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Coronavirus: Commission launches the Coronavirus Global R&I Collaboration Portal

Brussels (ots) - At the European Research and Innovation Days today, the European Commission launched a new coronavirus collaboration portal that offers matchmaking opportunities for researchers and research projects worldwide focusing on the socio-economic aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative supports the ’Global Approach to Research and ...

German LNG Terminal GmbH

EU Commission approves exemption decision for German LNG Terminal GmbH

Brunsbüttel / Hamburg (ots) - The European Commission has approved the exemption decision for German LNG Terminal GmbH. The decision relates to the requested annual throughput capacity of 8 billion cubic metres per annum on a long-term basis from the date of the terminal's commercial launch. Rolf Brouwer, Managing Director of German LNG Terminal, welcomes the European ...

European Patent Office (EPO)

SME tech saves seabirds from death: Ben and Pete Kibel named European Inventor Award 2021 finalists

European Destination of Excellence

New European Destination of Excellence 2022 competition launched

Brussels (ots) - EU revamps the EDEN competition to award tourism sustainability pioneers Today, the European Commission launches the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 competition. This initiative rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. EDEN was first introduced by the ...

European Capital of Smart Tourism

EU launches European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition / EU awards innovative, sustainable and accessible tourism paving the road to recovery

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition. This initiative rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. The tourism sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs in the EU, and still holds ...

BVR Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken

Institutional protection schemes in Europe publish joint declaration in support of a strong banking union

Berlin (ots) - The institutional protection schemes in the banking sector in Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain have published a joint declaration on their role within a strong banking union. By making this declaration, the institutional protection schemes wish to contribute to the political discussions ...

3C Compliance PATH2INTEGRITY

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Researchers across Europe are raising awareness for reliable research

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 ...

Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting

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 ...

European Bioplastics

Bioplastics 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 ...

BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie

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 ...

BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie

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, ...

HAPA pharm GmbH

HAPA 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 ...

Mediaform Informationssysteme GmbH

The Mediaform group of companies is working towards the launch of an EU Health Passport

BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie

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 ...

European Bioplastics

New 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 ...

Cilian AG

New in-vivo study confirms that ciliate vaccine protects against flu

BDI 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 ...

creditshelf

creditshelf 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 ...

BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie

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 ...

Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL

Media Service EUrVOTE: Continuing coverage after the European Parliament election

Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL

Media Service EUrVOTE offers running coverage of the European Parliament elections

Alliance4Europe

#vote4friendship - for Europe

Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL

Media service EUrVOTE posts widgets for the European election