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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 →

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) aims at helping developing countries by making it easier for them to export their products to the European Union. This is done in the form of reduced tariffs for their goods … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has issued today its revised import preference scheme – known as the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) – for developing countries most in need which will take effect from 1 January 2014. Following agreement with … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe takes a major step forward in vehicle safety on 1 November 2012 as a basket of new safety requirements for new types of motor vehicles comes into force. Measures which become mandatory include safety belt reminders, … Read the full press release →

31-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s key negotiators on the EU long-term budget for 2014-2020 expressed dismay at the Cypriot Presidency proposal for the so-called multiannual financial framework (MFF), presented Tuesday. MEPs directed their main criticism at a proposed cut by €50 … Read the full press release →

Speech by Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President of the ECB,  Frankfurt am Main, 30 October 2012 Frankfurt am Main, 31-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here today and open the second conference of the Macro-prudential Research … Read the full press release →

30-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs have expressed strong criticism regarding the preparation of parliamentary elections in Ukraine, but also support to the Ukrainian people for the peaceful process and high turnout. These are the preliminary observations of an official delegation of … Read the full press release →

A report published by the Committee of the Regions (CoR) has shown that whilst there is widespread awareness and support for Europe 2020 – the EU’s growth strategy – there is an urgent need to commit more financial resources and … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Faster and simpler access to EU funds for European businesses, towns, regions and scientists Following the recent entry into force of the new Financial Regulation the Commission has adopted its new detailed Rules of application. The delivery … Read the full press release →

A new Financial Regulation for the EU finances: What’s new, why and how does it work Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission continuously assesses the way it manages EU funds, taking into account lessons learnt from the past, feedback from … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Cape Verde signed on 26 October 2012 a visa facilitation agreement (14203/12) at a ceremony that took place in Cape Verde. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister … Read the full press release →

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis, presented today, October 23, a mid-term review of the progress of the Cyprus Presidency, during the meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs of the European Parliament (EP), in Strasbοurg. … Read the full press release →

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Iranian authorities have refused to give permission to a delegation of five MEPs set to travel to Tehran to meet with this year’s Sakharov Prize winners Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi, after which the delegation cancelled … Read the full press release →

The EU Single Market was highlighted today as one of the European Union’s greatest achievements and was signaled out as a potentially crucial element for helping the EU achieve growth and create new jobs. The Cyprus Presidency, on the occasion … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following certification of their online collection system (OCS) by the Luxembourg authorities, Fraternité 2020 has become the first European Citizens’ Initiative to start collecting statements of support on the European Commission’s own servers. Fraternité 2020 wants to … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of transport ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October under the Presidency of Cyprus and will be chaired by Minister Florentzou. Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport and mobility, will represent the … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers on the Commission’s proposal for the revision of EU law on environmental impact assessments 1. What are the shortcomings of the current legislation? Under the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Directive, any project that is … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today adopted¹ new rules aimed at equipping the EU budget with simpler financial rules while securing sound treatment of European taxpayers’ money (45/12 + 14800/12 ADD 1 + ADD 2 + ADD 3). This follows … Read the full press release →

Cologne, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Code of Conduct for its staff, including an overarching policy on the Prevention and Mitigation of Conflict of Interest. A similar policy is also being adopted by the … Read the full press release →

Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX Commission meeting / Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the past few weeks, I have received … Read the full press release →