http://www.ettu.org/2012/12/restored...in-the-offing/
First decision pertained to prestigious Europe Top-12, whose potential organizers were discouraged by event’s high costs. In order to avoid Top-12 cancellation in 2013,
ETTU temporary decided to move the event to late summer (August 31st-September 1st) with a new invitation system (12 players overall, 6 men and 6 women), a new playing format and prize money distribution. From 2013 onwards, Europe Top-12 might become World Cup’s qualification stage as well, but final decision depends on next ITTF-ETTU meeting’s outcome.
Und hier ein erster Artikel auf deutsch:
http://www.stern.de/sport/sportwelt/...r-1939880.html