An intriguing piece of European Union legislation came into force earlier this week which will affect every home across Europe. From 1st September 2014, it now illegal to manufacture or import vacuum cleaners into the European Union which are above 1600 watts in power. The new EU directive is targeting high power appliances which are… Continue reading Cleaning up high energy appliances in Europe
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How does the budget for the EU Strategy 2014-2020 look like?
The EU budget for the period 2014-2020 is 1,082 billion euros. The Multiannual financial framework (MFF), which is the other name for the 2014-2020 EU budget, is split into six headline areas, which are (1) Smart and Inclusive Growth, (2) Sustainable Growth: (3) Natural Resources, (4) Security and citizenship, (5) Global Europe, and (6) Administration.… Continue reading How does the budget for the EU Strategy 2014-2020 look like?
Update on the EU Cohesion Policy
The European Union consists of 274 regions with a very different economic and social situation in-between them. The European Union Horizon 2020 Strategy aims to reduce these differences, by investing in economic growth, job creation and competitiveness. This summer the European Union has published its sixth report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion. It can… Continue reading Update on the EU Cohesion Policy
First EU Operational programs adopted by European Commission
We have written before on this blog, about the reformed European Union cohesion policy, which will make available up to EUR 351,8 billion to invest in Europe’s regions, cities and the real economy during the seven years between 2014 and 2020. It will be the EU’s principle investment tool for delivering the Europe 2020 Strategy… Continue reading First EU Operational programs adopted by European Commission
A Real Battle Gone Digital
In the era of modern technology-based marketing, tourism is just one of many industries that have gone digital. Nowadays, we live in a world for which statues and storyboards are no longer enough, witnessing evolution of visitor centres into digital visitor centres. This new approach to servicing customers through a dynamic mix of digital technologies… Continue reading A Real Battle Gone Digital
European Capitals of Culture–Creative Europe Project
In the words of Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission: “The European Capitals of Culture are a flagship cultural initiative of the European Union, possibly the best known and most appreciated by European citizens. They are a clear illustration of the EU’s commitment to cultural diversity, but also of how culture can unite… Continue reading European Capitals of Culture–Creative Europe Project
Public consultation on EU Urban Agenda and the Integrated Territorial Investment platform
Public consultation is a regulatory process by which the public’s input on matters affecting them is sought. Now a new EU public consultation has been announced, that ought to help all great cities of the European Union in preparing the necessary Integrated Territorial Investment platform. Following the news from a few days ago that the… Continue reading Public consultation on EU Urban Agenda and the Integrated Territorial Investment platform
What makes the US economy more resilient than Europe’s?
The global financial crisis that erupted in full force in 2008 affected both Europe and the United States in a very similar way. At least in the beginning. On both sides of the Atlantic, economic performance fell drastically in 2009 and started to recover in 2010. But, as the financial crisis mutated into the euro… Continue reading What makes the US economy more resilient than Europe’s?
EU legal fundaments all member states need to adopt before end of 2014
On July 14th, the European Commission released an update on the adoption of Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes. EU member states with PAs approved by the EC on June 20th include Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Cyprus, and Slovakia. Up until now, the EC has approved 9 out of 28 PAs. The ones that have already been… Continue reading EU legal fundaments all member states need to adopt before end of 2014
EU Partnership agreements statuses and the details about submitted PA Croatia
Partnership agreements between the European Commission and individual EU countries set out the national authorities’ plans on how to use funding from the European Structural and Investment Funds between 2014 and 2020. They outline each country’s strategic goals and investment priorities, linking them to the overall aims of the EU 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable… Continue reading EU Partnership agreements statuses and the details about submitted PA Croatia