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European Commission takes action to strengthen enforcement against marketing scams

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Commission outlined a series of actions to tackle aggressive commercial practices across the EU such as fake ‘free’ offers, ‘bait and switch’ advertising for products which cannot be supplied, and exhortation of children. Five … Read the full press release →

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

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, the European Ombudsman, has informed the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, of his intention to retire on 1 October 2013

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a letter to Mr Schulz, dated 13 March, Mr Diamandouros explained that by the end of March 2013 he will have completed ten years in office as European Ombudsman. He stated that “the time has come for me to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

President Herman Van Rompuy Opening remarks at the European Council

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Welcome to this Spring European Council. Every year this season, we meet to inspect our economic situation, our prospects; and we set the direction on how best to guide our national and European policies. It’s called the “Spring Council”, … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission proposes rules to make Youth Employment Initiative a reality

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has proposed operational rules to implement the Youth Employment Initiative to combat youth unemployment. The Youth Employment Initiative was proposed by the 7-8 February 2013 European Council with a budget of €6 billion for the … Read the full press release →

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

An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London outlines benefits of EU-US trade agreement

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London, on the potential effects of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been released today. It takes a detailed look at current transatlantic trade and … Read the full press release →

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

Women suffer more than men from crisis-driven budget and social spending cuts say MEPs

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Women suffer more than men from crisis-driven budget and social spending cuts, which must be offset by investing in job training and female entrepreneurship, say MEPs in a non binding resolution adopted on Tuesday. Two other resolutions … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States, effectively firing the starting gun for what is hoped to be a relatively quick negotiation. The draft … Read the full press release →

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

Irish Presidency concludes negotiations with European Parliament on ‘Stop the Clock’ proposal in relation to aviation emissions

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, TD, has welcomed agreement reached between the Council and European Parliament on the proposed ‘stop the clock’ decision in relation to greenhouse gas emissions from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Environment, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Political parties should nominate a candidate for European Commission President in the next European elections

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Political parties should nominate a candidate for European Commission President in the next European elections and they should display their European political party affiliation, under a recommendation adopted by the European Commission today. The proposals aim to … Read the full press release →

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

Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Strasbourg, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States Ladies and gentlemen: thank you for coming here today. The European Commission has this afternoon given its green … Read the full press release →

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

Minister Bruton: Agreement of draft mandate for EU-US trade talks will be a key step

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

New study says EU-US deal could boost EU exports by €220bn 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The agreement today of the European Commission’s draft mandate for the new trade talks with the US is a significant development, according to Minister for Jobs, … Read the full press release →

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

Kristalina Georgieva: Building resilience: Lessons from Post-tsunami Japan

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Japanese week by Friends of Europe / Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Excellencies, The topic today is one that, for as long as I live, will be in my heart. It is the great East Japan earthquake, and what Japan … Read the full press release →

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

Pre-summit debate: austerity versus growth, concerns about Hungary

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Excessive austerity is stifling growth, yet the EU cannot simply spend its way out of the crisis, MEPs admitted in Wednesday’s debate on efforts to revive the EU economy, held with a view to the Spring European Council starting on … Read the full press release →

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

The European Union steps up its efforts to fight against world hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

New EU policy to improve nutrition across the world and save millions of lives Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union steps up its efforts to fight against world hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. This is the goal of a new … Read the full press release →

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

New EU policy to improve nutrition across the world and save millions of lives

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

EU action on nutrition in development cooperation Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Through its development cooperation, the EU has played a leading role in tackling hunger for many years and is the world’s largest donor in supporting global food security and sustainable … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Long-term EU budget negotiations: EP sets out its stance 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday. Parliament rejects the 8 February … Read the full press release →

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

Siim Kallas on passenger rights revision

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Vice-President Siim Kallas press statement on passenger rights revision Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. I hate being stranded at the airport. And I am sure most, if not all of you, hate it too. It’s bad enough if you … Read the full press release →

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

To comply with the Lisbon Treaty and make room for Croatia 12 EU member states would each lose one seat at the next European elections

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

EP seats after 2014 elections: no member state to lose more than one MEP 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To comply with the 751-seat limit set by the Lisbon Treaty and make room for Croatia, 12 EU member states would each lose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

Multiannual Financial Framework: Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore commits to working with EP for agreement in first half of 2013, in the interests of jobs and growth

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following today’s resolution by the European Parliament on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Irish Presidency acknowledged the Parliament’s views and committed to step up negotiations in the weeks ahead. Tánaiste – Another step has now been … Read the full press release →

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

Neelie Kroes on BEREC’s opinion on proposed rules for enhancing high speed internet roll-out

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Telecoms Regulatory body (BEREC) issues opinion on proposed rules for enhancing high speed internet roll-out – Statement from Vice President Neelie Kroes Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I am very happy that BEREC (Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications) has given … Read the full press release →

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

Late Payments Directive is set to put an end of damaging late payment culture in Europe

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Every day across Europe, dozens of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) go bankrupt as their invoices are not paid. As a result jobs are lost and business opportunities remain unexploited, stalling our return to economic growth. … Read the full press release →

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

Commission welcomes European Parliament’s approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, including forestry and agriculture

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament’s approval today of two new laws to improve EU rules on monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, including those from forestry and agriculture. It is expected that the Council … Read the full press release →

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

The Council adopted Multiannual Framework for the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted today, without discussion, a decision establishing the Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2013-2017 (10449/12). According to the regulation establishing the Agency¹, the thematic areas of its activity shall be determined … Read the full press release →

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

Council prolonged the EU restrictive measures in response to serious human rights violations in Iran by 12 months

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following a review, the Council prolonged the EU restrictive measures in response to serious human rights violations in Iran by 12 months. The Council also added 9 persons responsible for serious human rights violations to the list of … Read the full press release →

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

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

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /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, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics

Michel Barnier: I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds for venture capital and for social businesses

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier as proposals to create European funds for venture capital and social businesses are agreed by the European Parliament Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds … Read the full press release →

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

The Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance legislation

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The next round of EU economic governance legislation will do more to deliver growth and the European Commission’s new powers to vet Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance … Read the full press release →

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

Barroso congratulated Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Barroso congratulates Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, congratulates Dr Joseph Muscat for the electoral success obtained in the Maltese elections. “In my own name and … Read the full press release →

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

Richard Bruton on EU-US Free Trade Agreement: potential for over €100 billion in additional economic activity

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Bruton will today meet senior figures from President Obama’s administration in Washington DC as part of a drive to achieve progress on a new EU-US Free Trade Agreement during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. … Read the full press release →

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

Stimulating business in Greece: 138 EU companies meet with 413 Greek SME owners and managers

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To support SMEs and the restart of the real economy in Greece, European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani travels today with Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General of DG Enterprise and SME Envoy to Athens, accompanied by representatives of more than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, International Trade, Management, Politics

Commissioner Malmström: The Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) is looking into how to best help the victims challenging terrorist propaganda

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”Today, on the occasion of the EU day for the Remembrance of victims of terrorism, we stand together against terror: to ensure that those who have lost their lives to senseless acts of violence are not forgotten … Read the full press release →

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

Cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe enters into force. As of today, cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU. A Communication adopted by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Leo Varadkar chaired the EU Transport Council in Brussels which discussed new European Commission proposals for a clean power transport revolution across Europe

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport Ministers from across the EU supported in principle the Commission’s very ambitious proposals to break the transport sector’s dependency on oil and promote market take-up of clean power fuelling points across the EU. There was a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Ireland, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

Androulla VASSILIOU: Protecting young people in the crisis

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

EU Youth Conference-Opening Ceremony / Dublin Dublin, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Minister Fitzgerald, Dear Minister O’Dowd, Dear youth delegates, Dear friends, I’m delighted we have this opportunity to come together today in Dublin for the EU Youth Conference on Social Inclusion. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment: Sustainable use of phosphorus

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

1st European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference – opening of the second day of the conference Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, a clear message was delivered on the importance of rapidly moving to more efficient use of phosphorus. Scientists, business, Ministers set out … Read the full press release →

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

Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Canada, Indonesia, Israel and Mexico

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Canada, Indonesia, Israel and Mexico Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Irish Justice Minister secures agreement on European Protection Order 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels … Read the full press release →

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

National dialogue among Bahrain’s conflicting parties is seen as hopeful by MEPs

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National dialogue among Bahrain’s conflicting parties is seen as hopeful by MEPs, despite concerns about ongoing violations of human rights. However, to be truly democratic, this dialogue must also include civil society and the political opposition, MEPs … Read the full press release →

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

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

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European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou pledges support for Jeremy Irons campaign against plastic waste

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou met the Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons today (7 March 2013) to discuss his recent film documentary, Trashed, which highlights the huge impact of global waste on the environment and human … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, Entertainment, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society