- According to EUROSTAT Gross Domestic Product in the euro area in the first quarter of 2015. Rose 0.4 percent. q / q (in the fourth quarter. increased by 0.3 per cent.). Counting y / y GDP in the euro zone rose in the first quarter. By 1.0 percent. (In the fourth quarter. Rose 0.9 percent.). Industrial production in the euro zone in March fell by 0.3 percent. m / m, (February increased by 1.0 percent.). Counting y / y industrial production rose by 1.8 percent. (February production growth amounted to 1.9 percent. Y / y).
- By b. Commissioner, MEP Danuta Hubner, there are indications that the EU will get a separate section on. Imports of gas and oil in the trade agreement with the USA (TTIP) on which the EU depends. She believes that if you fail to negotiate TTIP under President Obama, put aside this issue for several years. The Americans promise to openly exports of traditional energy sources, in particular oil and gas, if it is signed TTIP system.
- The European Commission has decided to remove from the Polish excessive deficit procedure. This recommendation has yet to approve the European Commission, the EU Council, which will meet on 19 June. This is good news confirming progress in repairing the public finances. At the same time information was published that Poland has a distinctive European economic growth. According to the EBRD dynamics of Polish GDP this and next year will amount to 3.4 percent. At the same time the bank raised the growth forecast this year, among others, Russia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Hungary, and decreased for Ukraine. In these forecasts it is also Turkey, which is predicted to be stable growth rate of approx. 3.0 per cent. in this and next year. In Russia, the EBRD predicts a recession this year and next year, although at a lower level than previously expected.
- According to Council President Donald Tusk next few weeks will be a breakthrough for the EU. Among the most important problems mentioned issues: migration to Europe, the future of the UK and Greece in the EU, unrest in the Balkans and sanctions against Russia in view of the situation in Ukraine. He recalled that according to the estimates of international migration organization over the next 20 years, Europe should take 70 million migrants. It starts in the UK also big discussion on the EU future of this country. They should also end up talking about the Greek reforms Athens with the European Commission, the ECB and the IMF. It also decides if necessary. Exit of Greece from the euro zone, and that can mean not only “turbulence for the euro area”, but also “very serious geopolitical changes” in this part of Europe “. If this join instability in the Balkans (Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina), as well as increasing Russian influence in Bulgaria and uncertain situation in Moldova It shows what problems threatening Europe and the EU. The threat to the European Union is also the developments in Ukraine and maintenance of the EU towards Russia. (sanctions).
- British Prime Minister David Cameron said that if possible, it will carry out referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU before the end of 2017 year. He added at the same time, he wants to change the EU treaty in the context of the renegotiation of Britain’s relationship with the EU . In response, EU leaders offered Cameron talks about reform, but the European Commission stressed that it is not an option to renegotiate the basic treaties. As you know Cameron promised before the elections that will lead to a renegotiation of the terms of British membership of the EU (eg. on issues such as immigration, and restore permissions to London, which relinquished to Brussels). Also announced that if the Conservatives win in May referendum on the issue will take place in 2017.
- According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, Germany’s gross domestic product grew in the first quarter of 2015. By 0.3 percent. q / q (seasonally adjusted) and y / y German GDP grew in the first quarter by 1.0 percent. Without taking into account seasonal factors German GDP grew in the quarter by 1.1 percent. y / y.
- Recent statements by the Greek government indicate that Athens refrain from blocking the privatization of the port of Piraeus (the sale of 67% shares). We were invited to bid three companies: Chinese conglomerate COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company) and the Dutch APM Terminals and the Philippine International Container Terminal Services. The value of the potential transaction is estimated at 2.8 billion euros. It is worth noting that the Chinese state shipping company COSCO already bought two terminals in the port of Piraeus.
- Poland has joined the piloting of the e-CODEX which means that Polish entrepreneurs and consumers can seek redress against EU partners over the Internet. This has, among others, eliminate cumbersome and time-consuming delivery to courts in other EU countries, which significantly prolonged the process and hamper the smooth conduct them.
- The ongoing Russian-French negotiations on the transfer to Russia of two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships. As you know already produced units delivery it was blocked in response to Russia’s behavior in crisis around Ukraine. Canceling France delivery can cost two to five billion euros in penalties for failing to contract. France tries to reduce potential losses and returning the Russians only they have already paid 890 million euros.
- Russia has invited Greece to participate in the development bank created last year by the Member of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). These countries are together 26 percent. Earth’s land surface, have 41 percent. its population and their economy produces approx. 20 percent. of global GDP.
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN POLAND ON THE CAPITA IS ABOUT 40 PROC. HIGHER THAN IN THE WEST. TO CHALLENGE FOR URBAN
The challenge for the Polish cities is becoming an increasing number of residents and growing with it demand for energy. At the same time, city authorities constantly strive for savings. Combining these two processes is made possible by the intelligent management of energy consumption. In Poland, however, there is still much to be done – per capita consume up to 40 percent. more energy than in the West …
– The amount of primary energy consumed per unit of GDP in Poland is still two times higher than in developed countries of Western Europe. The amount of primary energy per capita is about 40 percent. higher than in Western Europe. Over the last 25 years significantly we raised energy efficiency in our country, but this does not mean that we do not have more opportunities. They are huge – says Jacek Łukaszewski, CEO of Schneider Electric Poland.
As the expert, in Poland installed capacity of electricity is similar to the level of 25 years ago. At this time, however, the economy has evolved considerably. With increasing energy efficiency for GDP growth did not go increasing energy consumption.
According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development already by 2012. Polish GDP has doubled in relation to 1989. Meanwhile, according to Eurostat data, energy consumption Electricity in Poland increased between 1990-2012 year. Just about 27 percent.
– Energy efficiency in our country has increased. The same energy we are able to handle a much larger economy – marked Łukaszewski.
underlines that energy efficiency is particularly important in cities. At the moment, the world approx. 50 per cent. of the population lives in cities and consumes approx. 70 percent. electricity. In 2050. Already 70 percent. But humanity will live in cities, which may affect a significant increase in demand for energy.
– The most effective and cheapest way to meet the greater demand for energy is energy efficiency – adds the expert.
Limit This trend can intelligent technologies. Thanks to them, the city can not only reduce energy demand, but also reduce the environmental impact and costs.
– We’re talking about it: more for less. More efficiency, more reliability, higher scale, but at the cost of reducing or at least not to increase them – says Łukaszewski the ECG in Katowice.
Energy efficiency is also an element of competition for cities with residents, and thus tax revenues and economic development. By lowering energy consumption and its cost rises quality of life of residents.
– Nobody wants to wake up in the morning in a cold or dark apartment, where there is no electricity or water – notes CEO of Schneider Electric. – In view of this city must evolve and this in an effective manner, that is, they must balance the budget and provide a growing population, more and more services.
The intelligent and efficient technologies are needed not only in terms of electricity consumption. Exactly the same is increasing water consumption, are increasingly burdened roads and collective communication. In all these areas of the city must use solutions that allow to handle the growing number of people with limited resources.
Jacek Łukaszewski, CEO of Schneider Electric Poland
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