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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Statement by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the death of Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, Catherine Ashton, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative is deeply concerned to hear that Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Media, Politics, Society

EU budget negotiations suspended over dispute on paying this year’s bills

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Negotiations on next year’s EU budget were suspended on Friday evening due to disagreement between Parliament and Council over possible solutions to counter the lack of remaining funds in the 2012 budget. Parliament and Council have until midnight … Read the full press release →

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

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 13 November 2012

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will start on Tuesday, 13 November at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Joaquín … Read the full press release →

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Investing for a job-rich recovery in Europe

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

László ANDOR — European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to the Edinburgh University. I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to … Read the full press release →

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Speech on EU-US Trade Relations

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

European Liberal Democrats Congress/Dublin, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, They say that the opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. In that case, the American election campaign does not bode well for transatlantic relations. Europe has hardly featured throughout the … Read the full press release →

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EU support to the Libyan, National General Congress: induction programme to the benefit of the 200 newly elected members started in Tripoli on 7, November

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 7 November, more than 70 newly elected Libyan MPs attended the opening session of a five week long Induction Programme organised by the EU as part of its support to the National General Congress. The ceremony … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

High Representative Catherine Ashton makes a number of new appointments in the European External Action Service

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today a number of new appointments within the European External Action Service (EEAS). Catherine Ashton said: “I am delighted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

President Valcárcel rejects any plans to cut CAP budget

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), Ramon Luis Valcárcel, has expressed his opposition to any reduction in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget, raising concerns about the impact that a haircut may have on Europe’s … Read the full press release →

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Warum wir jetzt die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa brauchen

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Viviane Reding – Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Kommissarin für Justiz, Grundrechte und Bürgerschaft Centrum für Europarecht an der Universität Passau / Passau, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Wer ernsthaft dauerhaft solide Haushaltspolitiken will, der braucht einen dem Europaparlament gegenüber verant-wortlichen europäischen Finanzminister mit klaren Durch-griffsrechten gegenüber … Read the full press release →

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European personalities urge EU leaders to back Erasmus

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — More than 100 European personalities from the worlds of education, art, literature, economics, philosophy and sport have signed an open letter to EU Heads of State and Government in support of the threatened Erasmus student exchange programme. The … Read the full press release →

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EU Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn meets Prime Minister Fico and outlines future priorities for EU funds in Slovakia

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Johannes Hahn is in Bratislava today to meet Prime Minister Robert Fico and to participate in concrete discussions with the Council of Government on regional policy for the next EU spending round. The Commissioner and Prime Minister … Read the full press release →

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EU Trade Chief to visit Mexico and Peru to foster trade ties

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On a visit to Latin America next week, EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will travel to Mexico. The Commissioner will then head on to Peru to promote the swift ratification of the trade agreement signed by the … Read the full press release →

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Joint Statement of the EU Delegation to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU delegation – Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes and Members of the European Parliament Pilar Del Castillo, Amelia Andersdotter, Marietje Schaake, Catherine Trautmann, Sabine Verheyen issued the following statement: Internet and new technologies play an exponentially important role … Read the full press release →

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Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Rolf Wenzel, Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met today with the Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), Mr. Rolf Wenzel. They explored ideas for enhanced cooperation between the European Commission and the Bank … Read the full press release →

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The future prospects for Euro-Mediterranean Co-operation in the field of Civil Protection

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy High Level Conference on future orientations of the Euro-Mediterranean Dialogue and Co-operation in the field of Civil Protection  Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen It’s a great pleasure to be … Read the full press release →

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Mettre la science au service de la stabilité financière et de la croissance en Europe

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Directeur général, Monsieur le Recteur, Mesdames et Messieurs les Parlementaires, Mesdames et Messieurs, Permettez-moi tout d’abord de remercier les équipes du Joint … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the publication of tenders to expand Israeli settlements

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /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 deeply regrets this week’s publication of tenders to … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Letter of Commissioner Štefan Füle to Leyla Zana, Member of Turkish Parliament

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Ms. Zana, Thank you for your letter concerning the on-going hunger strike by Kurdish detainees in Turkey. Allow me first of all to pay tribute to your personal endeavours to promote a peaceful solution to the Kurdish … Read the full press release →

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New EU support to save lives of mothers in Liberia

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, announces a new €42 million programme during a meeting with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia and the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner. The new EU funding will contribute … Read the full press release →

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Press statement following the meeting of Commissioner Füle with Marina Adamovich and Natalia Pinchuk

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The conditions of imprisonment of political prisoners in Belarus and the European efforts to achieve their release and rehabilitation were the main topics of the meeting in Brussels on Wednesday between Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood … Read the full press release →

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