Only fifteen percent of European companies surveyed said they were not considering moving outside the EU Emission Trading Scheme area according to the head of one of Europe’s leading market analysis organizations. In a curious, apparent juxtaposition, Per-Otto Wold, CEO of Point energy commented that Five per cent said that European Union Allowances or Certified Emissions Reductions certificates were of no importance.

 Industry continues to speak out against the prospect of a raise in the minimum excise duty on beer and spirits amid a growing split amongst legislators that continues to see confusion reign from all sides.

 
The European Parliament is to examine a complaint made against the contents of the consolidated text of the Directive on criminal sanctions aimed at ensuring the enforcement of intellectual property rights. The complaint relates to confusion over two specific amendments.

After a long debate, new legislation governing the way patents are granted in the EU could be a step closer if the recommendations of an industry working group report are implemented.