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The European Commission reports on progress in fight against protectionism

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better … Read the full press release →

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

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