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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Speech by President Barroso on the launch of the European Year of Citizens

Posted on 11, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Citizens’ Dialogue/Dublin Dublin, 11-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Lord Mayor, Ladies and gentlemen, Dia duit. At the end of the six months I will be able to say a few more words. 2013 … Read the full press release →

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

Portugal, Europe and the World

Posted on 11, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Conference marking 40 years of the Expresso, Lisbon Lisbon, 11-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr Pinto Balsemão, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, It is an honour and a pleasure for me to give the … Read the full press release →

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

€65 million to support reforms in Kosovo*

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has allocated €65 million to support Kosovo’s efforts to implement its EU-reform agenda. The funds will be used for reforms of the justice and public administration systems, investments in education and regional development, and … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the final appeal court’s verdict of 7 January against opposition activists in Bahrain

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /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: “High Representative Catherine Ashton was deeply disappointed at the decision … Read the full press release →

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

CBI responds to Government probation proposals

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI responded to an announcement from the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Chris Grayling MP, on opening up probation services to competition from the private and voluntary sectors. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Law, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

New EU initiative to combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new project which will boost security and the safety of maritime routes across seven African countries in the Gulf of Guinea was announced today by the European Union. The Critical Maritime Routes in the Gulf of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Juncker to round up Eurogroup Presidency in Economic and Monetary Committee

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean-Claude Juncker will make his last appearance as Eurogroup President before the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee at 11.00 today. MEPs will take this opportunity to quiz Mr Juncker on the most pressing matters affecting the Eurozone … Read the full press release →

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

Ombudsman criticises Commission’s refusal to disclose documents on UK opt-out from Charter of Fundamental Rights

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has strongly criticised the European Commission’s refusal to give access to documents concerning its view of the UK opt-out from the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This follows … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the execution of Sri Lankan migrant worker Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /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 yesterday: “I am deeply dismayed by the information that Sri Lankan national Ms Rizana … Read the full press release →

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

Češi a Slováci – 20 let spolupráce samostatných států a jejich působení v EU a NATO

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Štefan Füle – Eurokomisař za politiku rozšíření a evropskou politiku sousedství Konference: Češi a Slováci – 20 let spolupráce samostatných států a jejich působení v EU a NATO /Praha Praha, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dámy a pánové, děkuji za slovo i za pozvání. Přijal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Defence, European Union, Government, Politics, Slovakia, Society

Press statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the Armenian National Assembly

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Press statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the Armenian National Assembly Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Mr. Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the Armenian National … Read the full press release →

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

Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Council Speech to the Irish Business and Employers Confederation “Driving Europe’s Recovery – the Way Forward”

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Dublin, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is always a great pleasure to be back in Dublin – it’s a good place to mark the start of the New Year! My visit today comes at a special time, as Ireland takes over Presidency … Read the full press release →

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

CBI responds to Coalition Mid-Term Review

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI responded to the Coalition Government’s Mid-Term Review. John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said: “The Coalition deserves high marks for its commitment to tackle the deficit and its plan for growth, but in some cases its delivery … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

European Endowment for Democracy

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Second meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Endowment for Democracy, Brussels Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this second … Read the full press release →

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

Speech by President Barroso “Europe as Solution: Facts and Myths”

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission  Ambassador’s seminar/Lisbon, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Foreign Affairs, State Secretaries, Secretary-General, President of the Champalimaud Foundation, Ambassadors, Heads of Mission, Dear friends, It is a great pleasure for me to … Read the full press release →

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

Remarks by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following the meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Dublin, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Can I first of all say that I am very glad to be here in Ireland again. I should also like to convey my best wishes to all of you for the New Year, especially in your … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

Joint statement by High-Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, Catherine Ashton, Commissioners Kristalina Georgieva and Andris Piebalgs, on the anniversary of the Haitian earthquake

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

Brussels, 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This week marks the third anniversary of the earthquake that hit Haiti on the 12 January 2010, the devastating consequences of which have made it one of the worst natural disasters in recent history. Today, as we … Read the full press release →

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

Air quality: Meeting the challenge of protecting our health and environment

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

Janez Potočnik — European Commissioner for Environment EEB Conference “Clean Air Everywhere: Blowing the winds of change into European air policy” Brussels, 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be here today. I would like to thank … Read the full press release →

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

EIB capital increase approved by all 27 EU member states

Posted on 8, January 2013 by

8-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank confirms that its shareholders, the 27 EU Member States, have unanimously approved a EUR 10 billion capital increase, which will be fully paid in. The capital increase will allow Europe’s long-term lending institution … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the recent closure of civil society organizations in Sudan

Posted on 8, January 2013 by

Brussels, 8-1-2013 — /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: “The High Representative notes with concern the recent closure of … Read the full press release →

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