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Swiss eye new platform to challenge robotic computers - 12 October 2011 - News

The Swiss are trying to build a new ‘knowledge accelerator’ to create a real-time earth simulator, measure the relative happiness of countries and stop robotic computers from controlling the world.

Reform Treaty leaves unions with mixed feelings - 23 October 2007 - News

The European Trade Union Confederation and social NGOs have welcomed the new 'Reform Treaty' agreed upon by EU leaders in Lisbon last week. At the same time, they expressed disappointment over Poland and the UK's opt-outs from the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

'Socially responsible behaviour is a strong business motive' - 25 September 2007 - Interview

Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Commissioner Vladimír Špidla discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) and 'flexicurity' with EurActiv Czech Republic. These concepts, while frequently promoted by the European Commission, are still relatively unknown to new member states.

Dutch Presidency disappoints social NGOs - 17 January 2005 - News

The Dutch "failed to anchor issues such as the fight against poverty, non-discrimination and social inclusion to a clear human rights agenda", claim NGOs.

Put the social pillar back into Lisbon, urge NGOs - 26 October 2004 - News

Social NGOs have carried out their own review of the Lisbon strategy, criticising the lack of progress made in creating 'more and better jobs' and fostering 'social cohesion'. 

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