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State aid: Commission extends in-depth investigation into Italian support measures in favour of former Tirrenia Group

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has extended the scope of an in-depth investigation opened in October 2011 into public support measures in favour of companies of the former Tirrenia Group (see IP/11/1157), namely Tirrenia di Navigazione, Caremar, Laziomar, Saremar, Siremar … Read the full press release →

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

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Trade MEPs: safeguard EU banana market before freeing trade with Latin America

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Measures to safeguard the interests of vulnerable EU banana producers in forthcoming EU trade deals with Central America and Peru and Columbia were approved by the International Trade Committee on Tuesday. The measures – endorsed by a large … Read the full press release →

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

Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

A visa policy to spur economic growth in the EU

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Improving visa procedures Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The border-free Schengen Area cannot function efficiently without a common visa policy which facilitates the entry of legitimate visitors into the EU, while strengthening internal security. The EU has set up a common visa policy … Read the full press release →

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airberlin takes legal action against airport operator

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Court to rule on claim for damages resulting from late opening of new BER airport CEO Hartmut Mehdorn states “It is our duty to prevent losses.” 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — airberlin today filed a request for a declaratory judgment against the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Germany, Law, Travel

Mergers: Commission approves joint-venture between ARM, Giesecke & Devrient and Gemalto, subject to conditions

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between ARM, a UK semiconductor intellectual property (“IP”) supplier, Giesecke & Devrient (“G&D”) of Germany and Gemalto of the Netherlands, both … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

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Fiat at 81st Interpol General Assembly

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Turin, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fiat Group, with companies in 44 countries and 155 factories worldwide, has a longstanding relationship with international law enforcement. Continuing in that tradition, Fiat will be an Official Sponsor of Interpol’s 81st General Assembly to be held … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Government, Italy, Law, Marketing, Society

Protecting a free media in Azerbaijan

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Internet Governance Forum, Baku, Azerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union is not just a common market; and not just a guardian of peace. It is a place of fundamental rights: rights that we treasure, protect and assure … Read the full press release →

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Philips Respironics SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator receives FAA-approval; oxygen patients can fly with SimplyGo

Posted on 8, November 2012 by
Philips Respironics SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator receives FAA-approval; oxygen patients can fly with SimplyGo

Suresnes, France, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), announced that the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator (POC) for in-flight use on commercial airliners. With … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Electronics & Machinery, France, Government, Healthcare, Law, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Technology

Making European copyright fit for purpose in the age of internet

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Launch event of the CEPS Digital Forum Taskforce on Copyright in the EU Digital Single Market Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Enter Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, allow me to thank CEPS, Karel LANNOO, Staffan JERNECK, and also Giuseppe MAZZIOTTI, for … Read the full press release →

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

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EU airports: MEPs reject further liberalisation of ground-handling services

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission’s proposal to boost competition to supply ground-handling services at major EU airports was rejected by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday. MEPs also agreed on new rules to ensure more efficient use of takeoff … Read the full press release →

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

EU aid to redundant workers should continue after 2014, say MEPs

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU aid to redundant workers would continue in 2014-2020, and could also go to additional categories of workers, such as the self-employed (including farmers) and those on temporary contracts, under legislative amendments voted by the Employment and … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Society

CZECH REPUBLIC: AREVA WILL APPEAL AGAINST CEZ’S DECISION

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — AREVA disagrees with CEZ’s exclusion notification in the TEMELIN 3&4 project. Considering CEZ decision as baseless, the Group has decided to appeal and to call for a suspension of the bid procedure. The group believes that its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Law

Court of Justice rules Hungarian forced early retirement of judges incompatible with EU law

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the request of the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union today ruled that the abrupt and radical lowering of the retirement age for judges, prosecutors and notaries in Hungary violates EU equal … Read the full press release →

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State aid: Commission approves Cypriot bank guarantee scheme

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised, under EU State aid rules, a Cypriot state guarantee scheme for credit institutions until 31 December 2012. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the access of eligible credit institutions to … Read the full press release →

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Member States and Commission must manage spending better – say EU Auditors

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Luxembourg, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 2011 accounts present fairly the financial position of the European Union and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year.Revenue and commitments were free from material error. However, payments were affected by material error, with an estimated error rate … Read the full press release →

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Behind closed doors — ‘whistleblowers’ need voice over care home concerns, says charity

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — ‘Whistleblowers’ who expose mistreatment of vulnerable patients within the care home system need to be confident that their allegations will be treated seriously, a national charity has said. The Ann Craft Trust, based at The University of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Law, Society, United Kingdom

Merger review: Past evolution and future prospects

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Cernobbio (Italy), 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is always a pleasure to be back in Cernobbio, in this occasion to participate in this Conference on Competition Policy. And I wish to thank in particular Jorge Padilla for inviting me … Read the full press release →

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More benefits from preferential trade tariffs for countries most in need: Reform of the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences

Posted on 3, November 2012 by

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) aims at helping developing countries by making it easier for them to export their products to the European Union. This is done in the form of reduced tariffs for their goods … Read the full press release →

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Statut de la Fondation européenne: une proposition concrète pour la cohésion sociale et le dynamisme économique de l’Europe

Posted on 2, November 2012 by

2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Conférence sur la proposition de statut de la fondation européenne/Brussels Mesdames et Messieurs, Permettez-moi tout d’abord de remercier l’Académie du droit européen, son directeur, Monsieur Wolfgang HEUSEL et son directeur-adjoint, John COUGHLAN, pour l’organisation de cette conférence … Read the full press release →

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