Horizon 2020 victim of its own success
“We are drowning in proposals,” explains Robert-Jan Smits, director-general of DG Research and Innovation
Almost one year to the day after the European Parliament gave its green light t...
19 November 2014 - Read more
Open up access to transport data, says the Commission
Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, has called for further action in making transport data, such as real-time information about traffic jams and transport timetables or d...
22 October 2014 - Read more
Leaked papers show EU disagreement on climate goals
Brussels - A week before the start of a Brussels summit on climate goals, member states disagree on various points of the so-called climate and energy policy framework for 2030.
During the summ...
20 October 2014 - Read more
Jean-Claude Juncker, the president-elect of the European Commission, confirmed last night that he is shuffling the portfolio allocation for the nominees to be in the next Commission college
Jean-Claude Juncker, the president-elect of the European Commission, confirmed last night that he is shuffling the portfolio allocation for the nominees to be in the next Commission college. Maroš Š...
16 October 2014 - Read more
European Commission and data industry launch €2.5 billion partnership to master big data
The European Commission and Europe's data industry have committed to invest €2.5 billion in a public-private partnership (PPP) that aims to strengthen the data sector and put Europe at the forefront...
14 October 2014 - Read more
Excellence Awards recognise successful automotive suppliers
08 October 2014 - Read more
SMEs still struggled in 2013, in spite of signs of positive economic recovery
In 2013, economic conditions remained challenging for SMEs in most Member States. Economic results suggest there is a recovery, but it is uneven and not yet following a robust trajectory. These are th...
07 October 2014 - Read more
Council discusses Europe’s industrial competitiveness
Meeting in Brussels on 25 and 26 September, ministers in charge of competitiveness looked at ways of strengthening industry in the EU and discussed the forthcoming review of Europe's 2020 strategy, wh...
29 September 2014 - Read more
Smartphone connectivity presents both opportunities and challenges for automotive processor chip suppliers, says IHS
The use of smartphones in motor vehicles - already a near-ubiquitous phenomenon - is the most disruptive trend in the automotive infotainment business today, presenting both challenges and opportuniti...
26 September 2014 - Read more
TRW Automotive Agrees to $11.7 Billion Sale
Purchase by ZF Friedrichshafen Will Create World's Second-Largest Auto Parts Supplier
The merger, announced Monday, establishes an automotive parts supplier with potential annual revenue of about $...
16 September 2014 - Read more
Transport: €11.9 billion to improve European connections
Today the European Commission has invited Member States to propose projects to use €11.9 billion of EU funding to improve European transport connections. This is the largest ever single amount of EU...
12 September 2014 - Read more
The Juncker Commission: A strong and experienced team standing for change
Today, President-elect Juncker unveiled his team and the new shape of the next European Commission. After the European Union has come through one of the most testing periods in its history, one of the...
10 September 2014 - Read more
How can we make the EU a better place for SMEs? Commission seeks your views
What do small and medium sized enterprises in Europe need from future EU policy? This is the core question of a consultation the Commission launched today to help upgrade the EU's Small Business Act (...
08 September 2014 - Read more
More powers for Brussels could narrow EU’s health gap, says Borg
Giving more powers to Brussels could narrow the gap in the quality of health provision between EU countries, outgoing Commissioner Tonio Borg has said in a farewell speech.
"Today, we...
05 September 2014 - Read more
Automobile : le marché français en baisse de 3 % en août
Les ventes de voitures neuves en France ont reculé au mois d'août 2014, par rapport à août 2013, selon les données le Comité des constructeurs français d'automobiles. Mais le calendrier, moins...
01 September 2014 - Read more
EU summit to only decide Van Rompuy and Ashton successors
EXCLUSIVE / The extraordinary EU summit on 30 August, which was expected to put together “the full puzzle” of the EU top jobs for the next five years, will only decide on the successors of Council...
27 August 2014 - Read more
Russia may ban car imports if West applies new sanctions – Vedomosti
Russia may tighten retaliatory sanctions against Western nations to include a ban on car imports, if the United States and the European Union impose additional sanctions on Moscow, daily newspaper Ved...
19 August 2014 - Read more
EU develops new driverless car parking system
There are only a few minutes before your flight check-in closes, or before your train departs, but you now have to spend precious time hunting for a free space at the airport or station car park. Imag...
05 August 2014 - Read more
EIB continues support for infrastructure and SMEs in Europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) continues its strong support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and mid-cap companies and strategic infrastructure across the European Union.
The EIB’...
30 July 2014 - Read more
In June, the EU market of new commercial vehicles expanded for the tenth consecutive month
In June, the EU market of new commercial vehicles expanded for the tenth consecutive month. Demand increased by 10.3%, totalling 166,107 units. Growth prevailed in the segment of vans, as well as of b...
29 July 2014 - Read more
Commission announces €100 million Fast Track to Innovation and five innovation prizes
The European Commission today presents details of a new €100 million "Fast Track to Innovation" (FTI) pilot action and five innovation prizes under Horizon 2020, the European Union's €80 billion r...
22 July 2014 - Read more
Passenger car registrations: +6.5% in first half-year; +4.5% in June
Brussels, 17 July 2014 - In June 2014, new passenger car registrations were up by 4.5%, pursuing an upward trend commenced ten months ago
In June 2014, new passenger car registrations were up b...
17 July 2014 - Read more
Parliament elects Jean-Claude Juncker as Commission President
Jean-Claude Juncker will be the first democratically elected Commission President© European Union - European Parliament 2014
With 422 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Jean-Clau...
16 July 2014 - Read more
CLEPA announces appointment of new CEO
10 July 2014 - Read more
EU-industry partnerships seek innovation boost with first €1 billion for projects
Research partnerships between the EU, the private sector and Member States today presented their first calls for projects and partners under Horizon 2020, the EU's €80 billion research and innovatio...
10 July 2014 - Read more