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Copyright: Commission urges industry to deliver innovative solutions for greater access to online content
Posted on December 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe European Commission has today adopted a Communication which sets out parallel tracks of action to be undertaken during this Commission’s term of office to ensure that the EU’s copyright framework stays fit for purpose in the digital environment. It follows the Commission’s orientation debate […] -
VAT: Reviewing reduced rates for more efficient tax systems
Posted on October 9, 2012 | No Commentsfrom europa.eu Citizens, businesses and other stakeholders are being asked for their opinion on certain reduced VAT rates, in a public consultation launched by the Commission today. They are also asked to consider what a change in EU rules in this area might imply. The […] -
EU Consumers: settling small cross-border disputes without any hassle
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsHunting for cross-border bargains is a way for consumers to get the ‘best deal’ across the EU’s internal market. Shopping online makes these bargains ever more accessible. But sometimes things can go wrong: there might be a problem with the goods or with delivery. To […] -
CETA – EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement
Posted on September 18, 2012 | No CommentsCETA is not ACTA ? Recent reports suggest that the EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement currently under negotiation could become an “ACTA through the backdoor”, referring to the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement which was rejected by the European Parliament on 4 July 2012. The accusations are unfounded […] -
Life–saving eCall system in all new cars by 2015?
Posted on June 21, 2012 | No CommentsFrom 2015, all new cars sold in the EU should be able to dial emergency services when they are involved in a serious accident, say MEPs in a non–binding report jointly adopted by the transport and internal market committees on 19 June. How it works: […] -
EU Parliament gives green light to air passenger data deal with the US
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsFrom EUROPA.EU A new agreement on the transfer of EU air passengers’ personal data to the US authorities was approved by the European Parliament on Thursday. The deal sets legal conditions and covers issues such as storage periods, use, data protection safeguards and administrative […] -
European Citizens’ Initiatives
Posted on April 11, 2012 | No Comments30 March 2012 – Sunday marks the launch of European Citizens’ Initiatives. From that day, a million citizens from across Europe can come together on an issue that is important to them, and ask the Commission to do something about it. Registering initiatives is a […] -
Euro area unemployment rate at 10.8%
Posted on April 9, 2012 | No CommentsThe euro area* (EA17) seasonally-adjusted** unemployment rate*** was 10.8% in February 2012, compared with 10.7% in January****. It was 10.0% in February 2011. The EU27* unemployment rate was 10.2% in February 2012, compared with 10.1% in January****. It was 9.5% in February 2011. Eurostat estimates […] -
Volume of retail trade down by 0.1% in euro area
Posted on April 9, 2012 | No CommentsIn February 2012 compared with January 2012, the volume of retail trade* decreased by 0.1% in the euro area** (EA17) and by 0.4% in the EU27**. In January*** retail trade rose by 1.1% and 0.9% respectively. In February 2012****, compared with February 2011, the retail […] -
Draw and play keep Parkinson’s at bay – vidio games help to fight with Parkinson’s disease?
Posted on April 5, 2012 | No CommentsFrom europa.eu In Europe there are around 75,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease every year. Chronic, degenerative and incurable, Parkinson’s disease affects five out of 1000 Europeans over 60 years old. Researchers are now using the latest technologies, including video games, to improve the accuracy […]