2008 European Year of Intercultural Dialogue: Brussels Debate on the role of the Media
The last of the seven "Brussels Debates" organised in the framework of the 2008 European Year of Intercultural Dialogue took place on Wednesday, 5 November 2008. The debate entitled "Talking Our Way out of Trouble: How Media Debate Can Combat Intolerance” was organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). It took place in the Residence Palace and was opened by EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media, Viviane Reding. [InterculturalDialogue]
Showing posts with label EU Commission Information and Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EU Commission Information and Society. Show all posts
9/30/08
EU Commission Monitor - 30/09/08
EU Commissioner wants to ease SMEs' red tape burden: Keeping the credit crunch wolves at bay 30/09/08
"The European Union yesterday called on Member States to participate in a major review of the accounting directives for small biz firms to help reduce the administrative burden on SMEs. Charlie McCreevy, who is the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, said that during this “difficult period” of ongoing economic doom and gloom the small biz world, which many tech multinationals have increasingly punted their goods at in recent years, could be easily overlooked." [TheRegister]
EU bids to dominate future nebulous buzzword: 'We don't know what Web 3.0 is, but we must have it' 29/09/08
"The European Commission has called out for help on how it can "put Europe into the lead of the transition to Web 3.0". It doesn't seem sure what web 3.0 is or could be in the future - it just knows it wants it. To that end, it's today launched a public consultation inviting opinions on this forthcoming "next wave of the Information Revolution."" [TheRegister]
"The European Union yesterday called on Member States to participate in a major review of the accounting directives for small biz firms to help reduce the administrative burden on SMEs. Charlie McCreevy, who is the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, said that during this “difficult period” of ongoing economic doom and gloom the small biz world, which many tech multinationals have increasingly punted their goods at in recent years, could be easily overlooked." [TheRegister]
EU bids to dominate future nebulous buzzword: 'We don't know what Web 3.0 is, but we must have it' 29/09/08
"The European Commission has called out for help on how it can "put Europe into the lead of the transition to Web 3.0". It doesn't seem sure what web 3.0 is or could be in the future - it just knows it wants it. To that end, it's today launched a public consultation inviting opinions on this forthcoming "next wave of the Information Revolution."" [TheRegister]
9/15/08
EU Commission: Information and Society 15/09/08
Funding Opportunities: Towards a Future Internet : Interrelation between Technological, Social and Economic Trends – CORRIGENDUM 15/09/2008
This study is meant to investigate the interrelations between technological, social and economic trends related to the future Internet: at first, by analysing how the current Internet evolved until now, its main drivers and effects; then, by discussing the possible technological options and scenarios for its further development and their likely socio-economic impact; finally, by identifying risks/opportunities for Europe. Based on an overview of existing studies in this area, the study should consult the main authorities in the field of Internet developments, both at political and technological level, covering the whole range of different social, political and business positions. Visionary scientists and politicians should be duly identified and interviewed, personally or in ad-hoc events organised in order to stimulate brainstorming and public awareness on this new conceptual approach. A strong web presence is necessary to support the study and create public awareness on the topic. Deadline for submission of tenders: 22 September 2008. Deadline for request of documents: 15 September 2008 [Europa]
Competitive European Regions through Research and Innovation - Practical guide to EU Funding Opportunities for Research and Innovation 15/09/08
This guide provides all stakeholders with user-friendly information on the different funding sources. It includes a description of each fund, advice for policy makers and an innovative Checklist and Scorecard. The Checklist and Scorecard allow potential beneficiaries to quickly identify exactly how they can access European funding at every stage of the development and implementation of a project. [Europa]
EU proposes major update to IT trade pact 15/09/08
The European Commission has today presented at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) its proposal to update and expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), an existing trade deal between some of the world's biggest trade powers that lowers the cost of IT products. The proposal would take account of new products that have entered the market since the agreement was originally concluded in 1996, eliminating customs duties for these goods. Further points considered are tackling non-tariff barriers "behind the border", as well as the problems caused by the non-functioning of some of the mechanisms and procedures provided for in the current ITA. The Commission hopes that other WTO members will engage in discussions in the near future. [Europa]
This study is meant to investigate the interrelations between technological, social and economic trends related to the future Internet: at first, by analysing how the current Internet evolved until now, its main drivers and effects; then, by discussing the possible technological options and scenarios for its further development and their likely socio-economic impact; finally, by identifying risks/opportunities for Europe. Based on an overview of existing studies in this area, the study should consult the main authorities in the field of Internet developments, both at political and technological level, covering the whole range of different social, political and business positions. Visionary scientists and politicians should be duly identified and interviewed, personally or in ad-hoc events organised in order to stimulate brainstorming and public awareness on this new conceptual approach. A strong web presence is necessary to support the study and create public awareness on the topic. Deadline for submission of tenders: 22 September 2008. Deadline for request of documents: 15 September 2008 [Europa]
Competitive European Regions through Research and Innovation - Practical guide to EU Funding Opportunities for Research and Innovation 15/09/08
This guide provides all stakeholders with user-friendly information on the different funding sources. It includes a description of each fund, advice for policy makers and an innovative Checklist and Scorecard. The Checklist and Scorecard allow potential beneficiaries to quickly identify exactly how they can access European funding at every stage of the development and implementation of a project. [Europa]
EU proposes major update to IT trade pact 15/09/08
The European Commission has today presented at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) its proposal to update and expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), an existing trade deal between some of the world's biggest trade powers that lowers the cost of IT products. The proposal would take account of new products that have entered the market since the agreement was originally concluded in 1996, eliminating customs duties for these goods. Further points considered are tackling non-tariff barriers "behind the border", as well as the problems caused by the non-functioning of some of the mechanisms and procedures provided for in the current ITA. The Commission hopes that other WTO members will engage in discussions in the near future. [Europa]
5/9/08
EU Commission: Information and Society 05/09/08
Cut red tape to attract venture capital to cutting edge high-tech research, Commission tells Parliament and Council (04/09/2008)
The Commission today called on the Parliament and Council to support a new drive to cut red tape and allow greater flexibility to make European high-tech research more effective. It was responding to the 'Aho report', the most comprehensive evaluation of EU ICT research yet, looking beyond the management of research to evaluate its impact on innovation. The report highlighted that EU research could be of greater benefit for European competitiveness by involving and supporting high growth companies and providing better links between research and venture capital. The Commission, which has launched several initiatives to involve leading companies in research (IP/08/910, IP/08/824, IP/08/785), is committed to making the information and communications technology (ICT) research it supports more effective in terms of delivering business opportunities. It is also launching a public consultation that will feed into proposals to this end in early 2009. [Europa]
Opening soon: a digital library for Europe 11/08/08
Europe's cultural diversity in books, music, paintings, photographs, and films open to all citizens at the click of a mouse via one portal – this dream of a European Digital Library could become reality this autumn. However, further efforts by the EU Member States are needed, said the Commission today in a new Communication on making available digital versions of works from cultural institutions all over Europe. Digitisation of cultural works can give Europeans access to material from museums, libraries and archives abroad without having to travel or turn hundreds of pages to find a piece of information. Europe's libraries alone contain more than 2.5 billion books, but only about 1% of archival material is available in digital form. The Commission therefore called on Member States to do more to make digitised works available online for Europeans to browse them digitally, for study, work or leisure. The Commission itself will provide some € 120 million in 2009-2010 for improving online access to Europe's cultural heritage. [Europa]
Supporting social tourism 21/08/08
The Tourism Unit of the European Commission’s Enterprise and Industry DG is promoting the exchange of good practice on social tourism through a series of conferences and workshops, launched in 2006, as part of the Commission’s drive to promote tourism in the context of the Lisbon strategy. The most recent, in Brussels in April 2008, was on the topic ‘Facilitating the growth of the youth and senior citizen tourism markets’. In addition to various actions supported by the Commission, good practices in tourism by local authorities and private sector from several parts of Europe were also reviewed. [Europa]
The Commission today called on the Parliament and Council to support a new drive to cut red tape and allow greater flexibility to make European high-tech research more effective. It was responding to the 'Aho report', the most comprehensive evaluation of EU ICT research yet, looking beyond the management of research to evaluate its impact on innovation. The report highlighted that EU research could be of greater benefit for European competitiveness by involving and supporting high growth companies and providing better links between research and venture capital. The Commission, which has launched several initiatives to involve leading companies in research (IP/08/910, IP/08/824, IP/08/785), is committed to making the information and communications technology (ICT) research it supports more effective in terms of delivering business opportunities. It is also launching a public consultation that will feed into proposals to this end in early 2009. [Europa]
Opening soon: a digital library for Europe 11/08/08
Europe's cultural diversity in books, music, paintings, photographs, and films open to all citizens at the click of a mouse via one portal – this dream of a European Digital Library could become reality this autumn. However, further efforts by the EU Member States are needed, said the Commission today in a new Communication on making available digital versions of works from cultural institutions all over Europe. Digitisation of cultural works can give Europeans access to material from museums, libraries and archives abroad without having to travel or turn hundreds of pages to find a piece of information. Europe's libraries alone contain more than 2.5 billion books, but only about 1% of archival material is available in digital form. The Commission therefore called on Member States to do more to make digitised works available online for Europeans to browse them digitally, for study, work or leisure. The Commission itself will provide some € 120 million in 2009-2010 for improving online access to Europe's cultural heritage. [Europa]
Supporting social tourism 21/08/08
The Tourism Unit of the European Commission’s Enterprise and Industry DG is promoting the exchange of good practice on social tourism through a series of conferences and workshops, launched in 2006, as part of the Commission’s drive to promote tourism in the context of the Lisbon strategy. The most recent, in Brussels in April 2008, was on the topic ‘Facilitating the growth of the youth and senior citizen tourism markets’. In addition to various actions supported by the Commission, good practices in tourism by local authorities and private sector from several parts of Europe were also reviewed. [Europa]
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