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Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver - Sozialwissenschaftliche Suchtforschung
Expert for addiction studies, Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver, criticizes the new EU Beating Cancer Plan: "Target of less than 5 percent of smokers in the EU not achievable without harm reduction approach".
Frankfurt/Main (ots) - Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver has sharply criticized the EU Commission's "Beating Cancer Plan" presented today: "For years, the always same methods have been used trying to attain the ambitious goals of an almost tobacco-free continent. Tax increases, advertising bans and no-smoking zones are too ...
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Western Balkans Ministerial meeting to further strengthen region ties to the EU in Education and Training & Research and Innovation
Brussels (ots) - On Wednesday 2 December, the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation will bring together key stakeholders from the European Union and Western Balkan region in an online exchange forum. During the meeting, Mariya Gabriel, European ...
moreBioplastics successfully meet all EU safety standards
Berlin (ots) - Products made from bio-based plastics must undergo the same testing procedures as conventional plastic products to access the market of the European Union (EU). Thereby a health risk for consumers is excluded. Plastics intended to be certified as biodegradable or compostable require additional tests. "Products made of bioplastics thus pass even more tests than conventional plastic products," explains Hasso ...
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Climate change: Majority in the EU sees digitisation as part of the solution
Berlin (ots) - - Vodafone Institute's poll "Digitising Europe Pulse": More than half (54%) of the Europeans state that digital technology can play a big role to solve the problems of climate change. - 65% say that tackling climate change is an overarching issue for citizens, politics and businesses. - 72% are willing to bear higher costs if necessary. - Big majority ...
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BDI on the British Internal Market Bill: "Government losing credibility on a huge scale"
Berlin (ots) - With reference to the parliamentary introduction of the British Internal Market Bill, BDI Director General Joachim Lang says: "The British government is losing credibility on a huge scale." - "With its current course, the British government is losing credibility on a huge scale in the post-Brexit negotiations. There is no getting around the fact that the ...
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BDI on the conclusion of the Brexit round of talks: "A collapse in the negotiations on a partnership agreement is now all but inevitable"
Berlin (ots) - Following the conclusion of the sixth round of Brexit talks, BDI Director General Joachim Lang said: "A collapse in the negotiations on a partnership agreement is now all but inevitable." - "The sixth round of Brexit negotiations was more than a disappointment for the German economy. On key points, ...
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Resilience in COVID-19 times: People in Portugal and Germany see themselves well prepared in comparison to other EU countries
Berlin (ots) - - Vodafone Institute poll "Digitising Europe Pulse" across 13 EU member states - People across Europe feel that they are well equipped digitally at home to meet current challenges. Best scores in Germany and Portugal - The majority of EU citizens consider measures of the Federal Government on COVID-19 ...
moreHAPA pharm receives GMP certification / Quality assured medical cannabis products
Dortmund (ots) - HAPA pharm ("HAPA" or the "Company") operates production facilities in North Macedonia to grow and process medical cannabis for the sale of pharmaceutical cannabis flos and extracts. On May 1st 2020, the Company has successfully received GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) approval for both facilities. This milestone demonstrates HAPA's commitment ...
moreMediaform Informationssysteme GmbH
The Mediaform group of companies is working towards the launch of an EU Health Passport
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BDI on restarting Brexit negotiations: "Resumption of the talks is a long-expected signal"
Berlin (ots) - With respect to the resumption of the Brexit negotiations, BDI Director General Joachim Lang says: "Resumption of the talks is a long-expected signal" - "The fact that the EU and the United Kingdom are resuming talks on their future relationship is a long-expected signal. The corona crisis currently demands a great deal of attention and valuable time ...
moreNew Circular Economy Action Plan: no circular economy without bioeconomy
Berlin (ots) - "European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the new Circular Economy Action Plan (nCEAP). It's an ambitious step forward to transform Europe into a circular economy", says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics. "As EUBP, we especially endorse the European Commission's (EC) commitment to support the 'sustainable and circular bio-based sector ...
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Survey: European policy benefits national digital development
Berlin (ots) - More than two-thirds of Europeans (68%) believe that European policy and legislation is having a positive impact on their country's digital development, a new survey of the Vodafone Institute, the European think-tank of the Vodafone Group, has revealed. Citizens in Hungary and Poland (75%) were most convinced that membership of the EU is beneficial to national digital development, compared to people from ...
moreNew in-vivo study confirms that ciliate vaccine protects against flu
moreBDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
Run-up to the investiture of the new European Commission: Federation of German Industries calls for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to swiftly present a modern EU industrial strategy
Berlin (ots) - In light of the investiture of the new European Commission, Director General Managing Director of the German Federation of German Industries (BDI) Joachim Lang calls for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to present a modern EU industrial strategy without delay. - "German industry appeals to ...
morecreditshelf announces the launch of a diversified loan fund providing senior financing to SMEs in Germany
Frankfurt am Main (ots) - creditshelf Aktiengesellschaft, a pioneer in online SME financing in Germany, launches a diversified debt fund for institutional investors supporting German SMEs. The European Investment Fund (EIF) will be a cornerstone investor, using resources from the European Fund for Strategic ...
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BDI on the anniversary of the Brexit referendum: "A hard Brexit is more likely than ever before"
Berlin (ots) - - Only damage control is at stake now - Do not underestimate the problems - No renegotiation of the withdrawal agreement "Three years after the referendum, no one talks about the opportunities associated with Brexit anymore. Only damage control is at stake now, unfortunately. A hard Brexit is more likely than ever before," Joachim Lang, Director General ...
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Media Service EUrVOTE: Continuing coverage after the European Parliament election
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Media Service EUrVOTE offers running coverage of the European Parliament elections
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Media service EUrVOTE posts widgets for the European election
moreHorizon 2020 - Open to the World
How the EU is Mastering the Challenge of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Brussels (ots) - From treating chronic diseases and reducing fatality rates in traffic accidents, to fighting climate change and anticipating cybersecurity threats, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer considered a futuristic construct - it is already a reality and is helping humanity solve pressing global challenges. It significantly improves peoples' lives, ...
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Media service EUrVOTE: New theme package - "Future of the EU"
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Media service EUrVOTE: New theme package - "Economy and trade"
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Horizon 2020 - Open to the World
Horizon Europe: The biggest Research and Innovation programme you've never heard of
Brussels (ots) - 'Horizon Europe must be more than a science programme; it needs to be the cornerstone for a new 'social contract' between citizens, governments and science.' [1] Horizon Europe, the European Union's next Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme, will run for seven years, from 2021 to 2027. With a proposed budget of EUR94.6 billion, it is the EU's ...
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Media-Service EUrVOTE: New theme package - "Digital Change and Innovation"
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BDI on extension of Brexit deadline: The suspense continues
Berlin (ots) - In response to the decision by the European Council, BDI chief executive Joachim Lang says: "The suspense continues" - "The suspense continues. The extension of the deadline means that the agonizing uncertainty for business goes on. Our companies need clarity. And for this, the British government must conclude the Brexit process as quickly as possible. - The EU has once again stretched out its hand to the ...
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EUrVote publishes new information package on migration and the interior
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European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 competition launched
Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launched the competition for the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020. This initiative rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. Tourism is the EU's third largest socio-economic activity, representing around 10% of the EU's GDP. The sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs, but still holds untapped potential. ...
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Federation of German Industries (BDI): "British politicians should not postpone decisions anymore"
Berlin (ots) - - London should stop the Brexit process, if no majority can be found - Companies are preparing for no-deal Brexit - EU needs to keep on track "British politicians should not postpone decisions anymore. All the options are on the table. It would be absurd for the United Kingdom to slide into a hard Brexit in four weeks' time, one that even the majority in ...
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