Amongst the news items on the EIA's updated website are:
Framework decision on data protection
The European Data Protection Supervisor has advised the Council not to adopt a proposed Framework Decision on data protection ... on the grounds that the draft text fails in places to meet even basic principles of data protection.
Green Paper on retail financial services
Improving the Single Market for bank accounts, loans, mortgages and other financial products aimed at consumers is the aim of the new Green Paper on Retail Financial Services (COM (2007) 226) ...
Environmental Liability Directive
30 April was the deadline for Member States to implement the Environmental Liability Directive, which aims to ensure polluters pay for the damage they cause to the environment.
30% have broadband
Almost 30% of EU households now connect to the internet via high-speed broadband links ...
Human rights report
The European Parliament’s latest Annual Report on human rights has been adopted. Covering 2006, it ... “identifies offenders, assesses EU actions and makes recommendations”
2008 budget
The Commission has adopted the Preliminary Draft Budget (PDB) for 2008.
More details at www.eia.org.uk
Plus - the 'News archive' section is now live. Also, watch out for the addition of video footage from our Annual Meeting, featuring presentations by Ian Thomson and Michael Duro, plus presentations of the EIA Awards.
Regards,
Eric
Eric Davies
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