Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Štefan Füle remarks on the EU-Turkey Association Council

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”We had a very good, open and interactive exchange of views on a whole range of issues with all of us aware of the importance of 2013 for strengthening the relationship between the EU and Turkey. I … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Turkey

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Bekaert launched Dramix® production line in its Lipetsk plant in Russia

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bekaert inaugurated a new production line at the company’s Lipetsk plant in Russia. Bekaert adds the production of Dramix® steel fibers to serve infrastructure and construction markets in Russia and the wider CIS. Dramix® is a Bekaert … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Russia

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Audition publique sur la surveillance financière dans l’UE

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Gouverneur, Madame la Présidente, Messieurs les députés, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord vous remercier pour votre participation à … Read the full press release →

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Viviane Reding and Neelie Kroes Statement on International Missing Children’s Day 25 May

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of International Missing Children’s Day (25 May), European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner said: “As every year, the European Commission is supporting International Missing Children Day to make sure we remember children who … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Society, Telecom

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EU-wide restrictions on pesticides harmful to Europe’s honeybee population enter into force on 1 December, 2013

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A restriction on the use of three pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid family was today adopted by the Commission. These pesticides (clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiametoxam) were identified as being harmful to Europe’s honeybee population. This restriction will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Society

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SABCA to attend the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17- 23, 2013

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABCA and its composite subsidiary SABCA Limburg will be at the Paris Air Show, from June 17th until June 23rd, 2013 SABCA Team will present its latest developments in design, manufacturing, testing and support of major Complex Metallic and Composite Structures, as well as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, France, Marketing

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EU, US, Canada agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union, the United States and Canada today agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research. The agreement focuses on aligning the ocean observation efforts of the three partners. The goals are to better understand the Atlantic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Science

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EC approves Munksjö AB / Ahlstrom Corporation merger

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following an in-depth investigation (see IP/12/1338), the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger of Munksjö AB of Sweden and the label and processing paper business of Ahlstrom Corporation of Finland in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Sweden

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The ‘Two-Pack’ reform package enters into force on 30th May 2013 in all euro area Member States

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

The ‘Two-Pack’package is completing budgetary surveillance cycle and further improving economic governance for the euro area Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since the launch of the euro, clear rules to ensure sound public finances have been in place in the form … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: ensuring basic education for every child by 2030

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission will confirm today its commitment to making education more equal and of a higher quality in the Development agenda beyond 2015 through continued financial support, during a High level event in Brussels. Development … Read the full press release →

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EC adopts proposal to strengthen EIB lending outside the EU over the next seven years

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a proposal on financing operations in support of investment projects outside the EU by the European Investment Bank (EIB), on the basis of an EU budgetary guarantee. The proposal streamlines the … Read the full press release →

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EC launches campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics aiming to mobilise €100 billion in new private investments

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches a campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics (such as semiconductors and computer chips), designed to expand Europe’s advanced manufacturing base. European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes says “Others are aggressively … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Science, Technology

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Štefan Füle: What Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to do to move on EU path

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Plenary session of the European Parliament / Brussels Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, Let me first of all thank Doris Pack for an excellent Draft Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Last year I told you that when speaking … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle discusses the progress and shortcomings of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Plenary session of the European Parliamen / Brussels 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, I would like to pay tribute to the quality of the report which has been prepared by your Rapporteur, Mr. Richard Howitt. I welcome the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, North Macedonia, Politics, Society

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The European Parliament adobted Commission’s proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomed today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner. Further to this vote fireworks will soon become safer to use thanks to new rules … Read the full press release →

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Agfa Graphics to present innovative wide format workflow and new UV curable printers at FESPA 2013

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Mortsel, Belgium, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Along an important series of new additions to its :Anapurna and :Jeti families of UV-curable wide-format printers, FESPA 2013 also sees Agfa Graphics announcing its :Asanti PDF workflow for sign and display applications. These debuts strongly … Read the full press release →

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MFF 2014-2020 negotiations: “Let us look beyond purely inter institutional dimension of these negotiations”

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Highlights of EU Commissioner for Budget and Financial programming Janusz Lewandowski’s speech at today’s EU General Affairs Council meeting. The debate was on the state of negotiations on the EU’s next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) On … Read the full press release →

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EU to fund the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU will provide some €37 million to strengthen the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries through support for the Programme to promote Regional Maritime Security (MASE). In the past decade, the level … Read the full press release →

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EC moves to help crisis-hit countries getting the most from EU Funds for growth and jobs

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Measures to help crisis-hit countries to use much needed EU funds have been proposed today by the European Commission. The measures would help these Member States to tackle youth unemployment, to support small and medium sized … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament adopted the EU legislative proposal on safety of offshore oil and gas operations in EU

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes Parliament adoption of offshore legislation Brussels, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: “I welcome this major step enhancing the safety of offshore oil and gas production in the EU. Past accidents have shown … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

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