Critical raw materials play an important role in innovation and are crucial for the economic strength and competitiveness of the European Union in a globalised economy. However, the European Union is becoming increasingly dependent on the import of these critical materials from third countries.

The Industry & Parliament Trust (IPT) offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a small delegation of energy representatives travelling to Brussels for a two-day programme of EU training, orientation and network-building in the heart of the EU.

On behalf of Reinhard Bütikofer MEP (Greens/EFA) and rapporteur on industrial policy for the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, I would like to invite you to a press breakfast.

When: Wednesday, 26 June, 8.30 - 9.30 a.m.

DRAFT PROGRAMME
14:00 Registration: European Parliament Brussels, ASP Building, Entrance Esplanade, Place Luxembourg,

14:30 Welcome by Ms Silvana Koch-Mehrin, MEP ALDE INTA

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations in 2013, EuroCommerce is co-organising with ECR Europe an important conference in Brussels on 14-15 May which may be of interest to you and your readers.

The Europe 2020 Strategy emphasises the role of corporate responsibility (CR) as leverage to increase trust in business and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. In the “Renewed Strategy for CSR” from 2011, the European Commission aims at increasing the impact of its CR policy.

CLEPA Annual Reception 2013

Concert Noble- Brussels

For further information, please contact :

Ms Nathalie Gminder, n.gminder@clepa.be,

PRESS CONFERENCE

New Report: "EU-Colombia  Free Trade Agreement. Deregulation, Illicit Financials Flows & Money Laundering"