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46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland will take place on 20-23 January

GENEVA, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The 46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, will take place on 20-23 January under the theme “Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. For more information about the programme, read the meeting overview. Registration for the … Read the full press release

UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to visit China, Philippines and Japan

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is in Beijing on the first stop of a Far East tour of China, the Philippines and Japan. LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — His tour starts with a two-day official visit to China, his second … Read the full press release

Corporate Europe Observatory comment on EC’s publication on revolving door moves by officials leaving the institution

BRUSSELS, 21-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following publication by the European Commission of information on revolving door moves by officials leaving the institution, Corporate Europe Observatory campaigner and researcher Vicky Cann reacts: “The workings of the revolving door within the EU institutions are … Read the full press release

European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) held a dialogue and exchanges meeting on more structured civil society engagement

BRUSSELS, 18-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 29th October 2015, the EC (European Commission) services, the EEAS (European External Action Service) and the AU representation to the EU organized a dialogue and exchanges meeting that brought together the African and European JAES … Read the full press release

European IPO Task Force Chairman Philippe de Backer on Europe’s long-term IPO challenges

BRUSSELS, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2014, EuropeanIssuers, Invest Europe and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges, agreed it was necessary to set up a European IPO Task Force which would include experts from across the EU with direct knowledge and experience … Read the full press release

EPP Group Françoise Grossetête: The historic climate agreement in Paris is a very important milestone in alleviating the negative consequences of climate change

BRUSSELS, 14-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “The historic climate agreement in Paris is a very important milestone in alleviating the negative consequences of climate change. There has been great mobilisation around the world for a common cause and we have finally acted together”, … Read the full press release

UK Gov: UK consumers will have a clearer set of rules when they buy digital content such as games or music from elsewhere in the EU

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New European Commission proposals mean that UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions when travelling in other EU countries. For the first time, UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions such … Read the full press release

UK PM David Cameron spoke with Russian President Putin about Syria: UK and Russia should work together

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with President Putin about the situation in Syria. A Downing Street spokesperson said: The Prime Minister called the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, this morning to discuss the situation in … Read the full press release

Disputes under the major UK Government services contract can now be resolved in Scotland

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Disputes under the major UK Government services contract can now be resolved in Scotland, the Advocate General for Scotland Lord Keen of Elie QC announced today ADVOCATE GENERAL AGREES DEAL WITH CABINET OFFICE AIMED AT … Read the full press release

Sweden to support the areas in Iraq liberated from ISIL and areas in Syria controlled by the opposition

STOCKHOLM, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (26 November 2015), Sweden is taking a decision on support to the areas in Iraq that have been liberated from ISIL, as well as to areas in Syria controlled by the opposition and in … Read the full press release

Leading Chinese companies, banks and advisors at London Stock Exchange Group’s second annual conference in Beijing

Event focuses on the growing financial ties between China and London Ma Jun, Chief Economist, People’s Bank of China, discusses China’s Green finance initiatives Event follows landmark state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to London LONDON, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

OLAF, 52 European anti-corruption and police oversight bodies adopted the Paris Declaration

PARIS, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 20 November, OLAF together with 52 other European anti-corruption and police oversight bodies adopted the Paris Declaration. The Declaration calls on European decision-makers to strengthen the fight against corruption. It was adopted by the … Read the full press release

Eurogroup on Draft Budgetary Plans (DBPs) for 2016: We broadly concur with the Commission’s opinions and analysis

BRUSSELS, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The close coordination of Member States’ fiscal policies significantly contributes to the strength and cohesion of the euro area. This cohesion and appreciation of common challenges is all the more important when policy-making is confronted … Read the full press release

EU auditors: EIB managed ACP Investment Facility adds value to EU’s development efforts

Luxembourg, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The ACP Investment Facility, which has approved €5.7 billion worth of development projects over the last decade, adds value to the European Union’s development efforts and fits in well with its policy objectives, according to … Read the full press release

MEPs discussion on organic food: further research may be needed to establish organic food’s nutritional benefits

BRUSSELS, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Organic food is gaining in popularity, but what are the health benefits? MEPs discussed the impact of organic food with experts during a meeting organised by the Parliament’s science and technology unit (STOA) on 18 … Read the full press release

MEPs: Migration and security the main challenges EU and its neighbours must deal with urgently

MEPs called on Wednesday for more focus on migration and security and more flexibility in the revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), after foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and neighbourhood policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn presented their proposals for a new ENP … Read the full press release

EU’s renewed approach to its eastern and southern neighbours

ENP Review BRUSSELS, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled today the main lines of the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), spelling out the Union’s … Read the full press release

CBI responds to a speech by John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister, at SNP conference in Aberdeen

LONDON, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The CBI responded to a speech by John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister, at the SNP conference in Aberdeen. Hugh Aitken, CBI Scotland Director, said: “Business shares the ambition to build a more prosperous Scotland … Read the full press release

Indian Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Bosch facilities in Bangalore

Strong Indo-German ties Investment of INR 650 crores (100 million euros) in 2015 Merkel and Modi gain insights into Bosch’s research and vocational training activities in India Indian engineers contribute to Bosch’s activities in data mining and smart manufacturing Smart manufacturing to … Read the full press release

Corporate Europe Observatory report reveals the dramatic extent of the pharmaceutical industry’s lobbying efforts towards EU decision-makers

BRUSSELS, 4-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new report released today reveals the dramatic extent of the pharmaceutical industry’s lobbying efforts towards EU decision-makers, with the industry spending an estimated 15 times more than civil society actors working on public health … Read the full press release

1,700 prominent Chinese and int’l public- and private-sector leaders to attend World Economic Forum’s 9th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China

Beijing, People’s Republic of China, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Premier Li Keqiang of China will give a special address at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which will take place on 9 to 11 September in Dalian, … Read the full press release

Cefic disappointed with the Commission’s proposals for reforming the EU Emissions Trading System

BRUSSELS, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cefic is disappointed with  the Commission’s proposals for reforming the EU Emissions Trading System, unveiled today. The European chemical industry supports combating climate change and the Commission’s ambition to transform the EU into a competitive … Read the full press release

Political strategists, journalists, academics gathered in Westminster for Loughborough University conference on the media coverage of 2015 General Election campaign

Political strategists, journalists and academics gathered in Westminster this week for a Loughborough University conference focussing on the media coverage of the 2015 General Election campaign. Leicestershire, UK, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Held over two days on 13-14 July in … Read the full press release

A doubtful campaign

LONDON, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Few election campaigns may prove to be really clear and transparent. But nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, and all the illegal contrivances and the truth about them sooner or later will … Read the full press release

University of Southampton’s Professor Patrick Sturgis to head inquiry to examine errors in pre-election opinion polls for the 2015 General Election campaign

SOUTHAMPTON, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Patrick Sturgis, Professor of Research Methodology in Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton, has been announced as Chair of an inquiry set up to examine errors in the pre-election opinion polls for the … Read the full press release

Legal seminar on women’s rights and legal change held in Swift Theatre at Trinity College Dublin

DUBLIN, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The feminist activist who brought about the end to men-only juries in Ireland was among speakers at a legal seminar on women’s rights and legal change held in the Swift Theatre, Trinity College Dublin on … Read the full press release

Loughborough University: The Daily Express and Daily Star declared for UKIP before the UK General Elections

The Daily Express and Daily Star have already effectively declared for UKIP, say Loughborough University researchers. Leicestershire, 28-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The formal political declarations of national newspapers on the eve of polling day are an important ritual in UK … Read the full press release

EURid sponsors Politico.eu’s event ‘European Divides’ on 23 April 2015 in Brussels

BRUSSELS, 23-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The wait for the arrival of the European edition of Politico is finally over! Politico’s European edition, which launched today, provides coverage relating to the European Institutions in Brussels, on European affairs as a whole as … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham to welcome BBC, The Guardian and Sky News to campus for a series of General Election events and debates

BIRMINGHAM, 22-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With the General Election is fast approaching, the University of Birmingham is welcoming the BBC, The Guardian and Sky News to campus for a series of events and debates to help students, staff and local residents get … Read the full press release

UK: Loughborough University created new app VoteBee to track the nation’s mood about the General Election through Twitter

A new app created by academics at Loughborough University enables you to track the nation’s mood about the General Election through Twitter. Leicestershire, 25-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — VoteBee uses the ground-breaking Emotive Engine to search for tweets about the key political parties, … Read the full press release

University of Leicester conference to discuss remote warfare issues on Wednesday 11 February

Leicester, UK, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Leicester stages conference to discuss issues relating to remote warfare Discussions will include the theory, practice and ethics of remote warfare Academics and journalists will talk about the benefits and the future … Read the full press release

Public Symposium: The balance between democracy, economic growth, and inclusion policies in Brazil at the Latin American Institute of Freie Universität Berlin on January 30, 2015

BERLIN,  23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The balance between democracy, economic growth, and inclusion policies in Brazil is the topic of a symposium to be held at the Latin American Institute (LAI) of Freie Universität Berlin on January 30, 2015. The … Read the full press release

KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops mobile app to conduct public opinion polls

Soon anyone can conduct public opinion polls to drive issues that are important to them, using a new open source tool being developed at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology. STOCKHOLM, 1-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researcher Konrad Tollmar and his … Read the full press release

RenewableUK condemns the unprecedented interference of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles in renewable energy projects in England

LONDON, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK has condemned the unprecedented interference of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles in renewable energy projects in England. He has now intervened in 50 wind farm planning applications since … Read the full press release

Ghent University PhD students won ‘Excellence in Law’ award at the International Academic Conference on Law and Politics

Ghent, Belgium, 8-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Angie Clocheret and Sibylle Van Belle, 2 assistant academic staff and PhD students in tax law at Ghent University, have won the ‘Excellence in Law’ award at the International Academic Conference on Law and Politics (IACLP) … Read the full press release

AREVA and CNNC sign series of agreements in the presence of China and France presidents Xi Jinping and François Hollande

PARIS, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the visit to France of Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, AREVA participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This visit … Read the full press release

The European Wind Energy Association’s chief executive Thomas Becker: A 30% renewables target for 2030 would cut Europe’s reliance on gas imports

A 30% renewables target for 2030 would cut Europe’s reliance on gas imports by almost three times as much as the European Commission’s proposal for 27%, the Commission’s own figures show. Brussels, Belgium, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In a letter to EU … Read the full press release

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen to receive the Hillary Clinton Award for Advancing Women in Peace and Security at Georgetown University in Washington DC on 19 March

Brussels, Belgium, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NATO Secretary General, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, will visit Georgetown University in Washington DC on Wednesday 19 March where he will receive the Hillary Clinton Award for Advancing Women in Peace and Security. He will deliver … Read the full press release

Latvia joins ESM: Latvian Finance Minister Andris Vilks and ESM Director Klaus Regling met in Riga

RIGA, Latvia, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the forthcoming accession of the Republic of Latvia to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), the Latvian Finance Minister Andris Vilks and ESM Managing Director Klaus Regling met today in Riga. At the … Read the full press release

Eurogroup’s Jeroen Dijsselbloem: peer pressure among ministers can stimulate economic growth and fight youth unemployment in Europe

BILBAO, Spain, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Peer pressure among ministers and best practices are useful tools to stimulate economic growth and fight youth unemployment in Europe, according to the President of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem. He was speaking at the Stability … Read the full press release