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50th International Paris Air Show 2013 detailed report on exhibitors, visitors and delegations

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Report on the 50th International Paris Air Show 17-23 June 2013. Exhibitors: 2 215 exhibitors (4.8% up on 2011) from 44 countries 52 000 m² of stands 340 chalets amounting to 37 000 m² of covered surface 43 … Read the full press release →

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Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson visits NATO Headquarters on Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister of Iceland, Mr. Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, will visit NATO Headquarters on Tuesday, 16 July 2013. He will meet with the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Media Advisory 12:15 NATO Secretary General and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, Government, Iceland, Politics

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Regional Development Committee approves €325 billion investment tool for EU regions

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

New rules for investing €325 billion in regional development projects across the EU in 2014-2020 were approved by the Regional Development Committee on Wednesday. This funding – roughly a third of the EU budget – will boost local growth and … Read the full press release →

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EU Ombudsman calls on EC to follow OECD principles for transparency and integrity in lobbying when revising the “Transparency Register”

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has called on the European Commission to follow the OECD principles for transparency and integrity in lobbying when revising the “Transparency Register”. This includes providing better guidance for companies and organisations which register … Read the full press release →

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EIB president Werner Hoyer stresses importance of rapid decision on external lending mandate

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, attended a hearing by the European Parliament´s Development Committee on Monday 8 July, to discuss the activities of the EIB in developing countries. During the meeting he … Read the full press release →

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ECB President Mario Draghi to Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs: Low interest rates will drive recovery

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The reasons for the ECB’s low long-term interest rate announcement last week, ways to boost lending to small firms and efforts to reduce the fragmentation of financial markets in the EU were among the issues debated with … Read the full press release →

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Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni met with Togo President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe’to discuss Eni activities in the country

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

During the meeting, which was cordial and constructive, Paolo Scaroni and FaureEssozimna Gnassingbé assess jointly the progress of ongoing projects. Lomé, 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of Togo Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni met today  in Lomé to discuss about Eni activities … Read the full press release →

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Emily O’Reilly elected the next European Ombudsman

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The outgoing European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has warmly congratulated Emily O’Reilly on her election as the next European Ombudsman. Welcoming today’s vote in the European Parliament, Mr Diamandouros said “I am convinced that Emily O’Reilly will pursue with dedication, … Read the full press release →

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European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee lunches in-depth inquiry into US surveillance programmes

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee will conduct an “in-depth inquiry” into the US surveillance programmes, including the bugging of EU premises and other spying allegations, and present its results by the end of this year, says a resolution … Read the full press release →

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CoR’s ECOS commission calls easing of current restrictions on regional state aid for the automotive sector

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The members of the Commission for Economic and Social Policy (ECOS) of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) have called for the easing of current restrictions on regional state aid for the automotive sector. In view of … Read the full press release →

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24th meeting of Geneva International Discussions focused on freedom of movement, missing persons and water provision

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

GENEVA, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Addressing the negative impact of fencing activities along the Administrative Boundary Line was the main topic which dominated the deliberations of the 24th meeting of the Geneva International Discussions today co-chaired by the OSCE Chair’s Special … Read the full press release →

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EU Court of Justice ordered Czech Republic to pay a lump sum of €250 000 for failure to comply with a judgment of the Court concerning occupational retirement provision

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the absence of a second pillar (supplementary pension offered by certain employers for their staff) in the Czech pension system, the Court considers that that infringement had a limited effect on the internal market The Member … Read the full press release →

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UK FCO Minister for Human Rights Baroness Warsi reaffirms UK support of Victims of Torture

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — FCO Minister for Human Rights reaffirms UK support for victims of torture and renews drive to encourage torture convention ratifications. Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi said: “On this day in 1987, the United Nations Convention Against … Read the full press release →

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EC new policy for public authorities to avoid dependence on single ICT supplier would save public sector €1 billion a year

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission today releases a new policy to help public authorities avoid dependence on a single ICT supplier. Following the recommendations in this new “against lock-in” approach could save the EU’s public sector more than €1.1 billion … Read the full press release →

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The EU 95g CO2/km target for car CO2 emissions by 2020 agreed between MEPs and Irish Presidency of the Council

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 95g CO2/km by 2020 reduction target for average car emissions was retained in a deal agreed by negotiators for Parliament and the Irish Presidency of the Council late yesterday evening. “I am happy that we could … Read the full press release →

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Vestas applauds President Obama’s call for the nation to double its use of renewable energy

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

In a speech given Tuesday at Georgetown University, President Obama calls for the nation to double its use of renewable energy. 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Obama’s plan would cut carbon emissions that cause climate change and endangers public health. His … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Politics

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Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee recommended Latvia as next Eurozone member

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Latvia should join the Euro on 1 January 2014, recommends the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in an opinion voted on Monday. The opinion praises Latvia’s record and efforts to date, but also says it needs to … Read the full press release →

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OSCE conference in Vienna on inequality, globalization and trafficking

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

VIENNA, 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, today discussed financial, social and legal factors related to migration, inequality and trafficking at an OSCE-hosted conference on preventing modern-day slavery. … Read the full press release →

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EC proposed for EU wide ban on ‘5-IT’ synthetic substance with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, the European Commission has today proposed an EU-wide ban on ‘5-IT’, a synthetic substance with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. The … Read the full press release →

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EU to attend G20 summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia on 5-6 September 2013, media accreditation open until 15 July

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy will participate in the G20 summit on 5-6 September in Saint Petersburg, Russia, representing the European Union. The location of the venue is the … Read the full press release →

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UK Government looks forward to working with the new Emir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Government looks forward to working with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as Emir of the State of Qatar and his new Ministerial team. On the announcement of … Read the full press release →

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OSCE-supported seminar discussed Armenia’s higher education system

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

YEREVAN, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Reforms and recent improvements in higher education as well as measures to fight corruption, to encourage students’ participation and ensure quality education are among the topics of an OSCE-supported event that started today in Yerevan. The … Read the full press release →

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President Barroso Statement on his meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Plamen Oresharski

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I would like to warmly welcome Prime Minister Oresharski to the European Commission for the first time. We had an open, frank … Read the full press release →

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

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NATO Secretary General Rasmussen praised Bulgaria’s commitment to the Alliance

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen praised Bulgaria’s contributions to the Alliance and its commitment to transatlantic security after talks on Thursday (20 June 2013) with Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski. “NATO’s core task is security … Read the full press release →

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UK Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire speech about the strength of the UK-Japan relationship

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, my Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is a privilege to be here today, to lead the discussion on an important topic – the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan – and … Read the full press release →

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EC Vice-President Joaquín Almunia comments on Lundbeck anticompetitive agreements case

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Commission fines Lundbeck and other pharma companies for delaying market entry of generic medicines: statement by Vice-President Almunia Joaquín Almunia – Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Press conference, Brussels, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has found … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission Guidelines to Member States on regional aid 2014-2020

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

Brussels, 19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has adopted guidelines on how Member States can grant investment aid to companies in order to support the development of disadvantaged regions in Europe between 2014 and 2020. These guidelines are part of … Read the full press release →

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Zetes to provide Automated Biometric Identification System services to Republic of Guinea Electoral Commission

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

Brussels, 19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the Republic of Guinea has entrusted Zetes with the deduplication of voters’ data in legislative elections scheduled for this summer. The aim is to create a reliable electoral roll. The … Read the full press release →

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British Minister Alan Duncan: UK humanitarian support makes a difference in Burma but more needs to be done by the international community

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Greater efforts must be made to help vulnerable people at risk from flooding and disease in Burma’s Rakhine and Kachin States and support peace talks to resolve Burma’s inter-communal conflicts, Development Minister Alan Duncan has said on … Read the full press release →

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Meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission in Tbilisi, Georgia, 26-27 June 2013

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the invitation of the Georgian authorities, the North Atlantic Council (NAC) chaired by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen will visit Georgia on 26-27 June 2013. Media coverage The media program will be communicated at a … Read the full press release →

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Lough Erne: G8 leaders make huge step-change in international tax agreements

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — G8 leaders have committed at the G8 summit in Lough Erne to agree to further transparency on the sharing of tax information – and bring the international tax rules into the modern age. As the summit closed the G8 … Read the full press release →

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EC approved France plans to impose parafiscal levy on online horse-race betting

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

Brussels, 19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a French proposal for a parafiscal levy on online horse-race betting to finance horse‑racing companies. The changes made to the proposal by the French authorities after the opening of the Commission investigation ensure … Read the full press release →

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EU, Japan to negotiate Free Trade Agreement

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

Brussels, 19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The EU and Japan are pushing ahead with their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The aim is for a comprehensive agreement in goods, services and investment eliminating tariffs, non-tariff barriers and covering other trade-related … Read the full press release →

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UK Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change Edward Davey sets out his vision for a robust European Union Energy and Climate framework for 2030

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Secretary of State sets out his vision for a robust European Union Energy and Climate framework for 2030. Originally given at Residence Palace, Brussels. This is the text of the speech as drafted, which may differ … Read the full press release →

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EU, Canada negotiate Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Canada are currently negotiating the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in order to take their trade and investment relationship to a new level. This EU-Canada FTA will cover the key issues relevant to … Read the full press release →

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EC to fight unemployment by improving efficiency of public employment services

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Employment: Commission proposes to help jobless by improving efficiency of public employment services Member States’ public employment services have a crucial role to play in helping the 26 million unemployed in Europe to get a job. This is … Read the full press release →

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Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro met with Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

During the meeting, which was held in an atmosphere of cordiality, they discussed the progress of the Perla super-giant field project, one of the largest gas fields discovered in the world in recent years, and Junín-5 oil field project. Rome, … Read the full press release →

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EDPS: Cyber security is not an excuse for the unlimited monitoring and analysis of the personal information of individuals

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cyber security is not an excuse for the unlimited monitoring and analysis of the personal information of individuals, said the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) today following the publication of his opinion on the EU’s strategy on cyber security. While there is … Read the full press release →

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EC report calls for more coherent EU response to migration challenges and opportunities

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  How are the EU and its Member States addressing the challenges and opportunities of migration? Analysing the 2012 and early 2013 developments in the areas of immigration and asylum, a Commission report published today calls for … Read the full press release →

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EU, Mediterranean local representatives discussed sustainable urban mobility and water management over meeting in Bethlehem

Posted on 18, June 2013 by

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Members of the Commission for Sustainable Development (SUDEV) of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) met for the first time in Bethlehem on 15 June to debate sustainable urban mobility and the local and regional dimension … Read the full press release →

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