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Brussels, 25 January 2012 – The European Commission has today proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy. Technological progress and globalisation have profoundly changed the way our data is collected, accessed and used. In addition, the 27 EU Member States have implemented the 1995 rules differently, resulting in divergences in enforcement. A single law will do away with the current fragmentation and costly administrative burdens, leading to savings for businesses of around €2.3 billion a year. The initiative will help reinforce consumer confidence in online services, providing a much needed boost to growth, jobs and innovation in Europe.
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Brussels, 30 January 2012 - In January 2012, the Business Climate Indicator (BCI) for the euro area rose for the second month in a row.
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Ahead of tomorrow’s presentation to the European Parliament’s ECON Committee of the draft reports on the new Capital Requirements Framework (CRDIV and CRR), EUROCHAMBRES expressed its support for the general direction set out by Rapporteur Othmar Karas, particularly the focus on the financing needs of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
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The need to enhance e-commerce and online services was reiterated by the European Commission, with the reasoning that the internet economy contributes substantially to economic and social change.
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Feature News
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MBB Launches EU LIFE+ Investing in Water Project
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26th January 2012, Malta – The EU LIFE+ Investing in Water Project was launched yesterday afternoon by Minister Mario de Marco at the Exchange Buildings in Valletta, during an event attended by representatives from many businesses and hotels that are being offered help to save water. 
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