Myanmar/Burma is proposed by the Commission to benefit from a special trade arrangement with the EU
The European Commission adopted a proposal to bring the country back under the so-called 'Everything But Arms' preferential trade regime which would grant duty-free and quota-free access to the European market for all products except for arms and ammunitions. This decision follows the recognition by the international community, country's recent efforts to improve the political, social and labour environments there.
Read more …Eurostat, the EU statistical office, reinforced following a decision adopted by the Commission
The European Commission adopted a decision which clarifies and reinforces the role and responsibilities of Eurostat, the EU statistical office. Through the Decision, the Commission pledges to uphold the independence of Eurostat and it's Director-General in their tasks, and ensure high-quality standards are respected for European statistics.
Read more …Commission presents its new strategy for boosting international science co-operation
The European Commission presented a new strategy for developing international cooperation in research and innovation. The strategy proposes to further focus cooperation on EU strategic priorities while maintaining the tradition of openness to third country participation in EU research. It will be mainly implemented through Horizon 2020, the EU's funding programme for research and innovation from 2014.
Read more …New prize launched to support local awareness-raising activities on sustainable urban mobility
The European Mobility Week which is being celebrated between 16-22 of September 2012 includes the launching of the EU’s first award to encourage the adoption of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) by local and regional authorities.
Read more …New method to assess noise exposure in the EU
The Common Noise Assessment Methods in Europe (CNOSSOS-EU) presented by the European Commission will assess noise from road, rail and air traffic and from industry, and will provide consistent and comparable data on the noise levels to which people are exposed. Member States will have to start using the new methods for the next round of EU-wide strategic noise mapping in 2017.
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