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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

How to clear away doubts about the Euro

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EESC insists on the need for further integration and solidarity to transform the European Monetary Union into a genuine economic, political and social union. An important element in this process is an active role of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

ROBERTO COLANINNO RICEVE IL PREMIO LEONARDO DAL PRESIDENTE DELLA REPUBBLICA GIORGIO NAPOLITANO

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Roma, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Roberto Colaninno, Presidente e Amministratore Delegato del Gruppo Piaggio, Presidente del Gruppo Immsi e Presidente di Alitalia, è stato insignito oggi a Roma del Premio Leonardo. Il Premio Leonardo dal 1993 è assegnato annualmente a imprenditori … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Italy, Politics

EU-Ukraine Summit

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, Monday 25 February 2013 – Justus Lipsius building 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INFORMATION FOR THE MEDIA Registration: Media representatives wishing to attend the EU-Ukraine Summit, and who do not have a permanent inter-institutional EU press card, should register by e-mail … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Media, Politics, Ukraine

Speech: Thinking European, and winning the wireless race

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) Plenary meeting / Brussels Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here with the real spectrum experts. Spectrum matters. Already it supports … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology, Telecom

Joint statement by President Barroso and Vice President Rehn on the occasion of today’s trilogue agreement on the Two-Pack legislation on the economic governance in the euro area

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint statement by President Barroso and Vice President Rehn on the occasion of today’s trilogue agreement on the Two-Pack legislation on the economic governance in the euro area Once legislation proposed by the Commission on the two-pack … Read the full press release →

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

More competition to save the railways: MEPs launch discussions

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is proposing to open domestic rail passenger markets to competition by 2019 to complete the European railway market. Views differ amongst transport committee MEPs, with fears that unprofitable lines will be closed down. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

Irish Presidency secures agreement on eurozone stability measures

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency has this morning helped broker an agreement on behalf of EU member states on new rules to stabilise eurozone economies. The new rules, the ‘Two Pack’, will improve budgetary and economic coordination among eurozone … Read the full press release →

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

Animal Welfare: Commission increases pressure on Member States to enforce group housing of sows

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission, via a letter of formal notice, called on Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland and Portugal to take action to address deficiencies in the implementation of EU legislation concerning the welfare … Read the full press release →

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

Lawmakers and EU countries reach deal on EU fiscal rules

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The next batch of EU economic governance legislation should do more to deliver growth and the European Commission’s new powers to vet Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to a draft “two-pack” deal struck … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Politics, Society

First-ever EU Presidency related education event to address lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, T.D., today (Wednesday 20th February) opened a conference on homophobic and transphobic bullying, in association with Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council. Held by the European region of the … Read the full press release →

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

Irish Presidency secures agreement on EU-wide civil protection order

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency today secured agreement with the European Parliament, on behalf of EU member states, on improving the protection of victims of domestic violence across Europe. Under Ireland’s Presidency, final discussions were held between the European … Read the full press release →

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

State Aid: Commission approves new Irish Risk Equalisation Scheme

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the state compensations to be granted through the new risk equalisation scheme (RES) for the provision of private medical insurance in Ireland for the period 2013 to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Ireland, Politics, Society

Employment: Commission proposes five million euro from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Antonio Merloni S.p.A. in Italy

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Italy with five million euro from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 1,517 former workers of Antonio Merloni S.p.A. with their re-integration into employment. The proposal now … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Politics, Society

OECD announces details of 9th Annual Meeting in Ireland – 26th and 27th March, 2013

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) today announced details of the 9th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum – “Implementing change: A new local agenda for jobs and growth”. The event will take place … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

Iceland: MEPs want accession talks completed when both sides are ready

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

The foreign affairs committee said accession talks with Iceland should be completed as soon as both sides are ready, in a vote on Tuesday on Iceland’s progress towards joining the EU. It welcomed the opening of 21 chapters in the … Read the full press release →

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

Fisheries MEPs pave the way for first discard ban in the EU

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fisheries Committee MEPs backed a proposed ban on discarding unwanted fish of 35 species caught in the Skagerrak (between the North Sea and the Baltic) in a vote on Tuesday. The ban, to take effect gradually between … Read the full press release →

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

Croatia ready to become 28th member state, say MEPs

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Croatia is on track to accede to the EU on 1 July, the Foreign Affairs committee said in a vote on Tuesday. MEPs stressed their confidence in the strength and maturity of the country’s democracy, social market … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

Commission proposal to protect victims of domestic violence EU-wide will become law

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will be able to count on EU-wide protection. Today, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers reached a political agreement in principle on a proposal by the European Commission … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Speech: EU Citizenship: A new impetus – towards the 2013 EU Citizenship report

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Viviane Reding – European Commission Vice-President responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Hearing at the European Parliament: “Making the most of EU citizenship” / Brussels Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here … Read the full press release →

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

Post-crisis challenges in Mali and Syria discussed with Commissioner Georgieva

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Committee MEPs expressed their support and recognition for the work done by the European Commission in Mali and Syriai in a debate with Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva on Monday. “You have the Development Committee’s full support in … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society