The document provides an overview of the history and role of the European Union (EU). It discusses how the EU was established in 1958 with 6 original members and has since expanded to 27 members. The goals of the EU are to increase trade and cooperation between member countries through establishing a single market and adopting a common currency, the euro. The EU aims to improve workers' rights and reduce economic disparities between regions through social and regional policies.
A look at some of the key issues shaping EU Policy, by MSLGROUP Brussels with details of the policy plans on prudential rules for banks, labels of origins, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, online gambling and a new state aid regime, just to mention a few.
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The complexity and diversity of issues on the table of EU policy makers is set to increase in the coming months. This comes on top of European challenges old and new which threaten the very essence of the European Union project.
Read on to learn about the latest policy developments with this monthly alert from our team in Brussels. For real-time updates, follow @MSL_Brussels or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
A look at some of the key issues shaping EU Policy, by MSLGROUP Brussels with details of the policy plans on prudential rules for banks, labels of origins, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, online gambling and a new state aid regime, just to mention a few.
Follow @MSL_Brussels
The complexity and diversity of issues on the table of EU policy makers is set to increase in the coming months. This comes on top of European challenges old and new which threaten the very essence of the European Union project.
Read on to learn about the latest policy developments with this monthly alert from our team in Brussels. For real-time updates, follow @MSL_Brussels or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
Part 3 B Cop15 Failure Analysis Transparency Evaluation in Climate ChangeSandip Sen
Continuing our 10 Part COP15 Failure Analysis we find that Transparency of Emission measurement is a Key Issue, where all nations be it EU, Asia and US are found wanting. We evaluate here the strength and the effectiveness of the EU ETS and give the pros and cons of the developing world following this model for curbing emissions.
2015: A Critical Year for the Energy Union - MSLGROUP Energy Report March '15MSL
MSLGROUP's latest edition of ON Energy Report looks at how 2015 will be a year of change for the European energy landscape across markets, politics, regulation and innovation.
The sixth report from MSLGROUP's European Energy practice, “2015: a year of unprecedented change?" carries in-depth commentary from the company's energy experts in Brussels, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK. We hope you enjoy this latest snapshot from across the European energy communications landscape.
For future updates, please contact Nick Bastin, Partner, CNC and Head of MSLGROUP’s EMEA Energy Practice at nick.bastin@cnc-communications.com.
Do share your queries/feedback with our team at @CNC_comms or reach out to us on twitter @msl_group.
From Brussels to Paris and Beyond - ON Energy Report November '15MSL
MSLGROUP's latest edition of ON Energy Report looks at the evolving European Energy landscape in the context of the forthcoming jamboree that is COP21. With carbon reduction at the top of the agenda, we take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities that we face, and some of the communications needs that the industry has to grapple with.
For future updates, please contact Nick Bastin, Partner, CNC and Head of MSLGROUP’s EMEA Energy Practice at nick.bastin@cnc-communications.com.
Do share your queries/feedback with our team at @CNC_comms or reach out to us on twitter @msl_group.
Part 3 B Cop15 Failure Analysis Transparency Evaluation in Climate ChangeSandip Sen
Continuing our 10 Part COP15 Failure Analysis we find that Transparency of Emission measurement is a Key Issue, where all nations be it EU, Asia and US are found wanting. We evaluate here the strength and the effectiveness of the EU ETS and give the pros and cons of the developing world following this model for curbing emissions.
2015: A Critical Year for the Energy Union - MSLGROUP Energy Report March '15MSL
MSLGROUP's latest edition of ON Energy Report looks at how 2015 will be a year of change for the European energy landscape across markets, politics, regulation and innovation.
The sixth report from MSLGROUP's European Energy practice, “2015: a year of unprecedented change?" carries in-depth commentary from the company's energy experts in Brussels, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK. We hope you enjoy this latest snapshot from across the European energy communications landscape.
For future updates, please contact Nick Bastin, Partner, CNC and Head of MSLGROUP’s EMEA Energy Practice at nick.bastin@cnc-communications.com.
Do share your queries/feedback with our team at @CNC_comms or reach out to us on twitter @msl_group.
From Brussels to Paris and Beyond - ON Energy Report November '15MSL
MSLGROUP's latest edition of ON Energy Report looks at the evolving European Energy landscape in the context of the forthcoming jamboree that is COP21. With carbon reduction at the top of the agenda, we take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities that we face, and some of the communications needs that the industry has to grapple with.
For future updates, please contact Nick Bastin, Partner, CNC and Head of MSLGROUP’s EMEA Energy Practice at nick.bastin@cnc-communications.com.
Do share your queries/feedback with our team at @CNC_comms or reach out to us on twitter @msl_group.
Believe it or not, the fax machine is still being used throughout the world – despite the proliferation of internet-based fax services such as RingCentral. Whilst most communication in the business world revolves around smartphones, email, internet messaging and other web-based applications, there are still millions using paper-based fax machines on a daily basis. This has a wide range of implications from both a cost and environmental perspective.
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Tripwire's Maurice Uenuma argues there's a difference between doing the basics and doing them well. Learn how Tripwire solutions can help you achieve operational excellence in the essentials.
On June 23rd 2016 the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. Prime Minister David Cameron resigned the morning after the vote and a few weeks later, Theresa May was elected leader of the Conservative Party and new Prime Minister
The process of Brexit has begun although the timing of the decision to invoke Article 50 of the EU treaty remains uncertain
Once Article 50 is invoked, there is a maximum period of two years before the UK finally leaves the EU. The terms of the UK’s new economic relationship with the EU also remain uncertain.
On June 23rd 2016 the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union.
Prime Minister David Cameron resigned the morning after the vote
A few weeks later, Theresa May was elected leader of the Conservative Party and new Prime Minister.
The terms of the UK’s new economic relationship with the EU remain uncertain.
Hard Brexit
Means that the United Kingdom leaves the EU Single Market and trades under World Trade Organization rules
Under WTO rules, each member must grant the same market access—including charging the same tariffs—to all other members as the most favoured nation
Soft Brexit
Involves the option of staying in the Single Market (like Norway)
As a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), Norway has a free trade agreement with the European Union, which means that there are no tariffs on trade between the two
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