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26 July 2010
EU lauch 6.4 billion Euro fund for Research and Innovation
EU announced a 6.4 billion Euro research fund to be spent by end of 2011 to boost the European economy. They envisage 600 million for health... [more]
EU lauch 6.4 billion Euro fund for Research and Innovation
EU announced a 6.4 billion Euro research fund to be spent by end of 2011 to boost the European economy. They envisage 600 million for health... [more]
19 July 2010
Welcome to new EUnited Members
EUnited are pleased to welcome 2 new members. Inteco special melting technologies Gmbh, Austria join our Metallurgy sector and Ghibli... [more]
Welcome to new EUnited Members
EUnited are pleased to welcome 2 new members. Inteco special melting technologies Gmbh, Austria join our Metallurgy sector and Ghibli... [more]
19 July 2010
EU and Mercosur re-open trade discussions
July saw the re-opening of trade talks between the EU and the Mercosur region. The ambitious plan to create the largest free-trade zone... [more]
EU and Mercosur re-open trade discussions
July saw the re-opening of trade talks between the EU and the Mercosur region. The ambitious plan to create the largest free-trade zone... [more]
23 March 2010
Innovation in public procurement
As part of the forthcoming Research and Innovation Plan European commissioners have been discussing the need to encourage the purchase of... [more]
Innovation in public procurement
As part of the forthcoming Research and Innovation Plan European commissioners have been discussing the need to encourage the purchase of... [more]
7 July 2010
New EU directive limiting pollution from industrial installations
The Parliament has approved the new Industrial Emmissions Directive after reassurances to EU industries. Limits are to be set on pollutants... [more]
New EU directive limiting pollution from industrial installations
The Parliament has approved the new Industrial Emmissions Directive after reassurances to EU industries. Limits are to be set on pollutants... [more]
5 July 2010
Welcome changes in costs for filing Patents in Europe
Work is currently underway to cut the cost of filing Patent applications. A huge proportion of the cost in Europe is involved with... [more]
Welcome changes in costs for filing Patents in Europe
Work is currently underway to cut the cost of filing Patent applications. A huge proportion of the cost in Europe is involved with... [more]
29 June 2010
European businesses report surge in demand
Recent trade figures show a rise of 22% in new industrial orders during 2009 - spearheaded by Hungary; Poland and Lithuania with an increase in... [more]
European businesses report surge in demand
Recent trade figures show a rise of 22% in new industrial orders during 2009 - spearheaded by Hungary; Poland and Lithuania with an increase in... [more]
21 June 2010
EU looking at diplomacy initiative on raw materials
An Expert group have established a list of 14 raw materials critical to EU high-tech industries and eco-innovation of the future. These have... [more]
EU looking at diplomacy initiative on raw materials
An Expert group have established a list of 14 raw materials critical to EU high-tech industries and eco-innovation of the future. These have... [more]
8 June 2010
Research in bad shape in France
France reports a much lower investment in innovation than other major European Players. Recorded at 2.2% in 2001 well below the EC target... [more]
Research in bad shape in France
France reports a much lower investment in innovation than other major European Players. Recorded at 2.2% in 2001 well below the EC target... [more]
1 June 2010
Business Transfer Assistance to save jobs in SMES
With all the focus on creating new businesses, the organisation in Brussels representing Chambers of Commerce across Europe is saying that we... [more]
Business Transfer Assistance to save jobs in SMES
With all the focus on creating new businesses, the organisation in Brussels representing Chambers of Commerce across Europe is saying that we... [more]
8 June 2010
Coca Cola leads the way with its environmental statement
Check out Coca Cola's statement [more]
Coca Cola leads the way with its environmental statement
Check out Coca Cola's statement [more]
1 June 2010
Less paperwork for scientists - more time in laboratory
Scientists will face much less paper-work when applying for research funding in a new initiative form the EC announced on 30 April 2010. It... [more]
Less paperwork for scientists - more time in laboratory
Scientists will face much less paper-work when applying for research funding in a new initiative form the EC announced on 30 April 2010. It... [more]
31 May 2010
Government Ministers asked for Financing of Innovation to be at heart of proposals
Recent discussions at EU level have now included looking at way to finance research innovation within Europe. The Council and Commission... [more]
Government Ministers asked for Financing of Innovation to be at heart of proposals
Recent discussions at EU level have now included looking at way to finance research innovation within Europe. The Council and Commission... [more]
10 May 2010
EU Innovation Programme Dates to Note
Dates to note: AUTUMN 2010 - Research and Innovation Programme published AUTUMN 2010 - EU leaders EU INNOVATION SUMMIT Brussels [more]
EU Innovation Programme Dates to Note
Dates to note: AUTUMN 2010 - Research and Innovation Programme published AUTUMN 2010 - EU leaders EU INNOVATION SUMMIT Brussels [more]
3 May 2010
Financial Times interviews EUnited member Axel Barton, Achenbach Buschhuetten
Concerns for the future of the German engineering industry has lead many SMEs and family owned companies to come up with innovative... [more]
Financial Times interviews EUnited member Axel Barton, Achenbach Buschhuetten
Concerns for the future of the German engineering industry has lead many SMEs and family owned companies to come up with innovative... [more]
26 April 2010
New EU innovation committee created
Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, the EU's commissioner for research, innovation and science, has created a new committee to spearhead the drive for... [more]
New EU innovation committee created
Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, the EU's commissioner for research, innovation and science, has created a new committee to spearhead the drive for... [more]
19 April 2010
Give your opinion on the PATENT system by 15 May 2010
European Commission - DG Internal Market & Services An effective patent system in Europe is a necessary prerequisite for sustaining growth... [more]
Give your opinion on the PATENT system by 15 May 2010
European Commission - DG Internal Market & Services An effective patent system in Europe is a necessary prerequisite for sustaining growth... [more]
19 April 2010
EUnited Position Paper Trade with South Korea
On 14 April 2010 EUnited issued their combined position paper on trade with South Korea. Addressed to the Head of the European Parliament... [more]
EUnited Position Paper Trade with South Korea
On 14 April 2010 EUnited issued their combined position paper on trade with South Korea. Addressed to the Head of the European Parliament... [more]
18 March 2010
EU Innovation Strategy delayed until the autumn
The Innovation Strategy has now been delayed until the Autumn following heated debate regarding the 3% GDP expenditure target on R&D. ... [more]
EU Innovation Strategy delayed until the autumn
The Innovation Strategy has now been delayed until the Autumn following heated debate regarding the 3% GDP expenditure target on R&D. ... [more]
16 March 2010
EU Guide for Green Goods and Services now available
The new ILCD handbook will provide "a much-needed reference to support decision-making and ensure better environmental choices when designing... [more]
EU Guide for Green Goods and Services now available
The new ILCD handbook will provide "a much-needed reference to support decision-making and ensure better environmental choices when designing... [more]
8 March 2010
Creating "clusters" can help SME's export
The EEN (Enterprise Europe Network) - an EU initiative has highlighted the success of small business when they work together to promote... [more]
Creating "clusters" can help SME's export
The EEN (Enterprise Europe Network) - an EU initiative has highlighted the success of small business when they work together to promote... [more]
8 March 2010
Mixed reaction to 2020 strategy published on 3 March
The 2020 strategy has been accused of not being specific enough to tackle immediate financial and environmental challenges and being too... [more]
Mixed reaction to 2020 strategy published on 3 March
The 2020 strategy has been accused of not being specific enough to tackle immediate financial and environmental challenges and being too... [more]
1 March 2010
EIB come under pressure from SME lobby groups wanting easier access to funding
EIB recently came under pressure from a leading campaign group for SME's trying to ensure that SMEs can get access to the funding they... [more]
EIB come under pressure from SME lobby groups wanting easier access to funding
EIB recently came under pressure from a leading campaign group for SME's trying to ensure that SMEs can get access to the funding they... [more]
22 February 2010
Venture Capital can turn science into commerce
Geoghegan-Quinn is keen to see Europe as an "Innovation Union" and says that in order to compete with the US, traditionally risk-averse... [more]
Venture Capital can turn science into commerce
Geoghegan-Quinn is keen to see Europe as an "Innovation Union" and says that in order to compete with the US, traditionally risk-averse... [more]
15 February 2010
New EU Commissioner for Innovation sees innovation as key to recovery
Marie Geoghehan Quinn will publish a new policy paper on 3 March. She sees innovation as the key to recovery and will present a number of... [more]
New EU Commissioner for Innovation sees innovation as key to recovery
Marie Geoghehan Quinn will publish a new policy paper on 3 March. She sees innovation as the key to recovery and will present a number of... [more]
8 February 2010
Manufacturing takes centre stage in new EU commision focus
Forecasts of 1% growth will not be enough to boost employment and maintain Europe's social model, according to BusinessEurope, a lobby... [more]
Manufacturing takes centre stage in new EU commision focus
Forecasts of 1% growth will not be enough to boost employment and maintain Europe's social model, according to BusinessEurope, a lobby... [more]
1 February 2010
Meet the new EU Commissioners
To meet the new team of EU Commissioners headed up by Jose Manuel Barroso follow this link... [more]
Meet the new EU Commissioners
To meet the new team of EU Commissioners headed up by Jose Manuel Barroso follow this link... [more]
7 December 2009
PRESS RELEASE - NEW EUNITED BOARD MEMBERS
EUnited appoints new Board December 2nd 2009: The General Assembly of EUnited meeting in Brussels today appointed four new Board... [more]
PRESS RELEASE - NEW EUNITED BOARD MEMBERS
EUnited appoints new Board December 2nd 2009: The General Assembly of EUnited meeting in Brussels today appointed four new Board... [more]
7 December 2009
EU Future 2020 strategy. Consultation Paper
Have your say regarding the public consultation on the EU 2020 strategy. Follow the link to upload the full document. Replies by... [more]
EU Future 2020 strategy. Consultation Paper
Have your say regarding the public consultation on the EU 2020 strategy. Follow the link to upload the full document. Replies by... [more]
30 September 2009
EU Communication "Preparing our future; developing a common strategy for key enabling technologies in the EU".
A paper looking at ways to identify KETS (Key Enabling Technologies) that will strengthen the EU's industrial and innovative... [more]
EU Communication "Preparing our future; developing a common strategy for key enabling technologies in the EU".
A paper looking at ways to identify KETS (Key Enabling Technologies) that will strengthen the EU's industrial and innovative... [more]
June 2008
Public procurement networks
DG Enterprise has launched a public consultation on establishing public procurement networks to stimulate innovation in key areas identified under... [more]
Public procurement networks
DG Enterprise has launched a public consultation on establishing public procurement networks to stimulate innovation in key areas identified under... [more]
June 2008
Reinforcing the EUnited corporate identity
A brand new EUnited web site is under development and launched in June 2008, giving more coherence to communications externally and facilitating... [more]
Reinforcing the EUnited corporate identity
A brand new EUnited web site is under development and launched in June 2008, giving more coherence to communications externally and facilitating... [more]
June 2008
Impact of energy and climate change driven policies
Some EUnited sectors such as Metallurgy have direct links to energy intensive industries, but all are dependent on energy prices and will be... [more]
Impact of energy and climate change driven policies
Some EUnited sectors such as Metallurgy have direct links to energy intensive industries, but all are dependent on energy prices and will be... [more]
May 2008
EUnited supporting Robotics ECHORD project
EUnited is supporting EUnited Robotics in its ECHORD project proposal, submitted by Technische Universität München (Information Technology... [more]
EUnited supporting Robotics ECHORD project
EUnited is supporting EUnited Robotics in its ECHORD project proposal, submitted by Technische Universität München (Information Technology... [more]
February 2008
EUnited meeting with DG Enterprise
EUnited met with Dr Peter Dröll in charge of the Lead Market Initiative. Directorate General Enterprise is coordinating several other Directorates... [more]
EUnited meeting with DG Enterprise
EUnited met with Dr Peter Dröll in charge of the Lead Market Initiative. Directorate General Enterprise is coordinating several other Directorates... [more]
January 2008
EUnited Board investigates new working groups on renewables and recycling
At the meeting of 15th January 2008, the EUnited Board agreed to explore topics for working groups, with the participation of member companies. As... [more]
EUnited Board investigates new working groups on renewables and recycling
At the meeting of 15th January 2008, the EUnited Board agreed to explore topics for working groups, with the participation of member companies. As... [more]
November 2007
EUnited demands action on Community Patent and skills
EUnited organised in November 2007 a high level debate on competitiveness “Positioning Europe’s Mechanical Engineering Industry globally”, with the... [more]
EUnited demands action on Community Patent and skills
EUnited organised in November 2007 a high level debate on competitiveness “Positioning Europe’s Mechanical Engineering Industry globally”, with the... [more]