EuropaBio confirms new secretary General
Biotechnology industry association EuropaBio confirmed the appointment of Willy de Greef to become the new secretary general of EuropaBio following the retirement of Dr Johan Vanhemelrijck, at its Annual General Assembly held June 26th in Brussels.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband sent a strong signal of support on Wednesday for French plans to strengthen Europe's defence policy, saying EU nations should be ready to deploy troops to trouble spots without waiting for NATO.