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 ...
Vodafone Institut für Gesellschaft und Kommunikation GmbH
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 ...
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
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 ...
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
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
Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL
Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL
Horizon 2020 - Open to the World
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, ...
Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL
Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL
Horizon 2020 - Open to the World
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 ...
Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
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 ...
Europäisches Parlament EUreWAHL
European Capital of Smart Tourism
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. ...
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
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 ...
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
Berlin (ots) - "The rejection of the withdrawal agreement is alarming. Where common sense was required, hysteria has won out. Any chance of finding a route out of the chaos has been lost for the present. Businesses on both this side and the other side of the English Channel continue to be left hanging in mid-air. A chaotic Brexit is drawing dangerously closer. The top ...
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
Berlin (ots) - - The organisation formulates 54 demands addressed to the German Federal Government and the European Commission - Making the market economy more resilient - Calls for new security controls on foreign investments The President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Dieter Kempf, has called on the German Federal Government and the European ...
Hamburg (ots) - Hamburg Chamber of Commerce head Tobias Bergmann emphasised to 450 guests Hamburg's great significance as part of the New Silk Road at the closing lunch of the China Summit, which was held in the chamber's Commerce Hall. "Hamburg will have a key role as terminus and hub of the land and marine Silk ...
Hamburg (ots) - Chamber of Commerce President Tobias Bergmann opened the eighth 'Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe', running November 26 to 27 in the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Given the current uncertainty in the global political situation, Bergmann called for a clear commitment to counter protectionist ...
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
Berlin (ots) - Regarding the fundamental agreement between the Brexit negotiators on a political declaration and ahead of the EU Special Summit on Sunday, BDI Director General Joachim Lang says: "Industry expects a clear sign of agreement" - "I'm expecting a clear sign of agreement from the Brexit Special Summit. Reopening the negotiations is not the way forward. - ...
Berlin (ots) - The European Parliament approved yesterday its report on the draft Directive on Marine Pollution and Single-use Plastics. "European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Bioplastics enable more sustainable solutions for a range of products", says François de ...
Berlin (ots) - The European Strategy for Plastics, published on Tuesday by the European Commission, sets clear goals to curb plastic waste, increase resource efficiency, and to create job growth in Europe, but falls short on presenting a comprehensive approach by limiting the focus of the strategy on mechanical ...
