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Commission proposes green light for enhanced cooperation on financial transactions tax

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 10 Member States that wish to apply an EU financial transaction tax (FTT) through enhanced cooperation should be allowed to do so, because all the legal conditions for such a move are met. This is the conclusion … Read the full press release →

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

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Banking supervision: an accountable system open to all

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Draft banking supervision legislation tabled in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday would give national supervisors a greater role than do earlier Commission proposals, while at the same time retaining the European Central Bank’s power … Read the full press release →

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

Commission welcomes Council adoption of Fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2013

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Brussels, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Fisheries Council has just reached a political agreement on Fishing Opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2013. After the discussions among the ministers, the compromise was reached just after the first exchange of views. Commissioner for … Read the full press release →

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EU law precludes ‘stabilisation’ of the employment relationship of public sector workers employed on a fixed-term basis which does not take account of the length of service accrued

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Judgment in Joined Cases C-302/11 to C-305/11 Rosanna Valenza and Others v Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato The fixed-term nature of the contract does not constitute an ‘objective ground’ capable of justifying the refusal to take account of … Read the full press release →

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

Commission proposes to update radio equipment rules

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to update the Radio Equipment Directive. The proposal aims to make sure all market players comply with the rules regarding the avoidance of interference, so that consumers do not have problems … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom

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EU Anti-Trafficking Day: working together to eradicate trafficking in human beings

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the Sixth EU Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October, the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, will participate and deliver a speech in a conference aiming to shape future actions and ensure that … Read the full press release →

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

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State aid: Commission investigates Italian measures reducing taxes and social contributions in areas affected by natural disasters

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether Italian measures to reduce taxes and contributions due by companies in areas affected by natural disasters, mainly earthquakes and floods, are in line with EU … Read the full press release →

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Tomorrow’s EMU needs all-round accountability

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A start on future economic and monetary union can be made now, by finalising laws already in the pipeline and making the most of what the current EU system already allows, said Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee … Read the full press release →

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

Equipping the EU to tackle the mafia

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EP’s special committee on organised crime looked at a range of options on Monday aimed at tackling organised crime across the EU. They included a Union-wide definition of mafia-related crimes, the possibility of seizing criminal assets … Read the full press release →

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3192nd GENERAL AFFAIRS Council meeting

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, Tuesday 16 October 2012 PUBLIC DELIBERATIONS/PUBLIC DEBATES¹ +/- 10.00 Luxembourg, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  The deliberation concerns the following B item (with discussion): – Cohesion Policy Legislative Package  Elements of a Partial General Approach Public events and press conferences can be … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Luxembourg

EuropaWire.EU to launch

Posted on 24, July 2012 by

EuropaWire.EU (EW) is a premium European Union press release distribution and newswire service. The vast majority of the press releases that will appear on and be released via EuropaWire.EU (https://news.europawire.eu), will primarily be sourced directly from major EU based brands, companies, and institutions … Read the full press release →

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