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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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 →

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