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Andris Piebalgs: 1,000 days to step-up our efforts towards the MDGs

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Andris Piebalgs  – European Commissioner for Development  Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, Climate Justice ‘A New Dialogue: Putting People at the Heart of Global Development’ / Dublin, Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just under … Read the full press release →

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László ANDOR: Social dialogue – vital component of European social model, not a luxury

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Conference on Industrial Relations and Social Dialogue in Europe 2012/Budapest Budapest, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to this conference on industrial relations … Read the full press release →

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Androulla Vassiliou: EU funding for research and education – inspiring science today and in the future

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth CERN visit / Geneva, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission, ECB and IMF comment on the conclusion of the review mission to Greece

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded their review mission to Greece. The mission has reached staff-level agreement with the authorities on the economic and financial … Read the full press release →

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23.632 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the 2008-2010 period

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Trafficking in human beings: more victims in the EU but Member states are slow to respond Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the most striking figure emerging from the first report on trafficking in human beings in Europe, published today by … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Šemeta: The surge in Member States’ appetite for progress and action in the fight against evasion is extremely welcome

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Dublin, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s a bit of a surprise – but a very nice one – to be here in Dublin today, and to be able to share with you the outcome of a highly engaging discussion we had on … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission proposes new EU-wide rules for safer and more environmental lorries

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules to allow manufacturers to develop more aerodynamic lorries which will reduce fuel consumption by 7-10%, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and also enhance the safety of vulnerable road users. The … Read the full press release →

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Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth to meet Marie Curie scientists at CERN

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 15 April to meet scientists and researchers supported with funding from the EU Marie Curie Actions. Members of the team … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission has serious concerns over the compatibility of the Fourth Amendment to the Hungarian Fundamental Law with EU legislation

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  In a letter sent to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today, President Barroso, while noting Prime Minister Orbán’s reassurances on Hungary’s and the Hungarian government’s willingness and commitment to fully respect European Union values and law, confirms … Read the full press release →

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CoR & Martin Schulz: Agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework must be reached before the summer

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the Committee of Regions (CoR) 100th plenary President Ramon Luis Valcárcel presented Europe’s cities and regions priorities to the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. Mr Valcárcel said in the current political phase, “In order to … Read the full press release →

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Dacian Cioloş: For an ambitious and dynamic organic sector

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Dacian Cioloş – European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Meeting of the Advisory Group on Organic Farming/Brussels Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to take part in this extended advisory group; I am pleased … Read the full press release →

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

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Androulla Vassiliou: Opening up higher education to the world and the new university ranking, U-Multirank

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European University Association Annual Conference/Ghent (Belgium) Ghent, Belgium, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Nazaré, Dear Rector of the Ghent University Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure to … Read the full press release →

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Migrant children are more likely to face segregation and end up in schools with fewer resources, new European Commission study says

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This leads to under-performance and a high probability that the children will drop out of school early. The study suggests that Member States should provide targeted educational support for migrant children such as specialist teachers and systematic involvement … Read the full press release →

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EU Commissioners met with Turkish Ministers to discuss Turkey’s accession process

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle, together with Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor, met with Turkish Minister of EU Affairs Egemen Bağış and Minister of Labour and Social Security … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission plans to modernise the EU’s trade defence instruments to tackle unfair competition

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today made a proposal that aims at adapting the EU’s rulebook to tackle unfair competition from dumped and subsidised imports to the contemporary challenges facing the EU’s economy. The proposed changes would make the … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee of EU Open Data rules

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee (EU Committee of Member States’ Permanent Representatives) of the Commission’s effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe (see IP/11/1524). Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of … Read the full press release →

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Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU. Cybercrime, along with trafficking in human beings and the increase in violent extremism are also major security threats that the EU continues to … Read the full press release →

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Key European Parliament vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Key European Parliament vote on the CAP: René Souchon supports lowering the ceiling for direct payments In view of the plenary session vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013, the Committee of the Regions (CoR), represented by … Read the full press release →

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Andris Piebalgs: Increasing global resources to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Andris Piebalgs – European Commissioner for Development At the preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the Global Fund / Brussels Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me begin by welcoming you all to Brussels for this preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the … Read the full press release →

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László ANDOR: The crisis as a catalyst for change

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion High level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion on “Recovery from the crisis, coherent policies for growth and jobs” at 9th ILO European Regional Meeting/ Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It … Read the full press release →

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Olli REHN: Recovery from the crisis – Coherent policies for growth and jobs

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro ILO European Regional Meeting – High-level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion – Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Regrettably, due to … Read the full press release →

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President Barroso met with Ms Alenka Bratušek, Prime Minister of Slovenia

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister, It was indeed a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Bratušek to the European Commission today. This is the Prime Minister’s first … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission reaffirms its support to the Italian government’s efforts to liquidate large stock of trade debt

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission reaffirms its support to the Italian government’s plan to accelerate the liquidation of the large stock of trade debt accumulated by the public administration. This will ease firms’ liquidity constraints and thus assist economic … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Stefan Fule visited Skopje for a meeting of the High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD)

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 9 April, Commissioner Stefan Fule visited Skopje for a meeting of the High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD), established in March 2012 between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the European Commission, which continues to provide … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomes the agreement on disclosure requirements for extractive and forestry industries and on simpler accounting requirements for small companies

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I congratulate the European Parliament, in particular the rapporteurs Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Arlene McCarthy, and the Council, in particular the Irish, Cypriot and Danish Presidencies on reaching this important agreement. The agreement on the disclosure requirements for the … Read the full press release →

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Andris Piebalgs, European Development Commissioner, welcomes new report on the efforts of the poorest countries in achieving development

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs welcomed today the new European Report on Development (ERD) on how global action can best support the efforts of the poorest countries in achieving development. The ERD 2013, entitled ‘Post 2015: Global … Read the full press release →

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2 years after launch, the European Commission releases its first progress report on the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

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Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has released the first progress report on the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region, two years after it was first launched. It details significant achievements in tackling problems from missing transport links, lack … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission to propose EU-wide methods to measure the environmental performance of products and organisations

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is proposing EU-wide methods to measure the environmental performance of products and organisations, and encouraging Member States and the private sector to take them up. Today, companies wanting to highlight the environmental performance of … Read the full press release →

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A High-Level Conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region was held today in Brussels

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

HRVP Catherine Ashton hosts conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event brought together 40 women, civil society leaders of several generations, peace and security experts, peace activists, government officials and gender equality advocates from … Read the full press release →

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European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) marks one year anniversary – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) today convened key stakeholders to mark one year since the establishment of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy. Organised … Read the full press release →

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Maritime Security: an EU approach – Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Seminar “Challenges and opportunities in maritime security and surveillance for effective governance and innovation in the EU’s maritime domain” at Dublin Castle, Ireland Ireland, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to take part … Read the full press release →

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Antonio TAJANI at the Opening of European Space Expo Dome

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Antonio TAJANI- European Commission Vice President responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Hannover Messe / Hannover, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentleman, It’s a pleasure for me to be here with you today at this at the Hannover Messe, and it’s great to … Read the full press release →

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew & European Commissioner Michel Barnier reaffirmed their strong determination in strengthening the global financial system

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and European Commissioner Michel Barnier met today and reaffirmed their strong determination to cooperate closely in strengthening the global financial system; ensuring a level playing field; minimizing conflicts, and where appropriate, … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the European Commission President Barroso on the death of Baroness Thatcher

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me, on behalf of myself and the European Commission, say that I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher. She was without doubt a great stateswoman, the first female Prime … Read the full press release →

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President José Manuel Durão Barroso comments on the situation in Portugal

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What matters now is to find a solution. And, as you know, the European Commission already released a communiqué on the situation following the Constitutional Court’s decision yesterday. What I can say is that we welcome the … Read the full press release →

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U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Howard Gutman visited SABCA’s facilities in Gosselies, Belgium

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On March 14, 2013 HE the Ambassador of the United States of America, Howard Gutman, visited SABCA’s facilities located in Gosselies, near Charleroi, Belgium.  During his visit, Ambassador H. Gutman was introduced to SABCA’s core-activities: manufacturing of structural … Read the full press release →

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Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson where they discussed matters of mutual interest including the role Geothermal energy plays in the European Union’s renewable energy strategy and the … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland deeply regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Mr Štefan Füle and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Mr Thorbjørn Jagland … Read the full press release →

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