Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on December 15, 2016 16:16. In their plenary session debate with European Commission First Vice-President Timmermans, the EESC Members called for a new impetus and more solidarity, as stated in the EESC contribution to the European Commission’s 2017 Work Programme. Taking account of the Brexit vote and of the questioning on the European project in public perception in several Member States, the EESC considers that the European Commission must work to restore a spirit of solidarity and responsibility, and regain public support. Concretely, 2017 should be devoted to strengthening the economic and social cohesion of the EU and reinforcing the EU’s global role and citizens’ ownership of the EU. EESC President Georges Dassis highlighted that: “Our contribution to the Commission Work Programme is clear: we have constantly advocated for … [Read more...] about Commission must push for greater Solidarity in Europe in 2017, says EESC
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Innovation essential to create more jobs and generate growth in Europe, says Commissioner Moedas at the EESC Plenary
Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on October 19, 2016 19:30. President Dassis points to European cooperation in R&I as a road to success for Europe Today the European Economic and Social Committee‘s plenary assembly welcomed Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for research, science and innovation, for a debate on Horizon 2020, the EU’s most ambitious programme for research and innovation ever, intended to provide approximately 80 billion euros-worth in funding to European R&I projects over the 2014-2020 period. The Commission is about to evaluate its success halfway through completion and the EESC is contributing in good time to this assessment with an opinion drawn up at the request of the Slovak presidency under the expert leadership of rapporteur Ulrich Samm (Employers’ Group – DE), director for plasma physics at the Forschungszentrum Jülich … [Read more...] about Innovation essential to create more jobs and generate growth in Europe, says Commissioner Moedas at the EESC Plenary
EESC – Europe needs to do better for consumers on Geo-blocking, Roaming & Parcel delivery
Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on October 19, 2016 15:51. Brussels, 19 October 2016 – The EU has not delivered on its promise to abolish obstacles to the free movement of goods and services for consumers. The European Economic and Social Committee, Europe’s voice for civil society, has delivered three key opinions on geo-blocking, roaming and parcel delivery – and concluded that Europe “can do better” in making the single market a reality for consumers. Geo-blocking: Commission proposal unlikely to alleviate consumers’ frustrations Unjustified geo-blocking prevents consumers buying goods and services from traders located in another Member State. The EESC believes that the Commission’s proposal to tackle this issue is only “a small step forward, not a game changer” that is uncertain to alleviate consumers’ and companies’ … [Read more...] about EESC – Europe needs to do better for consumers on Geo-blocking, Roaming & Parcel delivery
Pour 2017, le CESE demande que la Commission fasse avancer la solidarité en Europe
Author: European Economic and Social Committee. The following press release was issued by the European Economic and Social Committee on December 15, 2016 16:16. In their plenary session debate with European Commission First Vice-President Timmermans, the EESC Members called for a new impetus and more solidarity, as stated in the EESC contribution to the European Commission’s 2017 Work Programme. Taking account of the Brexit vote and of the questioning on the European project in public perception in several Member States, the EESC considers that the European Commission must work to restore a spirit of solidarity and responsibility, and regain public support. Concretely, 2017 should be devoted to strengthening the economic and social cohesion of the EU and reinforcing the EU’s global role and citizens’ ownership of the EU. EESC President Georges Dassis highlighted that: “Our contribution to the Commission Work Programme is clear: we have constantly advocated for … [Read more...] about Pour 2017, le CESE demande que la Commission fasse avancer la solidarité en Europe
Qatalyst’s Tardy-Joubert to Join Technology Fund Highland Europe
Jean Tardy-Joubert, who ran European operations for technology-focused investment bank Qatalyst Partners, has joined Highland Europe, a firm that provides growth capital to young companies in the region.Tardy-Joubert will be an advisory partner at Highland, the London- and Geneva-based firm said in a statement, while remaining a senior adviser at Qatalyst. Highland, which typically makes investments ranging from 10 million euros ($12.3 million) to 40 million euros, has an active portfolio of about 25 largely software-focused companies, including analytics provider Nexthink and travel-booking service GetYourGuide.The volume of capital entering the technology sector in Europe is growing rapidly as more investors look for ideas and brains beyond the familiar precincts of Silicon Valley, and governments seek to encourage innovation. About $19 billion was invested in European technology companies in 2017, up from less than $15 billion a year earlier, venture firm Atomico said late last … [Read more...] about Qatalyst’s Tardy-Joubert to Join Technology Fund Highland Europe