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L’UE s’engage à renforcer son soutien au développement humain au Maroc

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

Bruxelles, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Commission européenne a adopté aujourd’hui une mesure spéciale en faveur du Maroc, pour un montant de 25 millions d’euros, qui permettra d’appuyer la mise en œuvre de la deuxième phase de l’Initiative Nationale pour le Développement … Read the full press release →

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EU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton selects new Director for South and South East Asia

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, today announced her intention to make a further senior appointment in the EEAS Headquarters. Ugo Astuto will become the new Director for South … Read the full press release →

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“It’s about Europe. It’s about you. Join the debate” – 2013 is the ‘European Year of Citizens’

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 2013 has been officially named “The European Year of Citizens”. 20 years after the introduction of EU Citizenship, the year will focus both on what has already been achieved for citizens and on meeting citizens’ expectations for the … Read the full press release →

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Second Commission report on the state of the Schengen area

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Schengen area of free movement allows more than 400 million EU citizens from 26 European countries and an increasing number of non-EU citizens, to travel without internal border controls. Today the Commission adopted its second Schengen ‘health check’, a biannual … Read the full press release →

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Serbia: good work in improving the judiciary

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met in Brussels today Serbian Minister of Justice and Public Administration, Nikola Selaković, to discuss Serbia’s Justice and Public Administration progress towards EU integration. “As a candidate country, … Read the full press release →

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Remarks in the European Parliament debate on Enlargement

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Štefan Füle — European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament Plenary debate on the Report of MEP Maria-Eleni Koppa “Enlargement: policies, criteria and EU strategic interests”. Strasbourg, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, I … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Politics

EU must beef up security and defence, or face decline, say MEPs

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and its member states must be able to counter all possible security threats, and respond robustly to conflicts in its neighbourhood, said MEPs in votes on Thursday. They warn that reducing defence budgets and marginalising the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, European Union, Government, Politics, Security & Safety

Rationale and principles for Financial Union

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, at the 22nd Frankfurt European Banking Congress, Frankfurt am Main, 23 November 2012 Frankfurt am Main, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Lord Mayor Feldmann, Dear Mr. Blessing, Dear Mr. Fitschen, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a … Read the full press release →

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

Discurso: Cumbre Ibero-Americana

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso — Presidente da Comissão Europeia Cadiz, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Majestad, Señor Presidente del Gobierno, Presidentes, Primeros Ministros, Excelencias, Es un privilegio y un honor para mí poder dirigirme a Ustedes en el marco de esta importante cumbre y desde … Read the full press release →

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Union bancaire, intégration économique et budgétaire: vers une Europe forte, partenaire stratégique solide pour la Russie

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Michel BARNIER — Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Conférence de l’Association des entreprises européennes en Fédération de Russie (AEB) Moscou, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mesdames et Messieurs, Permettez-moi tout d’abord de remercier l’AEB, le Président de son … Read the full press release →

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Budget deadlock halts €25 million EU aid to jobless workers in seven countries

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost €25 million in EU aid to help over 5,000 redundant workers in seven EU countries was halted on Thursday because there is no money left in the EU budget to fund it. The Budgets Committee had to … Read the full press release →

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Commission welcomes letter from 44 Nobel laureates and 130,000 citizens urging EU leaders to invest in research and innovation

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Brussels, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has today welcomed a delegation led by Nobel laureates Sir Tim Hunt and Professor Jules Hoffman to the European Commission. They have presented President Barroso, in addition to the President of the … Read the full press release →

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RESOLUTION of the European Economic and Social Committee on “MORE EUROPE”

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — At its plenary session of 14 and 15 November 2012 (meeting of 15 November), the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted this resolution, stating that, in light of the ongoing crises, the EU must restore trust in … Read the full press release →

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

It’s time to complete the internal energy market

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Brussels, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — An efficient, interconnected and transparent European internal energy market will offer citizens and businesses secure and sustainable energy supplies at lowest possible cost. With today’s Communication on how to make the internal energy market work the Commission calls … Read the full press release →

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Kristalina Georgieva: Raising our game on disaster preparedness and response

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Kristalina Georgieva — European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Workshop on the EU Civil Protection Mechanism “The Commission Proposal” Brussels, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ms Gardini, Ms Estrella, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be invited … Read the full press release →

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From the eye of the storm to new growth and jobs

Posted on 16, 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 CEPI – CEOs Forum Meeting Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, The world economy, especially Europe, is currently “In … Read the full press release →

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Greece has done its part, say Greek ministers

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — There were many distortions in the Greek finance and labour markets that had to be tackled, but Greece has taken all the necessary measures. Now it is up to the EU to come forward with the next aid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Politics, Society

Statement by President Barroso following the Friends of Cohesion meeting

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso — President of the European Commission  Joint press conference/Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Let me first thank Prime Minister Tusk of Poland and Prime Minister Passos Coelho of Portugal for their initiative and their … Read the full press release →

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President Schulz: no conciliation due to disagreement in Council on 2012 bills

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EP negotiators will not attend the meeting with Council on the budget 2013 scheduled for tonight, because there is no agreement among the member states about a supplementary budget for the current year. These funds are needed for … Read the full press release →

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Council conclusions on EU statistics

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

3198th ECO OMIC and FI A CIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 13 ovember 2012 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “Following the priorities set in the ECOFIN Council Conclusions of 10 November 2009, 10 November 2010, and 20 June 2011 and … Read the full press release →

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