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L’UE s’engage à renforcer sa coopération avec le Burundi

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Genève, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — L’UE s’engage à renforcer sa coopération avec le Burundi Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je me réjouis de voir réunis ici tant de partenaires burundais et amis du Burundi, du secteur privé et des bailleurs de fonds. C’est … Read the full press release →

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French Prime Minister inaugurates A350 XWB Final Assembly Line

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Facility named after Airbus pioneer and founding father, Roger Béteille Blagnac,  29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault and Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier this morning officially inaugurated the 74,000 square-metre A350 XWB Final Assembly Line … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Industrial, Politics, Technology

France Telecom-Orange jointly sign an agreement for the deployment of very high-speed broadband, in the presence of Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Orange’s deployment in Alsace

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prefect of the Alsace Region, the Chairman of the Regional Council of Alsace, the Chairmen of the General Councils of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin, the Chairmen of the Urban Community of Strasbourg, of the Agglomeration Community of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, France, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology

EU-Cape Verde agreement on facilitating the issuing of short-stay visas

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Cape Verde signed on 26 October 2012 a visa facilitation agreement (14203/12) at a ceremony that took place in Cape Verde. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister … Read the full press release →

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

Presidency’s mid-term assessment, striving for a Better Europe

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis, presented today, October 23, a mid-term review of the progress of the Cyprus Presidency, during the meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs of the European Parliament (EP), in Strasbοurg. … Read the full press release →

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

EP visit to Iran cancelled after refusal Iranian authorities to meet Sakharov Prize winners

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Iranian authorities have refused to give permission to a delegation of five MEPs set to travel to Tehran to meet with this year’s Sakharov Prize winners Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi, after which the delegation cancelled … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Twenty years of the EU Single Market

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

The EU Single Market was highlighted today as one of the European Union’s greatest achievements and was signaled out as a potentially crucial element for helping the EU achieve growth and create new jobs. The Cyprus Presidency, on the occasion … Read the full press release →

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

EU development policy needs joined-up thinking, say MEPs

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must ensure its development policy transcends its current structural weaknesses, is clearly prioritized and not undermined by inconsistencies between trade, agriculture, fisheries and other policies, MEPs said in two resolutions adopted this week. The Parliament … Read the full press release →

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

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton travels to Western Balkans

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, will travel to the Western Balkans next week. She will be in the region for a joint visit with the US Secretary of State … Read the full press release →

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

Commission announces new initiatives to boost private investment in the Neighbourhood

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Two new initiatives to boost private investment in the Neighbourhood region were presented today at the Strategic Board meeting of the Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) in Brussels: The Investment Security in the Mediterranean Region (ISMED) Support Programme … Read the full press release →

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Better protection for EU citizens abroad

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The diplomatic and consular services of all EU member states must give any EU citizen seeking help abroad the same protection that they give their own nationals, said Parliament on Thursday. MEPs are also calling for the … Read the full press release →

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“Men only” ECB rejected by MEPs

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Thursday MEPs gave a final thumbs down to the Council’s intransigence in failing to commit to a better gender balance within what is effectively Europe’s most powerful financial institution, the European Central Bank. By a narrow … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative on the new law on treason in Russia

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /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: “The High Representative Catherine Ashton is concerned by the … Read the full press release →

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

Start free trade talks with Japan but make room for EU car sales, say MEPs

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

The EU should start talks on a free trade deal with Japan, said MEPs on Thursday, pointing to the huge gains for jobs and growth that deeper trade ties could bring. But talks should be suspended if Japan fails to … Read the full press release →

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

Parliament calls for removal of obstacles to single market

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

EU citizens still do not benefit fully from the single market, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They cite difficulties registering cars abroad, opening bank accounts or having professional qualifications recognised and blame these problems on member states’ … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by Vice President Rehn on the conclusion of the eighth review mission to Ireland

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I welcome the finding that Ireland’s programme remains on track and that the government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to meeting the budgetary targets. I am convinced that Ireland’s fiscal adjustment path strikes the right balance between … Read the full press release →

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STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX Commission meeting / Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the past few weeks, I have received … Read the full press release →

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Commission proposes green light for enhanced cooperation on financial transactions tax

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 10 Member States that wish to apply an EU financial transaction tax (FTT) through enhanced cooperation should be allowed to do so, because all the legal conditions for such a move are met. This is the conclusion … Read the full press release →

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Key Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting 18/19 October 2012

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Key Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting 18/19 October 2012 European Parliament/Strasbourg 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President of the Parliament, President of the European Council, Honourable Members, Last … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the first anniversary of the Declaration of Liberation in Libya on 23 October 2012

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Brussels, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, made the following statement today: “I would like to congratulate the people of Libya on the first anniversary of the … Read the full press release →

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