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Commission earmarks EUR 1bn for investment in broadband - Frequently Asked Questions (28 January 2009)The European Commission aims to achieve 100 % high-speed internet coverage for all citizens by 2010 as part of the European Economic Recovery Plan. EUR 1 billion has been earmarked today to help rural areas get online, bring new jobs and help businesses grow. On average, 93 % of Europeans can enjoy a high speed online connection but in some countries broadband covers less than half of the rural population (see the table in the annex). Broadband internet connection is expected to create 1 million jobs and boost the EU's economy by EUR 850 billion between 2006 and 2015.
The Commission proposes EUR 5 billion new investment in energy and Internet broadband infrastructure in 2009-2010, in support of the EU recovery plan: http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/142&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
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State aid: Commission prolongs film support rules until end 2012 (28 January 2009)The European Commission has today adopted a Communication extending the validity of the state aid assessment criteria for the production of films and audiovisual works until 31 December 2012. These criteria, laid down in a Commission Communication of 2001, are used by the Commission to approve Europe's national, regional and local film support schemes under the EU's state aid rules. The new Commission Communication also identifies a number of trends which are likely to have to be addressed by a future Cinema Communication. Across the EU, around EUR 1.6 bn is spent on national film support each year.
Frequently Asked Questions: http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/09/33&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
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Telecoms: Commission asks Italy's telecoms regulator AGCOM to wait for verified cost data before approving price increases for access to Telecom Italia's network (28 January 2009)In a letter made public today, the European Commission has asked the Italian telecoms regulator AGCOM not to allow Telecom Italia to increase the prices it charges competitors to access its telephone network (the so-called local loop unbundling fees) until audited data justifying an increase in costs is available.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
ICT and Protection of Critical Infrastructures
(Deadline: 27/02/2009) This call is framed within the EU programme on "Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism and other Security Related Risks" for the period 2007-2013. This programme proposes accompanying financial measures for the implementation of EPCIP (the European Programme on Critical Infrastructure Protection) that is managed and coordinated by the European Commission Directorate General Freedom, Security and Justice.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Regions For Economic Change - Networking for Results
16 February 2009 - 17 February 2009 Brussels, BelgiumThis event is organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the Committee of the Regions. During the evening of the first day, Commissioner Danuta Huebner will present the 2009 'RegioStars' awards to projects displaying good European practice and innovation in regional policy.
More than 500 participants from regions all over Europe are expected to discuss how European regional policy and its instruments can help regions to learn from one another and translate network outputs into action through mainstream policy and programmes. Through nine workshops, the event will showcase strategies, experiences and projects intended to provide learning and networking opportunities for Structural Funds managing authorities.
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