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European Commission kick-starts the 2013 European Year of Citizens

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Brussels, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As we enter into 2013, the European Commission kicks off the European Year of Citizens, a year dedicated to you and to your rights. This European Year comes at a critical juncture in European integration – 2013 … Read the full press release →

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

Déclaration de la Haute Représentante sur la situation en République Centrafricaine

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Brussels, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Haute Représentante de l’Union pour les affaires étrangères et la politique de sécurité et vice-présidente de la Commission a fait ce jour la déclaration suivante: “Je suis vivement préoccupée par la crise qui perdure en … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the modification of the scope of the Colombian military justice system

Posted on 30, December 2012 by

Brussels, 30-12-2012 — /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 have taken note of the adoption of the constitutional reform regarding the … Read the full press release →

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

Interview by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy published by The Guardian on 27 December 2012

Posted on 30, December 2012 by

30-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On January 1st 40 years ago, the United Kingdom joined what has since become the European Union. It has been a membership characterised by ambivalence, ups and downs, perhaps never more so than at present when traditional … Read the full press release →

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

Citizens will be able to stand as candidates in another EU country more easily under new EU rules

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the EU Council of Ministers has adopted a European Commission proposal to make it easier for EU citizens living in another Member State to stand as candidates in the 2014 European Parliament elections. This follows an … Read the full press release →

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

State aid: crisis-related aid aside, Scoreboard shows continued trend towards less and better targeted aid

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission’s 2012 State Aid Scoreboard revealed that the volume of national support to the financial sector actually taken by banks between October 2008 and 31 December 2011 amounted to around €1.6 trillion (13 % of EU GDP). … Read the full press release →

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

Fiscal compact enters into force

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union – better known as the “fiscal compact” – will enter into force on 1 January 2013 after ratification by twelve member states of the … Read the full press release →

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

EU sanctions against Iran: Council defines scope of October measures

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today approved the implementing legislation for the most recent EU restrictive measures in response to the Iranian nuclear programme. The publication of a regulation in tomorrow’s Official Journal will ensure the full legal effect of … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on executions in Taïwan

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /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 deplore the six executions which took place in Taiwan on 21 December … Read the full press release →

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

Meeting between Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Jean Asselborn and EIB President Werner Hoyer

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Thursday 20 December, European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer received Jean Asselborn, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Bank’s headquarters in Kirchberg. Mr Hoyer and Mr Asselborn … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the referendum in Egypt

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton issued the following statement today: “I have followed very closely the holding of the referendum on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

EU assistance to boost Montenegro’s reforms in accession process

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has earmarked EUR 21.3 million to support Montenegro on its way towards the EU accession. The funds will focus on key reform areas, including strengthening of the justice system and public administration, better protection of … Read the full press release →

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

Youth unemployment: EU cities and regions’ contribution debated at “Youth on the Move” conference

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr. Ramón Luis Valcárcel, President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), emphasised that “local and regional authorities’ support and expertise are crucial for the successful implementation of measures to fight youth unemployment” during the “Youth on … Read the full press release →

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

Fast-track approval for Trans-European energy network projects

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Corridors for Trans-European energy network projects and the criteria that they must meet to qualify for fast-track approval are set out in a draft regulation endorsed by the Energy Committee on Tuesday. The corridors and criteria deal was struck informally … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

Proposal for new enforcement framework for international trade rules

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 18 December 2012, the European Commission proposed a new framework to streamline the EU’s ability to enforce its rights in the international trading system. Why is enforcement important? The EU is committed to defend and enforce … Read the full press release →

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

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into payment of dividends by Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether a payment of dividends in September 2012 by Caixa Geral Finance Limited, an affiliate of Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), is in line with EU State … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Politics, Portugal

EU and Iceland: over two thirds of negotiation chapters now open

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 8th Intergovernmental Conference on Accession of Iceland held in Brussels today, 6 more negotiation chapters were opened and the competition chapter was provisionally closed. The chapters opened cover the areas of free movement of goods, taxation, … Read the full press release →

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

MEPs favour police access to asylum seekers’ fingerprints, subject to safeguards

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU law enforcement authorities, such as the police or Europol, should be given access to asylum seekers’ fingerprints in the Eurodac data base, but only if their personal data are properly protected said the Civil Liberties Committee … Read the full press release →

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

Marc Cerón meets Giovanni Tamburino in Rome

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — CEP President Marc Cerón met with Giovanni Tamburino, head of the Department of the Penitentiary Administration in Italy. Mr. Cerón was warmly received during his stay in Rome for the 17th CDAP Conference that took place 22-24 November, … Read the full press release →

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

Ensuring sound public finances: Fiscal Sustainability Report 2012

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

Brussels, 19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the Fiscal Sustainability Report? The Fiscal Sustainability Report 2012 is a study produced by the services of the European Commission. The report analyses the sustainability of public finances in the Member States, looking in particular at … Read the full press release →

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