Supporting local businesses and community projects is the key to helping communities thrive. An innovative new crowdfunding platform, Localfunded, launched in late March unlocks much needed funding to help get local projects off the ground, and reward the backers of these projects with unique rewards, perks and discounts that they can’t get anywhere else. Founded […]
“Time To End Femicide In Europe And In Latin America,” says Romeva
Meeting in Athens, the European Latin-American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) adopted an emergency resolution entitled “Femicide in the European Union and Latin America” by Gloria Flórez (Andean Parliament) and Raül Romeva i Rueda (European Parliament). The civil society ALOP, CIFCA, Grupo Sur, Oidhaco together with the Heinrich Boell Foundation, welcomed the resolution calling on Member States […]
European Elections – Latest Polling
Click On Graphic To Enlarge… Based on the current state of play of public opinion in the EU member states, the European Parliament and its contractor TNS Opinion propose a weekly projection of seats in the Parliament’s hemicycle. Please note that this is not a poll on voting intentions, but a snapshot of the current […]
Tangled IT App Web Stunts Digital Transformation, Says Capgemini
A study of over 1,000 CIOs and senior IT decision makers by leading tech consulting firm, Capgemini, has revealed that the tangled web of applications within international organizations is getting more and more complex, putting strain on the IT department and stunting digital transformation. According to the study, over the last three years the number of […]
EU and Latin America “Join Forces and Fight Femicide”
“Join forces and fight femicide,” was the headline declaration at the launch of International Women’s Day in the European Parliament. Led by the Greens / EFA Group, with the support of civil society groups ALOP, CIFCA, Oidhaco, Groupo Sur and the Heinrich Boell Foundation, the day was dedicated to finding solutions to end femicide in Europe […]
“Tech’s Too Important To Be Left To Men!” – Kroes
Europe’s digital economy and app sector are booming, but where are the women? European Commission Vice-President @NeelieKroesEU said: “Tech is too important to be left to men alone! Every week I meet more and more inspiring women in tech. ICT is no longer for the geeky few – it is cool, and it is the future! Only […]
Last Talks Before Troika Findings Established
“Don’t blame the fire brigade for fire damage”, ECB Exective Board member Benoît Coeuré urged Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs at a hearing held on Thursday to assess the economic crisis recovery work of the ECB/EU Commission/IMF “Troika”. This followed a committee debate on Wednesday about which findings to flag up in the Troika […]
MEPs May Withhold TTIP Consent If NSA Snooping Continues
The European Parliament should withhold its consent to an EU-US trade deal unless it fully respects EU citizens’ data privacy, says an inquiry report on US National Security Agency (NSA) and EU member states surveillance of EU citizens, approved by the Civil Liberties Committee on Wednesday. It adds that data protection rules should be excluded […]
Stronger, Clearer Environmental Impact Assessments Required
A proposed update of EU law to make environmental impact assessments clearer, build in biodiversity and climate change, and involve the public, was backed by the Environment Committee on Wednesday. This update, already informally agreed with the Council of Ministers, includes beefed up rules to ensure that decisions to authorize development projects are not influenced […]
Digital Travelers Get Tougher Consumer Protection
The internet has revolutionised the way we travel. Many people now prefer to book online through individual travel service providers rather than opt for ready-made packages. On 12 February the consumer protection committee approved new rules to ensure travellers know their rights and are aware of who is responsible for the services provided. We discussed […]