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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

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

Actavis launched Montelukast tablets immediately after patents expired in Europe

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Zug, Switzerland, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT) has launched Montelukast tablets immediately after patent expiry in Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK. In Austria, Actavis started pricing and reimbursement on Day … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland

Commission helps Member States to get on track with sustainable waste management

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Every year, each European citizen generates over 500 kilos of municipal waste, more than one third of which goes directly to landfill. Whereas some Member States manage to put those resources to productive use, recycling or composting … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes. The European Small Claims Procedure offers a cheap and easy way to resolve cross-border … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs want to close all loopholes in Air passenger rights

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport MEPs welcomed the proposal to update air passengers’ rights tabled by the Commission on 13 March but insisted that it include rules on hand luggage and solutions for passengers stranded if an airline goes bankrupt, in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

EDPS comments on the reform of the EU rules governing data protection

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

EDPS: Enormous energy put into reforming data protection rules must deliver strong and effective protection for EU citizens Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last week, the EDPS sent additional comments on the reform of the EU rules governing data protection to the European Parliament, the … Read the full press release →

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

Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee: Banking needs a culture change

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banking needs a culture change, which piecemeal legislation will not achieve on its own, says a draft report presented in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Wednesday. It advocates further, more radical reforms, including separating retail … Read the full press release →

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

New EU-wide civil law protects the victims of stalking or gender violence

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of stalking, harassment or gender-based violence who are granted protection in one EU member state would get fully equivalent protection if they freely move to another under new rules approved by the Legal Affairs and Women’s … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Magnitsky case in the Russian Federation

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

Brussels, 20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “The EU has continuously urged the Russian Federation to undertake a credible and … Read the full press release →

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

European Parliament: Safeguarding personal data while boosting competition for business

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The “right to be forgotten”, explicit consent before a person’s data is collected and a ban on profiling on the basis of ethnic, religious or sexual orientation criteria are among the main demands for data protection reform … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Society

EU Auditors: Member States and Commission cannot assess if older workers programmes actually help

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Increasing the employment rate of older workers is part of the EU’s strategic goals. But a new report by the European Court of Auditors has found that neither the Member States nor the Commission are in a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

The Irish Presidency: Single Supervisor is first big step towards banking union

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency has today (Tuesday 19th March) reached provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the single EU bank supervisor. The creation of this supervisor is a major step towards banking union, restoring confidence in the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics, Society

The European Commission is determined to do “all it can” to help tackle match-fixing and corruption in sport

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Commission will do all it can to help tackle match-fixing and corruption in sport, says Vassiliou Brussels, 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is determined to do “all it can” to help sports bodies and law enforcement agencies to tackle the … Read the full press release →

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

Algirdas Šemeta, European Commissioner responsible for Statistics, welcomed the European Parliament’s endorsement today of the proposed Regulation on ESA 2010

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Šemeta welcomes EP vote on the revision of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010) Algirdas Šemeta, European Commissioner responsible for Statistics, has welcomed the European Parliament’s endorsement today of the proposed Regulation on ESA 2010. … Read the full press release →

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

OLAF: Cigarette gang leader was sentenced to 9 years imprisonment by the Criminal Court Berlin-Moabit in Germany

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A German-Russian criminal was sentenced on March 11 to 9 years imprisonment by the Criminal Court Berlin-Moabit in Germany, following a complex international investigation co-ordinated by OLAF. The investigation involved authorities in Germany, Poland, Belgium, Latvia, Estonia … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Society

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Siemens have entered into a Settlement Agreement

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Siemens have entered into a Settlement Agreement that addresses alleged past violations of the EIB Anti-Fraud Policy in connection with projects financed by the EIB. The Agreement follows an investigation carried … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Law

Viviane Reding: Verbraucherrechte im Web 2.0 – Herausforderungen für die europäische Politik

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Justizkommissarin Moderne Verbraucherpolitik in der digitalen Zukunft/Berlin Berlin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Liebe Frau Puttrich, meine Damen und Herren, ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung zu diesem “EU-Tag” der Verbraucherschutzministerkonferenz. Dass Sie den “EU-Tag” unter das Motto … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Society

European Commission takes action to strengthen enforcement against marketing scams

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Commission outlined a series of actions to tackle aggressive commercial practices across the EU such as fake ‘free’ offers, ‘bait and switch’ advertising for products which cannot be supplied, and exhortation of children. Five … Read the full press release →

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

Late Payments Directive is set to put an end of damaging late payment culture in Europe

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Every day across Europe, dozens of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) go bankrupt as their invoices are not paid. As a result jobs are lost and business opportunities remain unexploited, stalling our return to economic growth. … Read the full press release →

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

The Council adopted a Regulation on the electronic publication of the Official Journal of the European Union

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted today without discussion a Regulation on the electronic publication of the Official Journal of the European Union (10222/5/11 REV 5). As from 1 July 2013, the electronic version of the Official Journal of the … Read the full press release →

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

Commission welcomes European Parliament’s approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, including forestry and agriculture

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament’s approval today of two new laws to improve EU rules on monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, including those from forestry and agriculture. It is expected that the Council … Read the full press release →

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

The Council adopted Multiannual Framework for the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted today, without discussion, a decision establishing the Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2013-2017 (10449/12). According to the regulation establishing the Agency¹, the thematic areas of its activity shall be determined … Read the full press release →

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

EU shoppers will get easier access to rapid, cheap and impartial mediation in disputes with traders

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU shoppers will get easier access to rapid, cheap and impartial mediation in disputes with traders over goods or services thanks to two new laws voted by Parliament on Tuesday. They aim to help shoppers to avoid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Law, Retail, Society

The Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance legislation

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The next round of EU economic governance legislation will do more to deliver growth and the European Commission’s new powers to vet Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance … Read the full press release →

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

Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will today inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport. The EU and INTERPOL, in partnership with the Libyan authorities, are launching a key stage of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Security & Safety, Technology, Travel

The acquisition of TNK-BP by Rosneft has been cleared by the European Commission

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of sole control of TNK-BP by OJSC Oil Company Rosneft of Russia. The Commission carefully examined the effects of the proposed transaction. As for all state-owned companies, … Read the full press release →

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

Commissioner Malmström: The Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) is looking into how to best help the victims challenging terrorist propaganda

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”Today, on the occasion of the EU day for the Remembrance of victims of terrorism, we stand together against terror: to ensure that those who have lost their lives to senseless acts of violence are not forgotten … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Conclusion of the consultation regarding the application of Swiss GAAP FER

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the consultation period, the responsible committee of the Regulatory Board has come to the conclusion that there is currently no immediate regulatory need to take action with respect to the accounting standard applied. Following the further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Switzerland

Cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe enters into force. As of today, cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU. A Communication adopted by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Irish Justice Minister secures agreement on European Protection Order 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

New ‘black symbol’ for medicinal products (Q&A)

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and answers: New ‘black symbol’ for medicinal products What is the black symbol? The black symbol is an inverted equilateral black triangle to be included in product information for certain categories of medicinal products. The symbol … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law

Possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. is investigated by The European Commission

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether State support measures granted by Greece to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Law, Metals and Minerals

The European Commission opens in-depth investigation into state measures in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A.

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out if State support measures granted by Greece in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A. (HDS, or Ellinika Amyntika Systimata A.E. – EAS in Greek) comply with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Law

The European Commission opened in-depth investigation into public funding of five Dutch professional football clubs

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether measures of five municipalities in the Netherlands in favour of local professional football clubs comply with EU State aid rules. None of those measures, taken … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Netherlands, Sports

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers from network charges granted in Germany since 2011 constitutes state aid

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into potential aid for large electricity consumers exempted from network charges in Germany Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways. At this stage, the Commission has doubts whether these measures are in line with EU state aid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The European Commission has imposed a €561 million fine on Microsoft for non-compliance with browser choice commitments

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has imposed a €561 million fine on Microsoft for failing to comply with its commitments to offer users a browser choice screen enabling them to easily choose their preferred web browser. In 2009, the … Read the full press release →

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