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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EU hosts a ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow-Up Group on the situation in Mali

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, hosted today a ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow Up Group on the situation in Mali. The meeting was … Read the full press release →

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

Threats to democracy are “unacceptable” says Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Arab revolutions are “first and foremost social and democratic”, not “nationalistic and xenophobic”,Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki told MEPs on Wednesday. He condemned the murder, this morning in Tunis, of Chokri Belaïd an “old friend” and figurehead … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Message from President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy on the Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In only two days, the European Council will begin its final negotiations on our Union’s budget for the next seven years. In fact, it will be our budget for the rest of this decade. And a budget that Member … Read the full press release →

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

Minister Coveney addresses the plenary session of the European Parliament and seeks support to deliver the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, in his role as President of the Council of Fisheries Ministers today addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament seeking support for his objectives and work … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Bulgaria’s announcement regarding the outcome of the Burgas attack investigation

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative takes note of the results of … Read the full press release →

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

State aid: Commission approves UK Green Deal for energy-efficiency measures

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that the public support of £600 million (approximately €700 million) to be granted by the UK in the context of its “Green Deal” policy is in line with EU state aid rules. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

European Commission strengthens the protection of the euro by means of criminal law

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to crack down on criminals who counterfeit euro notes and coins. Counterfeiting of the euro is estimated to have cost at least €500 million since the currency was introduced in 2002. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Small firms: MEPs call for new rules to ease borrowing and cash flow

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Small firms need bank loans tailored to their needs, alternative forms of venture capital, clearer rules on cooperation with lenders, and prompter payments from other firms, said MEPs on Tuesday, in a report calling for legislation to … Read the full press release →

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

Anti-Money Laundering: Stronger rules to respond to new threats

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has today adopted two proposals to reinforce the EU’s existing rules on anti-money laundering and fund transfers. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly evolving, which requires regular updates of the rules. … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Débat en session plénière avec le Président de la République française, François Hollande: “Le futur de l’Union européenne”

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Session plénière du Parlement européen/Strasbourg Strasbourg, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président, Monsieur le Président de la République, Monsieur le Ministre, Mesdames et messieurs les Députés, Tout d’abord je voudrais vous féliciter pour l’organisation de ce débat. Monsieur le Président de … Read the full press release →

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

Vice-President Šefčovič cautiously optimistic on MFF talks; urges Member States not to break the European engine

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vice-President Šefčovič cautiously optimistic on MFF talks; urges Member States not to break the European engine As today’s General Affairs Council (GAC) added the finishing touches to preparations for this week’s European Council, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said … Read the full press release →

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

High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton appoints the new Head of the EU Delegation to the Russian Federation

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /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 Vygaudas Usackas the new Head of Delegation to the Russian Federation.1 Mr Usackas … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the next round of nuclear talks with Iran

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “Helga Schmid, Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service, … Read the full press release →

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

REACH: Chemicals in Europe have become safer

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The use of chemicals in Europe has become considerably safer since the REACH regulation entered into force, according to a European Commission report published today. More readily available information about chemical substances on the market and better … Read the full press release →

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

REACH, the EU’s chemical legislation – Achievements after five years

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The use of chemicals in the EU has become considerably safer since the REACH Regulation entered into force in 2007 as underlined by a Commission Report on the review of REACH published today in Brussels. Why a REACH review? … Read the full press release →

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

Minister for Trade and Development presses for closer international cooperation in response to crisis in Mali

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, is today attending a high-level meeting of representatives from the African Union, the EU and United Nations in Brussels to press for closer international coordination in response to the … Read the full press release →

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

The CoR calls for regional state aid to match cohesion policy post 2014

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — There is a need to ensure greater coherence between the regional state aid mechanism and EU cohesion policy for 2014-2020 by including the new category of transition regions among the eligible regions and adopting relevant anti-relocation measures. … Read the full press release →

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

More Europe for a better Europe

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Minister Joan Burton and the EESC agree on the necessity for a social dimension to economic and monetary union. 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Has EU membership benefited Ireland? On 1 February, the members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Minister Fitzgerald addresses EU Presidency Conference on Family Support in Dublin Castle

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister says Ireland’s new Child & Family Support Agency will prioritise early intervention and family support. COFACE European Conference brought to Dublin by ICA Minister highlights emerging Irish research proving benefits of family support and early intervention. … Read the full press release →

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

Tánaiste: What Europe needs now is certainty

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After today’s General Affairs Council, the President of the Council, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, spoke about the EU’s next Multi-Annual Financial Framework: Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore: What Europe needs now is certainty. The Tánaiste said, “I think that there … Read the full press release →

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