News http://www.europeanagenda.eu/ 2012-02-04T06:15:02+01:00 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000905.php European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefcovic hosted Parliament Magazine’s event in Brussels, which recognised MEPs for their achievements. More than 350 guests turned out for the awards, which are now in their seventh year, to enjoy beer and spirits and find out the winners of this year’s awards. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000904.php The European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA) recently launched its new office at Rue de Trčves 49, in the heart of the European Institutions quarter of Brussels. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000903.php Aspect and The Climate Centre have joined forces to create Climate Aspect, a new offering in the climate change, energy and sustainability field. Climate Aspect helps companies turn environmental and sustainability challenges into competitive advantage by bringing together three key ingredients for a sustainable business strategy: policy, finance and economics, and communications. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000902.php BVI, the Bundesverband Investment und Asset Management, will open an office in Brussels on July 1. The office will be based at: text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000901.php Eamonn Bates Europe have launched a free iPhone App which provides users with the full contact details of all MEPS. The App’s key features include: text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000900.php Europe’s food and drink industry yesterday entered a new chapter in its history with the launch of a new identity, ‘FoodDrinkEurope’. In doing so, the organisation bid farewell to the name 'CIAA' - a well-known brand on the Brussels scene for almost 30 years. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000899.php Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, a leading counsellor to global financial institutions and corporations, have expanded into Brussels. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000898.php The National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) and the Union of Italian Provinces (UPI) open a joint office in Brussels. The official opening of the new structure will take place on March 31 at 18:00 at Avenue des Arts 39. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000897.php EUROPEX, which was previously known as the Association of European Power Exchanges, has now become the Association of European Energy Exchanges and launched a redesigned website with a new logo. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000896.php Burson-Marsteller, a leading global strategic communications company, announced yesterday the launch of a Government and Political Services Group, a global specialty practice designed to bring together leading political and government practitioners from its family of companies – Burson-Marsteller (public relations and public affairs), Penn Schoen Berland (polling/political campaign management), and Prime Policy Group (US and EU lobbying). text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000895.php This year, the International Electronics Recycling Congress’ annual Swiss Cowbell Award has been handed over to Manfred Beck, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Recycling International magazine. He received the award "in recognition of his lifetime work and editorial skills in promoting sustainability, inspiring entrepreneurs to invest in environmental technologies and businesses, in order to drive industry and society towards a better and cleaner world," the jury’s report said. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000894.php K&L Gates have opened their seventh European office in Brussels. This office has an international and a national practice which focuses on EU competition and regulatory issues and transactional/commercial matters, and is staffed by internationally experienced Lawyers. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000893.php As of January 29, Air France offers a new weekly news broadcast on all its long-haul flights. The programme is provided by euronews, the leading international news channel in Europe. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000892.php ePURE, the voice of the European renewable ethanol industry, which was recently formed after a merger between eBIO and UEPA, has moved to a new office. You can see the new address below: text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000891.php 186,000 counterfeit coins were removed from circulation in 2010, a rise of 8% on the figure from 2009. Three out of every four counterfeit coins recovered are the 2-Euro coin. There are currently estimated to be 16 billion genuine Euro coins (of the three highest denominations) in circulation. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000890.php Annual inflation in the Eurozone rose last month, and is now above the European Central Bank's target of 2% for the first time since late 2008. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000889.php CECED, the European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers, is moving office next month. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000888.php Edelman’s strategic research and measurement consultancy, StrategyOne, today opened an office in Brussels that will specialise in research and analysis to support its public affairs offers in the EU and at the national level. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000887.php A clear majority of MEPs have voted to increase next year's EU budget by 5.9%. This figure is marginally lower than the one initially proposed by the European Commission, but higher than the 2.9% supported by a majority of member states. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/ European-Agenda http://www.europeanagenda.eu/news/000000886.php Today, the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) has launched a new publication on European Banking and Financial Services Law.