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OLAF strengthens cooperation with Bangladeshi Export Promotion Bureau

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Enhanced operational cooperation is at the centre of a new “Memorandum of understanding on administrative cooperation between OLAF and EPB” signed on 7 December in Brussels between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Export Promotion Bureau … Read the full press release →

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

Ministers adopt Commission’s reform to cut red tape in cross-border court cases

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Businesses and consumers will be able to resolve cross-border legal disputes more easily, thanks to a reform adopted by European justice ministers today. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, welcomed the adoption by the Council … Read the full press release →

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Reformen in der Eurozone 2012/2013

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Rede von Jörg Asmussen, Mitglied des Direktoriums der EZB, Rede anlässlich des 27. Internationalen Zinsforums Frankfurt, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, zum Jahresende befassen sich Redner häufig damit, was im laufenden Jahr passiert ist und was im nächsten Jahr … Read the full press release →

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

Better protection for EU workers exposed to electromagnetic fields

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New rules to improve the safety of workers most exposed to electromagnetic fields with protective measures and new maximum exposure limits were approved by a large majority in the social affairs and employment committee on Thursday. Exemptions for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Security & Safety, Society

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into creation of “NewCo”, combining Munksjö and part of Ahlstrom.

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned combination into a new merged entity of Munksjö AB, a Swedish-based manufacturer of high value-added paper products, and the European label … Read the full press release →

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Market abuse: Justice Ministers agree Commission proposals on criminal sanctions

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the recent LIBOR scandal, serious concerns have been raised about the manipulation of benchmarks, which can result in significant losses to consumers and investors, or distort the real economy. The integrity of financial markets is also … Read the full press release →

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

TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE: Questions and Answers

Posted on 8, December 2012 by
Annex: List of measures foreseen in the EU Action Plan

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE: Questions and Answers. Tax Evasion Why has the Commission presented an Action Plan on Tax fraud and evasion? Every year, an estimated €1 trillion1 in public money is lost in the EU due to … Read the full press release →

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Credit rating agencies: Council confirms agreement with EP

Posted on 7, December 2012 by

Brussels, 7-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Permanent Representatives Committee today approved a compromise text agreed with the European Parliament on 27 November on proposals amending the EU’s rules on credit rating agencies. This will enable the presidency to confirm the agreement reached … Read the full press release →

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

Commission agrees way forward for modernising copyright in the digital economy

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — At the initiative of President Barroso, the European Commission has today held an orientation debate on content in the digital economy. The digital economy has been a major driver of growth in the past two decades, and … Read the full press release →

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State Aid: Commission proposes to reform state aid procedures and exempt certain categories of aid from prior notification

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the context of its State Aid Modernisation (SAM) initiative, the European Commission has adopted proposals to amend two Council Regulations governing EU state aid control. The reform of the Procedural Regulation of 1999 is aimed at focussing state … Read the full press release →

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State aid: Commission approves emergency rescue aid for Austrian bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has temporarily approved, under EU state aid rules, an emergency recapitalisation totalling €1.5 billion that Austria intends to grant to Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA). The bank needs the aid to comply with regulatory … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission fines producers of TV and computer monitor tubes € 1.47 billion for two decade-long cartels

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has fined seven international groups of companies a total of € 1 470 515 000 for participating in either one or both of two distinct cartels in the sector of cathode ray tubes (“CRT”). For almost ten years, between 1996 … Read the full press release →

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EU requests WTO dispute settlement panel over Argentina’s import restrictions

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has today requested the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva to rule over a dispute on Argentina’s import restrictions which are damaging to European business. The EU is taking this action, along with Japan and … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission welcomes Court of Justice judgment in the AstraZeneca case

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (Case C-457/10 P) dismissing an appeal brought by AstraZeneca against the judgment by the General Court of 2010 which had upheld – … Read the full press release →

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Council approves reform of the European Anti-Fraud Office

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Council approved¹ a political agreement reached with the European Parliament on a reform of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) aimed at strengthening OLAF’s capacity to tackle fraud (12735/12 ADD 1). OLAF was created in 1999 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law

The overhaul of EU rules on data protection: making the single market work for business

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Viviane Reding — Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner 3rd Annual European Data Protection and Privacy Conference / Brussels Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, 1995 was a long time ago. In terms of digital technologies, a different age. … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s regions and municipalities need more support if new EU Environment Action Programme is to succeed

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European legislation must be given the means to guarantee the fundamental social rights of workers temporarily posted to other countries. The Commission’s proposal on posted workers is insufficient for this purpose and must be improved. This is … Read the full press release →

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

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Отговор на Български Енергиен Холдинг ЕАД във връзка със започналата процедура за проучване за злоупотреба с монополно положение

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Във връзка със започналата процедура за проучване за злоупотреба с монополно положение (Дело № COMP/39.767-БЕХ) „Български Енергиен Холдинг” ЕАД е упълномощен да заяви следното: От  м. юни тази година БЕХ и дъщерните му дружества са предприели всички … Read the full press release →

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

Digital Agenda: Commission proposes rules to make government websites accessible for all

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over 100 million EU citizens would find it easier to use online public services to look for a job, register a car, submit a tax declaration and apply for a passport or driving license thanks to new … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Bulgarian Energy Holding

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether Bulgarian Energy Holding may be abusing its dominant market position in the wholesale electricity market in Bulgaria. The Commission has concerns that Bulgarian Energy Holding might be … Read the full press release →

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Merck Sharp and Dohme Ltd. withdraws its marketing-authorisation application for Jenzyl (ridaforolimus)

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has been formally notified by Merck Sharp and Dohme Ltd. of its decision to withdraw its application for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicine Jenzyl (ridaforolimus), 10-mg tablets. Jenzyl was intended to … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech

Report: How to prevent crime across Europe

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Taking knives off our streets, addressing cyber-bullying or fostering early detection of addictions – these are among the innovative crime prevention initiatives taking place across the EU as part of the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN). In … Read the full press release →

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Better compliance with EU law in 2011, but implementation still too slow

Posted on 4, December 2012 by
Better compliance with EU law in 2011, but implementation still too slow

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Member States’ performance in applying EU law last year is detailed in the 29th Annual Report on Monitoring the Application of EU Law, published by the Commission today. Although there were fewer infringements in 2011 compared to … Read the full press release →

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Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of German automotive supplier ixetic by rival Magna of Canada

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of ixetic Verwaltungs GmbH of Germany by Magna International Inc of Canada, both suppliers to the automotive industry. The Commission’s investigation confirmed that the … Read the full press release →

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The European Crime Prevention network (EUCPN)

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN) was set up on 28 May 2001 and then re-established on 30 November 2009 by a Council Decision. The EUCPN is supported by the EU through a grant from the ISEC programme … Read the full press release →

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Antitrust: Commission welcomes General Court judgment on tariff arrangements within Groupement des cartes bancaires

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes yesterday’s judgment by the EU General Court in case T-491/07-Groupement des cartes bancaires “CB”. The judgment fully upholds the Commission decision finding that Groupement restricted competition with certain fees and tariffs which hindered … Read the full press release →

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Surface waters: new chemicals added to EU risk list

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Three pharmaceutical substances were added to the EU surface water risk list for the first time by an Environment Committee vote on Wednesday. MEPs also endorsed a proposed “watch list” of 25 other chemicals that could pose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Society

Reuse confiscated mafia assets for social purposes, say MEPs

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Confiscated mafia assets should be re-used for social purposes, said members of the Special Committee on Organised Crime at Wednesday’s public hearing on money laundering. “To give assets confiscated from mafias back to society has a strong … Read the full press release →

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New EU support for Justice and Security Sectors in Jordan

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Brussels, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a decision to provide further assistance to “Support justice sector reform in Jordan” and to “Support for the security sector in applying the rule of law”. By providing support to reform … Read the full press release →

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State aid: recapitalisation of Spanish banks – the Commission’s role under EU State aid control

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Since the start of the financial crisis in October 2008, EU Member States have taken hundreds of measures in favour of financial institutions in order to preserve financial stability. Most of this support constitutes state aid in … Read the full press release →

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EADS Commissions External Audit of Group Compliance

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Leading specialist ETHIC Intelligence to provide external audit of EADS Compliance System Full cooperation with the UK Serious Fraud Office on the allegations concerning EADS subsidiary GPT PwC review of GPT did not find evidence to suggest that GPT or … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, European Union, France, Germany, Government, Law, Society, United Kingdom

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of stakes in Dutch wholesale clothing company HVEG by ABN AMRO and Rabobank

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of stakes in Dutch wholesale clothing company HVEG by ABN AMRO and Rabobank The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the Dutch banks ABN AMRO and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Netherlands, Retail

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Deal on stricter EU rules for sovereign debt ratings

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Credit rating agencies will have to obey additional rules on sovereign debt ratings, including three set dates per year for issuing them, under a deal agreed by Parliament, the Council and the Commission on Tuesday. Cross-ownership of … Read the full press release →

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Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Swedish paper producer Billerud by Swedish investment company Kinnevik, subject to conditions

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Swedish paper producer Billerud by Swedish investment company Kinnevik, subject to conditions The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Swedish pulp- and paper-based packaging products manufacturer … Read the full press release →

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European Commission takes action to protect businesses against marketing scams

Posted on 28, November 2012 by

Brussels, 28-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission outlined a series of actions to tackle marketing scams, such as those of misleading directory companies. The aim is to better protect businesses, professionals and NGOs across Europe from dishonest traders who … Read the full press release →

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Speech – Competition and personal data protection, Commissioner Joaquín Almunia

Posted on 28, November 2012 by

Joaquín Almunia — Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Privacy Platform event: Competition and Privacy in Markets of Data Brussels, 28-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank Ms In ‘t Veld for her kind invitation to join … Read the full press release →

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Life after family break-up: research challenges law change proposal

Posted on 28, November 2012 by

Government plans to amend the 1989 Children Act by introducing a presumption of shared parenting are well-intentioned but misguided, say the authors of new research into childhood experience of family break-ups. 28-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Courts should retain their current … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Law, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Visa-free travel: Progress, but hurdles remain

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  How well are countries outside the EU living up to their commitments when it comes to offering visa-free travel to EU citizens? Today, the European Commission adopted its seventh report about breaches of the principle of … Read the full press release →

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Digital Agenda: European Commission supports research on Cyber security

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Cybercrime is a growing global problem that no company or country can tackle alone. At any given time, an estimated 150 000 viruses and other types of malicious code are circulating across the internet, infecting more than a … Read the full press release →

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“The fish cannot go to Court” – the environment is a public good that must be supported by a public voice

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Janez Potočnik — European Commissioner for Environment Seminar on Access to Justice and Organisation of Jurisdictions in Environment Litigation by the Association of the Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions of the European Union (ACA-Europe) Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished … Read the full press release →

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