Photo by Liam Burnett-Blue on Unsplash A senior MEP has welcomed the prospect of closer cooperation between the EU and Japan. Reinhard Bütikofer, the European Parliament’s Rapporteur on EU-Japan relations, was speaking after the “Hydrogen High-Level Business Forum” in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. Japan is the EU’s second-biggest trading partner in Asia after…
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Commission Approves State Aid for Nokian Tyres
The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules some €99.5 million support for the Romanian company Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea. The measure will contribute to EU objectives, says the European Commission. This relates to job…
33rd Economic Forum in Karpacz
A Time for New Leaders: Shaping the Future Together In just over two weeks on 3rd September, this year’s 33rd Economic Forum one of the largest and most important economic and political events in Central and Eastern Europe will begin at the Gołębiewski Hotel in Karpacz. The key media outlets will cover the conference, and…
Emirates Airline Recruiting in Brussels
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash International airline Emirates is looking for candidates to join its multinational team of cabin crew. The Dubai-based airline is holding regular open days in Belgium, including one forthcoming session this month (20 August) in Brussels. The airline is looking for individuals who are “passionate about delivering simple…
Bring Back European Rail Services to Kent
Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash A major campaign has been launched to restore Eurostar services in the south east of England to Belgium and the rest of mainland Europe. The recent election of a new government at Westminster has prompted leading figures in Kent to urge the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir…
Ban on Seal Products
Photo by Diana Parkhouse on Unsplash A new survey indicates broad support among EU citizens for maintaining the ban on seal products derived from commercial hunting. The survey, which assessed public opinion on the EU Seal Trade Regulation, was published on 2 August. Its authors say it underscores the continued importance of protecting…
Cochinillo and Twente Given PGI Status
Photo by Kiran kichu on Unsplash Two new items have been given “protected” status by the EU. This comes after the EU Commission approved the addition of Cochinillo de Segovia and Twente to the protected list of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The first comes from Spain while Twente wine is from the Netherlands. Cochinillo de Segovia is meat…
Morocco Contests ICSID Ruling
Photo by Alex Belogub on Unsplash The International Centre for Investment Dispute Settlement (ICDI) rejected on Monday, most of the Corral Morocco Holding groups, estimated up to $ 2.7 billion, by only granting compensation for compensation 150 million dollars, less than 6% of the amount that the group has claimed, according to the Minister of Economy and Finance,…
Promoting Regional Interests in the EU
An interview with Albert Castellanos, the President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Q). What are the main priorities of your Presidency of AER? A). As President of AER, my main priorities are to serve as a strong advocate for regional interests in Europe, especially during this new legislative term. We aim to address…
Setting up Business in Other Member States
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash The EU’s financial watchdog says there are still “many obstacles” facing EU citizens who want to work or set up a business in another member state. Getting professional qualifications recognised continues to be a problem, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. The EU adopted a directive in 2005…