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Opinion: European ruling risks pushing out the scientists The Lawyer The issues stem from the requirement under European patent law for the commercial exploitation of an invention not to be “contrary to morality”. In particular, the European Commission passed a directive in 1998 on the patenting of biotechnological ... See all stories on this topic » The Lawyer

Bulgaria's killer air exposes wider EU problems EurActiv And within the current EU, the Commission has taken action against 20 EU members for air quality violations. Though the EU air quality directive is due for a revamp, some health experts say indoor and outdoor air quality do not get enough attention. ... See all stories on this topic »

Insurance company managers should be responsible for complaint-handling, EU ... Out-Law.com Under new regulations introduced alongside the EU's Solvency II Directive, EIOPA was established with the aim of protecting consumers, building trust in financial markets and harmonising rules for EUfinancial institutions. The Directive sets out new ... See all stories on this topic »

CBI: Britain's economic recovery 'blown off course' Telegraph.co.uk By Tim Ross, Political Correspondent The CBI called on ministers to overhaul new European Union laws giving “gold plated” employment rights to temporary workers, arguing that the rules were hampering the recovery by making firms reluctant to hire ... See all stories on this topic »