Portal Economic Arhiva: 2011
Corporate governance reform
Views sought on how to improve the way publicly traded companies are managed and on providing better protection for shareholders. The global financial crisis exposed weaknesses in the rules and codes of conduct that govern the way EU-based companies are managed.
Roadmap for a stronger EU economy
EU targets 12 priority measures to make its single market work better for consumers, workers and businesses.
Goals to improve education
he EU has met just one of the five education targets it set in 2003. But its goals for 2020 are attainable, says report.
Energy-smart Europe on the horizon
New EU proposals to reinvigorate 2020 energy-saving efforts and create a genuine low-carbon economy by 2050 – potentially saving every household €1 000 and creating 2m jobs in the process.
Readying European enterprises for renewed growth
European efforts to support enterprises, particularly smaller ones, and to promote industrial competitiveness can help achieve the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Now the European Commission has called on stakeholders to help define a post-2013 framework for business support measures.
Small Business Act for Europe
Adopted in June 2008, the “Small Business Act” for Europe (SBA) reflects the Commission’s political will to recognise the central role of SMEs in the EU economy and for the first time puts into place a comprehensive SME policy framework for the EU and its Member States.
MEPs want specific measures with firm funding commitments
Stronger economic governance and firm budget commitments for concrete measures are the main demands set out in a resolution on the Europe 2020 strategy adopted by Parliament on Thursday.
Europe on track with satellite navigation
Galileo, the EU’s global satellite navigation system, will be launched in 2014. EGNOS, which improves the accuracy of GPS across Europe, already provides services to users like farmers and rescue workers.
A taste for Europe
EU quality labelling system protects 1 000 names used to designate traditional agricultural produce and foods. On 15 February 2011, Piacentinu Ennese, a saffron-flavoured sheep’s cheese from Italy, became the one-thousandth name registered under the EU’s quality labelling system.
Fostering innovation
Plans unveiled to revamp EU research funding to spur more innovation, increase its economic impact, make it easier for researchers to get involved and deliver better value for taxpayers.