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Europe to strengten its preparedness against natural and man-made disasters

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today presents a package consisting of two parts: The EU strategy on adaptation to climate change sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU’s preparedness for current and future climate impacts to … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged climate change, climate impacts, Connie Hedegaard, Crisis Response, dangerous climate change, discourage risky behaviour, EU's preparedness, global warming, Green Paper, greenhouse gas emissions, insurance, Kristalina Georgieva, mainstream disaster-proofing, man-made disasters

Commission proposed an amendment to existing accounting legislation to enhance business transparency on social and environmental matters

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed an amendment to existing accounting legislation in order to improve the transparency of certain large companies on social and environmental matters. Companies concerned will need to disclose information on policies, risks … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Management, Politics, Society

Tagged accounting legislation, anti-corruption, bribery issues, business transparency, covering age, Disclosures, diversity policy, environmental matters, EU corporate governance framework, Gender, geographical diversity, German Sustainability Code, human rights, ISO 26000, legislation, Michel Barnier, policies, UN Global Compact

Heineken N.V. releases its 2012 Sustainability Report and sets new 2015 targets

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Amsterdam, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) today published its 2012 Sustainability Report. The report focuses on the Company’s efforts to manage the social and environmental impacts of its business in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. The full … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Management, Netherlands, Society

Tagged Advocating responsible consumption, Amsterdam, brewer, Brewing a Better Future, carbon footprint, CO2 emissions, earth’s natural resources, environmental impacts, FTSE4Good Index, Global Reporting Initiative, GRI, Jean-François van Boxmeer, Protecting water resources, reducing CO2 emissions, REPORT, social impacts, Sourcing sustainably, Sustainability Report

The EU-wide testing for horsemeat DNA and phenylbutazone found no food safety issues

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Commission publishes European test results on horse DNA and Phenylbutazone: no food safety issues but tougher penalties to apply in the future to fraudulent labelling Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Launched last month, the coordinated EU-wide testing for horsemeat DNA and phenylbutazone1 requested, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Retail, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged beef, bute, bute in horsemeat, equine carcasses, food chain, food fraud, food safety, food safety issues, fraudulent labelling, fraudulent labelling scandal, horse DNA, horsemeat DNA, horsemeat scandal, mislabelling, phenylbutazone, testing, Tonio Borg, unlabelled horsemeat

EC report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s progress in implementing EU-related reforms

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Reforms continue despite political tensions Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission issued today a report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s progress in implementing EU-related reforms and on steps taken on good neighbourly … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged EC, EU Enlargement, EU membership, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, good neighbourly relations, journalists, Macedonia (FYROM), name issue, political tensions, Reforms, REPORT, Štefan Füle

Europe’s cities and regions: Commit extra €1bn from EU funds to support the citizens most in need

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe’s cities and regions have argued that the level of investment for a new fund dedicated to supporting citizens most in need is insufficient. The European Commission has proposed ring-fencing €2.5bn from the total EU cohesion budget … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged agricultural surpluses, cities, citizens, clothing, CoR, crisis, deprived, EU funds, food aid, food aid programme, investment, Lapinlahti Municipal Council, Ossi Martikainen, poverty, regions, social exclusion, U cohesion budget

Statement of the European Commission on Hungary in the Plenary Debate of the EP

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Hungary and the Rule of Law EP Plenary/Strasbourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Minister, Honourable Members, I want to thank the President for holding this debate today on a subject which … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Hungary, Law, Politics, Society

Tagged Article 14, Article 17, Article 5.1, court, EU law, Fourth Amendment, fundamental law of Hungary, Jagland, Justice, Orbán, payment obligations, political advertisements, Venice Commission, Viviane Reding

Rabobank and the trade organisations (De Unie, FNV and CNV) reached agreement concerning pruning back the Collective Labour Agreement until the end of 2015

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new Collective Labour Agreement is expected to go into effect on 1 July 2013. The main agreements are: the abolition of variable remuneration, no general wage increase, replacement of the Social Statute by a Social Plan … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Netherlands, Society

Tagged CNV, Collective Labour Agreement, De Unie, Employee Benefit Budget, Employees, fixed salary, FNV, job losses, pension, pension scheme, Rabobank, Rabobank Pension Fund, Raymond van Hattem, remuneration, Social Plan, trade organisations, wage

Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment,: ‘Cities will define our future’

Posted on 18, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

7th European conference on sustainable cities & towns Geneva, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure for me to be here today. Just a few years ago the theme of “cities” would have been jealously reserved to discussions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Tagged city leaders, Environment, Geneva, Janez Potočnik, sustainable cities, sustainable towns, towns

NCFB study and Rabobank’s practice find many family businesses have difficulty keeping younger generations involved with the business

Posted on 17, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Many family businesses have difficulty keeping younger generations involved with the business. Research reveals that it is precisely this younger generation of owners that plays a crucial role in the field of innovation. This is particularly true … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Small Business, Society

Tagged Family Business Management, Family Businesses, Ilse Matser, Mirelle Pennings, NCFB, Rabobank, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

EU-wide anti-terrorism exercise under the European sponsored ATLAS Network

Posted on 17, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On April 17 and 18, 2013, the EU Member States anti-terrorist police forces are uniting as part of the European sponsored ATLAS Network, which carries out the most complex preparation and crises response simulation so far at … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged anti-terrorism, anti-terrorism exercise, ATLAS Network, attacks, Cecilia Malmström, crises, crises response simulation, police, police forces, Terrorism, terrorist attacks, terrorists

President Barroso and Commissioner Barnier comment on the European Parliament’s approval of new rules for stronger prudential requirements on banks

Posted on 16, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Michel Barnier following the European Parliament’s approval of new European rules to impose stronger prudential requirements on banks President J.M. Barroso: I welcome the vote in the European Parliament … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Society

Tagged banks, BARROSO, capital requirements directive, capital reserves, CRD4, EU banks, excessive bonuses, financial crisis, framework, liquidity, losses, Michel Barnier, responsible financial sector, rules, short-term gains, taxpayer

Commissioner Connie Hedegaard comments on Parliament’s vote against the Commission’s backloading proposal

Posted on 16, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament today voted against the Commission’s backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament’s vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ”The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged back-loading proposal, carbon market, Connie Hedegaard, ETS, EU's emissions trading system, European Parliament, vote

FrieslandCampina trucks in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas

Posted on 16, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the end of this month, trucks that transport products from the production location to the container port in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas. This week, the RTL-Z television programme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Netherlands, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged climate-neutral way, CO2 emissions, container port, dairy farmers, diesel, ENERGY, energy self-sufficient, fossil fuels, Friesland, FrieslandCampina, Green Entrepreneurship, green gas, green power, greenhouse gas emissions, Groen Ondernemen, Leeuwarden, noise nuisance, TRANSPORT, Trucks

Janez Potočnik: ‘Let’s Free our Oceans from this Plague’

Posted on 16, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment International Conference on Prevention and Management of Marine Litter in European Seas” Berlin, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming the ‘Message from Berlin’ and expressing my appreciation for your work. … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Bergen, Berlin, Captain Charles Moore, Conference, Environment, European Seas, Janez Potočnik, Marine Litter, Northern Fulmar, Oceans, OSPAR Ministerial Conference, plastic soup, seabird

Remarques du Commissaire Michel Barnier lors de la conférence de presse de la réunion informelle du Conseil ECOFIN

Posted on 16, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Dublin, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarques du Commissaire Michel Barnier lors de la conférence de presse de la réunion informelle du Conseil ECOFIN Depuis trois ans, semaine après semaine, nous tirons les leçons de la crise, nous le devons aux citoyens et aux … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Commissaire, conférence de presse, Conseil ECOFIN, dépôts, Dublin, ECOFIN, Michel Barnier

All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition took place at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg

Posted on 16, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Court of Justice of the European Union Luxembourg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition takes place today (12 April 2013) at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg The European Law Moot Court … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Society

Tagged Competition, EU Court of Justice, EU law, European Moot Court, law firms, law students, Luxembourg

Andris Piebalgs: 1,000 days to step-up our efforts towards the MDGs

Posted on 15, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Andris Piebalgs – European Commissioner for Development Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, Climate Justice ‘A New Dialogue: Putting People at the Heart of Global Development’ / Dublin, Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just under … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Ambassador Espinosa, Andris Piebalgs, CHILDREN, Climate Justice, Conference, Dublin, Eamon Gilmore, extreme poverty, Global Development, Hunger, Mary Robinson, MDG framework, MDGs, Nutrition, poverty, stunting, Undernutrition

László ANDOR: Social dialogue – vital component of European social model, not a luxury

Posted on 15, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Conference on Industrial Relations and Social Dialogue in Europe 2012/Budapest Budapest, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to this conference on industrial relations … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Budapest, Employment, European social model, Inclusion, László Andor, Social Affairs, Social Dialogue

Androulla Vassiliou: EU funding for research and education – inspiring science today and in the future

Posted on 15, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth CERN visit / Geneva, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Investment, Politics, Science, Society, Switzerland

Tagged Androulla Vassiliou, CERN, CERN researchers, CULTURE, Education, European Education, FP7, fundamental research, Geneva, human capital, investment, knowledge, knowledge economy, Large Hadron Collider, Marie Curie fellows, Mr Hegarty, Multilingualism, Professor Heuer, RESEARCH, science, YOUTH

23.632 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the 2008-2010 period

Posted on 15, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Trafficking in human beings: more victims in the EU but Member states are slow to respond Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the most striking figure emerging from the first report on trafficking in human beings in Europe, published today by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged Africa, anti-trafficking legislation, ASIA, border guards, Cecilia Malmström, CHINA, EU Anti-Trafficking Directive, EU law, EU rights, immigration authorities, labour inspectors, Latin America, NGOs, Nigeria, ocial workers, police, trafficked, traffickers, trafficking, trafficking in human beings, victims, victims of trafficking

Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth to meet Marie Curie scientists at CERN

Posted on 15, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 15 April to meet scientists and researchers supported with funding from the EU Marie Curie Actions. Members of the team … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Politics, Science, Society, Switzerland

Tagged 3D imaging, 3D medical imaging, Androulla Vassiliou, cancer treatments, CERN, digital medical imaging for radiotherapy, ENTERVISION, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Higgs particle, Marie Curie Actions, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, radiotherapy, researchers, scientists, sub-atomic particles, tumours, X-ray technology

The European Commission has serious concerns over the compatibility of the Fourth Amendment to the Hungarian Fundamental Law with EU legislation

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a letter sent to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today, President Barroso, while noting Prime Minister Orbán’s reassurances on Hungary’s and the Hungarian government’s willingness and commitment to fully respect European Union values and law, confirms … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged EU law, EU legislation, Hungarian Constitution, Hungarian Fundamental Law, Hungary, President Barroso, Viktor Orbán

CoR & Martin Schulz: Agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework must be reached before the summer

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the Committee of Regions (CoR) 100th plenary President Ramon Luis Valcárcel presented Europe’s cities and regions priorities to the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. Mr Valcárcel said in the current political phase, “In order to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Tagged cohesion policy, Committee of Regions, CoR, EU budget, Martin Schulz, Multiannual Financial Framework, Ramon Luis Valcárcel

Dacian Cioloş: For an ambitious and dynamic organic sector

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Dacian Cioloş – European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Meeting of the Advisory Group on Organic Farming/Brussels Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to take part in this extended advisory group; I am pleased … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged Dacian Cioloş, farmland, Organic Farming, organic sector, sustainably produced food

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Science, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged Horizon 2020, INNOVATION, Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN, mobility, RESEARCH, science, TRANSPORT, transport sector

HeidelbergCement: Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirms in essence the verdict in the German cartel proceedings

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirmed the fine imposed on HeidelbergCement in 2009 by the Higher Court of Düsseldorf at a reduced level of €161.4 million. After release of the respective provision, a P&L effective … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law, Society

Tagged aggregates, building materials, cartel proceedings, Dr. Bernd Scheifele, Düsseldorf, fine, HeidelbergCement, Higher Court of Düsseldorf

Androulla Vassiliou: Opening up higher education to the world and the new university ranking, U-Multirank

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European University Association Annual Conference/Ghent (Belgium) Ghent, Belgium, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Nazaré, Dear Rector of the Ghent University Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure to … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Androulla Vassiliou, CULTURE, Education, ERASMUS, European University Association, Ghent, higher education, Horizon 2020, multidimensional ranking instrument, Multilingualism, U- Multirank, Visa regulation, YOUTH

Migrant children are more likely to face segregation and end up in schools with fewer resources, new European Commission study says

Posted on 12, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This leads to under-performance and a high probability that the children will drop out of school early. The study suggests that Member States should provide targeted educational support for migrant children such as specialist teachers and systematic involvement … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Androulla Vassiliou, integration, intercultural education, migrant children, Multilingualism, parents, school, SCHOOLS, segregation, skills, study, YOUTH

Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU

Posted on 11, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU. Cybercrime, along with trafficking in human beings and the increase in violent extremism are also major security threats that the EU continues to … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Border management, Crisis management, Cybercrime, disaster management, EU Anti-Corruption Report, European Cybercrime Centre, Eurosur, fight against cybercrime, internal security, major security threats, Organised crime, radicalisation, Schengen Information System II, Terrorism, trafficking, violent extremism

EU Auditors: Food-processing subsidies: “no proof of added value”

Posted on 11, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the Common Agricultural Policy, EU rural development policy grants are made available to enterprises that process and market agricultural products through a measure called ‘Adding value to agricultural and forestry products’ that aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Law, Luxembourg, Society

New University of Nottingham mobile phone app powers better sanitation in developing world

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new mobile phone app developed by a University of Nottingham researcher is changing the lives of millions of people in Africa by giving them the power to instantly report problems with poor sanitation. More than a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Science, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

EU27 Hourly labour costs ranged from €3.7 to €39.0 in 2012

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, average hourly labour costs1 in the whole economy2 (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €23.4 in theEU273 and €28.0 in the euro area3 (EA17). However, this average masks significant differences between EU Member States, with hourly labour … Read the full press release →

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

Key European Parliament vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Key European Parliament vote on the CAP: René Souchon supports lowering the ceiling for direct payments In view of the plenary session vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013, the Committee of the Regions (CoR), represented by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Andris Piebalgs: Increasing global resources to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Andris Piebalgs – European Commissioner for Development At the preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the Global Fund / Brussels Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me begin by welcoming you all to Brussels for this preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the … Read the full press release →

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

László ANDOR: The crisis as a catalyst for change

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion High level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion on “Recovery from the crisis, coherent policies for growth and jobs” at 9th ILO European Regional Meeting/ Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Norway, Politics, Society

Olli REHN: Recovery from the crisis – Coherent policies for growth and jobs

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro ILO European Regional Meeting – High-level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion – Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Regrettably, due to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Norway, Politics, Society

Andris Piebalgs, European Development Commissioner, welcomes new report on the efforts of the poorest countries in achieving development

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs welcomed today the new European Report on Development (ERD) on how global action can best support the efforts of the poorest countries in achieving development. The ERD 2013, entitled ‘Post 2015: Global … Read the full press release →

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

2 years after launch, the European Commission releases its first progress report on the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has released the first progress report on the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region, two years after it was first launched. It details significant achievements in tackling problems from missing transport links, lack … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics, Society

The European Commission to propose EU-wide methods to measure the environmental performance of products and organisations

Posted on 10, April 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is proposing EU-wide methods to measure the environmental performance of products and organisations, and encouraging Member States and the private sector to take them up. Today, companies wanting to highlight the environmental performance of … Read the full press release →

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

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