Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Janusz Lewandowski on MFF 2014-2020: “Everything is now on the table to conclude the negotiations”

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “EU Member States have sent very positive signals that could trigger the start of the final round of negotiations on the next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) between the Member States and the European Parliament this week”. This … Read the full press release →

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EUR 45m EIB funding to help Puratos focus on developing new fermentation-based functionalities, yeast components and emulsifiers to the bakery sector

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

EIB and Puratos, a leading company in its field in the food industry, signed a loan contract for EUR 45 million that will be dedicated to Puratos European research and development programme until 2015. 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Puratos Group is a Belgian-Spanish family-owned group active in the production and commercialisation of ingredients … Read the full press release →

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Algirdas Šemeta: Tax Good Governance Platform

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraud Statement at the Midday Press Briefing Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here to present the Commission’s latest initiative in the … Read the full press release →

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Neelie Kroes: The Future of Media

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Future Media Lab. Annual Conference by EMMA (European Magazine Media Association) / Brussels Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of … Read the full press release →

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What President Barroso actually said at the Brussels Think Tank Dialogue on 22 April 2013

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Austerity and growth debate Brussels, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Matina Stevis (moderator): The role of the institutions of the Commission within the context of this crisis can surely not just be to provide intellectual leadership or aspiration. Surely it must be to be … Read the full press release →

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Giorgio Napolitano, personality that unites Italy, says the President of the EP Martin Schulz

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the re-election of Giorgio Napolitano as President of the Republic of Italy, the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz stated: “On behalf of the European Parliament and on my own behalf, I … Read the full press release →

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EEAS could do much better if there were more coordination and synergy among institutions

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Political leadership and visibility of the External Action Service could be improved if there were more coordination and synergy between it, the Commission and the Council, as was the intention when the functions of High Representative, Commission … Read the full press release →

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Additional EU funding for Syria, Mali, Sahel and Chad approved by the Budgets Committee

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Additional EU funding totalling €70 million to meet humanitarian needs in Syria, Mali, the Sahel region and Chad. was approved by the Budgets Committee on Wednesday. Syria Two years after the start of the conflict, violence is … Read the full press release →

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MEPs approved draft law for achieving the 2020 95g Car CO2 target

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To reduce the CO2 emissions of new cars sold in the EU to 95g/km by 2020, from 130g today, clean-car innovation should be encouraged by giving “super-credit” weightings to each maker’s cleaner cars and setting more ambitious … Read the full press release →

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United Kingdom and Ireland decided to join EU Insolvency Rules

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Brussels, 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Both the United Kingdom and Ireland have announced their decision to join the Commission’s proposal to modernise current EU rules on cross border insolvency, which date from 2000. The new rules aim to shift focus away from … Read the full press release →

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The Commission sets up a Platform for Tax Good Governance

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Brussels, 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its concerted drive against tax evasion and avoidance, the Commission today set up the new Platform for Tax Good Governance. The Platform will monitor Member States’ progress in tackling aggressive tax planning and clamping … Read the full press release →

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Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines deal to be investigated by EC under the EU merger regulation

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Brussels, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the proposed acquisition of Olympic Air by Aegean Airlines. The companies are the two main Greek airlines offering passenger air transport services on … Read the full press release →

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.eu to attend the eCommerce Poland trade fair IV Targi eHandlu

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Brussels, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To encourage e-commerce in Poland, EURid, the .eu registry, will attend IV Targi eHandlu (the eCommerce Poland trade fair) in Poznań, Poland, on 25 April 2013. During the event, EURid will partner with Polish accredited registrar NetArt, so … Read the full press release →

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Antonio Tajani and Michel Barnier called upon European citizens to be aware of the real price of fake products

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Counterfeiting activities account for over €200 billion in losses for the world economy and it is estimated that such losses may climb further. They harm the European economy, as they damage legitimate business and starve innovation. And fake … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Business, Economy, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, International Trade, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

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The EU and Japan finished the first week-long round of talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Japan today finished the first week-long round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) less than a month after negotiations were officially launched. The EU team is headed up by Mauro Petriccione, Director … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Štefan Füle on the results of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is an historic day for Serbia-Kosovo* relations, for the entire Western Balkans region and for the European Union. I want to congratulate both Prime Ministers and their teams. This ground breaking agreement would not have been … Read the full press release →

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Information and Communication Technologies in schools survey reveals many children not getting what they need while teachers need more training and support

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Students and teachers in Europe are keen to “go digital”, computer numbers have doubled since 2006 and most schools are now “connected”, but use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) and digital skill levels are very uneven. … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission invites comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Penguin (Pearson Group, UK)

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

Brussels, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Penguin (Pearson Group, United Kingdom). The proposed commitments aim to alleviate concerns that Penguin may have engaged in an anti-competitive concerted practice affecting the … Read the full press release →

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P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, European Ombudsman, to organise interactive event on citizens’ participation in 30 European capitals and cities

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 23 April 2013, from 9.30 to 12.30 CET, the European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, is organising an interactive event in the European Parliament in Brussels, in cooperation with the European Parliament Information Offices in 30 EU capitals and cities. … Read the full press release →

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Parliament debates: Guantanamo hunger striking prisoners, Vietnam freedom of expression and Kazakhstan human rights

Posted on 19, April 2013 by

19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament debated three separate resolutions on Thursday, calling for measures to enhance freedom of expression in Vietnam and to protect human rights in Kazakhstan and expressing concerns about the situation of hunger striking prisoners in Guantanamo. The … Read the full press release →

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