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State aid: Commission adopts guidance on training aid and aid to disadvantaged and disabled workers

The European Commission has adopted two guidance papers setting out criteria for the in-depth assessment of large amounts of training aid and of aid to disadvantaged and disabled workers. The guidance outlines the kind of information required by the Commission for its assessment and the assessment methodology, which is based on the balancing of the positive and negative effects of the aid. The criteria are in line with the Commission's refined economic approach in state aid analysis, based on the principles set out in the State Aid Action Plan (see IP/05/680 and MEMO/05/195 ). They are part of the Commission's efforts to clarify and simplify state aid rules.

Strategy against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

The Commission presents a comprehensive strategy to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) which endangers the economy of the fisheries sector, fish stocks and the marine environment. The measures proposed would restrict access to the European Union (EU) market to those fishery products certified compliant with regulations by the flag State or by the export State in question. It also provides for surveillance of activities at sea, identification of IUU operators, improved implementation of legislation in the fisheries field and better application of sanctions in the event of infringements being committed. The initiative falls within the scope of the Community action plan to eradicate IUU fishing adopted in 2002 and follows on from actions carried out internationally (FAO, RFMO).

Smoother sailing for ships travelling between EU ports

Commission presents plan to streamline customs procedures for ships travelling from one EU port to another " moving towards a maritime space without barriers.

A new strategic approach to health for the EU (2008-2013)

The present White Paper sets out a new Community health strategy until 2013, which is designed to confront the growing challenges to the health of Europe's citizens, such as population ageing, cross-border health threats or illnesses linked to unhealthy lifestyles. This strategy is also intended to strengthen, in a single strategic framework, Community cooperation in the areas in which the Member States cannot act alone, ensure that health is better understood at European level and worldwide, and secure a bigger role for health in all policies. To this end, the White Paper proposes four principles and three strategic objectives for the coming years.

Nuova strategia in materia sanitaria per l’UE (2008-2013)

Il presente libro bianco definisce una nuova strategia comunitaria in materia sanitaria fino al 2013 per fronteggiare problemi sempre più pronunciati per la salute della popolazione come l’invecchiamento, le minacce transfrontaliere per la salute o le malattie legate a stili di vita poco salubri. Questa strategia intende in questo modo rafforzare, in un quadro strategico unico, la cooperazione comunitaria nei settori nei quali gli Stati membri non possono agire soli, garantire una maggior comprensione della salute a livello europeo e globale e riservare più spazio alla salute nell’insieme delle politiche. A tal fine, il libro bianco propone quattro principi e tre obiettivi strategici per i prossimi anni.

TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE

EU Presses Forward on the Promotion of European Rights for Energy Consumers

Leading stakeholders from across the EU met today with Consumer Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, and Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, to reinforce and promote the rights of EU energy consumers. Stakeholders gave their support to the process launched by the Commission to better implement these rights and better inform consumers. The basis for this process will be the Citizens' Energy Forum, building on the measures proposed in the “Third Energy Package“.

Commission, excessive deficit, for Italy, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Commission recommends abrogation of excessive deficit procedure for Italy, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Protection of the EU's Financial Interests: Commission welcomes European Parliament’s call for increased cooperation by Member States

The European Parliament adopted today a report on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. The European Commission welcomes this document as an important support in the fight against fraud affecting the EU budget. The report by rapporteur Francesco Musotto highlights the paramount importance of a constructive cooperation between the Member States and the Commission. It stresses the key responsibility of the Member States for the sound management of Community revenue and expenditure, in particular in the areas of agriculture and structural funds, and including the recovery of unduly spent sums. Finally, the report requests concrete follow-up actions, including measures against certain Member States

How fit is our farming?

Eurozone welcomes Cyprus and Malta

Single currency now used in 15 countries as Cyprus and Malta join the eurozone