Category Archives: Politics

Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

New Heads of EU Delegations to Moldova, Nepal and Venezuela

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of three new Heads of EU Delegations. The new appointments, part of the 2013 rotation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

Statement on Cyprus by Olli Rehn & Christine Lagarde

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement on Cyprus by Olli Rehn European Commission Vice-President and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund The Cypriot authorities have put forward a multi-annual reform programme to address the economic challenges facing … Read the full press release →

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

HRVP Catherine Ashton comments on her meeting with Davutoğlu, Turkish Foreign Minister

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Ankara, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Minister Davutoğlu, can I first of all thank you so much for your hospitality. It is the first time that you and I have actually met in your capital and later I will have the privilege of … Read the full press release →

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

EU Member States must fulfil their commitments towards the world’s poorest

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aid figures released by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) today show that the European Union and its 27 Member States remained the world’s largest donor in 2012, providing more than half of the Official … Read the full press release →

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

The European Union, invited by the Pakistani authorities, to observe the country’s general elections of 11 May

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union, in response to an invitation by the Pakistani authorities, is deploying an election observation mission to observe the General Elections of 11 May. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and … Read the full press release →

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

The president of the EC Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Prague, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Wednesday 3 April, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague. The GSA supports the Commission in the management … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

Catherine Ashton to visit Turkey

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, visits Turkey today. In Ankara she will meet Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Davutoğlu for comprehensive discussions on a broad range of issues, including bilateral … Read the full press release →

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

INVITATION – PRESS BRIEFING: Has the EU support to the food-processing industry been effective and efficient in adding value to agricultural products?

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the CAP, EU rural development policy grants are made available to enterprises that process and market agricultural products through a measure called ‘Adding value to agricultural and forestry products’ that aims to improve … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Luxembourg, Media, Politics

Building a Europe “of the people and for the people” depends on effective participation of all local, regional and civil society players

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The success of the European project depends on effective participation of all local, regional and civil society players in policy design and implementation and efficient coordination at all levels of governance; this was the main recurring message … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

OLAF issues press notice to clarify allegations about its investigation concerning the former Commissioner Dalli

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is an expanded version of the OLAF Press Notice originally published on 21 March. OLAF is issuing this expanded notice in order to respond to further unfounded allegations and misrepresentations of facts relating to the case … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, ahead of the 8th round of the EU-facilitated dialogue

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

Brussels, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “Tomorrow I will host and support the 8th round of dialogue between Belgrade … Read the full press release →

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

Message from the President of the European Commission to His Excellency Mr Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, President elect of the Republic of Kenya

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

Brussels, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Message from Mr José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission, to His Excellency Mr Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, President elect of the Republic of Kenya “Your Excellency, The Supreme Court has confirmed the results of Kenya’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

An extra EURO 11.2 billion is required for EU Budget 2013 to cover unpaid claims from 2012

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An extra EURO 11.2 billion is required for the EU budget to reimburse beneficiaries of EU funded programmes completed across Europe in 2012 as well as to honour the Cohesion Policy claims that will fall due in … Read the full press release →

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

Europe’s roads considerably safer during the last decade: between 2001 and 2011, road deaths fell by 43% says Siim Kallas, Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Reducing serious injuries: the way forward to make Europe’s roads safer Road Transport Safety Conference on Serious Injuries/Dublin Dublin, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen Thank you for inviting me to Dublin to speak at today’s conference. I would like … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission tables proposal for “Financial Discipline” for CAP Direct Payments in 2014 financial year

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the forecast for expenditure on CAP Direct Payments & Market measures for 2014 higher than the provisional ceiling for 2014 agreed by EU heads of government1, the European Commission has tabled a proposal for “Financial Discipline” … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission comments on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the European Commission on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus The Commission takes note of temporary restrictions on the free movement of capital, including capital controls, imposed by the Republic of Cyprus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Law, Politics, Society

Croatian accession to the EU on track

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission today adopted its first report setting out the state-of-play of administrative preparations for the accession of Croatia to the EU. The report concludes that preparations are on the right track, and that all measures will … Read the full press release →

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

Alain Lamassoure: EU may face insolvency later in 2013

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission proposal to settle only part of the EU’s €16.2 billion debt rolled over from 2012 threatens the EU with insolvency later in 2013, said Budgets Committee chair Alain Lamassoure (EPP, FR) on Wednesday. The Commission, … Read the full press release →

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

EU invests €272.75m in the Western Balkans to help regional cooperation

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has finalised a series of measures to promote regional cooperation between Western Balkan countries totalling €272.75 million for the period 2012-2013. “These funds are good news as regional cooperation is a central element of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Politics, Serbia, Society

EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry drive growth and create jobs

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry to drive growth and create jobs, said Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs in a discussion with European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday. Tourism … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Travel