[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The first voting booths opened in the UK and the Netherlands yesterday. In the next three days 400 million Europeans will have the right to choose who will be in charge in Europe. The eighth European elections are under way, with 28 member states voting from 22...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Trucks, buses and coaches would use less fuel and emit lower amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) under a strategy adopted by the European Commission today. Such heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are responsible for around a quarter of CO2 emissions from road transport in the EU. Without...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dans un contexte de quasi stabilité de la production de véhicules légers en Europe (-0,3%) mais de baisse importante en France (-11,6%), les ventes des usines françaises d’équipements automobile ont atteint 15,1 milliards d’euros en 2013, traduisant un recul de 6,7% par rapport à l’année...
Manufacturers would not be allowed to use new lorry designs earlier than the deadline, which would be delayed until 2025....
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Identifying the major drivers for Industrial Competitiveness and addressing key challenges for the future of European Industry will be at the centre of discussions today (12.5) on the first day of the Informal Competitiveness Council (Industry) chaired by the Greek Minister of Development and Competitiveness,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Current road safety challenges for smart infrastructure development” will be the focus of the ministerial debate during the informal Council of Ministers for Transport of EU and EEA member states that will take place at Zappeion on Thursday, 8 May 2014, chaired by the Greek...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council concerning Trade is taking place in Brussels on May 8th, chaired by the Greek Deputy Minister of Development and Competitiveness, Notis Mitarachi. The Council will take note of progress on the remaining technical issues to be resolved on a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even the most ardent car lovers would struggle to identify some of the vehicles built by major multinational auto companies in China. A BMW Brilliance Zinoro, an SGMW Baojun and a Dongfeng Nissan Venucia are among the “indigenous” brands that the Chinese government requires foreign-invested joint...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An Informal Meeting of EU Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy, is taking place in Athens, on 24-25 April, organised by the Ministry of Development and Competitiveness. The main topic on the agenda is support to SMEs. In particular, discussions will focus on liquidity and access to...