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Joint statement on the situation in Ukraine

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint statement on the situation in Ukraine Mr President, Honourable Members, There are many challenges on Ukraine’s road towards political association and economic integration with the European Union. We remain firmly engaged to developing relations with Ukraine, … Read the full press release →

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EU scales up humanitarian aid for Sudan and South Sudan by €30 million

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Due to the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan and South Sudan, the European Commission is boosting its humanitarian assistance by €30 million for both countries. The main concern is the ever increasing number of refugees and … Read the full press release →

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Philippines: European Commission provides €3 million in rapid aid to victims of Typhoon Bopha

Posted on 11, December 2012 by

Brussels, 11-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the five-day passage of Typhoon Bopha across the Philippines last week and an assessment that has identified large-scale humanitarian needs, the European Commission today released €3 million to provide emergency assistance to those worst affected, targeting … Read the full press release →

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Science for disaster risk reduction and response: Role of the Commission’s in-house science service

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Disaster resilience, and in particular prevention and preparedness measures, are increasingly high priority on the global political agenda. Science and technology offer key solutions to improve preparedness and response to natural and man-made disasters, including those related … Read the full press release →

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Nobel Peace Prize 2012 awarded to European Union – Press pack available

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The prize will be conferred in Oslo on 10 December. The European Union will be represented by the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Parliament. Please … Read the full press release →

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Speech After WTO Accession: Reform and EU-Russia Trade Relations

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Karel De Gucht — European Commissioner for Trade Seminar of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe / Brussels Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, This year has been an important year for EU-Russia trade relations. For 19 years – … Read the full press release →

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EU requests WTO dispute settlement panel over Argentina’s import restrictions

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has today requested the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva to rule over a dispute on Argentina’s import restrictions which are damaging to European business. The EU is taking this action, along with Japan and … Read the full press release →

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EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement: Commissioner De Gucht welcomes Member States’ green light to start negotiations

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

Brussels, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarks by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) I am delighted that the Council has today decided to give the Commission ‘the green light’ to start trade negotiations with Japan. We … Read the full press release →

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New EU support for Justice and Security Sectors in Jordan

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Brussels, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a decision to provide further assistance to “Support justice sector reform in Jordan” and to “Support for the security sector in applying the rule of law”. By providing support to reform … Read the full press release →

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The EU increases its support to higher education in the European Neighbourhood region

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission adopted today a new support package for higher education in the European Neighbourhood region. “Investing in people is a key objective of the neighbourhood policy. This is the reason why we have significantly increased … Read the full press release →

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European Union set for new accord with China on cultural cooperation

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will reiterate the importance and benefits of increased cultural cooperation between the European Union and China when she meets Ministers and senior officials in Beijing this week … Read the full press release →

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Speech – Address to the Western Balkan Civil Society Forum, Commissioner Stefan Füle

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Stefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood 4th Western Balkan Civil Society Forum Zagreb, Croatia Zagreb, Croatia, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President Nilsson, Members of the European Economic and Social Committee, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity … Read the full press release →

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Visa-free travel: Progress, but hurdles remain

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  How well are countries outside the EU living up to their commitments when it comes to offering visa-free travel to EU citizens? Today, the European Commission adopted its seventh report about breaches of the principle of … Read the full press release →

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EU-Azerbaijan: Potential to develop ties based on values

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammad-Quliyev to discuss openly and frankly a range of bilateral and regional issues. They agreed that both sides wish … Read the full press release →

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L’UE s’engage à renforcer son soutien au développement humain au Maroc

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

Bruxelles, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Commission européenne a adopté aujourd’hui une mesure spéciale en faveur du Maroc, pour un montant de 25 millions d’euros, qui permettra d’appuyer la mise en œuvre de la deuxième phase de l’Initiative Nationale pour le Développement … Read the full press release →

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EU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton selects new Director for South and South East Asia

Posted on 26, November 2012 by

Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, today announced her intention to make a further senior appointment in the EEAS Headquarters. Ugo Astuto will become the new Director for South … Read the full press release →

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EU and Canada move towards conclusion of trade negotiations

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Bruxelles, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast met in Brussels yesterday, to bring the negotiations on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement towards closure. Commissioner De Gucht and Minister Fast had in-depth … Read the full press release →

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Serbia: good work in improving the judiciary

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met in Brussels today Serbian Minister of Justice and Public Administration, Nikola Selaković, to discuss Serbia’s Justice and Public Administration progress towards EU integration. “As a candidate country, … Read the full press release →

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Discurso: Cumbre Ibero-Americana

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso — Presidente da Comissão Europeia Cadiz, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Majestad, Señor Presidente del Gobierno, Presidentes, Primeros Ministros, Excelencias, Es un privilegio y un honor para mí poder dirigirme a Ustedes en el marco de esta importante cumbre y desde … Read the full press release →

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Digital Agenda: EU and US sign joint declaration to make the internet safer for kids

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano have today signed a Joint Declaration in London, committing to make the Internet a safer and better place for children. … Read the full press release →

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