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American-style litigation – get it here in Europe! Will Commission ignore both industry & MEPs protests?

Orgalime

On the eve of her departure as EU Competition Commissioner, Mrs Neelie Kroes is apparently pushing to commit her successor and the entire future EU Commission into setting up a legal framework that will use litigation as the privileged mechanism of collective redress. Commented Orgalime Director General, Adrian Harris: “We are deeply concerned that the Commission is even considering introducing such a measure which is so alien to our legal traditions and not, as far as we can see, supported either by politicians or by industry. Quite the contrary.

“On track for a sustainable future” EIM presents its vision for the future of transport

EIM - European Rail Infrastructure Managers

“Rail transport will play a crucial role in a sustainable, effective and safe intermodal transport network in the coming decades.” These were the conclusions of a paper on the future of transport that Europe’s independent rail infrastructure managers (EIM) presented to the European Commission yesterday.

Economic Crisis Threatens Access to Health and Social Services

EHFG - European Health Forum Gastein

• Economic programmes for cushioning the problems in healthcare largely unsuitable

• Shrinking GDP, rising unemployment and declining private insurance payments threaten the financing of healthcare systems

• Differences in the quality of healthcare for various social classes becoming considerably bigger

IRELAND: KENNY URGES YES VOTE ON FRIDAY

Group of the European People’s Party

Brussels, 1 October 2009

Speaking outside the Mansion House yesterday in Dublin, the final day of campaigning in Ireland for the referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon, Fine Gael Leader and EPP Vice President, Enda Kenny TD said:

On Friday, the people of Ireland have a chance to do something really positive to shape our country’s future.

COPA-COGEA Press Conference

Copa-Cogeca

30/09/2009

In view of the catastrophic situation facing EU dairy farmers, EU farm leaders would like to invite you to a press conference on October 5 at Residence Palace at 13.00 h to discuss measures to help alleviate the drastic market situation. This will be followed by a buffet lunch.

EU Experts Present “European Statistical System” for the Area of Healthcare

EHFG - European Health Forum Gastein

• Extensive cooperation between Eurostat and national statistical authorities
• Aim are common indicators and methodological guidelines
• Comparability of data in the EU countries facilitates adoption of successful health measures

Threat of Communicable Diseases to Become Significantly Worse in the Future

EHFG - European Health Forum Gastein

- 50 new communicable diseases identified since 1973
- Open borders accelerate the geographical spread of diseases
- European Union is much better prepared than five years ago

The threat of communicable diseases will become even worse in the near future. At the European Health Forum Gastein, the European Union’s leading health policy congress for experts and decision-makers, experts stressed that there are a number of risk factors which contribute to a growing risk of the spread of communicable diseases into Europe, namely into the European Union.

“Imagine Life Without” –European Copper Institute takes to the web with new, three-stage campaign

European Copper Institute

Brussels, 29th September 2009. In an innovative new communications initiative, the European Copper Institute has released a dynamic, new three-stage campaign, aimed at revitalising public awareness of the benefits delivered to the world by copper. The simple, but carefully constructed project is designed to spread ‘virally’ around the Internet and appeal to all levels of understanding. It features a teaser video, web and printed formats. In recent years, copper has dominated the news with its high and volatile price.

Fondation EurActiv announces national award winners

Pan-European laureates to be unveiled on 12 November

More than 110 individuals, organisations and movements were nominated in 11 languages for the EurActiv Awards for Debating Europe Nationally before the nominations closed on September 15.

The awards’ national Juries have now selected three winners for each EurActiv language portal.

Le véhicule électrique

GOING-ELECTRIC

Interview Flash - Michel Vilatte Président de la FIGIEFA

FIGIEFA – International Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors

Le véhicule électrique

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