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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EC President José Manuel Barroso met with high-level religious leaders

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Statement by the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso Brussels, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure and honour to receive today – together with President Van Rompuy and Vice President Surján, who replaces President … Read the full press release →

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EC recommends to the Council to abrogate Excessive Deficit Procedure for 5 EU member states

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Brussels, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Commission takes steps under the Excessive Deficit Procedure.   Which decisions has the Commission taken today as regards the Excessive Deficit Procedure? The Commission has today recommended that the Council abrogate the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Law, Lithuania, Politics, Romania

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Eckart von Klaeden to become Head of External Affairs at Daimler AG

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Stuttgart, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eckart von Klaeden (47) will succeed to Martin Jäger (48) as Head of External Affairs at Daimler AG, Stuttgart. Martin Jäger will leave the company and will become the German Ambassador to Afghanistan in September 2013. … Read the full press release →

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EDPS: ‘Smart, sustainable, inclusive Europe’: only with stronger and more effective data protection

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The lobbying surrounding the current review of the EU data protection law by organisations both from Europe and elsewhere has been exceptional. Following the presentation of his Annual Report of activities for 2012 to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs … Read the full press release →

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EC 2012 competition policy report shows how competition policy helps unlock potential of EU Single Market

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission’s 2012 report on competition policy shows that without an effective European competition policy, the internal market cannot deliver its full economic potential. Private barriers to trade and competition would risk replacing the public … Read the full press release →

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László Andor speach at European Policy Centre: Single European Labour Market must be part of the EU’s recovery strategy

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

Final conference of the “Single European Labour Market” project European Policy Centre, Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to open today’s conference and discuss the final report of the Single European Labour Market project. The … Read the full press release →

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Bayer CropScience: Decision to restrict use of neonicotinoid-containing products will not improve bee health

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Monheim,  28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite failing to achieve a qualified majority in the Appeal Committee, the European Commission has announced a restriction on the use of neonicotinoid-containing products on bee-attractive crops, a decision that Bayer CropScience considers disproportionate and one … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Politics, Society

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EU-27 unemployed young persons were 5.7 million in March 2013, EU takes measures to tackle youth unemployment

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the current situation? In March 2013, 5.7 million young persons were unemployed in the EU-27, of whom 3.6 million were in the euro area. The youth unemployment rate was 23.5% in the EU-27 and 24% … Read the full press release →

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46% of EU citizens say they use eGovernment services online

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost half of EU citizens (46%) now go online to look for a job, use the public library, file a tax return, register a birth, apply for a passport or use other eGovernment services. 80% say online … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle remarks on the EU-Turkey Association Council

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”We had a very good, open and interactive exchange of views on a whole range of issues with all of us aware of the importance of 2013 for strengthening the relationship between the EU and Turkey. I … Read the full press release →

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G4S honored by White House for hiring returning military veterans

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama have recognised G4S for its successful commitment to hiring returning military veterans and their families as part of the ‘Joining Forces’ Campaign 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. … Read the full press release →

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Janez Potočnik at the Hay Festival: Environment or Economy: Can we have both?

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Public discussion at the Hay Festival (Hay-on-Wye, UK) Hay-on-Wye, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am hearing far too often these days that in these times of economic crisis we cannot afford to have a high level of … Read the full press release →

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Healthy Brain Speech at Healthy Europe Conference in Dublin

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Month of the Brain/Dublin, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Reilly, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the Irish Presidency of the European Council for co-organising this conference on brain research and healthcare. As you know, we are currently … Read the full press release →

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Cecilia Malmström at “We are the Others” conference in Berlin: The rise of right-wing extremism in Europe

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Cecilia Malmström – EU Commissioner for Home Affairs ‘We are the Others’ conference Berlin, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, First I would like to thank the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for organising this conference on a very important subject. For … Read the full press release →

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Audition publique sur la surveillance financière dans l’UE

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Gouverneur, Madame la Présidente, Messieurs les députés, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord vous remercier pour votre participation à … Read the full press release →

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EU, US, Canada agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union, the United States and Canada today agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research. The agreement focuses on aligning the ocean observation efforts of the three partners. The goals are to better understand the Atlantic … Read the full press release →

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The ‘Two-Pack’ reform package enters into force on 30th May 2013 in all euro area Member States

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

The ‘Two-Pack’package is completing budgetary surveillance cycle and further improving economic governance for the euro area Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since the launch of the euro, clear rules to ensure sound public finances have been in place in the form … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: ensuring basic education for every child by 2030

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission will confirm today its commitment to making education more equal and of a higher quality in the Development agenda beyond 2015 through continued financial support, during a High level event in Brussels. Development … Read the full press release →

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EC launches campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics aiming to mobilise €100 billion in new private investments

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Brussels, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches a campaign for coordinated public investments in micro- and nano-electronics (such as semiconductors and computer chips), designed to expand Europe’s advanced manufacturing base. European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes says “Others are aggressively … Read the full press release →

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EC asks Member States agreement on mandate to open negotiations for an investment agreement with China

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission decided today to ask the Member States for their agreement on a mandate to open negotiations on an investment agreement with China. This is the first ever proposal for a stand-alone investment agreement since … Read the full press release →

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