European Parliament

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the EU Council of Ministers has adopted a European Commission proposal to make it easier for EU citizens living in another Member State to stand as candidates in the 2014 European Parliament elections. This follows an … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Permanent Representatives Committee endorsed today the compromise proposal agreed between the Presidency of the Council and the European Parliament regarding the decision on accounting rules and information on actions concerning greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules for the better protection of air passengers, aiming to achieve a decreased number of aircraft accidents and fatalities through better use of data on occurrences. An occurrence is any type … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, after years in the making, the European Commission has adopted its proposal to revise the Tobacco Products Directive. The proposed legislation consists of new and strengthened rules on how tobacco products can be manufactured, presented, and … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has just made payments to France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Sweden from the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (EGF). The total amount of €25.3 million will help 4722 workers in those countries back into … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today formally recognised the adequacy of personal data protection in New Zealand, opening the way for increased trade with the European Union. The decision by the Commission recognises that New Zealand’s data protection … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new European Commission report has found most European film heritage institutions have not yet adapted to the digital revolution and are not yet able to preserve film digitally. Some of our current films are being lost … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Key measures to strengthen road safety and save lives have been put at risk by an agreement by transport ministers meeting today in Brussels. Vehicle checks are fundamental to road safety. More than 5 people die on … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr. Ramón Luis Valcárcel, President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), emphasised that “local and regional authorities’ support and expertise are crucial for the successful implementation of measures to fight youth unemployment” during the “Youth on … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his Report on the Status of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) as part of his ongoing task to monitor the compliance of EU institutions and bodies with Article 24 of the European Data … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a Communication which sets out parallel tracks of action to be undertaken during this Commission’s term of office to ensure that the EU’s copyright framework stays fit for purpose in the … Read the full press release →

Motor vehicle noise limits must be lowered drastically to protect the health of EU citizens, said Environment Committee MEPs who approved an update of the relevant legislation on Tuesday by 30 votes to 27, with two abstentions. They also recommended … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — By the end of the year new EU rules to better care for passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway will be protected by a set of minimum rights anywhere within the European Union. As from … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 18 December 2012, the European Commission proposed a new framework to streamline the EU’s ability to enforce its rights in the international trading system. Why is enforcement important? The EU is committed to defend and enforce … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, Tonio Borg, today welcomed the vote on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Online Dispute Resolution (ADR-ODR) in the Internal Market and Consumers Committee. This vote confirms the agreement reached between the European … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted seven new priorities for the digital economy and society. The digital economy is growing at seven times the rate of the rest of the economy, but this potential is currently held … Read the full press release →

Michel BARNIER – Member of the European Commission, responsible for Internal Market and Services Transatlantic Corporate Governance Dialogue Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to thank the European Corporate Governance Institute, and Chairman Jörgen HOLMQUIST, … Read the full press release →

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels Sustainable Development Summit/Brussels Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr. Fransaer Cher Monsieur le Ministre Canfin, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, The end of the year is traditionally the time to … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Armenia signed on 17 December 2012 a visa facilitation agreement (16913/12) at a ceremony that took place in Brussels. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister of Foreign … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report on the EU’s Food Facility, set up in 2008 to counter the negative effects of the food crisis, show that in three years, the EU has improved the lives of over 59 million people … Read the full press release →