The European Court today ruled once again that a monopoly can only be justified if findings prove that gambling related problems actually exist and a particularly high level of consumer protection is granted. This ruling, which concerns the former law, also adds pressure on the current French gambling legislation that was introduced in May 2010.

The ECO Regular Monitoring of Trucks, in partnership with the third phase of the IRU’s New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative, was launched today to identify the main impediments and non-physical barriers to international road transport within the ECO region and help governments implement the appropriate UN multilateral instruments to stimulate economic growth by facilitating trade and international road transport.
 

Brussels 29 June 2011: A technologically innovative and inspiring campaign aimed at igniting interest and passion in helping the thousands of homeless young people in the UK has won the Grand Prix at the EACA Care Awards 2011, the only award of its kind to be judged by Members of the European Parliament.

Brussels, June 22nd: 

Speaking before MEPs and Commission representatives at the European Parliament, Dick Boer, Ahold CEO and ERRT President, and Andrew Morgan, President Europe Diageo and AIM President, expressed concerns about the weaknesses of the Internal Market and called for a stronger free circulation of goods and services.