C AND E EUROPE
-
Sort:
- By date
- Alphabetically
-
A competitive European pulp and paper
industry
Within this project, the network of 29 contractors, covering 15 European countries, intends to provide a forum for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in European pulp and paper manufacturing. The network includes members from paper-mills, suppliers, consultants and research and development technologists.
-
Agriculture and the environment in the 10 new EU
Member States - implications of applying the common agricultural policy
The report describes the current state of agriculture in the 10 new Member States and three candidate countries (Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey), examining trends and drivers of change and their impact on the environment. It also provides assessments of the consequences that the Common Agriculture Policy may have in terms of agricultural management and environment.
-
Agriculture in the Europe of 25 portal
This website of the Directorate General for Agriculture is a portal providing up-to-date information on the agricultural situation in the new Member States. Access is given to documents, studies and reports, fact sheets, country information and conference proceedings. This portal takes over the function of the still existing ‘Agriculture and enlargement’ website that will no longer be updated.
-
Association of Universities for Textiles
(Autex)
The Association of Universities for Textiles (Autex) is a network of leading research universities embracing a textiles department. It consists of over 30 members, mainly European but expanding beyond Europe including members from other continents. Autex has been involved in research, training and technical assistance in the industry for nearly a decade.
-
Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la
Détergence et des Produits d’Entretien
Based in Brussels, Belgium, the Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la Détergence et des Produits d’Entretien (AISE) represents the soap, detergent and maintenance products industry. Its membership encompasses 30 national associations across European countries, plus Australia and Russia. Its portal provides access to a wide range of information, including: documents; reports; projects; activities; news; events and legislation.
-
Cement Bureau
Based in Brussels, Belgium, Cement Bureau is the European Cement Association, representing national cement industry associations and cement companies from 25 European countries. The main objective of the association is to promote the industry’s interests. Its website provides information on key issues related to the European cement industry and gives some basic knowledge about cement and its manufacturing. It also provides a link with several technical and commercial publications.
-
Competitiveness of the chemical industry sector in
central and eastern European countries
This study reviews how the industry in the candidate countries, Bulgaria and Romania, will be able to cope with the competitive pressure of EU membership. The study encompasses a national review of the chemical industry in 10 central and eastern European countries. The national reviews provide a profile of the chemical industry, and data on privatisation and foreign direct investment in the respective countries.
-
Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries in
Europe
The Brussels based Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries in Europe (CIAA) represents the interests of the European food and drink industry with European and international institutions. Its objective is to ensure industry competitiveness, food quality and safety, consumer and environment protection at European and international level. CIAA members are companies and sector associations of the food and drinks manufacturing industry in the European Union.
-
Energy sector reform and macroeconomic adjustment in a
transition economy: The case of Romania
This 2003 discussion paper, by the International Monetary Fund, reviews the issues faced during the transition process while describing the major features of the Romanian energy sector. It then analyses their macroeconomic dimension and proposes improvement measures to existing pricing and subsidy policies, and to collection and financial practices.
-
European Audiovisual Observatory
Based in Strasbourg, France, the European Audiovisual Observatory was established in 1992 as a European public service body. Consisting of 35 member states and the European Community, it is principally concerned with the collection and dissemination of information on the audiovisual industry in Europe. Its portal provides access to reports, legal texts, publications, databases, news and bulletins.
-
European contractors survey
This survey includes information on the construction market forecasts. Its sources are Euroconstruct, the pan-European construction forecasting body, and the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC). It includes: key economic data; a survey of the leading European contractors; region by region information and a review of the previous year based on the headlines made by the construction industry.
-
European Trade Association for the Promotion of
Cogeneration
Cogeneration is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat, based on the demand of a specific application. The European Trade Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration (COGEN Europe) is a non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of cogeneration at European level. Its members include 160 power companies, authorities, associations and suppliers from over 27 European countries, Australia, Japan and the United States. Established in 1993 to respond to the increasing awareness of the potential of cogeneration, the association is based in Brussels, Belgium.
-
European Trade Union Institute
The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) is a research institute founded in 1978 on the initiative of the European Trade Union Confederation. The ETUI provides research findings in the areas of europeanisation of industrial relations and employment, labour market and social policy.
-
European Confederation of Iron and Steel
Industries
Based in Brussels, Belgium, and established in 1976, the European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries (Eurofer) represents European steel companies and national federations that account for almost entire steel production at EU15 level. Besides representing the common interests of its members in the dialogue with European and international institutions, Eurofer produces publications, position papers and statistics on steel.
-
European Conference of Ministers of
Transport
Based in Paris, France, the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) is an international forum for analysis and discussion of transport policy issues by the ministers of transport of all member countries. Established in 1953, this intergovernmental organisation produces and analyses transport information and contributes to the development of transport policies, especially the ones tackling an integrated transport system throughout the enlarged Europe.
-
European Observatory on Health Systems and
Policies
The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies is a partnership between the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe, other international organisations, national governments, and academic bodies. Its portal provides access to a wide range of health-related information, including newsletters, news, articles, books, studies, reports and policy briefs. Its Secretariat is based in the WHO Regional Office for Europe in Copenhagen, Denmark.
-
European Network of Information Centres for the
Performing Arts
The European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts (ENICPA) is a network of organisations sharing information and documentation for the benefit of art professionals worldwide. Its website, redesigned in 1999, provides access to a database on European events, publications, training opportunities, and information centres for the performing arts. The network has its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
-
European Environment Agency
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an organisation of the European Commission whose mission is to provide decision makers with the information needed to develop policies in the area of environmental protection and sustainable development. The agency disseminates best practice in environmental protection and technologies, and diffuses, in cooperation with the European Commission, information on the results of environmental research.
-
European Investment Bank papers
The European Investment Bank (EIB) papers are the result of detailed research carried out by EIB staff together with contributions from external scholars and specialists. The papers date back to 1996 and are a reliable source of analysis and data with regard to the past, present and future of the European financial environment. Each study is subdivided into different chapters addressing various aspects related to the main theme.
-
European Information Technology Observatory
2002
The European Information Technology Observatory (EITO) 2002 is an annual report which provides data and analysis of ICT developments and their impact in Europe. In progressing towards the e-economy, widespread Internet use is the precondition for e-business to realise greater productivity and competitiveness, as well as new applications and new jobs.
-
European energy and transport trends to
2030
This study provides outlooks to 2030 for the energy and transport sectors. Structured into four parts, the first part sets the international framework in terms of population, macro economy, prices and primary energy demand, while the remaining parts provide scenarios for the European Union and an enlarged Europe encompassing 30 countries. Trend analyses of the last 10 years are provided as well as projections based on a modelling approach.
-
Eurostat
Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Communities situated in Luxembourg. Its task is to provide the European Union with statistics at European level, enabling comparisons between countries and regions. Eurostat makes available a whole range of data to governments, businesses, the education sector, journalists and the public.
-
Institute of Prospective Technological
Studies
The IPTS was established in Seville in 1994 and is one of the seven institutions that make up the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. The mission of the IPTS is to provide techno-economic analysis to support European decision makers. It monitors and analyses science and technology related developments, looking at their cross-sectoral impacts, interrelationships and implications for future policy development.
-
International Federation of
Musicians
The International Federation of Musicians (FIM), founded in 1948 and located in Paris, France, counts 72 unions as members throughout the world. Its main objective is to represent and defend the economic, social and artistic interests of musicians organised in trade unions. Its portal provides access to reports, news and links relevant to the sector.
-
Key developments in the agri-food chain and on
restructuring and privatisation in the CEE candidate countries
This report provides an overview of recent developments and trends within the food industries of eight new Member States and two candidate countries, Bulgaria and Romania. It is structured into three main parts: a comparative analysis of trends related to the structure and performance of the sector; country profiles; and a tabular presentation of a wide range of indicators, with 1999 values and trends over the period 1995-1999.
-
Regulatory authorities in south-east
Europe
This report is part of the stability pact for south-eastern Europe, and focuses on the role of the regulatory systems within the restructuring of the energy and telecommunications sectors of south-eastern European countries. Both policy and institutional issues are addressed; an overview of the utility sectors in these and other OECD countries is provided, together with a description of existing regulatory authorities in terms of resources, independence, accountability and coordination.
-
The energy sector reform and macroeconomic adjustment
in a transition economy: The case of Romania
This paper, while describing the major features of the Romanian energy sector, reviews the issues faced during the transition process. It then analyses the macroeconomic dimension and proposes improvement measures to existing pricing and subsidy policies, and to collection and financial practices.
-
UNICE
The Union of Industrial and Employers' Confederations in Europe (UNICE) represents member organisations from 27 European countries. Founded over 40 years ago and based in Brussels, UNICE is the main horizontal European organisation of employers' federations.
-
eEurope+: Final progress report
The eEurope+ Action Plan is a collective action launched in 2001 by the then 13 candidate countries, mirroring the same priority objectives and targets as the eEurope Action Plan launched in 2000. The report summarises progress made under eEurope+ and makes recommendations for the future. All new Member States have made significant progress in ICT infrastructure and usage since 2001 but they are still well below the current average level of the EU15 Member States.
EMCC is a project of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.
Page last updated: 26 January, 2010