European Council

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. Today there will be a number of different issues at the Foreign Affairs Council. I’d like to highlight three. The first is of course the continuing concern we have about the situation in Mali. We … Read the full press release →

Second major Education Event of the Irish Presidency takes place in Dublin Castle on Feb 18th/19th 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. and his Northern Ireland counterpart, Minister John O’Dowd M.L.A will open a … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, during the policy debate on ‘Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth’, at the Education Council (15 February 2013). “We have to offer more … Read the full press release →

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EP President Schulz and other lead MEPs are set to debate the EU’s long-term budget with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. Parliament has the right to veto a political deal … Read the full press release →

Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton TD, today presented the Irish Presidency priorities to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plenary meeting in Brussels. 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In her remarks, Minister Creighton highlighted the Irish Presidency’s focus … Read the full press release →

DUBLIN, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the Informal meeting of Defence Ministers which concluded this afternoon in Dublin Castle, Chairman and Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter has stated, ““I consider the discussions that took place over the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and US have decided to take their economic relationship to a higher level by agreeing to launch negotiations for a comprehensive trade and investment agreement. When negotiations are completed, this EU-US agreement would be the … Read the full press release →

Brussels/ Washington, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “We, the Leaders of the United States and the European Union, are pleased to announce that, based on recommendations from the U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth co-chaired by United States Trade Representative Kirk and … Read the full press release →

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton TD, is in Athens today for the first bilateral visit to Greece since both the Irish and Greek governments took office. The Minister met the Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, as … Read the full press release →

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — There was agreement at today’s ECOFIN Council on the guidelines the Council will provide to the Commission in respect of the 2014 Budget. There was also agreement on Council conclusions in respect of the annual growth survey … Read the full press release →

Madrid, 13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Posada, Honourable Members of Parliament, I would like to thank you most warmly for your kind invitation to appear before this chamber of Parliament. As President of the European Central Bank (ECB), it is an … Read the full press release →

Long-term support for Mali agreed at Dublin meeting of EU development Ministers 13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Development Ministers and Commissioners meeting in Dublin today agreed to resume long-term development support to Mali. Up to €250 million in EU funding will … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the Committee of the Regions, Mr. Ramón Luis Valcárcel, agrees with the European Council that “the European budget must be a catalyst for growth and jobs across Europe.” He also acknowledges the efforts that have … Read the full press release →

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CEF budget for telecoms has been reduced from EUR 9.2  billion to EUR 1 billion under the new budget deal agreed by the European Council. “ETNO is disappointed that budget cuts have been made which affect … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on the announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. I deeply respect the decision of Pope Benedict XVI, especially since it is not in line with … Read the full press release →

11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An Informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers will take place in Dublin 12-13 February, chaired by Minister for Justice Equality and Defence Alan Shatter TD. The Secretary General of NATO and a senior UN peacekeeping official will … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is an important step forward for Europe’s businesses, regions, scientists, NGOs and all beneficiaries of EU funds. I am obviously disappointed that the European Council settled for such reduced amounts for future EU budgets at the … Read the full press release →

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Joint press conference/Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, The President of the European Council has just presented the political agreement reached by Heads of State and Government for the … Read the full press release →

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EESC president Staffan Nilsson appreciates the efforts made by European Council president Herman Van Rompuy to achieve compromise and agreement among all Member States and thus pave the way for the adoption of the future budget. It … Read the full press release →

DUBLIN, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed further progress made on the EU Youth Guarantee which would form a key part of the response to the youth unemployment crisis. Minister Burton also welcomed … Read the full press release →