Tag Archives: European Council

EU to Protect Traditional Crafts with New Geographical Indication Legislation

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a new scheme to protect the “geographical indication” of traditional crafts both in the EU and internationally. The legislation will protect the original quality and tradition of locally renowned goods … Read the full press release

Der irische Minister Paschal Donohoe vertritt die Eurozone bei Treffen des IWF und der Weltbank zu nachhaltiger Entwicklung und Finanzstabilität

(IN KÜRZE) Paschal Donohoe, Präsident der Eurogruppe und irischer Minister für öffentliche Ausgaben, Umsetzung nationaler Entwicklungspläne und Reformen, nimmt an der Frühjahrstagung des Internationalen Währungsfonds und der Weltbankgruppe in Washington D.C. teil, um die Eurozone zu vertreten. Er wird an … Read the full press release

Irish Minister Paschal Donohoe to Represent Euro Area at IMF and World Bank Meetings on Sustainable Development and Financial Stability

(IN BRIEF) Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup and Irish Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery, and Reform, is attending the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Washington D.C. to represent the … Read the full press release

European Parliament and the Council reach political agreement on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment

STRASBOURG, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (11 December 2018), the European Parliament and the Council reached political agreement on the Commission’s proposal to strengthen rules to combat fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment – such as bank cards, … Read the full press release

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz gave speech to the European Council on investment, tax fraud, Budget 2015 and Ukraine

BRUSSELS, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Speeches Internal Policies and EU Institutions Investment Plan Ladies and gentlemen, We have come together in Brussels today to discuss the Investment Plan for Europe that was launched in the European Parliament on the 26th of November. … Read the full press release

EU heads of state or government to meet for Special meeting of the European Council on 30 August in Brussels

Brussels, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EU heads of state or government will meet on 30 August for a special meeting of the European Council on the appointment of a new President of the European Council and a new EU High Representative for Foreign … Read the full press release

EC President Barroso and EU Council President Van Rompuy issued joint statement on the results of G20 summit

06-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Representing the European Union at the G20 in Saint Petersburg, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy made the following statement on the summit outcome: “The G20 has proven its worth, in … Read the full press release

EU to attend G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia on 5-6 September 2013, media accreditation open until 15 July

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy will participate in the G20 summit on 5-6 September in Saint Petersburg, Russia, representing the European Union. The location of the venue is the … Read the full press release

EU Auditors: Genuine Economic and Monetary Union and enhanced economic governance need strong audit

Luxembourg, 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU and Member State Auditors to European Council President: “Genuine Economic and Monetary Union and enhanced economic governance need strong audit” Addressing European Council President Van Rompuy today, the heads of the European Court of Auditors and … Read the full press release

Prime Minister Enrico Letta congratulated by President of the EC Herman Van Rompuy on the formation of the new government of Italy

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On behalf of the European Union and personally I would like to warmly congratulate Prime Minister Enrico Letta on the formation of the new government. I am sure that under his leadership there will be a strong … Read the full press release