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Law Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Cars safer from 1 November 2012

Posted on 1, November 2012 by

Brussels, 1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe takes a major step forward in vehicle safety on 1 November 2012 as a basket of new safety requirements for new types of motor vehicles comes into force. Measures which become mandatory include safety belt reminders, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, European Union, Law, Security & Safety, Society, Technology

EP: Presidency MFF proposal puts EU policies in jeopardy

Posted on 31, October 2012 by

31-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s key negotiators on the EU long-term budget for 2014-2020 expressed dismay at the Cypriot Presidency proposal for the so-called multiannual financial framework (MFF), presented Tuesday. MEPs directed their main criticism at a proposed cut by €50 … Read the full press release →

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

Statement from the European Commission on the negotiating box on the next Multiannual Financial Framework presented by the Cypriot Council Presidency

Posted on 30, October 2012 by

Brussels, 30-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission takes note of the negotiating box which the Cypriot Presidency has proposed. This negotiating box is not supported by the Commission. The Commission remains committed to its proposal, which strikes the right responsible balance in … Read the full press release →

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Rule of law assistance to Kosovo not sufficiently effective

Posted on 30, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 30-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Kosovo is the largest per capita recipient of EU financial aid in the world and is home to the largest civilian crisis management mission ever launched by the Union (EULEX). European Court of Auditors has audited the EU’s … Read the full press release →

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Faster and simpler access to EU funds for European businesses, towns, regions and scientists

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Faster and simpler access to EU funds for European businesses, towns, regions and scientists Following the recent entry into force of the new Financial Regulation the Commission has adopted its new detailed Rules of application. The delivery … Read the full press release →

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

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Why was it necessary to change the budgetary and spending rules in the Financial Regulation?

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

A new Financial Regulation for the EU finances: What’s new, why and how does it work Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission continuously assesses the way it manages EU funds, taking into account lessons learnt from the past, feedback from … Read the full press release →

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

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INVITATION – ECA 2011 Annual Report – Press briefing Tuesday 6 November 2012, Brussels

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Court of Auditors (ECA) will publish its Annual Report on the implementation of the 2011 European Union budget on Tuesday 06 November 2011 and will organise a press briefing in Brussels at 11:30 am at the Residence Palace – International Press … Read the full press release →

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Questions and Answers on the Commission’s proposal for the revision of EU law on environmental impact assessments

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers on the Commission’s proposal for the revision of EU law on environmental impact assessments 1. What are the shortcomings of the current legislation? Under the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Directive, any project that is … Read the full press release →

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

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Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Specialist Computer Holding’s IT distribution business by Tech Data Europe

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the IT products distribution business of Specialist Computer Holdings of the United Kingdom by Tech Data Europe, a wholesaler of IT, consumer electronics … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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Council adopts new rules to simplify access to EU funds

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today adopted¹ new rules aimed at equipping the EU budget with simpler financial rules while securing sound treatment of European taxpayers’ money (45/12 + 14800/12 ADD 1 + ADD 2 + ADD 3). This follows … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative on the new law on treason in Russia

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative Catherine Ashton is concerned by the … Read the full press release →

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

STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX Commission meeting / Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the past few weeks, I have received … Read the full press release →

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European Medicines Agency starts infringement procedure to investigate Roche’s alleged non-compliance with pharmacovigilance obligations

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has started an infringement procedure against Roche Registration Ltd, following a request of the European Commission, to investigate allegations that the company has failed to comply with pharmacovigilance obligations in relation to its … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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 →

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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 →

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

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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 →

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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 →

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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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