Brussels, 15 February 2011 – Today’s vote in the European Parliament on the
Regulation on CO2 emissions from vans shows that EU decision–makers still shy
away from using lightweighting as a means to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles,
according to the European Aluminium Association (EAA). Instead, the adopted
Regulation allows heavier vehicles to emit more CO2.

Brussels, 8 March 2011
The European Aluminium Association (EAA) today welcomes the focus of the Commission’s new Energy Efficiency Action Plan on the
building sector. Upfront investment costs however remain the most significant
barrier to increased efficiency, and this is why financial support is critical.
“There are potentially massive energy savings to be gained from buildings and as a key
building technology aluminium can more than play its part” said Patrick de Schrynmakers, EAA’s Secretary General.

EDSO for Smart Grids is now representing European Distribution System Operators which serve more than 124 million customers in Europe

          o Criticism of IFRS misguided and could have serious implications
          o Role of audit needs to be strengthened

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today welcomes many of the recommendations of the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Economic Affairs report Auditors: market concentration and their role.

Compal & Technicolor green lighted by latest Euro Certification Board

(Brussels - 31 March, 2011): Cable Europe Labs disclosed today new products that passed the rigorous testing programme of the Euro Cable Certification Board. Euro-DOCSIS cable modems, cable modem termination systems (CMTSs), and set-top boxes are fundamental for the development and improvement of broadband services, guarantying their functionality is essential.