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The European Commission: ensuring basic education for every child by 2030

Posted on 24, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will confirm today its commitment to making education more equal and of a higher quality in the Development agenda beyond 2015 through continued financial support, during a High level event in Brussels. Development … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Tagged Andris Piebalgs, basic education, Erasmus for All, Europe Loves Reading, human development, Literacy, social inclusion, The European Commission

EC launches campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics aiming to mobilise €100 billion in new private investments

Posted on 24, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches a campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics (such as semiconductors and computer chips), designed to expand Europe’s advanced manufacturing base. European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes says “Others are aggressively … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Science, Technology

Tagged 450mm-sized silicon wafers, Cambridge (UK), Carinthia (AT), computer chips, digital products, Dresden (DE), Dublin (IRL), Eindhoven (NL), electronics industry, Grenoble (FR), Key Enabling Technology, Leuven (BE), microelectronics, Milan (IT), More Moore, More than Moore, nano-electronics, Neelie Kroes, private investments, public investments, R&D&I, semiconductors, world-class electronics clusters

EC asks Member States agreement on mandate to open negotiations for an investment agreement with China

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission decided today to ask the Member States for their agreement on a mandate to open negotiations on an investment agreement with China. This is the first ever proposal for a stand-alone investment agreement since … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Politics

Tagged Brussels, CHINA, China investment agreement, EU Trade Commissioner, EU-China investment agreement, EU-China investment negotiations, investment agreement, Karel De Gucht, Lisbon Treaty, Member States

Štefan Füle: What Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to do to move on EU path

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Plenary session of the European Parliament / Brussels Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, Let me first of all thank Doris Pack for an excellent Draft Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Last year I told you that when speaking … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union, Government, Politics

Tagged BiH, Doris Pack, EU Enlargement, EU path, Neighbourhood Policy, Sejdić-Finci judgement, Štefan Füle

Plenary debate of the European Parliament on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership in Strasbourg

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade, remarks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From the outset, let me underline the importance of this Parliament’s interest, commitment and contribution to preparations for negotiations of a Transatlantic Trade … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, France, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Tagged audiovisual services, Committee on International Trade, cultural diversity, cultural diversity subsidies, cultural diversity tax incentives, digital technology, Europe's audiovisual sector, INTA, Karel De Gucht, Professor Moreira, Strasbourg, Transatlantic Investment Partnership, Transatlantic Trade, Transatlantic Trade Partnership

Štefan Füle discusses the progress and shortcomings of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Plenary session of the European Parliamen / Brussels 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, I would like to pay tribute to the quality of the report which has been prepared by your Rapporteur, Mr. Richard Howitt. I welcome the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, North Macedonia, Politics, Society

Tagged accession process, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Prime Minister Gruevski, Richard Howitt, Štefan Füle

The European Parliament voted to endorse EC’s proposal for EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, after the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority (602 … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Tagged domestic violence, EU-wide protection, European Parliament, European Protection Order, Strasbourg, Victims of violence, Viviane Reding

The European Parliament adobted Commission’s proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomed today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner. Further to this vote fireworks will soon become safer to use thanks to new rules … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety

Tagged Antonio Tajani, CE marking, fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, safer fireworks, safety rules

EESC: Tax evasion costs Europe EUR 1 trillion a year

Posted on 23, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Civil society urges the Council to end tax evasion 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EESC is urging the Council to send out the right signal to the European public and to prove that Europe is able to tackle this fundamental … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Blacklisting tax havens, combat tax avoidance, combating tax evasion, Henri Malosse, Petru Dandea, tax evasion, Tax evasion costs, tax fraud, Tax haven blacklists, Taxation

Viviane Reding: The EU’s Data Protection rules and Cyber Security Strategy: two sides of the same coin

Posted on 22, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

NATO Parliamentary Assembly/Luxembourg 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Internet is the infrastructure of the modern age. It accounted for more than 20% of GDP growth in the world’s major economies over the last five years. If it were a national … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology

Tagged Cyber Security Strategy, cyber-security, EU's Data Protection, Internet economy, NATO, Viviane Reding

Štefan Füle, Security Conference in Prague: “Evropa a svět v pohybu”

Posted on 22, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Štefan Füle – Eurokomisař za politiku rozšíření a evropskou politiku sousedství Praha, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vážené dámy, vážení pánové, děkuji za pozvání. Dovolte mi věnovat se ve svých poznámkách o cestě z krize nejprve rámci, v němž tuto cestu hledáme. Chtěl … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Defence, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged Evropa, Prague, Praha, Security Conference, Štefan Füle

MFF 2014-2020 negotiations: “Let us look beyond purely inter institutional dimension of these negotiations”

Posted on 22, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Highlights of EU Commissioner for Budget and Financial programming Janusz Lewandowski’s speech at today’s EU General Affairs Council meeting. The debate was on the state of negotiations on the EU’s next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) On … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged budget, EU budget, Janusz Lewandowski, MFF 2014-2020

EC moves to help crisis-hit countries getting the most from EU Funds for growth and jobs

Posted on 22, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Measures to help crisis-hit countries to use much needed EU funds have been proposed today by the European Commission. The measures would help these Member States to tackle youth unemployment, to support small and medium sized … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Politics, Portugal

Tagged Cohesion funds, cohesion policy, EU funds, GROWTH, JOBS, Johannes Hahn, László Andor

The European Parliament adopted the EU legislative proposal on safety of offshore oil and gas operations in EU

Posted on 21, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes Parliament adoption of offshore legislation Brussels, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: “I welcome this major step enhancing the safety of offshore oil and gas production in the EU. Past accidents have shown … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged accidents, EU Commissioner for Energy, EU marine waters, EU waters, Günther OETTINGER, offshore gas, offshore legislation, offshore oil, offshore operations, safety

EU Court of Justice delegation to officially visit Bulgaria

Posted on 21, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Luxembourg, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of the constant contacts which the Court of Justice of the European Union maintains with the highest courts of the Member States, a delegation from the Court will make an official visit to Bulgaria, from Saturday, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, European Union, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Politics

Tagged CJEU, Constitutional Court of Bulgaria, Court of Justice, Judicial cooperation, Mr D. Yordanov, Mr K. Lenaerts, Mr L. Gruev, Mr R. Plevneliev, Mr S. Penov, Mr V. Skouris, St Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia, Supreme Court of Cassation, University of Sofia

José Manuel Barroso on the tornado in Oklahoma

Posted on 21, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by President Barroso following the tornado in Oklahoma. “It was with great distress and sadness that I learned about the tornado that shook Oklahoma causing destruction and loss of lives. On my personal behalf and in … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, Oklahoma, President Barroso, tornado

Günther OETTINGER Speech at ACER Conference: EU Energy Policy Beyond 2014

Posted on 21, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Ljubljana, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr Pototschnig, Dear MEPs, dear Lord Mogg, Dear Director-General Philip Lowe, Dear regulators, TSOs, suppliers, Dear ladies and gentlemen, May I thank the organisers and our hosts for giving us the opportunity to discuss issues … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics, Slovenia

Tagged Acer, ACER Conference, Conference, Energy Policy, EU Energy Policy, Günther OETTINGER, Ljubljana, SPEECH

Štefan Füle: Moldova belongs to Europe

Posted on 20, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Official opening of Europe Day/ Chişinău, Moldova, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear friends, Dragi prieteni, It is a real pleasure to be here in Chisinau to celebrate Europe Day together with you. I am delighted to witness your enthusiasm first hand. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Moldova, Politics, Society

Tagged Chişinău, Enlargement, Europe Day, European Commissioner, European integration process, freedoms, Neighbourhood Policy, prosperity, protection, rights, rule of law, SECURITY, Štefan Füle

EC, scientists, policy makers launch scientific clusters to support economic development in Danube Region

Posted on 20, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and scientists and policy makers from the 14 Danube Region countries have today launched six scientific clusters to support economic development in the region. The six clusters will focus on: water; land & soil; … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Politics, Science

Tagged Danube, Danube Region, Danube strategy, economic development, European Commission, policy makers, scientific clusters, scientists

Roma Roundtable event brings together key players from Roma civil society

Posted on 17, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding (Justice, Citizenship and Fundamental Rights) and Commissioner László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) will today meet with civil society organisations to discuss Roma integration in Europe. Today’s Roma Roundtable event … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Tagged Amnesty International, civil society, European Roma Education Fund, European Roma Information Office, László Andor, Roma, Roma Grassroots Organisations Network, Roma integration, Viviane Reding

EC opens anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation on mobile telecommunications networks from China

Posted on 17, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The European Commission has today taken a decision in principle to open an ex officio anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged 2G, 3G, 4G, anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, CHINA, China exports, Imports, Karel De Gucht, mobile network core, mobile telecommunications networks, radio access network, trade defence, trade defence instruments

Štefan Füle met Ranko Krivokapić, Montenegro to discuss accession negotiations

Posted on 17, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met with the president of the parliament of Montenegro, Ranko Krivokapić, in Brussels today to discuss the situation in the country and the accession negotiations. Commissioner Füle noted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Montenegro, Politics

Tagged accession, Montenegro, Montenegro accession, R.Krivokapić, Ranko Krivokapić, Štefan Füle

EC launched Emergency Response Centre (ERC)

Posted on 17, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

For a faster and more efficient European response to disasters Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is launching its Emergency Response Centre (ERC) today, which will provide a better coordinated, faster and more efficient European response to disasters in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged disaster management, disaster-hit countries, disasters, emergencies, Emergency Response Centre, EU Civil Protection Mechanism, humanitarian partners, José Manuel Barroso, Kristalina Georgieva, Maroš Šefčovič, response to disasters, simultaneous emergencies

‘Together for a new Mali’ donor conference mobilised €3.25 billion to rebuild Mali

Posted on 16, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An international donor conference ‘Together for a new Mali’, organised by the European Union and France, together with Mali, took place in Brussels today. Represented at the highest levels, the international community has mobilised decisively in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Tagged Dioncounda Traore, donor conference, François Hollande, humanitarian aid, José Manuel Barroso, Mali, Malians, Sahel region, Together for a new Mali

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement depends on Ukraine’s performance

Posted on 15, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Without prejudice to a future political decision on possible signature, the Commission adopted today the proposals for Council Decisions on (i) the signing and provisional application as well as (ii) the conclusion of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Ukraine

Tagged Association Agreement, Brussels, DCFTA, EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Vilnius

Connie Hedegaard kick-starts public debates over climate change in Southern and Eastern Europe

Posted on 14, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European commissioner for climate action Connie Hedegaard is launching a series of public events to engage European citizens in the climate change debate and to encourage individual action to combat it. Over the next two months, … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Climate, Climate Action, climate change, Connie Hedegaard, debates, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

EC suggests 4 options for the future of 1 and 2 euro cent coins

Posted on 14, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has suggested four possible scenarios for the future issuance or withdrawal of 1 and 2 euro cent coins. The Communication adopted today responds to a request from the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged 1 euro cent, 2 euro cent, 2 euro cent coins, coins, euro cent, Olli REHN

Cyprus bailout debate with Olli Rehn & Jorg Asmussen

Posted on 13, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

MEPs dissect Cyprus bailout with Messrs Rehn and Asmussen 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The confusion and delay that surrounded decisions on the Cyprus assistance plan were not only due to Cypriot intransigence. Rather, they reveal a need to radically rethink Eurogroup … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged bailout, bank recapitalisation, Cypriot package, Debate, ECB, Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, Emergency Liquidity Assistance, Eurogroup, Eurozone, Jorg Asmussen, Laiki Bank, MEPs, Olli REHN, Troika

Conference on democratic transition in the EU’s southern neighbourhood

Posted on 13, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Understanding political Islam: shift to democracy needs time 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “It is a bit simplistic to speak about an Islamic winter after the Arab Spring. The ongoing constitutional processes show that we are on the right path but we … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged ARAB SPRING, democratic transition, Edward McMillan-Scott, Elmar Brok, EU's southern neighbourhood, foreign affairs, Islamic winter

The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers to take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00

Posted on 13, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 14 May Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Algirdas Šemeta, Economic and Finance Ministers, Euro, European Commission, Janusz Lewandowski, Michel Barnier, Olli REHN

EU responds to Syria crisis with more emergency humanitarian aid

Posted on 13, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is announcing today an additional €65 million in response to the rapidly growing scale of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict in Syria. With more intense fighting in Syria and just three months … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged conflict, crisis, emergency, emergency humanitarian aid, fighting, humanitarian aid, humanitarian crisis, Kristalina Georgieva, SYRIA, Syria crisis, the Red Crescent, the Red Cross, UN Agencies

Cecilia Malmström: Europe should give migrants the opportunities they deserve

Posted on 10, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Cecilia Malmström – EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Speech by Commissioner Malmström at the State of the Union Conference: State of the Union Conference Florence, Italy, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today is 9 May 2013. If we look 30 years ahead, on 30 … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Italy, Politics, Society

Tagged Cecilia Malmström, Conference, Florence, migrants, peaceful Europe, prosperous Europe, SPEECH, State of the Union, State of the Union Conference

EC to make bank accounts cheaper, more transparent and accessible to all

Posted on 10, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In today’s world, European citizens cannot fully participate in society without a basic bank account. Bank accounts have become an essential part of our everyday life, allowing us to make and receive payments, shop online, and pay … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged bank accounts, change bank accounts, comparability, compare fees, Competition, Directive, European Commission, Michel Barnier, payment account fees, payment account switching, retail financial services, Tonio Borg, transparency

Seminar “Welcome to the EU, Croatia” in Prague

Posted on 10, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Commissioner Štefan Füle – Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speaking points of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle at the seminar “Welcome to the EU, Croatia” organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged Enlargement benefits, EU Enlargement, EU Member State, Prague, seminar, Štefan Füle, Western Balkans

EC, ECB and IMF on the Tenth Review Mission to Ireland

Posted on 9, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Dublin during April 23rd – May 2nd, 2013 for the tenth review of the government’s economic programme and met with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Politics, Society

Tagged Dublin, EC, ECB, economic activity, economic programme, economic recovery, European Central Bank, European Commission, IMF, International Monetary Fund, sovereign’s debt

Algirdas Šemeta: Tax evasion and avoidance: time for ambitious actions

Posted on 9, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraud European Parliament Economic Committee on Taxation Brussels, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be here with you today. I would like to … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Algirdas Šemeta, Anti-Fraud, Audit, Financial Transaction Tax, tax avoidance, tax evasion, tax fraud, tax policy, Taxation

Expert hearing on plans to open up the EU’s national rail passenger markets to competition

Posted on 8, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An expert hearing on plans to open up the EU’s national rail passenger markets to competition will be held by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday. Experts representing passengers, rail workers, operators and infrastructure managers will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Tagged Competition, Debate, MEPs, passenger, rail, rail passenger market, Railways

EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas & International Maritime Organization Mr. Koji Sekimizu to work together towards safer and more environmentally friendly shipping

Posted on 8, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas and the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Koji Sekimizu met today in Brussels and reaffirmed their common goal to work together towards safer and more environmentally friendly shipping. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Tagged CO2 emissions, Costa Concordia accident, cruise industry, environmentally friendly shipping, EU Transport Commissioner, IMO, International Maritime Organization, international shipping, Mr. Koji Sekimizu, passenger ship safety, passenger ships, safer shipping, ship safety, shipping, Siim Kallas, TRANSPORT

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen: Europe must stop the cuts in defence spending

Posted on 7, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Soft power alone is no power at all,” NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told foreign affairs, security and defence MEPs and national MPs on Monday. Speaking in favour of “holding the line on defence spending” in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged air-to-air refuelling capabilities, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, cyber-security, Damascus, Defence, defence spending, EU-NATO, European defence, European security policy, foreign affairs, GEORGIA, Israeli strike, MEPs, missile defence plans, NATO, Rasmussen, SECURITY, SYRIA, Western Balkans

Progress on 2013 annual budget paves way to start long-term budget negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework

Posted on 7, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the President of the European Commission met in Brussels on 6 May to discuss budgetary matters. They agreed on key points … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

Tagged Alain Lamassoure, budget, Draft Amending Budget 2013, EC, EP, ERASMUS, EU budget, European Social Fund, funds, long-term EU budget, Martin Schulz, MFF, Multiannual Financial Framework

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