Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Young leaders present innovative solutions for Europe’s future at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Foundation’s Annual Innovation Forum in Brussels

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thirty young leaders from the worlds of business, academia and research shared their inspiring ideas with policy-makers and business executives at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Foundation’s Annual Innovation Forum in Brussels today. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Education, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Science, Society

The employment and social situation in the EU remained critical in the fourth quarter of 2012

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The employment and social situation in the EU remained critical in the fourth quarter of 2012 with employment receding overall and unemployment rising further, while households’ financial situation remained serious according to the European Commission’s latest Employment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

The Last Monitoring Report concludes Croatia ready to join the EU

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission adopted today its last Monitoring Report on Croatia’s preparations for joining the EU. The Commission assesses that Croatia has completed the ten priority actions identified in the previous report in October, and has shown … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs: scrapping of old ships must become cleaner

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plans to clean up the scrapping of old ships and ensure the materials are recycled in EU-approved facilities worldwide were revised by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs propose that the scheme be funded by a recycling … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, Politics, Society

Commission investigation finds indications that ISDA may have delayed or prevented exchanges from entering the credit derivatives business

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Antitrust: Commission extends CDS information market investigation to International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust: Commission extends CDS information market investigation to International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) The European Commission has extended the scope of an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law

The European Commission investigates the planned acquisition of Shell’s Harburg refinery assets by Nynas AB of Sweden

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned acquisition by Nynas AB of Sweden of refinery assets located in Hamburg/Harburg (Germany) and currently owned by Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Law, Sweden

The European Commission launches a three-month public consultation on the long-term financing of the European economy

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a Green Paper that launches a three-month public consultation on how to foster the supply of long-term financing and how to improve and diversify the system of financial intermediation for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

European Parliament President Martin Schulz on Cyprus: lessons must be learned

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Parliament President Martin Schulz made the following statement on the situation in Cyprus: “I welcome the deal for Cyprus, although the details must be fully examined. It has brought us back from the edge. This agreement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Herman Van Rompuy, José Manuel Barroso and Shinzo Abe issue joint statement

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, spoke by telephone today following the postponement of the 21st Summit between Japan and the European Union. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

MEP Sharon Bowles on Cyprus deal: the recognition that banks can fail and that the deposit guarantee principle must be upheld

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

MEP Sharon Bowles, Chair of the European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee welcomes the agreement on Cyprus, particularly the recognition that banks can fail and that the deposit guarantee principle must be upheld. Sharon Bowles said: I welcome the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Investment fund managers’ bonuses must be linked to their funds’ performance said Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment fund managers’ bonuses must be capped, their salaries must be linked to their funds’ performance said Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs in a draft law voted on Thursday. Individual investors’ money must also be better … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Vice President Rehn: The European Commission is working hard to facilitate a solution to help Cyprus

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We recognise the progress now being made by the Cypriot government towards a solution which can pave the way for an agreement on a financial assistance programme for Cyprus. Intensive work and contacts will continue in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

To meet its energy policy targets, EU must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

An effective EU energy policy needs informed and structured public dialogues 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — If the EU is to meet its energy policy targets, it must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

European Commission: Investment in education under pressure in Member States

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment in education fell in eight out of 25 Member States assessed as part of a European Commission study on the impact of the crisis on education budgets since 2010. Cuts of more than 5% were imposed in Greece, Hungary1, Italy2, Lithuania and Portugal, while Estonia, Poland3, Spain and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

The European Commission wants young Europeans to be inspired by home-grown entrepreneurs, so their bright ideas start and stay in Europe

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

 EU says we should glorify our entrepreneurs: Skype; Spotify and Angry Birds creators advise EU – first stage of “Startup Europe” campaign Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Most people think of Silicon Valley in the United States when they think about technology … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Politics, Small Business, Technology

President Valcárcel and German EU affairs ministers discuss social crisis

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “We have a shared duty of providing answers to the growing frustration of our citizens. Though the crisis will pass by, the consequences of populism could last and harm our democracies” ​Today the President of the Committee … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Society

Commission urges Member States to implement International Labour Organisation 2011 Workers Convention

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Council Decision authorising Member States to ratify the International Labour Organisation 2011 Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers (Convention No. 189). Countries ratifying the ILO Convention agree … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Twenty first summit between the European Union and Japan (Tokyo – 25 March 2013)

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 25 March in Tokyo, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, will meet Japanese Prime Minister Abe for the twenty first summit between the European Union … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

MEPs: Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority, MEPs stress in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They also call for the development of supplementary pension schemes and longer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy welcomes Council adoption of the Energy Infrastructure Regulation

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said today: “This is really a breakthrough and will give a big push to much needed infrastructure: Rather than waiting up to 12 years or longer for a permit, developers of crucial cross-border infrastructure … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics