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September 14, 2010
The European Commissioner for Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and EU Commissioner for Energy, Gunther Oettinger, will launch the Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) with the African Union during the High Level Meeting of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) in Vienna. A contribution of 5 million euros is expected to start the program. This collaborative program aims to contribute to policy objectives for Africa in terms of access to energy, energy security and renewable energy by 2020. It is also about bringing relevant renewable energy technologies to the market in Africa.
September 14, 2010
European researchers will now enjoy a sustainable and permanent access to the processing power of more than 200,000 computers in a network of thirty countries with the European infrastructure for grid network (EGI: European Grid Infrastructure), funded by the European Commission and launched today.
September 13, 2010
The economic recovery in the EU has gained ground of late. GDP growth in the second quarter of 2010 was particularly strong, and more balanced towards domestic demand than previously anticipated.
September 13, 2010
All Member States of the European Union face common challenges in ensuring and maintaining an adequate workforce to meet the changing and growing health needs.
September 13, 2010
European Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki has today unveiled the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 proposal to unlock the potential of Europe's marine knowledge.
September 13, 2010
To what extent new technologies could be a lever in communication on European issues? The new social networks will they contribute to the emergence of a genuine European public sphere? The European Parliament adopted a resolution last week to address these issues.
September 10, 2010
How can local authorities save money while boosting economies, enhancing quality of life and generating employment? By factoring ecosystem services into policy-making, according to a new report. The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Local and Regional Policy Makers report shows local policy makers how to improve their understanding of the value and services provided by natural capital like woodlands, parks and waterways, and to reap benefits in local policy areas such as urban management, spatial planning and protected areas management.
September 10, 2010
The European Commission and the governments of the USA and Canada will jointly invest €15 million on new transatlantic education partnerships involving 160 universities and training institutions and thousands of students on both sides of the Atlantic. The European Union will contribute €7.5m for the initiative, with €6m coming from the US and €1.5m from Canada. The funding will support student exchanges, joint degrees and better policy co-operation. The partnerships focus on a range of fields including energy efficiency, computing robotics, climate change, forestry management, languages and cinema studies. For the first time a transatlantic degree programme is established between the EU and Canada.
September 10, 2010
Expressing deep concern at recent measures taken by the French authorities and other EU Member States, Parliament argued on Thursday that mass expulsions of Roma people violate EU law as they amount to discrimination on the basis of race. MEPs called on policymakers to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and also criticised the Council and Commission's lack of commitment on the issue.
September 9, 2010
On September 6, 2010, the European Commission has proposed that 2012 would be the Year of active ageing. It's about helping to create better job opportunities and working conditions for the growing number of elderly people in Europe, to help them play an active role in society and promoting their good health. The European Parliament and the Council should approve this initiative in early 2011.
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