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Statement of the European Commission on Hungary in the Plenary Debate of the EP

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Hungary and the Rule of Law EP Plenary/Strasbourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Minister, Honourable Members, I want to thank the President for holding this debate today on a subject which … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Hungary, Law, Politics, Society

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Independent third party evaluation of the implementation of Cyprus’ Anti Money Laundering framework

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As agreed with the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission, and the European Central Bank (“the programme partners”) and following the Eurogroup decisions taken in March 2013, Cyprus has commissioned, on the basis of agreed terms of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Financial, Government, Law

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President Barroso and Commissioner Barnier comment on the European Parliament’s approval of new rules for stronger prudential requirements on banks

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Michel Barnier following the European Parliament’s approval of new European rules to impose stronger prudential requirements on banks President J.M. Barroso: I welcome the vote in the European Parliament … Read the full press release →

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Clarification by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) in response to media reports with regard to a paper by the European Central Bank (ECB)

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Paper on the framework for resolution of credit and other institutions 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In response to media reports with regard to a paper by the European Central Bank (ECB), in relation to the recovery and resolution of banks, the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

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Commissioner Connie Hedegaard comments on Parliament’s vote against the Commission’s backloading proposal

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament today voted against the Commission’s backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament’s vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ”The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the … Read the full press release →

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EU Court of Justice introduces Twitter and a new mobile application for press releases

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Luxembourg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Court of Justice of the European Union makes two new information feeds on its activity available to the public. Twitter From today, the Press and Information Unit is using Twitter to inform the public about the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

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All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition took place at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Court of Justice of the European Union Luxembourg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition takes place today (12 April 2013) at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg The European Law Moot Court … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Society

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23.632 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the 2008-2010 period

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Trafficking in human beings: more victims in the EU but Member states are slow to respond Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the most striking figure emerging from the first report on trafficking in human beings in Europe, published today by … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission cleared the acquisition of cheese specialist, Zijerveld, and its packaging unit, Den Hollander Food, by FrieslandCampina

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Green light for acquisition of cheese specialist 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 7 January 2013, FrieslandCampina signed an agreement to acquire the two companies and submitted the acquisition for approval to the European Competition Authorities. The European Commission has approved the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Law, Netherlands

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Commissioner Šemeta: The surge in Member States’ appetite for progress and action in the fight against evasion is extremely welcome

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Dublin, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s a bit of a surprise – but a very nice one – to be here in Dublin today, and to be able to share with you the outcome of a highly engaging discussion we had on … Read the full press release →

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The acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media by Liberty Global of the US has been cleared by the European Commission

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media Inc., registered in the US, by the US-based company Liberty Global, Inc. The transaction, with a value of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Ireland, Law, Media, Telecom, United Kingdom

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The European Commission proposes new EU-wide rules for safer and more environmental lorries

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules to allow manufacturers to develop more aerodynamic lorries which will reduce fuel consumption by 7-10%, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and also enhance the safety of vulnerable road users. The … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission approved the acquisition of Zijerveld&Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander by dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the leading Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina of two Dutch companies: Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen B.V., a specialised cheese wholesaler, and Den Hollander Food B.V., … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission has serious concerns over the compatibility of the Fourth Amendment to the Hungarian Fundamental Law with EU legislation

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  In a letter sent to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today, President Barroso, while noting Prime Minister Orbán’s reassurances on Hungary’s and the Hungarian government’s willingness and commitment to fully respect European Union values and law, confirms … Read the full press release →

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HeidelbergCement: Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirms in essence the verdict in the German cartel proceedings

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirmed the fine imposed on HeidelbergCement in 2009 by the Higher Court of Düsseldorf at a reduced level of €161.4 million. After release of the respective provision, a P&L effective … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission plans to modernise the EU’s trade defence instruments to tackle unfair competition

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today made a proposal that aims at adapting the EU’s rulebook to tackle unfair competition from dumped and subsidised imports to the contemporary challenges facing the EU’s economy. The proposed changes would make the … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee of EU Open Data rules

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee (EU Committee of Member States’ Permanent Representatives) of the Commission’s effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe (see IP/11/1524). Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of … Read the full press release →

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Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU. Cybercrime, along with trafficking in human beings and the increase in violent extremism are also major security threats that the EU continues to … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law

EU Auditors: Food-processing subsidies: “no proof of added value”

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the Common Agricultural Policy, EU rural development policy grants are made available to enterprises that process and market agricultural products through a measure called ‘Adding value to agricultural and forestry products’ that aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Law, Luxembourg, Society

Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomes the agreement on disclosure requirements for extractive and forestry industries and on simpler accounting requirements for small companies

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I congratulate the European Parliament, in particular the rapporteurs Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Arlene McCarthy, and the Council, in particular the Irish, Cypriot and Danish Presidencies on reaching this important agreement. The agreement on the disclosure requirements for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

Second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) enters into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) enters into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area. The SIS II allows for an easy exchange of information between national border control … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Technology

The Commission to investigate MasterCard inter-bank fees in the European Economic Area

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether MasterCard may be hindering competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) with regard to payment cards, in breach of EU antitrust rules. The Commission has concerns that … Read the full press release →

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

Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland deeply regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Mr Štefan Füle and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Mr Thorbjørn Jagland … Read the full press release →

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

Commissioner Šemeta: Recent developments, fuelled by the outcome of the Offshore Leaks, confirms the urgency for more and better action against tax evasion

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has long advocated more transparency and stronger common tools to fight fraudsters, discourage evaders and ensure fair burden-sharing in taxes. Indeed we put a comprehensive package of measures on the table last December to achieve … Read the full press release →

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

The EU Commission extended its review period of the remedy proposal until June 7, 2013 for the combination of Ahlstrom’s Label and Processing business and Munksjö

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Not for distribution in or into Australia, Canada, the Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States. 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As previously announced, Ahlstrom and Munksjö submitted a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law

The European Commission welcomes the Portuguese Constitutional Court decision on the 2013 state budget

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes that, following the decision of the Portuguese Constitutional Court on the 2013 state budget, the Portuguese Government has confirmed its commitment to the adjustment programme, including its fiscal targets and timeline. Any departure … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Portugal

The Commission welcomes the Turkish Parliament adoption of the law on foreigners and international protection

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Joint statement by Commissioners Štefan Füle and Cecilia Malmström on the adoption by the Turkish Parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission welcomes the adoption yesterday by the Turkish Parliament of the … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission cleared the creation of Penguin Random House by Bertelsmann and Pearson

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Mergers: Commission clears creation of Penguin Random House, combining publishing businesses of Bertelsmann and Pearson Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of Penguin Random House, combining parts of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Law, Media, United Kingdom

Essilor signs exclusive and global license agreement with High Performance Optics (HPO)

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

Essilor complements its prevention patent portfolio Charenton le Pont, France, 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, has signed an exclusive and global license agreement with High Performance Optics (HPO) that complements its existing patent and technologies portfolio. This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Viviane Reding met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Meeting between European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and United States Attorney General Eric Holder met today in Washington. They had cordial discussions on a wide range … Read the full press release →

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

Catherine Ashton & Stefan Füle comment on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the … Read the full press release →

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

Lebenswerk Strafrecht – Der Freiburger Rechtswissenschaftler Klaus Tiedemann wird 75 Jahre alt

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Er hat ein zweibändiges Lehrbuch des Wirtschaftsstrafrechts veröffentlicht, sich zusätzlich zur Lehre und Forschung rechtspolitisch engagiert und unter anderem das Bundesjustizministerium, das Europäische Parlament, den Europarat und die Vereinten Nationen beraten: Prof. Dr. Klaus Tiedemann, ehemaliger Leiter des … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Law, Society

OLAF issues press notice to clarify allegations about its investigation concerning the former Commissioner Dalli

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is an expanded version of the OLAF Press Notice originally published on 21 March. OLAF is issuing this expanded notice in order to respond to further unfounded allegations and misrepresentations of facts relating to the case … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Malta, Politics, Society

The European Commission proposes to make trade mark registration systems all over the EU cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today presented a package of initiatives to make trade mark registration systems all over the European Union cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable. The proposed reform would improve conditions for businesses to innovate … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission opens public debate on a proposal for simplifying procedures under the EU Merger Regulation

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission invites the public to comment on a proposal to simplify certain procedures for notifying mergers under the EU Merger Regulation. The proposal aims to make EU merger control even more business-friendly by cutting red … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission comments on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the European Commission on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus The Commission takes note of temporary restrictions on the free movement of capital, including capital controls, imposed by the Republic of Cyprus … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission clears the acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings by Haltermann

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings Limited of the UK by Haltermann Holding GmbH of Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIG Europe Capital Partners. The parties are active … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Law, United Kingdom

EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry drive growth and create jobs

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry to drive growth and create jobs, said Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs in a discussion with European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday. Tourism … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission to launch a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted a consultative paper that launches a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change. The Consultative Communication raises key questions and invites the views of … Read the full press release →

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