Brussels, 15 February 2010

The President of the European People’s Party (EPP), Wilfried Martens, and the EPP Vice President Jacek Saryusz-Wolski denounced today's actions of the Belarusian authorities against the civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus.

The Alliance for a Competitive European Industry, comprising ACEA, CEMBUREAU, CEFIC, CEPI, BUSINESSEUROPE, EUROFER, EUROPIA, EURATEXT, EURELECTRIC, ORGALIME and EUROMETAUX, has just issued the attached Manifesto:

“Shifting Gears for a new EU Industrial Partnership”

This Manifesto calls for a new industrial partnership between the EU and its major industries., and urges EU leaders to act on 6 major priorities: Partnership – Growth – Balance – Innovation – Markets – Skills.

on the occasion of the incoming European Commission, February 2010

The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) is looking forward to working together with the new European Commission and especially with the Commissioner for Health, John Dallí, towards a healthier Europe. CPME will be glad to contribute to the process and to be involved in projects and work to be done.

9 February 2010, Brussels – Speaking at the EDA’s Annual Conference 2010, ASD President Pier Francesco Guarguaglini underlined that EU institutions, national governments and industry should work more together to better connect civilian security and military capability development in Europe.

Brussels, 11 February 2010

EGBA welcomes the commitment made by the newly appointed Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier to address the situation of gaming and betting at EU level.