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The Committee of the Regions (CoR) offers its full support to a pan-European climate change campaign

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Committee of the Regions (CoR) has offered its full support to a pan-European climate change campaign recently launched by the European Commission. The campaign entitled “A world you like. With the climate you like” seeks to … Read the full press release →

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

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls on the European Commission to put an end to food waste in the EU

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

The EESC calls for an end to food waste in the EU 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Food waste amounts to 89 million tonnes a year in the EU, while 79 million EU citizens live below the poverty line. In its opinion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Politics, Society

MEPs quizzed European Commission Aviation Director Matthew Baldwin on flight and duty times for pilots

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs quizzed European Commission Aviation Director Matthew Baldwin on Tuesday about the new rules on flight and duty times for flight crews recommended by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Commission has yet to table a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society, Transportation & Logistics

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz to officialy visit Bern, Switzerland

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz will pay an official visit to Bern, Switzerland on Thursday 21 March 2013. On Friday 22 March, EP President Schulz will visit the United Nations organisations based in Geneva … Read the full press release →

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

New EU-wide civil law protects the victims of stalking or gender violence

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of stalking, harassment or gender-based violence who are granted protection in one EU member state would get fully equivalent protection if they freely move to another under new rules approved by the Legal Affairs and Women’s … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Magnitsky case in the Russian Federation

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

Brussels, 20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “The EU has continuously urged the Russian Federation to undertake a credible and … Read the full press release →

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

Neelie Kroes: Opening up Scientific Data

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

Launch of the Research Data Alliance/Stockholm, 20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am very happy to be with you today, here in the EU, to launch the global Research Data Alliance. Scientists have always sought new ways to share. And they’ve always been … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Science, Society, Sweden, Technology

The President of the Committee of the Regions Valcárcel shares European Parliament commitment to improve EU budget

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the Committee of the Regions, Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso, welcomes the resolution on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020 adopted today by the European Parliament: “This vote is a first important step in the … Read the full press release →

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

European Parliament: Safeguarding personal data while boosting competition for business

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The “right to be forgotten”, explicit consent before a person’s data is collected and a ban on profiling on the basis of ethnic, religious or sexual orientation criteria are among the main demands for data protection reform … Read the full press release →

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

European Parliament President Martin Schulz: deal on banking union a step forward, insufficient for Cyprus

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

Rome, 20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Parliament President Martin Schulz made the following statement after the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on legislation creating the foundations of the banking union. “Today’s agreement is a step towards building … Read the full press release →

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

Valcárcel: Full involvement of regional and local authorities key to implementing EU’s growth agenda

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The president of the Committee of the Regions, Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso, considers the Spring Council outcome as a “step towards urgent and necessary change in the EU strategy to balance fiscal consolidation and growth measures.” A … Read the full press release →

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

EESC debates: Energy dialogue, youth unemployment and the EU’s outermost regions

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At its upcoming plenary session on 20-21 March, the European Economic and Social Committee will host a debate with Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy, on the occasion of the adoption of an opinion on public involvement … Read the full press release →

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

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, The European Ombudsman, intents to retire on 1 October 2013

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has informed the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, of his intention to retire on 1 October 2013. In a letter to Mr Schulz, dated 13 March, Mr Diamandouros explained that by the end of March … Read the full press release →

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

EU Auditors: Member States and Commission cannot assess if older workers programmes actually help

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Increasing the employment rate of older workers is part of the EU’s strategic goals. But a new report by the European Court of Auditors has found that neither the Member States nor the Commission are in a … Read the full press release →

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

The Irish Presidency: Single Supervisor is first big step towards banking union

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency has today (Tuesday 19th March) reached provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the single EU bank supervisor. The creation of this supervisor is a major step towards banking union, restoring confidence in the European … Read the full press release →

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

Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, to attend inaugural Mass of Pope Francis

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tuesday 19 March, at 9:30 CET, the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz will attend the inaugural Mass of his Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican. “Pope Francis has always been a man among the people, … Read the full press release →

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

Mr Kalin Hristov becomes EIB Governor for the Republic of Bulgaria

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the appointment of a caretaker government in the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Kalin Hristov took office as Minister of Finance on 13 March 2013. Mr Hristov also becomes EIB Governor for the Republic of Bulgaria. Before … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Politics

The European Commission is determined to do “all it can” to help tackle match-fixing and corruption in sport

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Commission will do all it can to help tackle match-fixing and corruption in sport, says Vassiliou Brussels, 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is determined to do “all it can” to help sports bodies and law enforcement agencies to tackle the … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission works with leading tech companies and associations to measure their carbon footprint

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Digital Agenda: global tech sector measures its carbon footprint Brussels, 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is working with 27 of the world’s leading tech companies and associations to measure their carbon footprint arising from the production, transport and sales of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Technology

500 Information Centres inform citizens across Europe about their rights

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Brussels, 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission and Othmar Karas, Vice-President of the European Parliament launched a new generation of “Europe Direct Information Centres”. The new network will extend possibilities for citizens to get practical information … Read the full press release →

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

The Eurogroup ministers determined to support Ireland’s and Portugal’s efforts to regain full market access

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Eurogroup statement on Portugal and Ireland 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup ministers are determined to support Ireland’s and Portugal’s efforts to regain full market access and successfully exit their well-performing programmes, in the context of continued strong programme implementation and compliance. They … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Portugal

Statement by Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the Eurogroup President, on Cyprus

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

The Eurogroup held a teleconference this evening to take stock of the situation in Cyprus  18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I recall that the political agreement reached on 16 March on the cornerstones of the adjustment programme and the financing envelope for Cyprus … Read the full press release →

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

A new three-year strategy for Belarus adobted by EBRD

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new three-year EBRD strategy for Belarus reaffirms the Bank’s strong commitment to supporting the country’s 9.5 million people through projects which contribute to the development of the private sector and improve the environment. The new strategy continues an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, United Kingdom

The European Commission to amend this year’s EU budget to take into account the impact of Croatia’s accession to the EU

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Brussels, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposes today to amend this year’s EU budget to take into account the impact of Croatia’s accession to the EU. The proposed increase amounts to EUR 655.1 million in commitments1 (0.4% of the 2013 budget) … Read the full press release →

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

Déclaration commune de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l’UE, et de Štefan Füle, membre de la Commission, sur le nouveau gouvernement tunisien

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Bruxelles, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Déclaration commune de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l’UE, et de Štefan Füle, membre de la Commission, sur le nouveau gouvernement tunisien Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l’Union pour les affaires étrangères et la politique de sécurité … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the European Commission, ECB and IMF on Greece

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Brussels, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the European Commission, ECB and IMF on Greece Staff teams from the European Commission, the ECB and the IMF have conducted discussions with the Greek authorities during the last two weeks regarding the review of … Read the full press release →

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

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László ANDOR: Public employment services role in implementing the Youth Guarantee

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Youth Guarantee Seminar /Berlin, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank Minister von der Leyen for arranging this event and inviting us to Berlin. I am grateful for her strong support for the public employment services network … Read the full press release →

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

Algirdas Šemeta, European Commissioner responsible for Statistics, welcomed the European Parliament’s endorsement today of the proposed Regulation on ESA 2010

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Šemeta welcomes EP vote on the revision of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010) Algirdas Šemeta, European Commissioner responsible for Statistics, has welcomed the European Parliament’s endorsement today of the proposed Regulation on ESA 2010. … Read the full press release →

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

The EU should withhold budget support from Egypt unless it makes significant progress with human rights

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU should withhold budget support from Egypt unless it makes significant progress with human rights, democracy and the rule of law, say MEPs in a resolution passed on Thursday. They also call for the death sentences … Read the full press release →

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

Neelie Kroes: A broadband boost for the UK and Europe

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda “Perspectives for Mobile and Broadband in the UK 2020” EIF-DPA Joint Event / London London,  15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, ICT is already worth half of our productivity growth. … Read the full press release →

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

Catherine Ashton Remarks on nuclear threats and human rights in North Korea

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Catherine Ashton – High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission European Parliament/Strasbourg,  15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DPRK remains the most isolated country in the world and one of the most hostile … Read the full press release →

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

A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Directors to meet authorities, international officials, civil society, investors and entrepreneurs 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will arrive in Sarajevo on Sunday for a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina which will offer the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Politics, United Kingdom

MEPs back the tougher sanctions imposed on North Korea by EU governments and the UN Security Council

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs back the tougher sanctions imposed on North Korea by EU governments and the UN Security Council following the February nuclear test, in a resolution passed on Thursday. They call on North Korea to restore its commitment … Read the full press release →

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

Parliament passed three separate resolutions on human rights: Bangladesh; Turkmen in Iraq; Palestinian prisoners in Israel

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament passed three separate resolutions on Thursday, expressing alarm at the recent violent clashes in Bangladesh; drawing attention to the plight of Iraqi Turkmen and other minority groups in Iraq; and demanding the trial or prompt release … Read the full press release →

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

Tripartite Social Summit: addressing the challenges of economic recovery and the social dimension of Economic and Monetary Union

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Addressing the challenges of economic recovery and the social dimension of Economic and Monetary Union, including the important role of workers’ and employers’ representatives, were the main issues discussed at the Tripartite Social Summit ahead of the … Read the full press release →

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

The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, the donor coordination group for the Palestinian people, meets in Brussels on 19 March

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The annual spring meeting of the donor coordination group for the Palestinian people, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), will be held in Brussels on 19 March 2013. The meeting will be hosted by Catherine Ashton, High … Read the full press release →

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

Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck empfängt die Teilnehmer der Jungen Islam Konferenz

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck empfing am heutigen Freitag die Teilnehmenden der diesjährigen Jungen Islam Konferenz (JIK). Das Staatsoberhaupt begrüßte die 40 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer im Schloss Bellevue zu einem Gespräch über das Zusammenleben von Muslimen und Nicht-Muslimen in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Non Profit, Politics, Religion, Society

President Herman Van Rompuy Remarks following the European Council

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We just concluded the first evening of our traditional Spring Council. This time each year, we meet to set the direction on how best to guide our national and European economic policies. Tonight, in view of our … Read the full press release →

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

Viviane Reding: Verbraucherrechte im Web 2.0 – Herausforderungen für die europäische Politik

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Justizkommissarin Moderne Verbraucherpolitik in der digitalen Zukunft/Berlin Berlin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Liebe Frau Puttrich, meine Damen und Herren, ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung zu diesem “EU-Tag” der Verbraucherschutzministerkonferenz. Dass Sie den “EU-Tag” unter das Motto … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission reports on progress in fight against protectionism

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better … Read the full press release →

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