[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The car industry in Europe and parts of Asia has begun promoting standardised and automated communication on safety data sheets throughout the supply chain. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), is working with its counterparts in Japan, and South Korea, and the European Association of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Representatives of the European Parliament and the member states met, on 28 May, to breathe new life into the negotiations on the EU’s multiannual financial framework (2014-2020). This was the second three-way meeting, in which MEPs, the Commission and the member states are trying to...
[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...
[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...
[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...
[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...
[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...
[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...
[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....
[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...