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The European Commission to launch a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted a consultative paper that launches a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change. The Consultative Communication raises key questions and invites the views of … Read the full press release →

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

Young leaders present innovative solutions for Europe’s future at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Foundation’s Annual Innovation Forum in Brussels

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thirty young leaders from the worlds of business, academia and research shared their inspiring ideas with policy-makers and business executives at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Foundation’s Annual Innovation Forum in Brussels today. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Education, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Science, Society

The cost of rolling out high-speed Internet can be cut by 30% according to new rules proposed by the The European Commission

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Less digging = cheaper broadband. Commission proposes rules to cut broadband installation costs Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today proposed new rules to cut by 30% the cost of rolling out high-speed Internet. Civil engineering, such as the digging up of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology, Telecom

The employment and social situation in the EU remained critical in the fourth quarter of 2012

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The employment and social situation in the EU remained critical in the fourth quarter of 2012 with employment receding overall and unemployment rising further, while households’ financial situation remained serious according to the European Commission’s latest Employment … Read the full press release →

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

The Last Monitoring Report concludes Croatia ready to join the EU

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission adopted today its last Monitoring Report on Croatia’s preparations for joining the EU. The Commission assesses that Croatia has completed the ten priority actions identified in the previous report in October, and has shown … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs: scrapping of old ships must become cleaner

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plans to clean up the scrapping of old ships and ensure the materials are recycled in EU-approved facilities worldwide were revised by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs propose that the scheme be funded by a recycling … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission launches a three-month public consultation on the long-term financing of the European economy

Posted on 26, March 2013 by

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a Green Paper that launches a three-month public consultation on how to foster the supply of long-term financing and how to improve and diversify the system of financial intermediation for … Read the full press release →

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

European Parliament President Martin Schulz on Cyprus: lessons must be learned

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Parliament President Martin Schulz made the following statement on the situation in Cyprus: “I welcome the deal for Cyprus, although the details must be fully examined. It has brought us back from the edge. This agreement … Read the full press release →

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

Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade: Starting the negotiations for Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Japan

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

EU-Japan Business Summit Tokyo, Japan, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — First of all allow me to thank you for the kind invitation that was addressed to us by the European Business Council and Keidanren. This initiative is a welcome sign that EU-Japan relations … Read the full press release →

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

Study: The mayoral model of governance offers the opportunity to give a real boost to civic leadership in Bristol

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Interim findings reveal opportunities for city leadership 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The mayoral model of governance offers the opportunity to give a real boost to civic leadership in Bristol – according to the majority of respondents in an independent study of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

Herman Van Rompuy, José Manuel Barroso and Shinzo Abe issue joint statement

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, spoke by telephone today following the postponement of the 21st Summit between Japan and the European Union. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

MEP Sharon Bowles on Cyprus deal: the recognition that banks can fail and that the deposit guarantee principle must be upheld

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

MEP Sharon Bowles, Chair of the European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee welcomes the agreement on Cyprus, particularly the recognition that banks can fail and that the deposit guarantee principle must be upheld. Sharon Bowles said: I welcome the … Read the full press release →

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

Investment fund managers’ bonuses must be linked to their funds’ performance said Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment fund managers’ bonuses must be capped, their salaries must be linked to their funds’ performance said Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs in a draft law voted on Thursday. Individual investors’ money must also be better … Read the full press release →

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

Martin Schulz, the President of the European Parliament: UN organisations can count on the full support of the European Parliament

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Geneva, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Martin Schulz, the President of the European Parliament, on the occasion of his visit to Geneva and following his meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, issued the following statement: “With my presence … Read the full press release →

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

The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy welcomes the agreement reached by the Eurogroup and the Cypriot authorities

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, made the following statement on Cyprus after the agreement reached by the Eurogroup and the Cypriot authorities on the key elements for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme: “I welcome … Read the full press release →

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

The Eurogroup agrees with the Cypriot authorities on future macroeconomic adjustment programme

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup has reached an agreement with the Cypriot authorities on the key elements necessary for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme. This agreement is supported by all euro area Member States as well as the three institutions. … Read the full press release →

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

Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Addresses EU-Albania Relations

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Just BE Conference / Tirana, Albania, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Minister, Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Dear Friends, Thank you for this opportunity, I like the way that we developed this interactive discussion among ourselves. At the beginning I´ll make six important … Read the full press release →

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

Vice President Rehn: The European Commission is working hard to facilitate a solution to help Cyprus

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We recognise the progress now being made by the Cypriot government towards a solution which can pave the way for an agreement on a financial assistance programme for Cyprus. Intensive work and contacts will continue in the … Read the full press release →

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

To meet its energy policy targets, EU must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

An effective EU energy policy needs informed and structured public dialogues 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — If the EU is to meet its energy policy targets, it must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

European Commission: Investment in education under pressure in Member States

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment in education fell in eight out of 25 Member States assessed as part of a European Commission study on the impact of the crisis on education budgets since 2010. Cuts of more than 5% were imposed in Greece, Hungary1, Italy2, Lithuania and Portugal, while Estonia, Poland3, Spain and the … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission wants young Europeans to be inspired by home-grown entrepreneurs, so their bright ideas start and stay in Europe

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

 EU says we should glorify our entrepreneurs: Skype; Spotify and Angry Birds creators advise EU – first stage of “Startup Europe” campaign Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Most people think of Silicon Valley in the United States when they think about technology … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Politics, Small Business, Technology

Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan, adding that it was a “joint decision” in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Thursday. He also told MEPs he doubted that there really … Read the full press release →

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

President Valcárcel and German EU affairs ministers discuss social crisis

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “We have a shared duty of providing answers to the growing frustration of our citizens. Though the crisis will pass by, the consequences of populism could last and harm our democracies” ​Today the President of the Committee … Read the full press release →

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

Commission urges Member States to implement International Labour Organisation 2011 Workers Convention

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Council Decision authorising Member States to ratify the International Labour Organisation 2011 Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers (Convention No. 189). Countries ratifying the ILO Convention agree … Read the full press release →

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

Twenty first summit between the European Union and Japan (Tokyo – 25 March 2013)

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 25 March in Tokyo, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, will meet Japanese Prime Minister Abe for the twenty first summit between the European Union … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs: Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority, MEPs stress in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They also call for the development of supplementary pension schemes and longer … Read the full press release →

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

Jean-Claude Trichet: EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to Jean-Claude Trichet, the former president of the European Central Bank, the EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities. He also underlines the support we have given small and … Read the full press release →

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

Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy welcomes Council adoption of the Energy Infrastructure Regulation

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said today: “This is really a breakthrough and will give a big push to much needed infrastructure: Rather than waiting up to 12 years or longer for a permit, developers of crucial cross-border infrastructure … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on attacks by Syrian forces on Lebanese soil

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative strongly condemns the attacks on targets on Lebanese … Read the full press release →

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

Statement of Conference of Presidents on Cyprus banking sector

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the Open Conference of Presidents in the European Parliament on 20 March 2013 on the outcome of the Spring European Council where the issue of the Cyprus banking sector was raised, European Parliament President Martin Schulz … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs: The political elites of Bosnia and Herzegovina still lack a joint vision of its overall direction

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The political elites of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) still lack a joint vision of its overall direction, and the is country falling further behind others in the region, warned the Foreign Affairs Committee in Thursday’s vote on … Read the full press release →

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

Commission helps Member States to get on track with sustainable waste management

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Every year, each European citizen generates over 500 kilos of municipal waste, more than one third of which goes directly to landfill. Whereas some Member States manage to put those resources to productive use, recycling or composting … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs: renewed mutual engagement is needed to maintain constructive relations between the EU and Turkey

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Renewed mutual engagement is needed to maintain constructive relations between the EU and Turkey, said the Foreign Affairs Committee in a vote on Thursday. In their resolution, on the 2012 progress report on Turkey, MEPs praise talks … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Turkey

A PhD student from the University of Dundee takes his science to Parliaments

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A PhD student from the University of Dundee will have the chance to tell politicians and leading industry figures about his research at the SET for Britain competition in the House of Commons next week. Muhammad Sadiq, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Government, Politics, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

The European Commission launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes. The European Small Claims Procedure offers a cheap and easy way to resolve cross-border … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs want to close all loopholes in Air passenger rights

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport MEPs welcomed the proposal to update air passengers’ rights tabled by the Commission on 13 March but insisted that it include rules on hand luggage and solutions for passengers stranded if an airline goes bankrupt, in … Read the full press release →

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

Philippe Maystadt appointed Special Adviser to enhance EU’s role in promoting high quality accounting standards

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Commissioner Barnier appoints Philippe Maystadt as Special Adviser to enhance EU’s role in promoting high quality accounting standards Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services Michel Barnier has today appointed Philippe Maystadt, former President of the European … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission will meet the Russian Government over executive-to-executive talks

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President José Manuel Barroso and the European Commission will meet the Russian Government led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on 21 March 2013. These executive-to-executive talks will cover a wide range of EU-Russia cooperation, from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Russia, Transportation & Logistics

EDPS comments on the reform of the EU rules governing data protection

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

EDPS: Enormous energy put into reforming data protection rules must deliver strong and effective protection for EU citizens Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last week, the EDPS sent additional comments on the reform of the EU rules governing data protection to the European Parliament, the … Read the full press release →

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

Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee: Banking needs a culture change

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banking needs a culture change, which piecemeal legislation will not achieve on its own, says a draft report presented in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Wednesday. It advocates further, more radical reforms, including separating retail … Read the full press release →

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