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Political Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

MEPs call for bans on exports of information technology to repressive regimes

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The foreign affairs committee called on Tuesday for bans on exports from the EU of information technology that can be used by repressive regimes to censor information, conduct mass surveillance and track people’s movements using phone networks … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Merkel pitches her revived EU vision to European Parliament

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must find the courage to reform and integrate further, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel told a full house of MEPs on Wednesday. Outlining her vision for a revamped Union, Ms Merkel stressed the need to protect … Read the full press release →

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

Ambitious EU security and defence policy needed to avoid decline, say MEPs

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s common security and defence policy (CSDP) must respond to strategic trends and play a full part in the Union’s external relations, said foreign affairs and security and defence MEPs in a debate with Catherine Ashton … Read the full press release →

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

Commission proposes visa-free travel to citizens of 16 Island Nations

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Citizens from 16 Island Nations will soon be able to travel to the Schengen area without needing a visa. This will open up to opportunities and advantages both for the EU and the nationals of these … Read the full press release →

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EU must step up humanitarian response in and around Syria, MEPs say

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has a duty to help victims of violence in Syria and its neighbour countries, said members of the foreign affairs and development committees in a debate with Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday. The EU, its … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

A visa policy to spur economic growth in the EU

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Improving visa procedures Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The border-free Schengen Area cannot function efficiently without a common visa policy which facilitates the entry of legitimate visitors into the EU, while strengthening internal security. The EU has set up a common visa policy … Read the full press release →

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

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Protecting a free media in Azerbaijan

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Internet Governance Forum, Baku, Azerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union is not just a common market; and not just a guardian of peace. It is a place of fundamental rights: rights that we treasure, protect and assure … Read the full press release →

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

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European Commission EU-Turkey: With Minister Davutoğlu about new momentum in mutual relations

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Brussels today to discuss the state of relations between Turkey and the European Union. It was their first meeting after … Read the full press release →

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EU signs financing agreements with Algeria for € 58 million of European grants

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union and Algeria have signed three financing agreements – for grants worth a total € 58 million – on the protection of cultural heritage, support for reform in the transport sector and support for youth employment. Catherine … Read the full press release →

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

Humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) / Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The situation in Syria today When I took up the position of Commissioner almost three years ago, learning about the constraints of humanitarian aid and crisis response to get … Read the full press release →

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Statement by President Barroso at the press conference following the ASEM Summit

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

ASEM Summit /Vientiane, Laos, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — et me start by thanking Lao PDR for hosting this Summit. Mr Prime Minister, you have done a remarkable job in welcoming all of us here and we are grateful for your organization … Read the full press release →

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Active Ageing: Delivering Results for Europe

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – First Conference of Partners, Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s a great pleasure to welcome you all here today. You don’t need me telling you about the challenge of an ageing population. And … Read the full press release →

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The European Union continues to support civil society peace building efforts over 5agorno-Karabakh

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union has announced the launch of the second phase of the civil society programme European Partnership for the Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh (EPNK). This programme aims to support peace-building efforts concerning the conflict over … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Better Spending and Effectiveness for Cohesion Policy to Deliver Growth and Jobs

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Informal Council/Nicosia, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Effectiveness must be central to our discussions as we focus on Cohesion Policy investments clearly towards the creation of growth and jobs. This meeting takes place at a crucial point in time. The … Read the full press release →

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Speech by Vítor Caldeira, President of the European Court of Auditors

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Presentation of the Annual Reports 2011 THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGETARY CONTROL OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Chairman Theurer, honourable members, It is an honour for me to present to your committee the Court’s annual report on the implementation … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton at a press conference with Moroccan Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Saad Eddine El Othmani

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Rabat, Morocco, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Ministre, c’est un plaisir d’être ici avec vous. It is my first visit Minister, and it’s really important to me to be here with you. I come to say how important the relationship is … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Remarks of Commissioner Štefan Füle at the European Neighbourhood Policy Senior Officials meeting in Brussels

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our meeting. I have always attached great importance to political dialogue with partners and to two-way communication between us. As you know, the renewed ENP is based … Read the full press release →

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

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EU budget – better spending needs better control by Member States

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Errors in EU spending on research and rural development almost doubled in 2011 compared to 2010, said the European Court of Auditors in its annual report, present to Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee on Tuesday. MEPs will now … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the next meeting in the framework of the EU-facilitated dialogue

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “High Representative Catherine Ashton has invited Prime Minister Dačić and Prime … Read the full press release →

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

Speech by President Barroso at the Opening Ceremony of ASEM Summit

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

ASEM Summit / Vientiane, Laos, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Your Excellencies, President, Prime Minister of Laos People Democratic Republic, Thank you so much for hosting the 9th Asia Europe Meeting so efficiently and graciously here in Vientiane. It is always a pleasure … Read the full press release →

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