EU and the UK
date: 19/05/2017
Poole hosts European Maritime Day conference
Europe's maritime community, industry professionals and policy-makers gathered in Poole, Dorset, on 18-19 May to exchange ideas and foster partnerships as the town hosted the annual European Maritime Day conference and exhibition. Under the banner "The Future of our Seas" the two-day conference introduced corporate responsibility as one of the pivotal aspects of sustainability and provided an opportunity for governments, NGOs and business leaders from around the world to show what their companies are doing or pledging to do to protect the oceans.
Commissioner Vella's speech
English remains the top foreign language studied by Europeans, but the number of British teens studying a foreign language is low
Data from a report released by the Commission on 18 May shows that 90% of primary and secondary school students in Europe study English. However, the UK scores a less flattering record in language learning. Less than half of its upper secondary students in general education studies foreign languages. This is the lowest by far in Europe.
New geographical indication from the United Kingdom
The Commission has approved today (19 May) the addition of a new wine name from the United Kingdom to the quality register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). The "Darnibole" is a white, dry wine made from bacchus grapes variety. Darnibole is situated in the centre of Cornwall.
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