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European Space Solutions Conference 2014

The European Commission and the European GNSS Agency (GSA) welcome you to the European Space Solutions, which is being held in Prague from 11 to 13 June. The 3-day conference will bring together business and the public-sector with users and developers of space-based solutions.

 
Information Day on Horizon 2020 Secure Societies calls

On 1 April 2014, the Research Executive Agency (REA) is organising an information day on the first three Horizon 2020 calls on Secure Societies. This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about funding and legal conditions related to H2020 proposals.

 
New leisure boat rules to help business and the environment

In the summertime, Europe’s waters come to life with several million motor boats, sail boats, jet skis and other recreational crafts. These tourist favourites are set to become safer and cleaner, with new legislation making the use of such crafts less harmful to the environment.

 
The European Space Expo comes to Lisbon (Portugal) !

The European Commission has launched the European Space Expo, a free interactive exhibition that illustrates the services and applications derived from the major European space programmes in the domains of satellite navigation (Galileo and Egnos) and Earth observation (Copernicus).

 
EU aluminium industry suffers from regulatory costs

In spite of increasing global demand for aluminium, since 2003 ten primary aluminium smelters have closed in the EU, while none have opened or are planned to open. Therefore, a new Commission study looks at the situation in the aluminium sector and how its competitiveness is affected by regulatory costs.

 
The European Space Expo comes to Munich (Germany) !

The European Commission has launched the European Space Expo, a free interactive exhibition that illustrates the services and applications derived from the major European space programmes in the domains of satellite navigation (Galileo and Egnos) and Earth observation (Copernicus).

 
EGNOS performance report September 2013 available

The EC-appointed contractor ESSP is committed to provide full visibility and transparency on the EGNOS services status and performance and is publishing the “EGNOS Performance Report” on a monthly basis.