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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Ministers adopt Commission’s reform to cut red tape in cross-border court cases

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Businesses and consumers will be able to resolve cross-border legal disputes more easily, thanks to a reform adopted by European justice ministers today. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, welcomed the adoption by the Council … Read the full press release →

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Commission starts preparing steel action plan

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Antonio Tajani met today with representatives from the Steel Industry and the Social Partners in the second meeting of the High-level Roundtable on the future of the European Steel Industry. Stakeholders were invited to present and discuss specific policy recommendations … Read the full press release →

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Reformen in der Eurozone 2012/2013

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Rede von Jörg Asmussen, Mitglied des Direktoriums der EZB, Rede anlässlich des 27. Internationalen Zinsforums Frankfurt, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, zum Jahresende befassen sich Redner häufig damit, was im laufenden Jahr passiert ist und was im nächsten Jahr … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Market abuse: Justice Ministers agree Commission proposals on criminal sanctions

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the recent LIBOR scandal, serious concerns have been raised about the manipulation of benchmarks, which can result in significant losses to consumers and investors, or distort the real economy. The integrity of financial markets is also … Read the full press release →

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Human rights and civil society in South Neighbourhood key pillar of EU policy

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Our commitment to improve the human rights situation and to support the civil society remains strong and proves to be even more important in the light of the current developments in the Southern Neighbourhood,” Commissioner for Enlargement and … Read the full press release →

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Science for disaster risk reduction and response: Role of the Commission’s in-house science service

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Disaster resilience, and in particular prevention and preparedness measures, are increasingly high priority on the global political agenda. Science and technology offer key solutions to improve preparedness and response to natural and man-made disasters, including those related … Read the full press release →

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Nobel Peace Prize 2012 awarded to European Union – Press pack available

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The prize will be conferred in Oslo on 10 December. The European Union will be represented by the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Parliament. Please … Read the full press release →

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Credit rating agencies: Council confirms agreement with EP

Posted on 7, December 2012 by

Brussels, 7-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Permanent Representatives Committee today approved a compromise text agreed with the European Parliament on 27 November on proposals amending the EU’s rules on credit rating agencies. This will enable the presidency to confirm the agreement reached … Read the full press release →

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State Aid: Commission proposes to reform state aid procedures and exempt certain categories of aid from prior notification

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the context of its State Aid Modernisation (SAM) initiative, the European Commission has adopted proposals to amend two Council Regulations governing EU state aid control. The reform of the Procedural Regulation of 1999 is aimed at focussing state … Read the full press release →

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Speech by President Barroso: “Time for extra growth”

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso — President of the European Commission VOKA conference/Brussels Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here today. The impressive turnout shows that Flemish entrepreneurs mean business when they talk … Read the full press release →

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Youth employment: Commission proposes package of measures

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Measures to help Member States tackle unacceptable levels of youth unemployment and social exclusion by giving young people offers of jobs, education and training have been proposed by the European Commission. “High youth unemployment has dramatic consequences … Read the full press release →

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EU requests WTO dispute settlement panel over Argentina’s import restrictions

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has today requested the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva to rule over a dispute on Argentina’s import restrictions which are damaging to European business. The EU is taking this action, along with Japan and … Read the full press release →

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Address to the Foreign Affairs Committee and European Affairs Committee of the French Senate

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Joint Session of the Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees of the French Senate / Paris Paris, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président, honorables membres, Je suis honoré d’avoir l’occasion de … Read the full press release →

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Council conclusions on the EU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

3205th ECO OMIC and FI A CIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “The Council: – welcomes the Communication from the Commission of 19 September 2012 on the work of the EU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum in the … Read the full press release →

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Tourism as a vehicle for sustainable growth and jobs: Unleashing Europe’s full competitive potential

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussel, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Tourism is a global phenomenon, but it is shaped locally and it should have people or citizens at its centre”, said Mr Luca Jahier, President of the Various Interests Group of the European Economic and Social Committee … Read the full press release →

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Moving forward together

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Connie Hedegaard – European Commissioner for Climate Action UN Climate Change conference in Doha, Qatar (COP 18) Doha, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr. President, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen! As we meet here in Doha, the world around us echoes with alarm and despair. … Read the full press release →

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Why we need a United States of Europe now

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Viviane Reding — Vice-President of the European Commission Centrum für Europarecht an der University Passau / Passau Passau, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “If you really want sound budgetary policies over the long term, you need a European finance minister answerable to the European Parliament … Read the full press release →

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Poverty Convention will address social exclusion and social investment

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The second annual Convention of the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion will take place in Brussels on 5-7 December 2012. Commission President José Manuel Barroso, President Herman Van Rompuy of the European Council, Isabelle Durant, Vice-President of … Read the full press release →

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Kleinstaaten und ihre große Leistung

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Antrittsvorlesung des Konstanzer Politik- und Verwaltungswissenschaftlers PD Dr. Sebastian Wolf 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Erforschung kleiner und kleinster Staaten führt ein Nischendasein in der Politik- und Verwaltungswissenschaft, eine umfassende politische Kleinstaatentheorie steht noch immer aus. In seiner Antrittsvorlesung „Elemente einer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Politics, Science, Society

EU must commit more funds to ensure a consumer agenda that reaches all citizens

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Committee of the Regions (CoR) has raised concerns about EU proposals on protecting consumers arguing that the plans do not go far enough in protecting citizens who have limited access to markets. The Committee argues that … Read the full press release →

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