Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

EC promotes the roll out of intelligent information services for road safety and transport efficiency

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of ‘intelligent information services’, such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can … Read the full press release →

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EC approved €39.8m France aid for “Genesys” research programme

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has decided that the aid granted by France to the P.I.V.E.R.T. Institut d’Excellence en Énergies Décarbonées (IEED, institute of excellence in the field of low-carbon energy) to conduct the Genesys research and development … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Law, Technology

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EC finds Copenhagen multiarena public co-financing in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that the proposed public co-financing of a new multiarena in Copenhagen, Denmark was in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the Commission found that the public funding was both proportionate … Read the full press release →

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EC to investigate public financing for German paper mill Propapier after EU General Court judgment

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — State aid: Commission opens investigation into public financing for German paper mill Propapier after Court judgment After the annulment of its 2008 decision to authorise a regional investment aid granted by Germany to Propapier for the construction … Read the full press release →

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EU-Ukraine Association Agreement depends on Ukraine’s performance

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Without prejudice to a future political decision on possible signature, the Commission adopted today the proposals for Council Decisions on (i) the signing and provisional application as well as (ii) the conclusion of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, … Read the full press release →

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EC clears acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group by Access Industries Inc., owner of Warner Music Group

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group (“PLG”) by Access Industries Inc., the ultimate owner of Warner Music Group (“WMG”). The Commission’s investigation confirmed that the … Read the full press release →

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Joaquín Almunia welcomes Visa Europe’s proposed commitments to cut inter-bank fees for credit cards

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vice President Almunia welcomes Visa Europe’s proposed commitments to significantly cut its inter-bank fees for credit card payments, to a level of 0.3% of the value of the transaction (a reduction of about 40 to 60%) and … Read the full press release →

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Connie Hedegaard kick-starts public debates over climate change in Southern and Eastern Europe

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  European commissioner for climate action Connie Hedegaard is launching a series of public events to engage European citizens in the climate change debate and to encourage individual action to combat it. Over the next two months, … Read the full press release →

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EU agree on additional funding to modernise higher education institutions in Tunisia

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union (EU) has agreed on additional funding to further develop the modernisation of higher education as well as the international cooperation capacity of higher education institutions in Tunisia under the Erasmus Mundus and Tempus programmes. … Read the full press release →

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Sapa joint venture deal between Orkla ASA & Norsk Hydro ASA cleared by the EU Commission

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU Commission has today approved the transaction between Norsk Hydro ASA and Orkla ASA to form a 50/50 joint venture, to be named Sapa. Pending necessary approval from Chinese competition authorities, the parties expect the transaction … Read the full press release →

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EC clears Banco CEISS restructuring plan

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that a modification to Banco CEISS’ restructuring plan, opening the door for an acquisition of the bank by Unicaja Banco, is in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the Commission … Read the full press release →

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EC suggests 4 options for the future of 1 and 2 euro cent coins

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has suggested four possible scenarios for the future issuance or withdrawal of 1 and 2 euro cent coins. The Communication adopted today responds to a request from the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers … Read the full press release →

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Neelie Kroes & Tonio Borg welcome recognition of the contribution ICT can make in reforming health systems

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  A declaration by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU committing Member States to developing eHealth ecosystems that could contribute to the reform of health systems has been welcomed by European Commission Vice-President for … Read the full press release →

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2nd European Union SME eHealth Competition Awards

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes has awarded prizes to eHealth SMEs from Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom as part of eHealth Week 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. The winners of the 2nd EU SME eHealth Competition came up with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, European Union, Finland, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Italy, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

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EC approved the merger between Norsk Hydro ASA and Sapa Holding AB, subject to conditions

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture between Norsk Hydro ASA and Orkla ASA’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sapa Holding AB, both Norwegian companies active in the soft-alloy aluminium extrusions … Read the full press release →

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Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg won EU Prix MEDIA at Cannes Film Festival

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg is the winner of the 2013 European Union Prix MEDIA. The prize is awarded to the best new film project with box-office potential eligible for support from the EU MEDIA programme … Read the full press release →

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EC rolls out Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Action Plan follows from the Atlantic Strategy the Commission adopted in 2011 (see IP/11/1456). It aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Van Hool to present first “Exqui.City design Geneva” for TPG at UITP congress (26-30 May in Geneva)

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Koningshooikt (Belgium), Geneva (Switzerland),  13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Van Hool, the independent manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, is presenting the first example of the new Exqui.City design Geneva (TPG) at the biennial UITP congress in Geneva, Switzerland (26-30 May 2013 … Read the full press release →

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The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers to take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 14 May Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli … Read the full press release →

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EU responds to Syria crisis with more emergency humanitarian aid

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is announcing today an additional €65 million in response to the rapidly growing scale of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict in Syria. With more intense fighting in Syria and just three months … Read the full press release →

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