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EU Ombudsman calls on EC to follow OECD principles for transparency and integrity in lobbying when revising the “Transparency Register”

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has called on the European Commission to follow the OECD principles for transparency and integrity in lobbying when revising the “Transparency Register”. This includes providing better guidance for companies and organisations which register … Read the full press release →

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

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EIB president Werner Hoyer stresses importance of rapid decision on external lending mandate

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, attended a hearing by the European Parliament´s Development Committee on Monday 8 July, to discuss the activities of the EIB in developing countries. During the meeting he … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

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ECB President Mario Draghi to Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs: Low interest rates will drive recovery

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The reasons for the ECB’s low long-term interest rate announcement last week, ways to boost lending to small firms and efforts to reduce the fragmentation of financial markets in the EU were among the issues debated with … Read the full press release →

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Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni met with Togo President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe’to discuss Eni activities in the country

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

During the meeting, which was cordial and constructive, Paolo Scaroni and FaureEssozimna Gnassingbé assess jointly the progress of ongoing projects. Lomé, 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni met today  in Lomé to discuss about Eni activities … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy, Politics

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Emily O’Reilly elected the next European Ombudsman

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The outgoing European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has warmly congratulated Emily O’Reilly on her election as the next European Ombudsman. Welcoming today’s vote in the European Parliament, Mr Diamandouros said “I am convinced that Emily O’Reilly will pursue with dedication, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

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European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee lunches in-depth inquiry into US surveillance programmes

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee will conduct an “in-depth inquiry” into the US surveillance programmes, including the bugging of EU premises and other spying allegations, and present its results by the end of this year, says a resolution … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, France, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, Technology

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CoR’s ECOS commission calls easing of current restrictions on regional state aid for the automotive sector

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The members of the Commission for Economic and Social Policy (ECOS) of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) have called for the easing of current restrictions on regional state aid for the automotive sector. In view of … Read the full press release →

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24th meeting of Geneva International Discussions focused on freedom of movement, missing persons and water provision

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

GENEVA, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Addressing the negative impact of fencing activities along the Administrative Boundary Line was the main topic which dominated the deliberations of the 24th meeting of the Geneva International Discussions today co-chaired by the OSCE Chair’s Special … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, Switzerland, Ukraine

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EU Court of Justice ordered Czech Republic to pay a lump sum of €250 000 for failure to comply with a judgment of the Court concerning occupational retirement provision

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the absence of a second pillar (supplementary pension offered by certain employers for their staff) in the Czech pension system, the Court considers that that infringement had a limited effect on the internal market The Member … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Politics

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UK FCO Minister for Human Rights Baroness Warsi reaffirms UK support of Victims of Torture

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — FCO Minister for Human Rights reaffirms UK support for victims of torture and renews drive to encourage torture convention ratifications. Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi said: “On this day in 1987, the United Nations Convention Against … Read the full press release →

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EC new policy for public authorities to avoid dependence on single ICT supplier would save public sector €1 billion a year

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission today releases a new policy to help public authorities avoid dependence on a single ICT supplier. Following the recommendations in this new “against lock-in” approach could save the EU’s public sector more than €1.1 billion … Read the full press release →

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The EU 95g CO2/km target for car CO2 emissions by 2020 agreed between MEPs and Irish Presidency of the Council

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 95g CO2/km by 2020 reduction target for average car emissions was retained in a deal agreed by negotiators for Parliament and the Irish Presidency of the Council late yesterday evening. “I am happy that we could … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Environment, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

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Vestas applauds President Obama’s call for the nation to double its use of renewable energy

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

In a speech given Tuesday at Georgetown University, President Obama calls for the nation to double its use of renewable energy. 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Obama’s plan would cut carbon emissions that cause climate change and endangers public health. His … Read the full press release →

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Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee recommended Latvia as next Eurozone member

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Latvia should join the Euro on 1 January 2014, recommends the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in an opinion voted on Monday. The opinion praises Latvia’s record and efforts to date, but also says it needs to … Read the full press release →

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OSCE conference in Vienna on inequality, globalization and trafficking

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

VIENNA, 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, today discussed financial, social and legal factors related to migration, inequality and trafficking at an OSCE-hosted conference on preventing modern-day slavery. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, European Union, Law, Non Profit, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

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EC proposed for EU wide ban on ‘5-IT’ synthetic substance with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, the European Commission has today proposed an EU-wide ban on ‘5-IT’, a synthetic substance with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. The … Read the full press release →

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EU to attend G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia on 5-6 September 2013, media accreditation open until 15 July

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy will participate in the G20 summit on 5-6 September in Saint Petersburg, Russia, representing the European Union. The location of the venue is the … Read the full press release →

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UK Government looks forward to working with the new Emir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Government looks forward to working with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as Emir of the State of Qatar and his new Ministerial team. On the announcement of … Read the full press release →

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OSCE-supported seminar discussed Armenia’s higher education system

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

YEREVAN, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Reforms and recent improvements in higher education as well as measures to fight corruption, to encourage students’ participation and ensure quality education are among the topics of an OSCE-supported event that started today in Yerevan. The … Read the full press release →

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President Barroso Statement on his meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Plamen Oresharski

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I would like to warmly welcome Prime Minister Oresharski to the European Commission for the first time. We had an open, frank … Read the full press release →

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