BRUSSELS, July 19, 2013–With significant reform of the current patchwork system of regulations governing telecommunications in the European Union there could be up to €750 billion in GDP growth and 5.5 million jobs by 2020, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO).

Yesterday evening, in Brussels, CLEPA and AUTOMOBIL PRODUKTION celebrated the excellence of the European automotive suppliers industry with the launch of the “Dinner for Winner” event.

This unique event, with guests selected from CEOs of the automotive suppliers industry and representatives of the European Commission, is organized by AUTOMOBIL PRODUKTION, VDA and CLEPA, the automotive suppliers association and fastest growing association in terms of membership in Brussels.

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Plans for an integrated reporting <IR> framework are a step in the right direction but need to be developed further, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in its response to the IIRC’s consultation about the way ahead for <IR>.

The progress of women in leadership across the Commonwealth could be improved by implementing a set of six simple policy and strategic measures, recommends a new report commissioned by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC).

277 new offshore wind turbines, totalling 1,045 megawatts (MW), were fully grid connected in Europe during the first six months of 2013. This is double compared to the same period in 2012 when 523.2 MW were installed.

In addition, 268 foundations were installed and 254 turbines erected, all during the first 181 days of the year.