Tuesday, August 31, 2010
ECFA: Equal consultation and mutual benefits
The end of June mainland China and Taiwan signed a tariff-cutting trade agreement, the so-called Economic-Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) that aims to deepen economic ties and ease tensions between the two countries. The deal is a high point in the ‘cross strait’ policy of President Ma.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
How to stop anti-crisis policies from becoming protectionist
“Industrial policy” has long been a euphemism in most parts of Europe for economic nationalism, and the problem is getting worse. Elie Cohen looks at the policy aftermath of the financial crisis and sets out a framework for EU-level industrial policymaking.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sweet Europe, sour America?
Investors are finding themselves with a new kind of balancing act -- one in which they have to juggle with three major regions posing three significantly different circumstances. Europe's bank stress testing, the focus of much of the past week's market focus, is but one ball in the air.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Towards a New Economic Order?
As the world recovers from the financial crisis, many governments have introduced measures to help economies rebound. While many of these are quick solutions, the fundamental structure of our economic order has to change, argues Jagadeesh Gokhale. He outlines a few reforms for long-term growth.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Internet of Things
Will your fridge be able to detect any product past its use-by date and inform you about it in the near future? The Internet should not only connect the more than 1.5 billion people who use it, but also people to things and things-to-things, according to Spanish Socialist MEP Maria Badia i Cutchet.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
3rd European Tourism Conference
For a third consecutive year, HELEXPO and EUROPRESS MEDIA GROUP (EMG) are organizing the “3rd European Tourism Conference” entitled this year “A New Model for Tourism”. The event includes sessions about Culture and Environment, Digital Agenda and Marketing, Alternative forms of Tourism, etc.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Guy Verhofstadt: the Saviour of the European Commission?
Former long standing Belgian Prime-Minister Guy Verhofstadt is using his current position as President of the Liberal Group in the European Parliament, to play patron to the EC, which has lost power since the Lisbon Treaty came into force and also due to its lack of ambition and sufficient quality
The Digital Agenda for Europe
The European Commission has just published its Digital Agenda, one of the seven flagship initiatives of the EU 2020 Strategy. The success of the Digital Agenda - namely creating a Digital Single Market - is linked to the political and economical success of the European Union.
The Financial, Economic and Greek Crisis
In this special feature European Business Review shines a spotlight on the financial, economic and Greek crisis. It is time to be courageous and draw conclusions, it is five to midnight! If the EU doesn’t act now we will end up playing second league and no longer with big boys like the US and Asia.
Effective lobbying at the EU
Leading businesses recognize how involvement in the EU policy making process alongside other parts of civil society and other interests is crucial to shaping their operating environment, but it is still surprising how often businesses are unaware of legislation and how it can affect them.
