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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

Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Strasbourg,23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear members, Thank you for the … Read the full press release →

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EU-Moldova Forum

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood EU-Moldova Forum EU-Moldova Forum organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik / Berlin, Germany 22 October 2012 EU-Moldova Forum organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik Berlin, Germany, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable … Read the full press release →

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Results of first regional-level Eurobarometer released

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Public perception across the EU of the current economic situation and quality of life indicate major variations not only at national level but even more so at a regional level. Results also show that representatives from all levels of government … Read the full press release →

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Commission welcomes Council adoption of Fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2013

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Brussels, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Fisheries Council has just reached a political agreement on Fishing Opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2013. After the discussions among the ministers, the compromise was reached just after the first exchange of views. Commissioner for … Read the full press release →

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Opening: shooting of Malala Yousafzai, update on Brussels roof beam cracks

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The shooting of Malala Yousafzai, a 14 year-old Pakistani girl who dared to advocate education for girls, was strongly condemned by EP President Martin Schulz on Monday. Mr Schulz wished her a swift recovery in the UK … Read the full press release →

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

Thumbs down to European Council summit

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

The European Council missed an opportunity to take real decisions at its latest summit, said most of Parliament’s political group leaders on Tuesday. The EU needs more ambition from the Council on banking supervision and the long-term EU budget, and … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton following her visit to the Zaatary refugee camp in Jordan

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, following her visit to the Zaatary refugee camp in Jordan: “I visited the Zaatary refugee … Read the full press release →

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Statement by President Barroso at the post-European Council press conference

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso at the post-European Council press conference Joint press conference/Brussels 19 October 2012 Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Last night, in fact early this morning, we made significant progress on … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by President Herman Van Rompuy following the European Council

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — (FR) Suite aux avancées réalisées hier soir sur l’union bancaire et sur d’autres sujets, aujourd’hui nous avons eu une discussion consacrée à deux thèmes: la croissance et l’emploi, et lapolitique étrangère. En particulier, nous avons dressé l’état des … Read the full press release →

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3193rd AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES Council meeting Luxembourg, 22 and 23 October 2012

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

PUBLIC DELIBERATIO’S/PUBLIC DEBATES¹ Luxembourg, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MEETI’G O’ MO’DAY 22 OCTOBER 2012 +/- 10.10 The deliberations concern the following A items (without discussion): – Amendments of the European Parliament to the Council’s position on the draft budget for 2013 – … Read the full press release →

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Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the continuation of the EU-facilitated dialogue

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels,  23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I have met today in Brussels Prime Minister Ivica Dačić and Prime … Read the full press release →

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Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council Programme

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels,  22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Herman VAN ROMPUY, President of the European Council, will have the following schedule beginning 22 October 2012: Monday 22 October 10:30 Meeting with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo (photo … Read the full press release →

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Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the bomb attack in Beirut

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels,  22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I strongly condemn today’s bomb attack in the centre of Beirut, which … Read the full press release →

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EU-Lebanon Association Council: cementing ties through a renewed partnership

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union-Lebanon Association Council took place today in Brussels. This is the sixth meeting since the entry into force of the EU-Lebanon Association Agreement in 2006. The EU-Lebanon Association Council was chaired by the Lebanese Minister … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the press conference following the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, 15 October 2012

Posted on 20, October 2012 by

Brussels, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — We began today by talking about our growing concern about the situation in Mali, but were pleased to see the adoption of the Security Council Resolution. The commitment of the EU is to work with the UN, … Read the full press release →

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