Technical negotiations on the planned regulation to reduce the use of pesticides begin today in the EU Parliament's Environment Committee. Finding a compromise is likely to be difficult. Almost 3,000 amendments have been received, ranging from significant tightening to complete rejection of the Commission's proposal.
By Timo Landenberger
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) – an important institution for standardization in Europe – is protesting against the Commission's plans for SEP regulation. Despite criticism, the Commission continues to adhere to its timetable for the patent package.
By Markus Grabitz