News categorized as "EU News"

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Commission proposes a comprehensive reform of data protection rules to increase users' control of their data and to cut costs for businesses

The European Commission has today proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy.

Friday, 21 October 2011

Commission seeks to protect EU businesses against scams and unfair practices

To better protect the SMEs, the European Commission is launching a public consultation to gather more information from companies and others affected on the nature and scale of the unfair practices, including online scams.

Thursday, 25 February 2010

EU interim forecast: recovery is in progress but remains fragile

The EU economy is gradually recovering, whilst still facing headwinds

Friday, 18 December 2009

EU Budget 2010 approved

The EU Budget was approved by the European Parliament on December 17th 2009, amounting 141.453 billion in commitments and 122.937 billion in payments

Friday, 6 November 2009

Eurobarometer - Development Aid in times of economic turmoil

Beginning in Autumn 2008, the world experienced the most important financial and economic downturn since the 1930s

Friday, 6 November 2009

ebusinesses guide helps SMEs to self-diagnose their competences

The new on-line service "eBusiness Guide for SMEs: eBusiness software and services in the European market" is now available