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European Court of Auditors: EU Support for Governance in Egypt “well-intentioned but ineffective”

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Luxembourg, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) is highly critical of EU aid spending to promote key areas of governance in Egypt in the periods before and after the Uprising of January 2011. “The … Read the full press release →

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Historic EU-US trade deal negotiations announced at G8 Summit in Lough Erne

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister David Cameron, President Obama, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso set out their plans in a joint press conference in Lough Erne. The … Read the full press release →

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Committee of the Regions President Valcarcel met with Mayors from the Union of Local Authorities in Israel

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso, President of the EU Committee of the Regions (CoR) and co-President of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), met yesterday in Tel Aviv with Israeli’s Mayors from the Union of Local Authorities … Read the full press release →

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Karel De Gucht welcomes Member States’ green light for EC to start negotiations on Transatlantic Trade and Investment with US

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Trade Commissioner De Gucht stated: “I am delighted that the Council has today decided to give the European Commission ‘the green light’ to start trade and investment negotiations with the United States. Today’s decision sends an … Read the full press release →

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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visits Kabul

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen was in Kabul on Tuesday (June 18) to take part in the official ceremony during which President Hamid Karzai announced the fifth and final group of Afghan provinces, cities and … Read the full press release →

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UN’s Food and Agriculture organisation awarded EU for its work on the EU Food Facility

Posted on 17, June 2013 by

Brussels, 17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Union received today the first ever Jacques Diouf award from the UN’s Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO), in recognition of its pioneering work on the EU Food Facility, which has so far improved the … Read the full press release →

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Androulla VASSILIOU Speech at the European Heritage Awards Ceremony in Athens

Posted on 17, June 2013 by

Androulla VASSILIOU – Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European Heritage Awards Ceremony/Athens, Odeion of Herodes Atticus,  17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Your excellence Mr President of the Republic, Your Royal Highness, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen … Read the full press release →

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EU to attend the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland on 17-18 June 2013

Posted on 15, June 2013 by

Brussels, 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  This year’s G8 summit will take place in Lough Erne in Northern Ireland and will be chaired by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The European Union is a full member of the G8 and is represented … Read the full press release →

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Twelve new Heads of EU Delegations appointed by High Representative Catherine Ashton

Posted on 14, June 2013 by

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of twelve new Heads of EU Delegations. Gordon Kricke has been appointed Head of … Read the full press release →

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EU Auditors: Genuine Economic and Monetary Union and enhanced economic governance need strong audit

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

Luxembourg, 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU and Member State Auditors to European Council President: “Genuine Economic and Monetary Union and enhanced economic governance need strong audit” Addressing European Council President Van Rompuy today, the heads of the European Court of Auditors and … Read the full press release →

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CoR, EP: €1bn additional funding needed for the Fund for European Aid for the Most Deprived

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

Brussels, 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Committee of the Regions (CoR) warmly welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of a report by Emer Costello (IE/S&D) on the Fund for European Aid for the Most Deprived. The EP’s final text includes key … Read the full press release →

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The negotiations on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) are in full swing

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Making sense of the MFF/ budget 2014/ amending budgets 2013 maze Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The negotiations on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) are in full swing. As a rule, MFF negotiations are immensely complex as they encompass everything the … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Šemeta welcomes the European Parliament vote on Intellectual Property Rights Regulation

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I welcome today’s vote from the European Parliament on the new Regulation on the customs enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Innovation and creativity are the engines of our economy. It is important to give inventors the … Read the full press release →

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EC to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today acted to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system. The Commission is looking to head off a capacity crunch as the number of flights is forecast to increase by … Read the full press release →

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EC puts forward action plan to help the European Steel Industry

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today put forward an action plan for the European Steel Industry to help this sector confront today’s challenges and lay the foundations for future competitiveness by fostering innovation, creating growth and jobs. For the … Read the full press release →

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EUROCONTROL welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to strengthen the Network Manager as part of SES2+

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EUROCONTROL welcomes the proposal of the European Commission to strengthen Network Management with the aim to accelerate the implementation of the Single European Sky and promote efficiency of the European air traffic management network as a … Read the full press release →

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László Andor welcomes EP’s adoption of new rules to protect EU workers from harmful electromagnetic fields

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor today welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission’s proposal for a Directive to update and improve EU rules to protect workers from electromagnetic fields … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament endorses clearer rules for food for infants, young children and food for specific medical purpose

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Parliament gave its green light on a set of clearer rules protecting specific groups of consumers such as infants and young children. The aim is to better protect consumers on the content and … Read the full press release →

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EC recommends collective redress mechanisms to Member States

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Strasbourg, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today set out a series of common, non-binding principles for collective redress mechanisms in the Member States so that citizens and companies can enforce the rights granted to them under EU law where … Read the full press release →

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Victims of antitrust violations can claim damages under newly proposed EU legislation

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust: Commission proposes legislation to facilitate damage claims by victims of antitrust violations.  The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive on how citizens and companies can claim damages when they are victims of infringements … Read the full press release →

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FCO Minister David Lidington responded to the FAC report: The future of the European Union

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — FCO Minister David Lidington has responded to the publication of the FAC report: The future of the European Union: UK Government policy In response to the publication of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report ‘The … Read the full press release →

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The European Ombudsman helped solve payment dispute between French NGO EDNES and the EC

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has helped to settle a EUR 93 000 payment dispute between a French NGO “Earth Data Network for Education and Scientific Exchange” (EDNES) and the European Commission. EDNES successfully carried out three EU- funded projects in … Read the full press release →

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EU, IOC to promote dialogue in sport

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner responsible for sport, and Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), met today as part of the Commission’s ‘structured dialogue’ with the sport movement. Both stressed the benefits of their … Read the full press release →

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Transport Council reaches agreement on rail interoperability

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission welcomes the progress achieved in the Transport Council today to enhance the quality and efficiency of Europe-wide rail services by removing remaining technical obstacles. Following the proposal of the Commission for the recast of … Read the full press release →

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EC published its annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Keeping dangerous food off the shelves Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  An annual report published today on Europe’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) revealed that in 2012 almost 50% of notifications related to food and feed rejections at … Read the full press release →

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Prime Minister David Cameron gave seal of approval to Diageo investment in renewables, whisky and skills

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release →

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Conference in Brussels: Paving the way to the European Alliance for Apprenticeships

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Youth employment: EU support for apprenticeship and traineeship schemes Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The importance of good quality apprenticeships and traineeships in the transition from education to work and for implementing the Youth Guarantee was the main focus of a conference … Read the full press release →

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EU plans to spend unprecedented €3.5 billion between 2014-2020 for nutrition in some of the world’s poorest countries

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Union (EU) is to spend an unprecedented €3.5 billion between 2014-2020 on improving nutrition in some of the world’s poorest countries, Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, is expected to pledge tomorrow. Speaking ahead of a … Read the full press release →

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The winners of the European Prize for Innovation in Public Administration announced

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —   The European Commission today announced the winners of the European Prize for Innovation in Public Administration. This prize celebrates the most innovative, forward-looking public initiatives which benefit citizens, firms, or the education and research sector. Nine … Read the full press release →

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EC seeks to hear your views on EU waste and recycling policies

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission wants to know whether you think the recycling targets in EU waste legislation need reviewing, and how. The results of the consultation will be used to help develop potential new legislation to prevent … Read the full press release →

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EU-wide protection for domestic violence victims under new EU law

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Luxembourg, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, following today’s adoption of a European Commission proposal by Justice Ministers from the EU Member States. The new regulation for an … Read the full press release →

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Alstom technical experts on Capitol Hill briefing

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom technical experts, led by John Marion, Director of R&D execution for Boilers and Bob Hilton, Director Power Technology for US Government Affairs, recently took part in a day long briefing on Capitol Hill titled “Advanced Coal Technology … Read the full press release →

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EC paved the way for new pilot sign language project

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today paved the way for a new pilot project to improve communication between the European institutions and the deaf and hard of hearing. Today’s financing decision means the pilot project, for which the … Read the full press release →

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EC adopts package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

See also MEMO/13/509 Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade, especially cigarette smuggling. The illicit tobacco trade is a global threat depriving Member States and the EU of … Read the full press release →

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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) complies with series of suggestions made by The European Ombudsman to prevent conflicts of interest

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, welcomed the positive reply of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to suggestions he made with an eye to helping the Agency improve its administration. The suggestions, which were formulated following the Ombudsman’s recent … Read the full press release →

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CEO coalition, EC to collaborate on improving internet for kids

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  CEOs and senior board members from the world’s digital, media and tech companies (IP/11/1485) have met in Brussels to report directly to Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes on how they are making the internet a better, … Read the full press release →

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Welsh Secretary David Jones calls on Welsh Government to follow UK lead on future wind farm developments

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following today’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework relating to sub-50 megawatt wind farm development in England, Welsh Secretary David Jones has urged the Welsh Government to adopt comparable measures in Wales, so … Read the full press release →

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Kristalina Georgieva on the floods in Central Europe

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this difficult time for many people struggling to cope I want to express my appreciation for all those helping in … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: investment aid for German airport Memmingen in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling €7.75 million to finance an infrastructure project at Memmingen airport is in line with EU state aid rules. Memmingen airport is a small regional airport located in South … Read the full press release →

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