The name ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena (PGI)’ (balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy) has been registered since 2009 in the register of protected designations of origin (‘PDO’) and protected geographical indications (‘PGI’). Balema is a German company that produces and markets vinegar-based products made from wines from the Baden region (Germany). It uses on the labels […]
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Preferences of our users: the most consulted in November 2019
What you can’t miss … We have carried out a selection of the documents, news and calls with more success of our web page in the month of November in both versions, Spanish and English. Choosing is not always an easy task and even more so if there is a great variety. For this reason, […]
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Over 30 000 web domains shut down for intellectual property infringement
Over 30 506 domain names that distributed counterfeit and pirated items over the internet during operation IOS X have been seized. These included counterfeit pharmaceuticals and pirated movies, illegal television streaming, music, software, electronics, and other bogus products. 3 arrests and 26 000 luxury products seized The investigation was carried out by Law enforcement authorities from […]
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The social economy can be the economic model to address the twin challenge of climate emergency and social crisis
Such is the message to the European institutions from the social economy actors meeting in Strasbourg – European capital of the social economy 2019, for the 4th European Day of Social Economy Enterprises, just as the European Parliament gives the green light to Ursula von der Leyen’s new team. The European Economic and Social Committee, in cooperation with the French […]
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ASEM Cultural Festival 2019 – Asia & Europe: Cultures Connect
ASEM Cultural Festival 2019 under the theme “Asia & Europe: Cultures Connect” will celebrate the diversity of traditional and contemporary cultural creativity in Asia and Europe, emphasising artistic and creative synergies between musicians, dancers and artists who today have increasing opportunities for creative encounters and dialogue. The ASEM Cultural Festival is an official side event […]
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Inflation and unemployment in the Euro area – November 2019
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 1.0% Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 1.0% in November 2019, up from 0.7% in October according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, food, alcohol & tobacco is expected […]
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EU and Republic of Korea consultation on security and defense
Last November 2019, the Republic of Korea and the European Union held their third security and defence dialogue, in Seoul. They discussed regional security issues, recent defence policy developments and bilateral cooperation in the areas of security and defence. The participants underlined the importance of the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Republic […]
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Europeans show record support for the euro
More than three in four citizens think that the single currency is good for the European Union, according to the latest Eurobarometer results. This is the highest support since surveys began in 2002. According to the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey on the euro area, 76% of respondents think the single currency is good […]
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Josep Borrell assumes the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission
On 1 December, Josep Borrell assumed the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. Josep Borrell, former Foreign Minister of Spain, assumed the post as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission, headed by new […]
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