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Štefan Füle: What Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to do to move on EU path

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Plenary session of the European Parliament / Brussels Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, Let me first of all thank Doris Pack for an excellent Draft Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Last year I told you that when speaking … Read the full press release →

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Plenary debate of the European Parliament on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership in Strasbourg

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade, remarks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From the outset, let me underline the importance of this Parliament’s interest, commitment and contribution to preparations for negotiations of a Transatlantic Trade … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, France, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

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Štefan Füle discusses the progress and shortcomings of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Plenary session of the European Parliamen / Brussels 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, I would like to pay tribute to the quality of the report which has been prepared by your Rapporteur, Mr. Richard Howitt. I welcome the … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament voted to endorse EC’s proposal for EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, after the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority (602 … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament adobted Commission’s proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Brussels, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomed today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner. Further to this vote fireworks will soon become safer to use thanks to new rules … Read the full press release →

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EESC: Tax evasion costs Europe EUR 1 trillion a year

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Civil society urges the Council to end tax evasion 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The EESC is urging the Council to send out the right signal to the European public and to prove that Europe is able to tackle this fundamental … Read the full press release →

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Viviane Reding: The EU’s Data Protection rules and Cyber Security Strategy: two sides of the same coin

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

NATO Parliamentary Assembly/Luxembourg 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Internet is the infrastructure of the modern age. It accounted for more than 20% of GDP growth in the world’s major economies over the last five years. If it were a national … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology

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Štefan Füle, Security Conference in Prague: “Evropa a svět v pohybu”

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Štefan Füle – Eurokomisař za politiku rozšíření a evropskou politiku sousedství Praha, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Vážené dámy, vážení pánové, děkuji za pozvání. Dovolte mi věnovat se ve svých poznámkách o cestě z krize nejprve rámci, v němž tuto cestu hledáme. Chtěl … Read the full press release →

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MFF 2014-2020 negotiations: “Let us look beyond purely inter institutional dimension of these negotiations”

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Highlights of EU Commissioner for Budget and Financial programming Janusz Lewandowski’s speech at today’s EU General Affairs Council meeting. The debate was on the state of negotiations on the EU’s next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) On … Read the full press release →

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EC moves to help crisis-hit countries getting the most from EU Funds for growth and jobs

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Brussels, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Measures to help crisis-hit countries to use much needed EU funds have been proposed today by the European Commission. The measures would help these Member States to tackle youth unemployment, to support small and medium sized … Read the full press release →

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The European Parliament adopted the EU legislative proposal on safety of offshore oil and gas operations in EU

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes Parliament adoption of offshore legislation Brussels, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: “I welcome this major step enhancing the safety of offshore oil and gas production in the EU. Past accidents have shown … Read the full press release →

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EU Court of Justice delegation to officially visit Bulgaria

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Luxembourg, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of the constant contacts which the Court of Justice of the European Union maintains with the highest courts of the Member States, a delegation from the Court will make an official visit to Bulgaria, from Saturday, … Read the full press release →

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José Manuel Barroso on the tornado in Oklahoma

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Brussels, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by President Barroso following the tornado in Oklahoma. “It was with great distress and sadness that I learned about the tornado that shook Oklahoma causing destruction and loss of lives. On my personal behalf and in … Read the full press release →

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Günther OETTINGER Speech at ACER Conference: EU Energy Policy Beyond 2014

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Ljubljana, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr Pototschnig, Dear MEPs, dear Lord Mogg, Dear Director-General Philip Lowe, Dear regulators, TSOs, suppliers, Dear ladies and gentlemen, May I thank the organisers and our hosts for giving us the opportunity to discuss issues … Read the full press release →

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

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Štefan Füle: Moldova belongs to Europe

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Official opening of Europe Day/ Chişinău, Moldova, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dear friends, Dragi prieteni, It is a real pleasure to be here in Chisinau to celebrate Europe Day together with you. I am delighted to witness your enthusiasm first hand. … Read the full press release →

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EC, scientists, policy makers launch scientific clusters to support economic development in Danube Region

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and scientists and policy makers from the 14 Danube Region countries have today launched six scientific clusters to support economic development in the region. The six clusters will focus on: water; land & soil; … Read the full press release →

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Roma Roundtable event brings together key players from Roma civil society

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding (Justice, Citizenship and Fundamental Rights) and Commissioner László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) will today meet with civil society organisations to discuss Roma integration in Europe. Today’s Roma Roundtable event … Read the full press release →

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EC opens anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation on mobile telecommunications networks from China

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The European Commission has today taken a decision in principle to open an ex officio anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle met Ranko Krivokapić, Montenegro to discuss accession negotiations

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met with the president of the parliament of Montenegro, Ranko Krivokapić, in Brussels today to discuss the situation in the country and the accession negotiations. Commissioner Füle noted … Read the full press release →

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EC launched Emergency Response Centre (ERC)

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

For a faster and more efficient European response to disasters Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission is launching its Emergency Response Centre (ERC) today, which will provide a better coordinated, faster and more efficient European response to disasters in … Read the full press release →

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