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PSA Peugeot Citroën Welcomes the Responsible Attitude of the CFE / CGC – CFTC

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Paris, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Management of PSA Peugeot Citroën welcomes the responsible attitude of the CFE / CGC – CTFC – FO labour confederation in a context of an environment of sustained recession in the European markets and the difficult … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France

Banks dominate Draghi meeting with MEPs

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Potential inflationary bubbles still exist in the Euro zone economy and the possible effects of Euro exchange rates on inflation must be monitored, ECB President Mario Draghi warned the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. He … Read the full press release →

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

LGT Capital Partners announces final close of Crown Global Secondaries III plc at USD 2.0 billion

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LGT Capital Partners is pleased to announce the final close of Crown Global Secondaries III plc (CGS III), its third global private equity secondary fund, with total subscriptions of USD 2.0 billion. The program’s investor base … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

El Banco de España: Efectos de la transferencia de activos a la Sareb y de la recapitalización de la entidades del “Grupo 1” sobre los balances agregados de las entidades crédito según los estados de supervisión

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Madrid, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El Banco de España publica hoy los balances agregados de las Entidades de Crédito según los estados de supervisión a 31 de diciembre de 2012. Como ya se destacó en la nota de prensa publicada el pasado … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Spain

Parliament ready to negotiate on EU long-term budget

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Leading MEPs set the stage for negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget in a debate with the European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and Commission President José Manuel Barroso on Monday. Most parliamentarians consider the recent deal … Read the full press release →

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

Bertelsmann Welcomes Antitrust Clearance of Penguin Random House by the U.S. Department Of Justice

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

DOJ has unconditionally cleared the formation of Penguin Random House Transaction will close after all other necessary clearances are secured 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Media companies Bertelsmann and Pearson welcome the clearance of the planned combination of their book-publishing companies into … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Media, United Kingdom

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of software provider I.R.I.S. by Canon

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of I.R.I.S. of Belgium by Canon Inc. of Japan. The review of this transaction was referred to the Commission by the Belgian competition authority … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Technology

Bertelsmann is considering reducing its shareholding in RTL Group while retaining a qualified majority

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Bertelsmann announces preliminary figures for 2012 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The international media company Bertelsmann has informed the Board of Directors of RTL Group that it is considering reducing its shareholding in RTL Group through a capital market transaction. Potential proceeds … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Media

Speech by President Barroso on the outcome of the European Council meeting on the Multiannual Financial Framework of 7-8 February 2013

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission European Parliament Open Conference of Presidents/Brussels Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr President, Honourable members, Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to discuss the outcome of the meeting of the European … Read the full press release →

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

ATIVIDADE CONSOLIDADA DA CAIXA GERAL DE DEPÓSITOS EM 31 DE DEZEMBRO DE 2012

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Contas não auditadas 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — O Grupo Caixa Geral de Depósitos prossegue a sua política de financiamento da economia Portuguesa num quadro de reforçada solidez financeira e progressiva melhoria de liquidez, sustentada sobretudo no aumento continuado da captação de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Portugal

Merger update: US Department Of Justice clears Penguin Random House combination

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pearson and Bertelsmann today (February 14, 2013) announce that they have been notified by the US Department of Justice that it has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of Penguin and Random House, without conditions. The two … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Media, United Kingdom

Introductory statement at the hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, Brussels Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Madam Chair, Honourable members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, It is a pleasure to be back here in Parliament and in front of your Committee … Read the full press release →

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

Stop large retailers’ abuse, says the EESC

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Retailers’ abusive practices are hastening the decline of the agro-food sector.  A distorted market affects consumers as well as suppliers. On 13 February, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) endorsed an opinion to put an end to these dramatic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Politics, Retail, Society

New EU initiative to fight organised crime and human trafficking at EU borders

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new €1.5 million project that will boost the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova and Turkey has been launched by the European Union. This innovative pilot project will help countries to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Moldova, Politics, Society, Turkey

MAPFRE ofrece gratis servicio de Asistencia Informática para smartphones y tablets

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Los seguros de Hogar incorporan la instalación de antivirus y control parental sin coste para el asegurado 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Los clientes de MAPFRE que tengan contratado un seguro de Hogar dispondrán de Asistencia remota para smartphones y tablets e … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom

The EU’s free trade agreements – where are we?

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the next two years, 90% of world demand will be generated outside the EU. That’s why it is a key priority for the EU to open up more market opportunities for European businesses by negotiating new … Read the full press release →

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

Italy: EIB provides second tranche of EUR 500 million for Venice’s MOSE system

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today in Rome, the European Investment Bank (EIB) provided a second tranche of EUR 500 million of the finance contract in support of the MOSE engineering system designed to help protect Venice. The loan will be granted to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy

CAIXA E IAPMEI ASSINAM PROTOCOLO PARA LINHAS CAIXA CAPITALIZAÇÃO

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

350 milhões de euros para o financiamento da economia nacional 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A Caixa Geral de Depósitos assinou esta sexta-feira  com o IAPMEI, a PME Investimentos e as SGM o protocolo para as Linhas de Crédito Caixa Capitalização, num … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Portugal, Small Business

State aid: Commission publishes updated Guide on services of general economic interest (SGEI)

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission services have published an updated guide to explain how EU rules in the fields of state aid, public procurement and the internal market apply to services of general economic interest (SGEI). The guide provides … Read the full press release →

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

Pearson trading update

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is today (January 21, 2013) providing its regular January trading update. We will report preliminary results for 2012 on 25 February 2013. In general, Pearson’s businesses continue to face tough market … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom