Tag Archives: HREXTRELS

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Government, International Trade, Law, Technology

Tagged , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , , , ,

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , ,

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 →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Society

Tagged , , , , ,

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 →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Science, Society, Technology

Tagged , , , , ,

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , , ,

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

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

Tagged , , , ,

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 →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged , , , , ,

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 →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Society, Technology

Tagged , , , , , ,