At the infringement meeting of the EC, held on 18 June, the case concerning Polygram was accepted and was to be discussed at the meeting of chefs de cabinet on Monday 22 June. However there was insufficient support for pursuing both the Loi Evin and Greek toys’ cases. There was strong opposition from Santer, Papoutsis,… Continue reading EU: Bad news on infringement cases
Italian advertising revenues this year should rise 7-8 per cent in real terms, fuelled by expansionary drives by telecoms companies, banks, financial services and other consumer firms.
The German health ministry has proposed to the ZAW, broadcasters, members of the alcoholic beverages industry and the German Federation of Sport that there be an extensive restriction on the advertising of alcohol, although it is suggested by the ministry that the advertising industry should enact a ‘voluntary’ code of conduct. The ministry’s demands include:… Continue reading DE: Wide restrictions proposed
Italian politicians are currently considering legislation that would impose upon wine producers new labelling requirements which would bear health warnings similar to those already carried by cigarette packets. It is not immediately clear if the proposal will run into trouble with the Commission but it appears, prima facie, to infringe EC regulations aimed at maintaining… Continue reading IT: New labelling provisions
The Commission’s proposal to create an “international charter” aimed at promoting freer electronic trade and commerce has been welcomed by the Information Society Forum, a group of users, social groups, service providers and equipment manufacturers.
A new magazine has been launched to cater for the UK’s estimated ten million pet-owning households. Pet Power has been designed to hold an appeal across the pet market and be of interest to all animal lovers.Editorial covers practical care, health items, celebrity interviews, issues of pet ownership and wildlife in Britain.The initial print run… Continue reading Animal Lovers To Get Pet Power
Newspaper advertising revenues rose by 7.3 per cent in the first three months of this year according to the Newspaper Association of America. Total newspaper advertising revenues were $9.6 billion in the first quarter, against $9 billion for the same period in 1997.
The EC has published its 15th annual report on monitoring the application of Community legislation, assessing the transposition of Community law into national law. The number of complaints rose from 819 in 1996 to 957 in 1997, an increase of 17 per cent. A total of 121 alleged infringement cases were referred to the European… Continue reading EU: Infringement cases in 1997
More than $10 billion a year will be spent globally for on-line or electronic gambling by the year 2002, according to the market research agency Datamonitor. On-line gambling revenues are expected to reach $535 million in 1998.
The EP External Economic Relations Committee has unanimously adopted a report aimed at strengthening a 1994 Regulation for the banning of counterfeit and pirated goods in the EU. Following adoption of his report Jaime Valdivielso de Cué (EPP, Spain) said the current system controlling counterfeit merchandise makes it possible to block in customs any goods… Continue reading EU: Tougher action on piracy
