http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/Patenthttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/PatentToday the European Heads of Governments agreed on the location of the Unified Patent Court. This ends more than 30 years of negotiations on the European Patent Reform. In the future patent applications should only be filled once to be applicable in all the 25 EU member states who are participants in the enhanced co-operation. This will make it both easier and cheaper for European businesses to protect their patents in Europe.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:23:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/Fundshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/FundsThe Danish EU Presidency has reached an agreement about a European label for venture capital and social entrepreneurship funds in the EU. Thereby the Council and the European Parliament has agreed on two key initiatives in the Single Market Act; initiatives which can abate the current financing challenges for especially innovative and newly established companies in the EU.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:38:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Industrial-technologieshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Industrial-technologies Representatives of industries employing over 19 million Europeans have today underlined the critical importance of industrial innovation as a route to European economic recovery, and stated their willingness to contribute and engage with governments and the research community to ensure that...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:42:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Accountinghttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Accounting The Danish Presidency has on June 21 reached a general approach in the Council on the accounting directives. Thereby the Council has taken an important step closer to reducing administrative burdens for especially small businesses and strengthen transparency of payments. Minister of...Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:36:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/Inventorhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/InventorThe European patent prize has today been awarded to inven-tors from Danish Widex at the European Inventor Award 2012 in the Danish Playhouse in Copenhagen. The prize is awarded for Widex' revolutionary computer technology to design hearing aids. The prestigious prize emphasizes Danish companies’ innovation capacity, says Danish Minister for Business and Growth, Ole Sohn.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:37:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/orphan-workshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/orphan-worksTo day the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission agreed on a Directive that makes it possible for cultural institutions to give access to Europe’s cultural heritage across borders in the EU.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:12:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/TTE-Sohnhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/TTE-SohnAm 7. und 8. Juni 2012 setzt der Minister für Unternehmen und Wachstum Ole Sohn das Wachstum auf die Tagesordnung, wenn die EU-Minister für Seetransport und IT- und Telekommunikation im Rat für Transport, Telekommunikation und Energie Initiativen zur Stärkung von Wachstum und Beschäftigung in Europa erörtern.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:10:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/Standardisationhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/StandardisationThe Danish EU Presidency has reached an agreement on European standardisation. Thereby the Council and the European Parliament has agreed on the first of the twelve initiatives in the Single Market Act intended to modernise European trade and contribute to growth in Europe. The agreement will improve conditions for participation of businesses and stakeholders in the development of standards, ensure that standards reach the market faster, which will shorten the time span from idea to production, and boost the development of European standards for services.Thu, 31 May 2012 20:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/Horizon-2000http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/Horizon-2000The European ministers for research- and innovation have after long and hard negotiations reached an agreement on the overall structure for the EUs coming Framework programme for research and innovation – Horizon 2020 – which has a proposed budget of EUR 80 billion.Thu, 31 May 2012 14:04:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/administrative-reliefshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/administrative-reliefsThe administrative burdens on listed companies are being reduced in order to make it easier for businesses to raise capital and contribute to growth and employment in the EU. This is at the heart of changes to the so called Transparency Directive. The Danish Presidency is leading negotiations of the Directive, and has just received a mandate in the Council of Ministers to begin negotiations with the European Parliament.Thu, 31 May 2012 11:29:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/mortgage-credithttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/mortgage-creditNew EU rules require that providers of mortgage credit in the EU should ensure better information for consumers and more solid credit assessments for the receipt of mortgage credit. At the same time it will be easier for consumers to see where the best options are for them in taking out a mortgage. This is the heart of the new so-called Mortgage Credit Directive. The Danish Presidency is leading negotiations on the Directive, and has just received a mandate in the Council of Ministers to begin negotiations with the European Parliament.Thu, 31 May 2012 11:15:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/post-compet-evmhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/post-compet-evmOn 30 May, together with other European ministers, the Danish Minister for Business and Growth set a footprint on the growth agenda in Europe. The Competitiveness Council discussed a number of the initiatives to cre-ate growth in the Single Market Act.Wed, 30 May 2012 19:10:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/pre-compethttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/pre-competVom 30. bis 31. Mai wird die dänische Ratspräsidentschaft ihre zweite und letzte formelle Tagung des Rates „Wettbewerbsfähigkeit“ ausrichten, in der es um das Wachstum im Binnenmarkt und das kommende Rahmenprogramm der EU für Forschung und Innovation gehen wird.Tue, 29 May 2012 15:37:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/Single-Markethttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/Single-MarketThe establishment of the Single Market in 1992 has had a massive impact on the everyday life of EU citizens. Every time you buy a new mobile phone, have steak for dinner or watch TV with your family, the EU’s Single Market has played its part.Fri, 25 May 2012 10:50:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/Strengthened-administrative-cooperationhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/Strengthened-administrative-cooperationToday, the Danish Presidency has reached agreement with the European Parliament on a regulation on the Internal Market Information System (the IMI-system). The agreement ensures that Member States’ authorities are able to cooperate more effectively across borders. The Danish Minister for Business and Growth sees the agreement as a considerable result for the Danish Presidency. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/projecthttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/projectToday, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament agreed to initiate a pilot phase on European project bonds in 2012-13. This remains an important milestone, and the Danish presidency has therefore played an important role in the efforts towards strengthening European infrastructure. Concretely, the project will contribute to enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and thereby enhance the prospects for economic growth. The pilot phase on project bonds makes cooperation between private stakeholders and the European Investment Bank (EIB), EU and the member states on infrastructure projects within transport, energy, and information- and communication technology easier. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:57:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Conference-on-business-and-human-rightshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Conference-on-business-and-human-rightsOn 7-8 May 2012, high-level representatives and experts from EU Member States, international institutions, businesses, civil society and academia have been invited by the Danish EU Presidency to discuss how the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights adopted by the UN last year can be put into practice. The Danish Government will be represented by the Minister for Business and Growth, Mr Ole Sohn, the Minister for Trade and Investments, Ms Pia Olsen Dyhr and Minister for Development Cooperation, Mr Christian Friis Bach.Fri, 04 May 2012 16:04:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Uge-18/accounting-directiveshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Uge-18/accounting-directivesThe Danish Presidency is ready to begin negotiations with the European Parliament on the accounting directivesThu, 03 May 2012 18:37:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/week-16/EMSAhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/week-16/EMSAToday, the Danish Presidency reached an agreement on a stronger European Maritime Safety Agency. The agreement ensures that the Agency is able to carry out its tasks in relation to maritime safety and the marine environment in a better and more efficient manner.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Roaminghttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/RoamingToday the Danish EU Presidency has finalised an agree-ment on roaming in the EU. The new agreement ensures, that mobile prices on telephony, sms and internet now drops significantly in the EU. Minister of Business and Growth, Ole Sohn, considers the agreement as one of the major results of the Danish Presidency.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:35:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Piracyhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Piracy The consequences of modern piracy are great, and it is difficult to put a stop to the problem. Minister for Business and Growth Ole Sohn and several other important stakeholders take part in the EU Presidency Conference on 28 March 2012.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:19:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/ICRIhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/ICRIMinisters, European Commissioners, experts and more than 600 delegates will gather in Copenhagen to define the framework for continued active cooperation between EU countries regarding research infrastructures. The conference will result in concrete input to Horizon 2020.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/Competition-and-Consumer-Dayhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/Competition-and-Consumer-DayThursday 8 March the Danish Minister of Business and Growth, Ole Sohn, will speak at the international conference ‘European Competition and Consumer Day’.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:22:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/Digital-datahttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/Digital-dataMore than 200 experts have in the last two days been gathered in Copenhagen to discuss what it takes to create a well functioning Digital Single Market in Europe. Innovative use of data can create new business opportunities for European companies.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Den-digitale-vej-til-oekonomisk-vaekst-og-beskaeftigelsehttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Den-digitale-vej-til-oekonomisk-vaekst-og-beskaeftigelseNext week's European High Level Conference in Copenhagen will focus on the Digital Single Market as a driver for economic growth and jobs across Europe. Decision makers from all corners of the continent will meet to define the barriers to be overcome - and setting out the course to ensure that this happens.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/compet-research-conclusionshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/compet-research-conclusionsThe EU Member States back Denmark’s wish to secure a central placement for social sciences and humanities in the hunt for solutions to great societal challenges through the world’s largest publicly-financed research programme Horizon 2020.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:13:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/compet-conclusionshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/compet-conclusionsOn Monday February 20 Minister for Business and Growth Ole Sohn received broad support for the completion of a number of concrete growth initiatives during the Danish Presidency.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Emirhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/EmirThe Danish Presidency has achieved another concrete result. Agreement was reached today between the Council and the European Parliament over new rules for trading in financial derivatives. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Compet-Growthhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Compet-GrowthOn Thursday and Friday this week the Danish minister of Business and Growth, Ole Sohn, has hosted an informal meeting of the Competiveness Council in Copenhagen, with the participation of 35 European ministers and head of delegations as well as two EU commissioners.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:58:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Compet-researchhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Compet-research Two EU Commissioners and research and innovation ministers from across the EU have gathered in Copenhagen for two days of intensive discussions and workshops that will pave the way for the world’s largest research programme, Horizon 2020, with a proposed budget of EUR 80 billion. On the...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:02:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Innovative-meetinghttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Innovative-meetingDirector of Innovation in Mindlab Christian Bason gives an insight into the thoughts behind the untraditional ministerial meeting which is to be held in Copenhagen 3 February. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:35:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/European-Council-Januaryhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/European-Council-JanuaryOn Monday the 30 January the EU Heads of State or Government will convene in Brussels for an informal meeting of the European Council. An agreement on the fiscal compact may be reached. In addition, growth and employment policies, and especially youth unemployment will be on the agenda. The meeting in the European Council will be chaired by the Permanent President, Herman van Rompuy.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Business-registershttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Business-registersThe European Parliament (Legal Affairs, JURI) and the Council have agreed on the content of the directive on interconnection of business registers. This is the first result by the Minister of Business and Growth during the Danish Presidency.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EP24 presentations by 15 ministers in 16 EP Committees over 3 daysMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmehttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmePrime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Minister for Economics and the Interior Margrethe Vestager, Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal and Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen will present the Presidency programme.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLToday Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen, presented the priorities of the upcoming Danish EU Presidency at a press conference in Brussels.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/Velkomsthttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/Velkomst Willkommen zur dänischen EU-Ratspräsidentschaft 2012 Mehr als je zuvor ist es erforderlich, dass wir in der EU zusammenarbeiten. Wir müssen es wagen, wichtige Beschlüsse zu fassen.Wir müssen wieder Vertrauen, Sicherheit und Optimismus schaffen. Deshalb müssen wir für ein...Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0100