European Parliament

29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced the winners of a multi-billion euro competition of Future and Emerging Technologies (FET). The winning Graphene and Human Brain initiatives are set to receive one billion euros each, to deliver 10 years … Read the full press release →

Davos, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission released mid-term figures on the share of women on boards in publicly listed companies. The new figures show an increasein the number of women on boards to 15.8%, up from 13.7% in January 2012. This breaks down … Read the full press release →

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney will chair the first meeting of Ireland’s Presidency of the Agri/Fish Council on Monday 28 January. The overarching theme of the Irish Presidency is promotion of stability, … Read the full press release →

The strengthening of the strategic partnership between the EU and Latin America and the role of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, representing one billion people in both regions, marked the opening ceremony of the sixth plenary session held today in … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU’s Court of Justice over the assignment of digital broadcast spectrum. The Commission found that the procedure followed by Bulgaria was based on disproportionately restrictive award conditions, … Read the full press release →

Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Thursday) met his counterpart, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Dr Vince Cable MP for talks on issues of mutual interest as well as priorities for the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday evening, the EDPS presented a report outlining his Strategy for 2013-2014 to senior representatives of the EU institutions. The EDPS outlined the process, aims and results of an extensive analysis, including the main lines of the 2013-2014 … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market “On a day where the carbon price at some point went below €3 it must be clear to all that when the Commission … Read the full press release →

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “Upon the invitation from the Kenyan government, the High Representative of … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup today appointed Jeroen Dijsselbloem as its president for a term of two and a half years. Mr Dijsselbloem is Finance Minister of The Netherlands, and will retain his post whilst chairing the Eurogroup. He succeeds Jean-Claude … Read the full press release →

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today published the Agenda for the Informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers which will take place on the 17 and 18 January. Discussions during … Read the full press release →

Maroš Šefčovič — Vice-President of the Commission EP Plenary debate/Brussels Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Madam President, I think we would all agree – as was very well testified to in this debate – that 2012 was one of the most difficult years … Read the full press release →

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the Commission, European Justice Commissioner Press Conference, Informal Justice Council / Dublin Dublin, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, we have had a very important discussion on how justice policies can help to reinforce stability, jobs and growth … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his 2013 work programme in the area of legislative consultation, including his strategic planning document, the Inventory. With this document, the EDPS identifies issues of strategic importance that will form the cornerstone of … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From January 19th 2013, all new driving licences issued across the EU will be in the form of a plastic “credit card,” with a standard European format and tougher security protection. The new European licence will progressively … Read the full press release →

Strasbourg, 17-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable Members of the European Parliament, As set out in her statement of 24 November, the High Representative regrets that it was not possible to convene the proposed Conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg, 17-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Members of the European Parliament are protected under the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the EU. In particular, by virtue of the immunity accorded to them, MEPs shall not be subject to any form … Read the full press release →

The General Court was right in finding that the easing in the Lisbon Treaty of the conditions for individuals to bring actions before the European courts against EU acts of general application does not apply to legislative acts Luxembourg, 17-1-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Catherine Ashton – High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission European Parliament/Strasbourg, 16-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Distinguished members of the European Parliament, permit me to update you, on behalf of the HRVP … Read the full press release →

16-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs voted Wednesday on a new European Parliament calendar, with 12 plenary part-sessions of equal duration in Strasbourg in 2013, as ruled by the European Court of Justice. In its ruling of 13 December 2012, the Court … Read the full press release →