European Parliament

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament today voted against the Commission’s backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament’s vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ”The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the … Read the full press release →

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth CERN visit / Geneva, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules to allow manufacturers to develop more aerodynamic lorries which will reduce fuel consumption by 7-10%, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and also enhance the safety of vulnerable road users. The … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 15 April to meet scientists and researchers supported with funding from the EU Marie Curie Actions. Members of the team … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  In a letter sent to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today, President Barroso, while noting Prime Minister Orbán’s reassurances on Hungary’s and the Hungarian government’s willingness and commitment to fully respect European Union values and law, confirms … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the Committee of Regions (CoR) 100th plenary President Ramon Luis Valcárcel presented Europe’s cities and regions priorities to the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. Mr Valcárcel said in the current political phase, “In order to … Read the full press release →

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European University Association Annual Conference/Ghent (Belgium) Ghent, Belgium, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Nazaré, Dear Rector of the Ghent University Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure to … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today made a proposal that aims at adapting the EU’s rulebook to tackle unfair competition from dumped and subsidised imports to the contemporary challenges facing the EU’s economy. The proposed changes would make the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee (EU Committee of Member States’ Permanent Representatives) of the Commission’s effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe (see IP/11/1524). Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU. Cybercrime, along with trafficking in human beings and the increase in violent extremism are also major security threats that the EU continues to … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Key European Parliament vote on the CAP: René Souchon supports lowering the ceiling for direct payments In view of the plenary session vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013, the Committee of the Regions (CoR), represented by … Read the full press release →

Andris Piebalgs – European Commissioner for Development At the preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the Global Fund / Brussels Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me begin by welcoming you all to Brussels for this preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I congratulate the European Parliament, in particular the rapporteurs Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Arlene McCarthy, and the Council, in particular the Irish, Cypriot and Danish Presidencies on reaching this important agreement. The agreement on the disclosure requirements for the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether MasterCard may be hindering competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) with regard to payment cards, in breach of EU antitrust rules. The Commission has concerns that … Read the full press release →

HRVP Catherine Ashton hosts conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event brought together 40 women, civil society leaders of several generations, peace and security experts, peace activists, government officials and gender equality advocates from … Read the full press release →

Johannes HAHN – Commissioner for Regional Policy Conference on the new programming period/Athens Athens, 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Prime Minister, Dear Ministers, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentleman Coming out of a crisis requires sacrifices, strong will and determination. You also need … Read the full press release →

Joint press point/Vienna, 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — My dear friend Werner, Ladies and gentlemen, It is indeed a great pleasure to be back in Vienna again. I had the occasion to discuss these issues with Chancellor Faymann. I also had the honour … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today presented a package of initiatives to make trade mark registration systems all over the European Union cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable. The proposed reform would improve conditions for businesses to innovate … Read the full press release →