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European Institutions and ILX Management Collaborate to Support Sustainable Development in Emerging Markets

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and ILX Management, has formed a partnership to enhance private-sector finance in emerging markets. The initiative aims to attract investments of up to … Read the full press release

Serbian SME Papir Print converts waste gases to energy and installs solar panels with EBRD and EU support

(IN BRIEF) Serbian company Papir Print has invested in a thermal oxidation plant that converts waste gases into heating and cooling energy, as well as a rooftop solar power plant, with the support of the EBRD and the EU. The … Read the full press release

Kyrgyz farmer adopts innovative biogas technology with support from EBRD and EU

(IN BRIEF) Melis Aitpaev from Eshperov village in the Kyrgyz Republic has installed a biogas plant on his farm to manage manure and increase his harvest. The EBRD provided support through its Advice for Small Businesses programme and paired Melis … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Program Helps Armenian Companies Invest in Sustainable Technology

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line program in Armenia to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting greener technology, improving product quality, and … Read the full press release

France and Netherlands Sign MoU to Strengthen Technological Capacity and Autonomy in EU

(IN BRIEF) The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and Dutch Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in research and innovation. The agreement aims to enhance the … Read the full press release

Continental and HERE Technologies to power IVECO commercial vehicles in the EU with Intelligent Speed Assistance and fuel-saving functions

(IN BRIEF) Continental and HERE Technologies will provide Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) and fuel-saving functions to all commercial vehicles produced by IVECO in the EU market from 2023 onwards. The solution will be delivered through Continental’s eHorizon platform that aggregates … Read the full press release

Moldovan businesses to receive €10m loan from EBRD and EU for greater access to finance

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €10 million loan to ProCredit Bank Moldova to support investment financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Moldova. The loan will help businesses upgrade their … Read the full press release

EU Innovation Fund grants Holcim EUR 328 million for carbon capture projects in Germany and Poland

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and related services, announces that the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for … Read the full press release

EU Innovation Fund gewährt Holcim EUR 328 Millionen für CO2-Abscheidungsprojekte in Deutschland und Polen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) ZUG, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Zement und Zuschlagstoffen, Beton und damit verbundenen Dienstleistungen, gibt bekannt, dass die Europäische Union ( EU) Innovation Fund, eines der weltweit größten Förderprogramme für die Demonstration … Read the full press release

93 percent of Europeans concerned about rising cost of living, according to new European Parliament Eurobarometer survey

(PRESS RELEASE) STRASBOURG, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Parliament, the EU’s only directly-elected institution and one of the legislative bodies of the European Union, has announced that a new European Parliament Eurobarometer survey shows that the rising cost of … Read the full press release

Germany, Sweden, and Finland Lead the Way in EU Wind Energy Growth in 2022

Despite Challenges, 15 GW of New Wind Farms Installed, One Third More Than 2021 Onshore Wind Leads the Way in EU’s Renewable Energy Push (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the … Read the full press release

T-Systems announces Open Telekom Cloud’s approval in EU Cloud Code of Conduct process

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 6-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, has announced that the Open Telekom Cloud, a cloud computing platform operated … Read the full press release

Baltic Pipe Project Passes DNV Certification, Bringing New Gas Supply Options to Denmark and Poland

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the issuance of a Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for the Baltic Pipe project to Energinet, the Danish national transmission system operator for electricity … Read the full press release

Das Baltic Pipe-Projekt besteht die DNV-Zertifizierung und eröffnet Dänemark und Polen neue Gasversorgungsoptionen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BÆRUM, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, der unabhängige Energieexperte und Assurance-Anbieter, hat die Ausstellung eines Konformitätszertifikats (CoC) für das Baltic Pipe-Projekt an Energinet, den dänischen nationalen Übertragungsnetzbetreiber für Strom und Erdgas, bekannt gegeben. Das Baltic Pipe-Projekt ist eine Gaspipeline … Read the full press release

EBRD, EIB and International Donors Invest in Moldova’s Solid Waste Management Infrastructure

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced it is providing a €25 million sovereign loan to the government of Moldova to finance investments in its … Read the full press release

EBWE, EIB und internationale Geber investieren in Moldawiens Infrastruktur für die Abfallbewirtschaftung

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE), eine multilaterale Entwicklungsinvestitionsbank, hat angekündigt, dass sie ein Staatsdarlehen in Höhe von 25 Millionen Euro bereitstellt der Regierung von Moldawien zur Finanzierung von Investitionen in seine … Read the full press release

DNV to offer human rights due diligence services in line with EU’s Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the launch of human rights due diligence services in line with EU’s Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). The new offering steps on … Read the full press release

DNV bietet menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflichten gemäß der EU-Richtlinie zur nachhaltigen Sorgfaltspflicht von Unternehmen (CS3D) an

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BÆRUM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, der unabhängige Energieexperte und Assurance-Anbieter, hat die Einführung von menschenrechtlichen Due-Diligence-Diensten im Einklang mit der EU-Richtlinie zur nachhaltigen Sorgfaltspflicht von Unternehmen angekündigt (CS3D). Das neue Angebot stützt sich auf das Dienstleistungsangebot des Unternehmens … Read the full press release

EBWE und EU stellen Georgien 53 Millionen Euro zur Unterstützung seiner Energieeffizienz in Schulen zur Verfügung

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE), eine multilaterale Entwicklungsinvestitionsbank , haben die Europäische Union (EU) und die KfW Entwicklungsbank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH), eine deutsche staatliche Investitions- und Entwicklungsbank, im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums … Read the full press release

EBRD and the EU to provide EUR 53 million to Georgia in support of its energy efficiency in schools

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, the European Union (EU) and KfW Development Bank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH), a German state-owned investment and development bank, on behalf … Read the full press release

Jahresstatistik 2021 von WindEurope: Die EU benötigt jährlich 30 GW an neuer Windenergie, um ihr Ziel für erneuerbare Energien für 2030 zu erreichen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BRUSSELS, 25-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, ein in Brüssel ansässiger Verband, der sich für die Förderung der Nutzung der Windenergie in ganz Europa einsetzt, hat hat die Veröffentlichung seiner Jahresstatistik 2021 angekündigt, die die unzureichende Geschwindigkeit des Windenergieausbaus in … Read the full press release

WindEurope’s Annual Statistics 2021: EU needs 30 GW a year of new wind energy to meet its 2030 renewables target

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 25-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced the release of its Annual Statistics 2021, which shows the insufficient speed of wind energy expansion … Read the full press release

Lieferung neuer Abfallsammelfahrzeuge an die Stadt Osch, die zweitgrößte Stadt der Kirgisischen Republik, dank finanzieller Unterstützung von EBWE, EU und EIB

Die zweitgrößte Stadt der Kirgisischen Republik profitiert von einer besseren Abfallbewirtschaftung Neue Abfallsammelfahrzeuge geliefert Modernisierung von Einrichtungen und Dienstleistungen, die von der EBWE, der EU und der EIB unterstützt werden (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für … Read the full press release

New waste collection vehicles delivered to the city of Osh, Kyrgyz Republic’s second largest city, thanks to financial support from EBRD, EU and EIB

Kyrgyz Republic’s second largest city to benefit from better waste management New waste collection vehicles delivered Upgrade of facilities and services supported by the EBRD, the EU and the EIB (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank … Read the full press release

GE ACADEMY online Final event

(PRESS RELEASE) THESSALONIKI, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gender Equality Academy (GE Academy) on the 18th of November 2021 organized its online final event aimed at presenting the project results as well as their uptake after the project’s lifetime. The online … Read the full press release

EBRD extends its financial support to MSMEs in Ukraine

Loan of €10 million equivalent to boost Bank Lviv’s lending to Ukrainian small businesses Financing is part of the EU4Business-EBRD credit line Green financing to be the focus of the new credit line (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

SGS update on the EU action on food contact materials made of bamboo powder

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, a Swiss multinational inspection, verification, testing and certification company headquartered, has released its update on the action plan EU authorities have agreed on in order to ensure unauthorized food contact plastics containing … Read the full press release

Telefónica commits to contribute to the success of the EU’s green and digital transformation

An initiative of the European Commission and leading European ICT companies to drive green digital solutions to create an innovative, sustainable and resilient economy. Its commitment to have zero net emissions by 2025 in its main markets has enabled the … Read the full press release

Aimmune Therapeutics’ PALFORZIA the first-ever treatment option approved for peanut allergy in the EU

(PRESS RELEASE) VEVEY, 21-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé Health Science Company, Aimmune Therapeutics announces that PALFORZIA® [defatted powder of Arachis hypogaea L., semen (peanuts)], has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of peanut allergy in the European … Read the full press release

EBRD instrumental in key energy efficiency laws adopted by Georgia aimed at helping the country strengthen its energy links with the EU

Government of Georgia adopts key energy efficiency laws Focus on reducing energy intensity while strengthening resilience of the economy EBRD supported drafting of reform concept (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 17-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) … Read the full press release

Germany has the most COVID-19 related .eu domain names registered since January 2020 – EURid

Germany has the most COVID-19 related .eu domain names registered since January 2020 - EURid

(PRESS RELEASE) DIEGEM, Belgium, 20-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — .eu domain name registry EURid released its data on COVID-19 related .eu domain names registered between January and April 2020. According to the released stats Germany comes atop with the highest number … Read the full press release

Khersonelectrotrans to modernise its bus fleet in southern Ukraine with an EBRD loan and a grant from the EU

(PRESS RELEASE) KHERSON, Ukraine, 29-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD announces it is providing up to €10 million to the city of Kherson in Ukraine for replacement of their old fleet of trolley buses. The EBRD’s loan will be coupled with an … Read the full press release

200 SMEs in Bulgaria, Latvia and Romania to benefit from the joint EBRD and EU programme

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Investment in research and innovation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bulgaria, Latvia and Romania will now have support from new financing programme launched by the EBRD and the EU. The new … Read the full press release

Continental calls on its employees across Europe to vote in the European Parliament election 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 14-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental calls on its employees across Europe to vote in the European election, which will take place between May 23 and 26, 2019. The European Parliament election 2019 is going to be the … Read the full press release

The German Council of Economic Experts will look after the National Productivity Board in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) WIESBADEN, 11-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The German Council of Economic Experts will be responsible for the National Productivity Board in Germany. The assignment has come from the federal government as a response to a recommendation by the Council … Read the full press release

Towards a Europe of Stakeholder Nations

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:00 – Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:30 Where: European Parliament, Brussels room A1H1 (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 28-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — As the EU is approaching the next European Parliament elections there is more need than … Read the full press release

New advanced vehicle safety features will become mandatory in 2022 across EU

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 26-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Provisional political agreement on the revised General Safety Regulation has just been reached by the EU institutions. Passengers, pedestrians and cyclists will be better protected as new safety technologies will become mandatory across … Read the full press release

EU on track to launch its most ambitious ever European research and innovation programme in 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 20-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — EU institutions have just reached to partial political agreement on Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe is the future EU research and innovation programme and aims at facilitating the investment in research and innovation to … Read the full press release

Short stories on successful energy transition technologies to educate EU citizens about the European energy system of the future

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 11-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Technology and Innovation Platform Smart Networks for Energy Transition (ETIP SNET) is launching a series of short stories on successful energy transition technologies to inform citizens and facilitate their involvement in the European energy system … Read the full press release

Universities UK, the Russell Group, Guild HE, Million Plus and University Alliance warn of the risks for research, staff and students if UK leaves EU without deal

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 03-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — University leaders have written to politicians and government to warn of the risks for research, staff and students if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. In an open letter to MPs, Universities UK, … Read the full press release