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The European Commission is requesting feedback on mandatory origin labelling of meat used as an ingredient.

The questionnaire is aimed at collecting data for a report that supports the Commission's policy making process.

Have your say by completing this questionnaire!

The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is launching an SBRI competition on behalf of the Futures and Innovation Domain in the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Opens: 23 Apr 2013 , Closes: 06 Jun 2013

The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is launching an SBRI competition on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). This call will launch at an event on Tuesday 18 June 2013 in London. The call will close on Thursday 22 August 2013 at 1700 hrs.

ICT 2013, the biggest ICT event in Europe,  will be held in Vilnius on 6-8 November, 2013. More than 4000 researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, young people and politicians are expected in Vilnius. Registration for the event has just been opened.

An EU funded project that paves the way to an innovative Internet architecture meeting current traffic and growing security demands has just been awarded a prize at the Future Internet Assembly (FIA) in Dublin. The PURSUIT project received the Future Internet Award for its outstanding contribution to redefining the existing Internet design in order to ensure users' stronger control over their data while enhancing broadband connections.

European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes has awarded prizes to eHealth SMEs from Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom as part of eHealth Week 2013 in Dublin, Ireland.

The Commission has suggested four possible scenarios for the future issuance or withdrawal of 1 and 2 euro cent coins.

The European Commission recently adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of 'intelligent information services', such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects.

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European business organisations joined forces at the European Business Summit on Thursday (16 May) to press for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

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Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism are the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day.

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The European Commission has notified the fisheries authorities of the Faroe Islands of its intention to adopt measures in support of the sustainability of herring fisheries shared with the Faroe Islands.

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In 2012, a total of 2,278 measures against dangerous non-food products, were taken by Member States and reported in the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX). This indicates a 26% rise in alerts when compared to 2011 figures, an increase that could be attributed to the improved enforcement work carried out by the authorities in EU countries.

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The European Commission today adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of 'intelligent information services', such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can be provided through different means such as variable road signs, the radio and mobile phone applications.

Visa Europe has decided to cap its inter-bank credit card fees at 0.3% of transaction value for four years, the same level as the rival MasterCard network, to end a European Union competition investigation and stave off a possible fine.

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The seas are Europe’s lifeblood. With the highest ratio of shoreline to land area of any continent, Europe is very much a maritime continent. Now, an EU-funded tool called EMIS (Environmental Marine Information System) allows policymakers and citizens to monitor those seas at the click of a button.

As a food, asparagus can trace an illustrious lineage back 20,000 years to Egypt; it features in the world's oldest surviving cook book, Apicius's third century 'De re coquinaria'; it is packed with vitamins, and a very good source of dietary fibre. No wonder the asparagus is such a prized food. But its reputation as the ultimate gourmet vegetable is also reflected in its delicate cultivation, with white asparagus in particular requiring labour intensive hilling. And in Europe, this dedicated nurturing is threatening the crop as farmers struggle to find the manpower needed to harvest asparagus.

 

A radio made completely of plastic? We might see them in the near future, claim scientists. In 1977 researchers discovered that certain types of plastic can conduct electricity, just like metals. Initially these plastics remained a curiosity, but by improving their electrical properties researchers have now opened the way for their use in a large number of electric and electronic devices.

 

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will drive the recovery in Europe, but they need improved and easy access to finance. Financial resources for SMEs will be significantly enhanced through the €10 billion increase in the EIB’s capital.

A national campaign has been launched to encourage people across Scotland to consider walking or cycling instead of taking short car journeys.

The current economic crisis has highlighted the necessity for radical change in the way we approach our social and economic challenges. Social innovation can stimulate a more dynamic, inclusive and sustainable social market economy creating new products, services and businesses. To boost social innovation, the European Commission has launched the Social Innovation Competition.

As society ages, brain-related disorders are expected to affect at least one in three persons during their lifetime, costing some €800 billion in Europe every year. The EU has declared May 2013 European Month of the Brain to highlight the need for more research in this field.

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The Commission has suggested four possible scenarios for the future issuance or withdrawal of 1 and 2 euro cent coins.

http://europa.eu/rapid/pr...-release_IP-13-425_en.htm

The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Action Plan follows from the Atlantic Strategy the Commission adopted in 2011.

http://europa.eu/rapid/pr...-release_IP-13-420_en.htm

Europeans will find it easier to open and switch bank accounts and see what fees they are being charged under new rules proposed by the European Commission.

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