European education leaders believe they need to change faster now than they have done over the last three years and almost all (98 per cent) say they are under pressure to adapt to rapid change. However, in new study called The Challenge of Speed, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by Ricoh, Europe’s educationalists report that they […]
Parliament Votes In Favour Of Ukraine Tariff Reductions. Radical Left Rejects Aid For Ukraine
The international trade committee of the European Parliament today voted by a large majority for the abolition of trade barriers for Ukraine. Under the proposal, the tariff reductions and the elimination of trade barriers are initially limited until 1 November 2014. The spokesman for the EPP Group in the European Parliament’s international trade committee, Daniel […]
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 […]
Draghi Plays Down Deflation Threat From Island of Stability
It must have been a disappointment for those who had expected an exciting and action-loaded ECB meeting today. In fact, the ECB did not do anything. Interest rates remain on hold and any possible new unconventional measures were left safely stored in the closet. ECB president Mario Draghi himself had stirred the expectations for today’s […]
“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 […]
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 […]
KIC InnoEnergy’s VC Community Signs Top 10 Clean Tech Venture Capital Firms
KIC InnoEnergy reports a number of European top 10 venture capital companies have signed a collaboration agreement to support the most innovative clean tech start-ups in the EU. In an inaugural move for the industry, the community will provide KIC InnoEnergy’s 37 European startups with access to €3 billion in the next two years. “This […]
Honest Broker Kroes Pursues Negotiations On Internet Governance
In the wake of large-scale Internet surveillance and reduced trust in the internet, the European Commission has proposes a key reform to the way the Internet is managed and run. The proposal calls for more transparent, accountable and inclusive governance. Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes said: “The next two years will be critical in redrawing the […]
Kroes Promotes Safer Global Internet
Safer Internet Day is being celebrated today in over 100 countries (including the USA for the first time.) In one of thousands of events taking place European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes will reward the creators of the best online content for kids and, together with INSAFE ask young people for their idea on how to […]