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Armenia’s 2013 presidential elections: calm but no real competition

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Armenia’s presidential elections on Monday were calm but the campaign lacked substantive political debate and real competition, as three major opposition parties decided not to field candidates, reported observer MEPs. “We have observed a calm election day, … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Irish President addresses audience at Sorbonne University on European citizenship

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of an official trip to Paris, President Michael D. Higgins yesterday delivered a lecture at the Paris-Sorbonne University. The lecture, entitled ‘Defining Europe in the Year of the European Citizen’, was delivered to an audience … Read the full press release →

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

Signing of the Unified Patent Court agreement

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The international agreement for establishing a Unified Patent Court (UPC) was signed today in Brussels. It will ensure the uniform applicability of patent law throughout the territories of the signatory countries¹. Opening the signing ceremony, Mr Richard … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Science, Society

Speech: Towards universal prosperity and well-being within our planetary boundaries

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Ministerial roundtable discussion on “Environmental challenges within sustainable development and the UNEP’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goals, Promoting sustainable consumption and production”, at the 27th Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme / … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following the EU-Russian Federation political dialogue meeting with Foreign Minister Lavrov

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I had an open and constructive exchange of views with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov … Read the full press release →

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

EP seats after 2014 elections: “no member state loses more than one” plan

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After the 2014 elections the European Parliament must have 751 members, i.e. 15 fewer seats, so as to comply with the Lisbon Treaty. To keep member state’s losses to a minimum, 12 EU countries would each lose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

Speech: Ten Years on, where is the Euro headed? The economic and political future of the European Union

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro European Economic and Social Committee public hearing/Brussels Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for this opportunity to … Read the full press release →

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

Horsemeat: MEPs demand tougher controls and stricter labelling

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs called for more meat tests along the food chain in the wake of the horsemeat scandal during a debate in the food safety committee on Monday. Many voiced concern over member states’ level of commitment to … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law, Politics, Retail, Society

Mali: EU allocates an extra €22 million in humanitarian aid to victims of conflict

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is increasing its humanitarian aid funding to Mali by €22 million to assist more victims of the conflict. This brings to €115 million its emergency assistance since the start of the crisis in 2012. … Read the full press release →

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

Internal Market Scoreboard: a record-breaking 15th anniversary edition!

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite the challenging times, Member States have performed better than ever in transposing EU rules into national law on time according to the European Commission’s Internal Market Scoreboard published today. The Single Market has a key role … Read the full press release →

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

€50 million of Macro-Financial Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina, more concrete reforms expected

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) received the first tranche (payment) worth €50 million from the Macro-Financial Assistance provided by the European Union. The decision to grant this assistance was taken to alleviate the impact of the economic crisis … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Antitrust: Commission decides not to prolong maritime transport antitrust guidelines

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission will not prolong or renew a set of specific guidelines on the application of EU antitrust rules (Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – TFEU) to maritime … Read the full press release →

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

European Citizenship: Awareness growing about EU-guaranteed rights but people want to know more

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 20 years after the birth of EU citizenship Europeans are broadly aware of their rights, but do not always know what these entail, according to a new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission today. 81% of … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Rio+20: From Outcome to Implementation

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Opening statement on behalf of the EU and its Member States at the plenary session of the 27th session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum of the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Nairobi, 19-2-2013 … Read the full press release →

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

Environment committee backs emissions trading fix

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A freeze in the auction of some pollution allowances should be allowed to help boost green investments, according to environment committee MEPs voting on draft legislation on Tuesday. The growing surplus of pollution allowances – due … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, Investment, Politics

Explained – A Unitary Patent System for Europe

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Unified Patent Court (UPC) Agreement will be signed by participating member states on 19 February 2013. This is one of the final major steps towards the establishment of a unitary patent system for Europe. The Agreement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics, Science, Technology

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court by Côte d’Ivoire

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I warmly welcome the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court … Read the full press release →

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

Banks dominate Draghi meeting with MEPs

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Potential inflationary bubbles still exist in the Euro zone economy and the possible effects of Euro exchange rates on inflation must be monitored, ECB President Mario Draghi warned the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. He … Read the full press release →

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

EU2013IE – The First 50 Days

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Policy highlights from the Presidency’s first 50 days 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today is the 50th day of our Presidency of the Council of the EU, which in practical terms involves the chairing of at least 1600 meetings, 180 of which … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

SPEECH: Single European Patent: a major achievement but still some way to go

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Michel BARNIER – European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services Conference on the European Unitary Patent/Brussels Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for having taken part in today’s discussions. By holding this conference – in close … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Science, Technology