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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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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Speech Vice-President Rehn’s remarks at the Eurgroup Press Conference

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Eurogroup/Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jean-Claude. On Greece, I will also refrain from commenting in any way on the … Read the full press release →

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Older people’s contribution to society

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Closing Seminar of EY 2012 for active ageing and solidarity between generations Braga, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be with you … Read the full press release →

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Moscovici and Schäuble quizzed by Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday the finance ministers of France and Germany, Pierre Moscovici and Wolfgang Schäuble, visited the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee to explain their countries’ economic policies and the Eurozone crisis. Banking union, Greece and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Politics

EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement: Commissioner De Gucht welcomes Member States’ green light to start negotiations

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarks by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) I am delighted that the Council has today decided to give the Commission ‘the green light’ to start trade negotiations with Japan. We … Read the full press release →

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Council conclusions on Renewable Energy

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

3204th TRA SPORT, TELECOMMU ICATIO S and E ERGY Council meeting Brussels, 3 December 2012 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION RECALLING that the objective to achieve a share of 20% of renewable energy sources (RES) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Technology

Report: How to prevent crime across Europe

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Taking knives off our streets, addressing cyber-bullying or fostering early detection of addictions – these are among the innovative crime prevention initiatives taking place across the EU as part of the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN). In … Read the full press release →

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Environment: Commission recognises innovative water management solutions

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has announced the winners of this year’s European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme Awards. The six winning organisations showed excellence in respecting and safeguarding the environment, and in applying innovative solutions to improve their water … Read the full press release →

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The European Crime Prevention network (EUCPN)

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN) was set up on 28 May 2001 and then re-established on 30 November 2009 by a Council Decision. The EUCPN is supported by the EU through a grant from the ISEC programme … Read the full press release →

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EESC president argues for urgent EU action to eradicate energy poverty

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must step up its efforts to combat fuel poverty which affects a growing number of EU citizens, according to Staffan Nilsson, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). He also attributed energy price … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Presidents Valcárcel and Barroso call for a decent compromise on the EU budget 2014-2020

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

The EU’s Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Presidents Valcárcel and Barroso call for a decent compromise on the EU budget 2014-2020 The Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the presence the President of the European Commission, José Manuel … Read the full press release →

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2013 EU budget agreement endorsed

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Brussels, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A “draft package” agreement on the 2013 EU budget and draft amending budget no 6 for 2012 was endorsed today by the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER)¹. The deal was reached between the Cyprus presidency, representatives of the … Read the full press release →

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

Warum wir jetzt die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa brauchen

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Viviane Reding — Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Kommissarin für Justiz, Grundrechte und Bürgerschaft Warum wir jetzt die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa brauchen Centrum für Europarecht an der Universität Passau / Passau Passau, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Wer ernsthaft dauerhaft solide Haushaltspolitiken will, der braucht … Read the full press release →

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Speech – Blueprint for a Deep and Genuine EMU, Commissioner Olli REHN

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Press Conference on the Blueprint for EMU/Brussels Brussels, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jose Manuel. For over three years … Read the full press release →

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Защо имаме нужда от Съединени европейски щати

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Вивиан Рединг — Заместник-председател на Европейската комисия, комисар на ЕС по правосъдието, основните права и гражданството Доклад и дискусия в Университета Пасау, Център за европейско право към Университета Пасау / Брюксел Брюксел, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — „Който се стреми сериозно към трайно стабилна … Read the full press release →

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President Schulz and EP group leaders to meet future Irish presidency

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of the Irish Presidency which begins in January 2013, EP President Martin Schulz and leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament will be in Dublin on Thursday and Friday to meet the Taoiseach and … Read the full press release →

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

Commissioner Oettinger welcomes faster decisions on infrastructure

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Brussels, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: “This is really a breakthrough and will give a big push to much needed infrastructure: Rather than waiting up to 12 years or longer for a permit, developers of crucial … Read the full press release →

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