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The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as the EU Commission President, but weakens ambition on green and just transition. In securing an absolute majority, von der Leyen confirmed to stay the course on the goals set out in the European Green Deal. However, her flagship initiative has also been downgraded, catering more to (agro-)industrial demands; her programme now starts by copy-pasting industry demands that are often at odds with environmental standards that protect people’s health and safety. The importance of nature is mentioned in passing only and ambition for a fully renewable energy…

“Small businesses emphasised the need to finally make policy on the basis of the 99,8% companies in Europe, instead of for the 0,2% and called for focus on implementation in this new mandate.” “We welcome that Mrs von der Leyen in her Political Guidelines states that future legislation must be designed with small businesses in mind. However, we have seen SME washing before, and therefore call to act according to this statement now” President Salminen congratulated Ursula von der Leyen at her re-election for a second term at the helm of the European Commission.” “As entrepreneurs we work side by…

Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities in the EU (the Consumer Protection Cooperation network) announced they have taken action against Meta’s pay-or-consent policy rolled out as of November 2023 to Facebook and Instagram users. BEUC welcomes that the Commission and the national authorities agreed to follow up on BEUC’s coordinated set of complaints filed against the company. National consumer authorities have sent a letter to Meta asking the company to propose solutions by 1 September 2024. In November 2023, Meta rolled out changes to its service in the EU which require Facebook and Instagram users to, either…

The Automotive Steering Systems Europe 2024 Conference – part of the Automotive Chassis Systems Conferences – returns to Munich, Germany on November 26-28, 2024. WhatCarsWhen26 November 2024, 07:30 CET to28 November 2024, 17:00 CETWhereMunich, GermanyContact NameASDEventsContact Phone+31 20 486 1286AttendeesPart of the Automotive Chassis Systems Conferences, alongside the Automotive Braking Systems and Advanced Suspension Systems events, this year’s Automotive Steering Systems event will once again bring together experts in the chassis domain for three days of invaluable networking, technical content, and multi-stakeholder discussion sessions.Add event to calendar vCal iCal For European vehicle manufacturers, cost-reduction and cost-optimisation are critical factors right now. With the…

The AVERE E-Mobility Conference 2024 will take place in Monaco on 13-14 November 2024. In an ever-urbanizing world, the challenges associated with urban mobility are becoming increasingly complex. To address them and pave the way for a more sustainable future, we need innovative solutions in the realm of e-mobility and urban parking. The AVERE E-Mobility Conference 2024 aims to delve into pivotal aspects of urban mobility. WhatEnvironmentEnergyTransportWhen13 November 2024, 08:30 CET to14 November 2024, 21:00 CETWhereMonacoContact NameAVERE, the European Association for ElectromobilityContact Phone+32 2 287 08 28Add event to calendar vCal iCal What awaits you at the conference and exhibition: …as well as…

The Connected Vehicles Europe 2024 Conference will take place in the Unikted Kingdom on 11 to 14 November, 2024. Connected vehicles as a segment of the automotive market is just getting started. The true potential of connected car data and connected services is yet to be fully realised, not only by the end customer, but also by the vehicle manufacturer. Connected vehicle data is presenting OEMs with the invaluable opportunity to elevate the customer experience, offer new services and improve vehicle design and performance. More information about this event… WhatCarsEnergyWhen11 November 2024, 09:00 CET to14 November 2024, 17:00 CETWhereUnited KingdomContact NameASDEventsContact…

Recognising recent developments the recent developments in the electric power supply systems space, ASDEvents are proud to announce the return of the Automotive Electric Power Supply Systems conference, taking place on the 22nd – 24th October in Munich, Germany. Explore Innovations in High-Voltage Power Supply Including 400V & 800V And Reinvestigate 48V Architecture in Future Vehicles The event will address current industry drivers including cost, innovation, and efficiency, and serve as a meeting ground plus marketplace for OEM, Tier-1 and Tier-2 companies to discuss current challenges, devise solutions and showcase technical capabilities. WhatCarsEnergyWhen22 October 2024, 12:30 CET to24 October 2024, 18:00…

The 9th Annual Battery Technologies for EV/HEV 2024 will take place on 22 to 24 October in Munich, Germany.

25 July 2024by eub2 — last modified 26 July 2024 EuroCommerce has today written to the president of the European Commission to express deep concern regarding the preparation for implementation of the Regulation for Deforestation-free products (EUDR). Reiterating our full support of its important objectives, the rules still need clarification on many important practical aspects to allow retailers and wholesalers to comply. Retailers and wholesalers are particularly affected by the EUDR due to the broad range of products in scope they sell, involving thousands of direct suppliers, with tens of thousands of upstream suppliers, the large majority of which are SMEs. The…

(BRUSSELS) – An online service is not ‘free’ if it earns revenue from using personal data to show personalised ads, the EU made clear Monday over concerns that Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model breaches EU consumer law. The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network sent a letter following the concerns over Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model, iin action coordinated by the Commission and led by the French Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention. The action started in 2023, immediately after Meta requested consumers overnight to either subscribe to use Facebook and Instagram against a fee or to consent to…