European Council

EUROPEAN COUNCIL NEWSROOM (263 press releases)

Advanced Filtering & Sorting Options:

Commission welcomes letter from 44 Nobel laureates and 130,000 citizens urging EU leaders to invest in research and innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2012

Brussels, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has today welcomed a delegation led by Nobel laureates Sir Tim Hunt and Professor Jules Hoffman to the European Commission. They have presented President Barroso, in addition to the President of the … Read the full press release

The monetary policy of the European Central Bank and its transmission in the euro area

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2012

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB,  Università Bocconi, Opening of the academic year 2012-2013 Milan, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial markets and the disruption caused to the transmission of monetary policy The year that is about to end will be remembered … Read the full press release

EU launches contest for young Europeans to attend Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, November 2012

19-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union has launched a drawing and writing contest for 8-24 years olds, with the four winners being invited to the 2012 Nobel Peace prize ceremony in Oslo. This contest is organised in partnership with the European … Read the full press release

From the eye of the storm to new growth and jobs

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2012

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro CEPI – CEOs Forum Meeting Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, The world economy, especially Europe, is currently “In … Read the full press release

The EU launches a contest for young Europeans to come to Oslo to attend the official Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2012

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union has today launched a drawing and writing contest for 8-24 years olds, with the four winners being invited to the 2012 Nobel Peace prize ceremony in Oslo. This contest is organised in partnership with the … Read the full press release

Statement by President Barroso following the Friends of Cohesion meeting

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2012

José Manuel Durão Barroso — President of the European Commission  Joint press conference/Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Let me first thank Prime Minister Tusk of Poland and Prime Minister Passos Coelho of Portugal for their initiative and their … Read the full press release

Statement on Financial Transaction Tax and Savings at ECOFIN Council

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2012

Algirdas Šemeta — Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud ECOFIN COUNCIL Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I would like first to thank the Presidency for addressing the FTT at today’s meeting. It is important to move forward quickly on this file, … Read the full press release

Commission Communication on tax fraud and tax evasion – Council conclusions

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2012

3198th ECO OMIC and FI A CIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 13 ovember 2012 The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The Council underlines the importance of intensifying action against tax fraud and evasion as requested by the European Council in June 2012, … Read the full press release

Statement on Financial Transaction Tax and Savings Directive

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, November 2012

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud ECON Committee (European Parliament) Brussels, 14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Madam Chair, Honourable Members, I am very happy to have the opportunity to continue our regular dialogue on taxation. Nobody questions today … Read the full press release

Remarks by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following his meeting with Prime Minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, November 2012

Brussels, 14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It was my pleasure to welcome today the new Prime Minister of Georgia, Mr Ivanishvili. I congratulated him on his appointment as Prime Minister, and expressed appreciation that he had chosen Brussels for his first official visit outside his country. … Read the full press release

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 13 November 2012

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2012

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will start on Tuesday, 13 November at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Joaquín … Read the full press release

Investing for a job-rich recovery in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2012

László ANDOR — European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to the Edinburgh University. I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to … Read the full press release

EU Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn meets Prime Minister Fico and outlines future priorities for EU funds in Slovakia

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2012

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Johannes Hahn is in Bratislava today to meet Prime Minister Robert Fico and to participate in concrete discussions with the Council of Government on regional policy for the next EU spending round. The Commissioner and Prime Minister … Read the full press release

Europe’s growth challenge and innovative infrastructure financing

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, November 2012

Olli Rehn – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro EU-EIB Cooperation Agreement for the pilot phase of the Project Bond Initiative /European Policy Centre Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President … Read the full press release

Making European copyright fit for purpose in the age of internet

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, November 2012

Launch event of the CEPS Digital Forum Taskforce on Copyright in the EU Digital Single Market Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Enter Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, allow me to thank CEPS, Karel LANNOO, Staffan JERNECK, and also Giuseppe MAZZIOTTI, for … Read the full press release

Statement by President Barroso at the press conference following the ASEM Summit

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, November 2012

ASEM Summit /Vientiane, Laos, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — et me start by thanking Lao PDR for hosting this Summit. Mr Prime Minister, you have done a remarkable job in welcoming all of us here and we are grateful for your organization … Read the full press release

Better Spending and Effectiveness for Cohesion Policy to Deliver Growth and Jobs

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2012

Informal Council/Nicosia, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Effectiveness must be central to our discussions as we focus on Cohesion Policy investments clearly towards the creation of growth and jobs. This meeting takes place at a crucial point in time. The … Read the full press release

Appointment of a new member of the ECB Executive Board

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2012

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Council was not today in a position to take a decision by written procedure on the appointment of a new member of the ECB Executive Board. The issue will be on the agenda of an … Read the full press release

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Driving innovation and Growth in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, November 2012

People 2012 Conference – University of Cyprus / Nicosia, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Demosthenous, Professor Christofides, Distinguished guests, It is a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening of today’s conference. I would like to thank the University … Read the full press release

Press release by the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following his meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia HU

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2012

Phnom Penh, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I was happy to meet today Prime Minister HUN SEN. We met already during the G20 Summit in Los Cabos last June and I was pleased to accept his invitation to visit Cambodia ahead of the … Read the full press release