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28
Jan
One year ago, ahead of the European Data Protection Day 2012, the European Commission proposed a root and branch reform of the EU’s data protection rules to make them fit for the 21st century (IP/12/46). One year later, considerable headway has been made and negotiations on the new rules are progressing at full speed.
The reasons are clear: To flourish, the digital economy needs trust. Many people are not confident about giving out their personal data online. This means they...
28
Jan
The European Commission today announced the winners of a multi-billion euro competition of Future and Emerging Technologies (FET). The winning Graphene and Human Brain initiatives are set to receive one billion euros each, to deliver 10 years of world-beating science at the crossroads of science and technology. Each initiative involves researchers from at least 15 EU Member States and nearly 200 research institutes.
"Graphene" will investigate and exploit the unique properties of a revolutionary carbon-based material. Graphene is an extraordinary...
23
Jan
NYC Clean Technology Entrepreneur Center Will Help Cleantech and Energy Entrepreneurs Grow Early-Stage Businesses in the City.
Part of the Bloomberg Administration Efforts to Further Diversify New York City’s Economy New York, NY, January 23, 2013 - New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a Request for Proposals seeking an organization to implement and operate the NYC Clean Technology Entrepreneur Center. To help further diversify New York City's economy, NYCEDC will partner with an operator to facilitate the...
14
Jan
The European Union opened today the EU Cybercrime Center (EC3), located at the European Police Office, Europol, in The Hague. The EC3 enhances the EU's capacity to fight cybercrime and defend an internet that is free, open and secure.
"The center will mark a significant step forward in the EU's endeavour to fight cybercrime and increase cyber security, building on human rights and fundamental freedoms," said EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, noting that never before has the EU responded...
14
Jan
Speaking at the European Policy Center in Brussels today, European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn said that "2012 was a year of crisis, but it was also a year of progress. In 2013, we need to beat the crisis and take that progress to a new level."
In particular, Vice President Rehn stressed the need to maintain the pace of economic reform to support the rebalancing of the eurozone, enhance competitiveness and boost investments in Europe, pursue growth-friendly fiscal...
11
Jan
Enter Competition THRIVE - it's a unique competition seeking original, innovative strategies and programs that help immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in business. Your submission could be a winner.
About the Competition:
As part of New York City's efforts to support growth and job creation in immigrant communities, Competition THRIVE seeks to develop innovative strategies and programs that help immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in business.
NYCEDC, in consultation with the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and the Garfield Foundation, has partnered with the Lawrence N....
10
Jan
NYCEDC and HPD Announce Release of Request for Proposals to Develop 1.65 Million Square Feet of Mixed-Use Real Estate on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Development of Fully Approved Site Will Fill Gap in Urban Fabric That Has Persisted for 45 Years; Creating 1,000 Housing Units, Hundreds of Thousands of Square Feet of New Commercial Space, 1,000 Permanent Jobs and 5,000 Construction Jobs.
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced the next major step...
27
Dec
Looking ahead to 2013, Ambassador João Vale de Almeida, Head of the European Union Delegation to the U.S., said he sees great potential for further EU-U.S. cooperation on foreign policy and economic matters, building upon the strong transatlantic ties.
"I am very confident that in the the year to follow, the European Union and the United States will work together to promote growth and jobs across the Atlantic," said Ambassador Vale de Almeida in his New Year's video message. "We...
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