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Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following factory fires in Bangladesh

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following factory fires in Bangladesh “We are deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of young workers from a fire this weekend in a … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the Spokesperson for Economic and Monetary Affairs

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neither Vice-President Rehn nor the European Commission comment on issues in the context of a national election campaign, in Italy, or any other Member State. Vice-President Rehn is responsible for fiscal and economic surveillance within the European … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Brussels. We had a very fruitful meeting. It has given us the opportunity … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Speech: A collective effort to support the victims of Syria’s crisis – the European Union’s humanitarian work

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Kristalina Georgieva – European Commissioner for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response Kuwait pledging conference for the Syria crisis Kuwait City, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Exellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, Your Highness Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the confirmation of John Kerry as the next US Secretary of State

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /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 am delighted that Senator John Kerry has been confirmed to succeed Hillary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

Speech: Western Balkans on their road towards the European Union

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EPP Group conference “Western Balkans: A future with Europe”/ Brussels Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Mr Chairman, I am delighted to have the opportunity to attend this conference on the Western Balkans’ European perspective. … Read the full press release →

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

Economic growth focus of CoR plenary

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Economic and monetary union, cohesion, regional state aid, youth guarantee and EU citizenship main topics of debate The smart and timely deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union and the full support of the Youth Guarantee scheme … Read the full press release →

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

Parliaments must control European Semester

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

National parliaments need to take better ownership of the European Semester and develop an effective working relationship with the European Parliament if the EU’s ever-widening democratic deficit on economic governance is to be reversed. This was a key message from … Read the full press release →

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

Committees focus on European Semester

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

The European Semester is the focus of work for the committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Budgets and Employment on Tuesday, as MEPs meet their national counterparts to discuss economic coordination work going on at EU level and how parliaments … Read the full press release →

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

EU-India relations

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU-India relations: EU-India diplomatic relations were established in the early 1960s, and expanded from an essentially trade and development relationship to an all-encompassing cooperation as enshrined in the 1994 Cooperation Agreement. The latter opened the door to regular … Read the full press release →

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

Syrian crisis: EU pledges €100 million for humanitarian aid

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will pledge €100 million of humanitarian funding at the International Pledging Conference for Syria convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and hosted by Kuwait on 30 January. This funding, to be disbursed in … Read the full press release →

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

Commission’s mission to Hungary encourages continued progress in fiscal consolidation while paying more attention to raising growth potential

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission officials, in close cooperation with International Monetary Fund staff and observers from the European Central Bank (ECB), conducted a mission to Hungary from 16 and 28 January. Its purpose was to review recent developments and … Read the full press release →

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

Business Leaders Call to Include Social Goals in Corporate Decisions

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Businesses’ increased power means increased responsibility to solve global problems Companies that focus only on short-term profit will not survive Governments should create incentives for businesses to shift focus The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Sharpening our tools against violent extremism

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Brussels, 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — How to sharpen Europe’s tools to prevent violent extremism? A High Level Conference in Brussels on 29 January 2013 aims to give the answers to these questions, based on the work carried out by experts and practitioners in … Read the full press release →

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

EU: Mr Cameron, take it or leave it!

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Statement by the EESC President Staffan Nilsson in reaction to the UK Prime Minister’s speech on Europe 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a time when the European Union needs to strengthen the cooperation between its Member States more than ever before, … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

Speech: Never forget: Remembering the victims, learning from the past, continuing the legacy

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Viviane Reding — European Commission Vice-President responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Holocaust Remembrance Day Brussels,28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président du Conseil Constitutionnel, Dear Mrs Pollak-Kinsky, Ladies and Gentlemen, We are here today to remember. We are here today … Read the full press release →

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

Liquidity Bubble a Risk as Economy Improves

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Central banks will need to remove liquidity from the system as economic conditions improve 2013 will be a transition year in which spending will increase Productivity will replace liquidity as the primary focus for growth The theme of the 43rd … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society, Switzerland

King of Jordan Urges International Community to Take Decisive Action on Syrian Crisis

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

The King of Jordan said more international support for the Syrian crisis is desperately needed and urged the world to step up its response to end the bloodshed Stockpiling humanitarian supplies inside Syria is vital to keep the displaced alive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Regulatory pressure gets the ball rolling: Share of women on company boards up to 15.8% in Europe

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Davos, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission released mid-term figures on the share of women on boards in publicly listed companies. The new figures show an increasein the number of women on boards to 15.8%, up from 13.7% in January 2012. This breaks down … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Management, Politics, Society, Switzerland

The EU boosts its support to resolve the crisis in Mali

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on the subject of Mali, called by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, the European Union decided to earmark € 50 million through the ‘African Peace Facility’ to support the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society