Press releases
Enterprise Award Winners 2012: Most vulnerable empowered to become entrepreneurs
16/11/2012
European Commission Press release Cyprus, 16 November 2012 A unique approach to supporting start-ups by helping society’s most vulnerable groups to find work through self-employment and enterprise, created by the UK organisation Outset, was announced today as the winner of the 6th European Enterprise Promotion Awards.
Safer vehicles through international harmonisation
14/11/2012
European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 November 2012 The European Commission has today agreed with international partners on new internationally harmonised rules on Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) and Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS) for commercial vehicles.
CARS 2020: for a strong, competitive and sustainable European car industry
08/11/2012
European Commission Press release Brussels, 8 November 2012 With 12 million sector-related jobs the automotive industry is vital for Europe's prosperity and job creation. The EU needs to maintain a world-class car industry, producing the most energy efficient and safe vehicles globally and providing high-skilled jobs to millions.
A visa policy to spur economic growth in the EU
07/11/2012
European Commission Press release Brussels, 7 November 2012 In a strategic Communication adopted today, the Commission examines how the implementation and development of the common visa policy could help growth in the EU by facilitating travel opportunities for third country nationals willing to visit the EU.
