controversial

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[vc_row][vc_column][custom_font font_size="16" line_height="26" font_style="normal" text_align="left" font_weight="300" text_decoration="none" text_shadow="no" padding="0" margin="0" color="#adadad"] “If we need a second reading, we will have one,” [/custom_font][vc_empty_space height="20px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] MEP Christian Ehler (EPP, Germany), rapporteur on the rules for participation in the future framework research programme Horizon 2020, has said. Ehler was referring...

27 May Speech: Electric mobility: the clean and competitive way ahead for European transport

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[vc_row][vc_column][custom_font font_size="16" line_height="26" font_style="normal" text_align="left" font_weight="300" text_decoration="none" text_shadow="no" padding="0" margin="0" color="#adadad"]Siim Kallas Vice-President of the European Commission Electric mobility: the clean and competitive way ahead for European transport “Electric mobility going global” conference/Berlin - 27 May 2013[/custom_font][vc_empty_space height="20px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text]Minister Ramsauer, ladies and gentlemen Many thanks for inviting me to...

24 May Automotive Industry usage of SDSComXML for the electronic exchange of Safety Data Sheets

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] REACH and CLP (Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) are two EU directives that have direct influence on the content of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements. CLP requires, for example, new hazard and precaution sentences, and uses new symbols. All SDS for mixtures have to...

24 May Brussels pushes to open talks for EU-China investment accord

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The European Commission intends to open negotiations with China to reach an investment agreement that could lead to a broader trade deal if the two partners can overcome anti-dumping disputes. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][custom_font font_size="16" line_height="26" font_style="normal" text_align="left" font_weight="300" text_decoration="none" text_shadow="no" padding="0" margin="0" color="#adadad"] “An EU-China investment agreement...

22 May EU ministers want budget talks concluded by end of June

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] EU ministers are pressing to conclude negotiations on the EU’s 2014-2020 budget before the term of the Irish presidency ends in June. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][custom_font font_size="16" line_height="26" font_style="normal" text_align="left" font_weight="300" text_decoration="none" text_shadow="no" padding="0" margin="0" color="#adadad"] “It is in everybody's interest to reach an agreement on the next multiannual financial framework before...

17 May President Barroso: “An EU strategy for industrial competitiveness”

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Speaking at the 11th European Business Summit in Brussels yesterday, President Barroso debated the European Commission's response to the uncertainty that marks business and industry in Europe today. The President said: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][custom_font font_size="16" line_height="26" font_style="normal" text_align="left" font_weight="300" text_decoration="none" text_shadow="no" padding="0" margin="0" color="#adadad"] "Our policy response...

15 May Smart tachographs for road safety and fair competition in road transport

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Specifications for a new generation of digital tachographs for trucks and buses were agreed informally by Irish presidency and Parliament negotiators on Tuesday. Innovations include devices that can read on-board recording devices from a distance, will make it easier to enforce driving and rest times....

15 May Road transport: Commission speeds up roll-out of information services for motorists

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The European Commission today adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of 'intelligent information services', such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can be provided through different means such as variable...

14 May Commission plans to support development of ‘smarter cities’

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under the European Commission's leadership, a high-profile group of mayors and industry representatives has started to work towards making Europe’s cities 'smarter'. Today, Vice Presidents Kallas and Kroes and Commissioner Oettinger hosted the first High Level meeting of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) “Smart Cities...

13 May CLEPA Members’ Discount at Automotive News Europe Congress, Paris 11-12 June

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Automotive News Europe is offering a 25% discount for CLEPA members at its annual congress. This year's event will adress challenges and opportunities of the automotive industry under the heading "Moving towards a new Europe: New boundaries, new opportunities in a radically changing automotive landscape". Speakers...