EFSA publishes EU-wide survey on Salmonella levels in slaughtered pigs
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a survey on Salmonella levels detected in slaughtered pigs across the European Union in 2006-2007. Salmonella was estimated on average to be present in one in ten pigs slaughtered for human consumption (10.3%), according to an EU-wide report from an EFSA Task Force.
Read more …Improving marine safety
Life at sea could become safer in future thanks to a recently completed project using satellite navigation technologies to provide more reliable information for vessels and coast guards.
Read more …New OHIM website from 1 July
OHIM is launching a new website on 1 July. The site has been designed to be more welcoming while also providing professional users with easy access to the tools they need to register trade marks and designs and to manage their interactions with the office. The front page includes a "professional area" with direct links to MyPage, legal texts and case-law. There is also quick access from every page to OHIM's databases and to the e-filing tools and forms.
Read more …EDA Holds Symposium On Biological Detection, Identification And Monitoring
Experts in Biological Detection Identification and Monitoring have held a unique gathering to underline the European Union’s commitment to protecting forces deployed on ESDP operations from biological attack, with the aim of addressing this key capability requirement through European collaboration.
Read more …Studying in Europe just got easier
With the website Study in Europe, foreign students from all over the European Union are able to organise and plan study periods, courses and programmes in other countries with greater ease. The site contains full listings of courses and programmes availalbe for undergraduate and post graduate study, an application guide and also offers practical advice for living in Europe.
Read more …EC sets up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
The future of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in Europe is on its way. The Council adopted, on the 30th May 2008, the regulation setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking. This public-private joint technology initiative (JTI) will implement the EU target-oriented research and development to support the broad market introduction of these technologies.
Read more …EC finance encourage public participation in ICT with 4.7 million euros
The European Commission finance with 4.7 million euros, projects to encourage and increase public participation in Information and Communications Technologies. eParticipation is a Preparatory Action which aims at harnessing the benefits of the use of Information and Communications Technologies for better legislative and decision-making processes and enhanced public participation in such processes, at all levels of governmental decision making.
Read more …Telecom Council, Luxembourg, 12 June 2008
EU Telecoms Ministers meet, on the 11th June 2008 in Luxembourg. The Commission will be represented by Viviane Reding, EU Telecoms Commissioner. The Ministers will discuss several significant Telecoms dossiers, including the EU Telecoms Reform and the mid-term review of the i2010 strategy. The Council is also expected to agree on a general approach for the extension of the mandate of the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA).
Read more …Commission calls for swift adoption of energy and climate policies as best coordinated response to rising oil prices
The European Commission debated the policy responses needed to mitigate the effects of rising global fuel prices, on the 11th June 2008. Based on thier conclusions, President Barroso will present a communication, to be adopted in good time to be discussed at the European Council on 19-20 June in conjunction with the recent Commission communication on rising food prices.
Read more …Evaluating the EU RTD framework programmes, Could the EC's approach be improved?
On the 11th June 2008 The Commission published notices from European Union Institutions and Bodies. The Council released its conclusions on the Special Report No 9/2007 by the European Court of Auditors concerning ‘Evaluating the EU Research and Technological Development (RTD) framework programmes — Could the Commission's approach be improved?’
Read more …Conference "Organised civil society as an engine for Intercultural Dialogue"
By the way of the European Year of the Intercultural Dialogue and at the occasion of the special session of its Bureau, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Economic and Social Council of Slovenia organise a seminar with the title "organised civil society as an engine for Intercultural Dialogue" on 17th June 2008 in Portoroz.
Read more …Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe
On the 11th June 2008, the European Commission published a directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliment and of the Council from 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. 'Ambient air' shall mean outdoor air in the troposphere, excluding workplaces.
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