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CEEP calls on President Corbacho to put public services high on EU 2020 agenda

CEEP - European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing public services

Ralf Resch, General Secretary of CEEP headed the CEEP delegation at the social Troika meeting today, at the eve of the informal Council of the European Ministers in charge of Employment and Social Security.

During his intervention Mr Resch asked President Corbacho to play an active role on behalf of the Spanish Presidency of the Council to include public services at the core of the EU 2020 strategy.

ECJ: No exception to the primacy of EU law over national gaming legislation says Advocate General Bot

EGBA - European Gaming and Betting Association

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes today’s opinion of Advocate General (AG) Bot in the betting case involving Winner Wetten (C-409/06) before the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU). The opinion confirms that the primacy of EU law over national gaming legislation does not allow for any exception or transitional period. AG Bot dismissed the argument of Germany and other Member States that they should be allowed to have such an exception. Member States therefore have to immediately stop applying national gaming

POVERTY IS A SCANDAL: Launch of Caritas Europa's zero poverty campaign

Caritas Europa

Poverty is a scandal. What else can it be when just over 40 years after man first walked on the moon, there are still humans unable to provide for their most basic needs, like food, shelter, warmth.

It is with this central message - poverty is unacceptable in the 21st century - that Caritas Europa is launching today its Zero Poverty campaign for the European Year 2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Inauguration of BEREC: ETNO welcomes the new body and looks forward to a close cooperation

ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association

BRUSSELS – ETNO welcomes the inauguration today of the new Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and anticipates constructive engagement with the new body as a key industry stakeholder.

“BEREC must contribute to a consistent implementation of the revised framework and also to a more proportionate regulation throughout the EU for the benefit of consumers and investors”, says Michael Bartholomew, ETNO Director.

Cautious approach needed before any decision on EU out-of-quota sugar exports is taken

UNICA - The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association

São Paulo, January 27, 2010 – Following the announcement by the European Commission to propose additional out-of-quota sugar exports for an amount of 500,000 tonnes, the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) reiterates its call on the Commission for a cautious approach, taking into consideration all interests at stake and potential dramatic consequences.

Getting professional drivers back on the road after the economic crisis

IRU - International Road Transport Union

IRU Seminar highlights that a stronger focus on skills and an improved image for the sector are needed to attract drivers and support economic recovery.

Brussels – The IRU seminar on “Image and Employment in Road Transport” today brought together some 100 representatives of road transport associations, transport professionals, recruitment and training experts from Europe, CIS countries and the Middle East to exchange best practices for improving the image, recruitment and retention of drivers in the road transport sector.

Hubertus von Roenne elected Chairman of ECTA

ECTA - European Competitive Telecommunications Association

 Calls for firm measures from President Barroso to secure open pan-EU telecoms market
Brussels, 20 January 2010; The European Competitive Telecoms Association (ECTA) has announced the election of Hubertus von Roenne as chairman of the board of directors for 2010.
A German national, based in Paris, Mr von Roenne’s vision for his term as ECTA Chairman is to help build a truly pan-European competitive single market for communications in which consumers and businesses receive world-class services.

Biodiversity on the Brink - BirdLife’s photo exhibition to launch the International Year of Biodiversity

BirdLife International

26 January 2010, Brussels – Officially launching the International Year of Biodiversity, BirdLife International [1] presented “Biodiversity on the Brink”, a photo exhibition of Europe’s natural wonders. At a well attended event in the European Parliament, guests enjoyed 15 astonishing pictures of European landscapes, animals and human activities, learning more about the threats our nature is facing, but also about the opportunities to save it.

ACCA Position Statement

ACCA

The proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC

About ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business relevant, first-choice qualifications to people around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

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