What is a Geographical Indication? A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign, usually a name, used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess...
The European Commission has adopted today (11 July) the national Operational Programme for the implementation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) in Italy. This is the second...
At this week’s Digital Venice 2014, the GSMA and leading European telecoms operators presented a statement to Prime Minister of Italy and President of the Council of...
The EU's new Nuclear Safety Directive was adopted today (8 July) by the Council. It provides more power and independence for national regulatory authorities, a high-level EU-wide...
Today (7 July), the European Commission is launching an EU-wide interconnection of national insolvency registers by linking up databases from seven member states: the Czech Republic,...
More than 70,000 counterfeit goods were seized during a major Joint Customs Operation (JCO) code-named ERMIS. The Operation focused on postal and courier mail traffic, to...
Speaking today (7 July) in Rome, Consumer Policy Commissioner Neven Mimica sets out his views as to the need for greater co-operation in enforcing consumer rights...