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New EU support to save lives of mothers in Liberia

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, announces a new €42 million programme during a meeting with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia and the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner. The new EU funding will contribute … Read the full press release →

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Reinforcing Civil Protection and Fostering Co-operation and Dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Kristalina Georgieva – European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response High-level conference on the Euro-Mediterranean Regional Programme for the Prevention, Preparedness and Response to natural and man-made disasters Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Deputy Minister, Dear UN Special … Read the full press release →

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Press statement following the meeting of Commissioner Füle with Marina Adamovich and Natalia Pinchuk

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The conditions of imprisonment of political prisoners in Belarus and the European efforts to achieve their release and rehabilitation were the main topics of the meeting in Brussels on Wednesday between Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood … Read the full press release →

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EU initiates anti-subsidy investigation on solar panel imports from China

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launched an anti-subsidy (“countervailing duty”) investigation into imports of solar panels and their key components (i.e. solar cells and solar wafers) originating in China. EU ProSun, an industry association, claimed in its complaint … Read the full press release →

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Commission proposes visa-free travel to citizens of 16 Island Nations

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Citizens from 16 Island Nations will soon be able to travel to the Schengen area without needing a visa. This will open up to opportunities and advantages both for the EU and the nationals of these … Read the full press release →

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A visa policy to spur economic growth in the EU

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Improving visa procedures Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The border-free Schengen Area cannot function efficiently without a common visa policy which facilitates the entry of legitimate visitors into the EU, while strengthening internal security. The EU has set up a common visa policy … Read the full press release →

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Protecting a free media in Azerbaijan

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Internet Governance Forum, Baku, Azerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union is not just a common market; and not just a guardian of peace. It is a place of fundamental rights: rights that we treasure, protect and assure … Read the full press release →

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European Commission EU-Turkey: With Minister Davutoğlu about new momentum in mutual relations

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Brussels today to discuss the state of relations between Turkey and the European Union. It was their first meeting after … Read the full press release →

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Humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) / Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The situation in Syria today When I took up the position of Commissioner almost three years ago, learning about the constraints of humanitarian aid and crisis response to get … Read the full press release →

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Joint funding of European-African research projects agreed

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The first initiative of European and African countries to jointly fund collaborative research projects will be agreed today during a visit by Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn to Cape Town. The calls, to be launched … Read the full press release →

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Improving Access to Labour Market Information for Migrants & Employers

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this Expert Seminar that is devoted to the access of migrants and employers to labour market information and which is organised by LINET, … Read the full press release →

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Remarks of Commissioner Štefan Füle at the European Neighbourhood Policy Senior Officials meeting in Brussels

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our meeting. I have always attached great importance to political dialogue with partners and to two-way communication between us. As you know, the renewed ENP is based … Read the full press release →

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Statement by Commissioner Georgieva on the release from captivity of humanitarian workers in Niger

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “It was with great relief and joy that I received news that five humanitarian workers taken captive three weeks ago in Niger have now been reunited with their families following their release on Saturday. However the relief … Read the full press release →

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International European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Conference

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

EDCTP High-Level Meeting / Cape Town, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Your Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be in Cape Town to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement between … Read the full press release →

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Speech by President Barroso at the Opening Ceremony of ASEM Summit

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

ASEM Summit / Vientiane, Laos, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Your Excellencies, President, Prime Minister of Laos People Democratic Republic, Thank you so much for hosting the 9th Asia Europe Meeting so efficiently and graciously here in Vientiane. It is always a pleasure … Read the full press release →

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Joint Press Statement on the occasion of the visit to the Kingdom of Thailand by the President of the European Commission, Mr. José Manuel Barroso

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 4 November 2012, the President of the European Commission, Mr. José Manuel Barroso, paid an Official Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand as Guest of the Royal Thai Government. The President of the European Commission met … Read the full press release →

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SPEAKING POINTS – Press Point with Prime Minister of Thailand

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Bangkok, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen,Let me start by thanking Prime Minister Shinawatra for her warm welcome today. It is indeed a pleasure to meet you Madam Prime Minister and I am grateful to visit your country – a … Read the full press release →

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EC President Barroso, Minister Aung Min Sign Joint Declaration at Myanmar Peace Centre

Posted on 3, November 2012 by

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Commission, HE Mr José Manuel Barroso, and the Minister of the Office of the President of Myanmar, HE Mr U Aung Min, today signed a Joint Declaration at the Myanmar Peace Centre … Read the full press release →

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Speech at the Myanmar Peace Centre

Posted on 3, November 2012 by

José Manuel Barroso – President of the European Commission Yangon, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by thanking Minister U Aung Min for welcoming me to the Myanmar Peace Centre today. I commend Minister U Aung Min’s leadership … Read the full press release →

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Commission to defend access to open Internet and freedom of speech at global Internet Governance Forum conference in Azerbaijan

Posted on 2, November 2012 by

Brussels, 2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will use the opportunity of the annual global conference of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Baku (5-9 November) to defend the open Internet and promote the Internet as a frontline in efforts to … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the press point with President Izetbegović and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after the meeting with BiH Presidency

Posted on 31, October 2012 by

Sarajevo, 31-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you very much President Izetbegović, Secretary Hillary and everybody. It is great honour to be in this fabulous city of Sarajevo I am here today to underline our strong joint commitment for the future of Bosnia … Read the full press release →

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FACTSHEET ASEM 9 SUMMIT

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the summit held in Brussels in October 2010, the ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) will take place in Vientiane, Laos, on 5-6 November under the theme “Friends for Peace, Partners for Prosperity”. The EU will be represented … Read the full press release →

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Visit of Commissioner Piebalgs to Ghana: “Ghana is a model of development”

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Visit of Commissioner Piebalgs to Ghana: “Ghana is a model of development” Tomorrow, EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs will begin a two-day visit to Ghana. He will meet with the Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, … Read the full press release →

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Background on Commissioner Piebalgs’ visit to Ghana and EU energy cooperation with West Africa

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Background on Commissioner Piebalgs’ visit to Ghana and EU energy cooperation with West Africa EU cooperation with Ghana Ghana receives a total of €455.34 million under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) 2008-13. Funding focuses on … Read the full press release →

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L’UE s’engage à renforcer sa coopération avec le Burundi

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Genève, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — L’UE s’engage à renforcer sa coopération avec le Burundi Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je me réjouis de voir réunis ici tant de partenaires burundais et amis du Burundi, du secteur privé et des bailleurs de fonds. C’est … Read the full press release →

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EU welcomes Laos planned accession to the World Trade Organisation

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has backed fully the decision by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to give its green light for the accession of Laos. Laos will become the 158th member of the global trade body once 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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Consumer Safety – Check Product Recalls Worldwide in a Few Clicks!

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new international portal was launched in Brussels today, which will allow authorities across the world to exchange information about unsafe products that have been taken off the market. The ‘Global Recalls Portal’ is a project developed … Read the full press release →

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Joint statement by Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment, and Sofoclis Aletraris, EU President of the Environment Council, on the outcome of the 11th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Hyderabad, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union welcomes the agreement today on the measures needed to implement the global strategy to prevent biodiversity loss agreed in Nagoya. The negotiations were at times difficult but the EU, which is the world’s … Read the full press release →

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EU and Malawi to work together to help the poorest and improve agricultural production

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, and the President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, signed two agreements which will help Malawi to reach the Millennium Development Goals. The EU will contribute to a new government programme designed … Read the full press release →

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The European Union – Republic Of Korea Free Trade Agreement: One Year After Its Entry Into Force

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade The European Union – Republic Of Korea Free Trade Agreement: One Year After Its Entry Into Force European Parliament Workshop/ Brussels 16 October 2012 Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Professor Moreira, Minister Bark, ladies and … Read the full press release →

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Statement by Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs on International Day for the Eradication of poverty

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tomorrow, 17 October, marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This will be a reminder of the great and ambitious goal that guides our determination – freeing people from the scourge of extreme poverty. We … Read the full press release →

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Statement of Commissioner Piebalgs in reaction to the Eurodad report “Hitting the target?”

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Today is another great day for EU aid. After having been ranked in the top 5 of the most transparent donors worldwide, we are now confirmed as one of the most efficient and results-oriented as well. Eurodad’s … Read the full press release →

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European Commission and UN Women launch new partnership on women’s empowerment

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Brussels, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and UN Women today launched Spring Forward for Women, a new joint regional programme for the South Mediterranean Region. The programme aims to support national and regional stakeholders to empower women economically and … Read the full press release →

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Marokkanischer Industriesektor: Weiteres Darlehen über 130 Mio EUR an die OCP SA

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ein Darlehensvertrag über 130 Mio EUR für die Modernisierung der Einrichtungen der OCP SA wurde am 8. Oktober 2012 von Mohamed El Hajjouji, dem Geschäftsführenden Direktor des Geschäftsbereichs Finanzen und Managementsupport der OCP SA, und dem Vizepräsidenten der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB) … Read the full press release →

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Youth unemployment – our shared concern

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you today and open the EU-CELAC Social Cohesion Forum on my first visit to Latin America and the Caribbean as European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs … Read the full press release →

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Statement of Commissioner Andris Piebalgs on World Food Day: Helping farmers to help themselves

Posted on 17, October 2012 by

Brussels, 17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tomorrow, 16 October, will mark the World Food Day. It is unacceptable that tonight, across the world, close to 870 million people – more than one and a half times the population of the European Union … Read the full press release →

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