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Fight against arms trafficking: Where do we stand?

Cecilia Malmström — EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Conference – “Fight against illicit trafficking in firearms. Where do we stand” Brussels, 21-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to welcome you all to our conference on the fight against illicit trafficking in firearms, in … Read the full press release

Union bancaire, intégration économique et budgétaire: vers une Europe forte, partenaire stratégique solide pour la Russie

Michel BARNIER — Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Conférence de l’Association des entreprises européennes en Fédération de Russie (AEB) Moscou, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mesdames et Messieurs, Permettez-moi tout d’abord de remercier l’AEB, le Président de son … Read the full press release

Open for business: The European Union’s relations with Mexico in a changing world

Karel De Gucht — European Commissioner for Trade EU Chambers / ProMEXICO / Mexico City, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be with you today here in Mexico City. I am delighted to return to this both ancient … Read the full press release

Question and Answers on the EU’s fight against illegal fishing

Brussels, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — How was the Commission’s decision to warn eight third countries of the risk of being identified as non-cooperative countries taken? The Commission’s decision to warn eight third countries (Belize, Cambodia, Fiji, Guinea, Panama, Sri Lanka, Togo and Vanuatu) … Read the full press release

€ 27,15 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries

€ 27,15 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a latest tranche of 14 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries. The total budget of the programmes, running for a period of three years, is € … Read the full press release

Commissioner Piebalgs announces EU support for building the largest solar power plant in West Africa, ahead of energy ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Development Commissioner Piebalgs announced that the EU will support the construction of what will be the largest African photovoltaic power plant, in Burkina Faso. It will provide 32 gigawatt hours per year, the equivalent of … Read the full press release

Catherine Ashton unveils replica Tomb of Tutankhamun at start of EU-Egypt Task Force

Cairo, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In Cairo today on the occasion of the launch of the EU-Egypt Task Force, Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, together with Mohamed Hisham Zaazou, Minister of … Read the full press release

Mission for Growth: Seizing mutual benefit for businesses in the EU and Egypt

Brussels, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani is in Egypt today, accompanied by a large business delegation composed of representatives of 102 European companies and industry associations from 13 Member States. Collectively they represent approximately three million employees and €700 billion … Read the full press release

Commissioner Georgieva welcomes the European Union’s ratification of the new Food Assistance Convention

Brussels, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — With a decision of the Council, today the European Union ratifies the new Food Assistance Convention. I welcome this news – together with the European Parliament’s consent given on 25 October, this decision makes the EU a founding … Read the full press release

Food security and resilience to crises – EU’s vision for helping Niger

Kristalina Georgieva — European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Niger National Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES) Round Table Conference Paris, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr. President, Mr. Minister of State, Honourable ministers, Representatives of partner governments, international organisations … Read the full press release

The European Endowment for Democracy – Support for the unsupported

Brussels, 13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission allocated € 6 million to ensure the swift launch of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED). The allocation will finance the establishment and initial functioning of the Endowment, which was conceived in the framework … Read the full press release

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Bidzina Ivanishvili, Prime Minister of Georgia

Brussels, 13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Ivanishvili to the European Commission. I had the opportunity to congratulate the Prime Minister on his recent electoral victory and to commend him for visiting … Read the full press release

EU to invest €81 million to support key reforms in Albania

Brussels, 13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Albanian citizens are to benefit from the EU’s renewed financial support to the country’s reform efforts. The funds will be used to address key priorities such as the reform of the judiciary, fight against organised crime, and … Read the full press release

EU allocates €63 million to bring Kosovo* closer to Europe

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced that it has allocated €63 million to support Kosovo’s efforts to implement its EU-reform agenda. The funds will be used for reforms of the justice and public administration systems, to support the readmission … Read the full press release

EU Trade Chief to visit Mexico and Peru to foster trade ties

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On a visit to Latin America next week, EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will travel to Mexico. The Commissioner will then head on to Peru to promote the swift ratification of the trade agreement signed by the … Read the full press release

Joint Statement of the EU Delegation to the 7th International Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU delegation – Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes and Members of the European Parliament Pilar Del Castillo, Amelia Andersdotter, Marietje Schaake, Catherine Trautmann, Sabine Verheyen issued the following statement: Internet and new technologies play an exponentially important role … Read the full press release

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Rolf Wenzel, Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank

Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met today with the Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), Mr. Rolf Wenzel. They explored ideas for enhanced cooperation between the European Commission and the Bank … Read the full press release

The future prospects for Euro-Mediterranean Co-operation in the field of Civil Protection

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy High Level Conference on future orientations of the Euro-Mediterranean Dialogue and Co-operation in the field of Civil Protection  Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen It’s a great pleasure to be … Read the full press release

Letter of Commissioner Štefan Füle to Leyla Zana, Member of Turkish Parliament

Brussels, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Ms. Zana, Thank you for your letter concerning the on-going hunger strike by Kurdish detainees in Turkey. Allow me first of all to pay tribute to your personal endeavours to promote a peaceful solution to the Kurdish … Read the full press release

The EU gives €6 million for emergency aid in the Caribbean after Hurricane Sandy

Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  In response to serious damages caused by Hurricane Sandy, the European has released €6 million to bring immediate relief to the most vulnerable population severely affected by the hurricane in the Caribbean. Cuba and Haiti are … Read the full press release