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African Union Summit: Commissioner Piebalgs reaffirms strong ties between the two continents

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Brussels, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for development, Andris Piebalgs, will represent the European Union at the African Union Summit, which takes place in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) on 27-28 January under the main theme of “Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance”. The Summit will … Read the full press release →

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

End Killing to Stop Extremists Flowing into Syria, Says Saudi Prince

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Extremists are flowing into Syria, and the only way to stop them is to stop the killing by the regime Jordan calls for more international assistance for refugees Bashar Al-Assad’s regime could hang on for much longer and will only … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, Switzerland

EU Conference on renewed financial assistance to countries wishing to join

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Brussels, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is today hosting a conference in Brussels to discuss preparations for the new Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for the period 2014-2020 (IPA II). The conference will focus on how to provide efficient and constructive … Read the full press release →

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

Minister Coveney re-affirms aim to reach political agreement on CAP and CFP reform during the Irish Presidency

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney will chair the first meeting of Ireland’s Presidency of the Agri/Fish Council on Monday 28 January. The overarching theme of the Irish Presidency is promotion of stability, … Read the full press release →

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

Human Condition Improving Faster Than Ever Before, Says Gates

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Child mortality has halved since 1990 The strength of the Millennium Development Goals is their simplicity and accountability Climate change must be incorporated into future frameworks The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, Environment, Healthcare, Non Profit, Politics, Society, Switzerland

EuroLat starts ahead of Santiago Summit

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

The strengthening of the strategic partnership between the EU and Latin America and the role of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, representing one billion people in both regions, marked the opening ceremony of the sixth plenary session held today in … Read the full press release →

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

“Utility” services: Internal Market MEPs vote for more freedom to choose

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Public authorities choosing among bids to supply them with water, energy, postal or transport services must be free to take account of environmental or social needs, and not just the cost, said Internal Market MEPs voting on an update of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics, Society

Irish and UK Ministers hold talks on single market and trade

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Thursday) met his counterpart, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Dr Vince Cable MP for talks on issues of mutual interest as well as priorities for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics, United Kingdom

EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market “On a day where the carbon price at some point went below €3 it must be clear to all that when the Commission … Read the full press release →

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

Clearer rules on customs handling of pirated or counterfeit goods

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

A deal with the Council to give customs officials at EU borders better tools to confiscate, store and destroy goods that infringe intellectual property rights was endorsed by Internal Market Committee MEPs on Thursday. 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Imports that infringe Intellectual Property … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Law, Politics, Society

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the EU Election Observation Mission to observe the general elections in Kenya

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /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: “Upon the invitation from the Kenyan government, the High Representative of … Read the full press release →

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

Agriculture Committee adopts plans for modern and flexible EU farm policy

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

EU farm policy reform must distribute EU funding more fairly, make “greening” measures mandatory but flexible and better equip farmers to cope with market challenges. So says the Agriculture Committee’s opening position for negotiations with EU member states, as set … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

Italy’s economic policy under the spotlight

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Italy is changing radically, and offers a good example for others to emulate, its finance minister Vittorio Grilli told the EP Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. He pledged to deliver a balanced budget by the … Read the full press release →

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

Eurogroup statement on Greece

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup notes with satisfaction that the MoU milestones for January, agreed between Greece and the Troika, have been achieved. In particular, an income tax reform has been adopted and end user electricity prices for low-voltage customers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Law, Politics

Dijsselbloem appointed Eurogroup president

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Brussels, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup today appointed Jeroen Dijsselbloem as its president for a term of two and a half years. Mr Dijsselbloem is Finance Minister of The Netherlands, and will retain his post whilst chairing the Eurogroup. He succeeds Jean-Claude … Read the full press release →

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

Montenegro on track for EU membership, say Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Montenegro has made solid progress towards EU membership and buttresses regional stability. Yet it must do more to protect media freedom, women’s rights and gender equality, said Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs voting on its 2012 progress report on Tuesday. EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Montenegro, Politics

EU Ministers pledge to continue to push for strong action to tackle terrorism and organised crime

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

The Informal meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers began in Dublin Castle this morning. EU Ministers for Home Affairs and Migration discussed topics relating to Security, Immigration and Asylum through a prism focusing on linkages to the Growth agenda. … Read the full press release →

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

Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence publishes Agenda for Justice and Home Affairs Informal

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today published the Agenda for the Informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers which will take place on the 17 and 18 January. Discussions during … Read the full press release →

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

Citizens’ Dialogue in Dublin 10 January to mark the start of the European Year of Citizens 2013

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Over 200 citizens from across Ireland and from many different backgrounds will engage in dialogue with Europe’s top policy-makers in Dublin’s City Hall on Thursday 10 January 2013. 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The participants will be taking part in the first … Read the full press release →

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

Transcript of speech by Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Tuesday, 8 January at EEB Conference

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

EEB Conference – Clean Air Everywhere: Blowing the winds of change into European air policy. Session II: Improving People’s Health: what can be done better in 2013? The future of EU air policies and the 7th EAP Representation of the … Read the full press release →

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