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Sustainable growth in the EU – why we cannot go soft on education

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Androulla VASSILIOU — Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Jean Monnet Conference/ECSA World Conference Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen Dear friends, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address you on a topic … Read the full press release →

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Tackling child poverty

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

László ANDOR — European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion 7th European Forum on the Rights of the Child Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, First of all I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to join … Read the full press release →

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Planet, people and profits: How to deliver a sustainable exit from the crisis

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

Janez Potočnik — European Commissioner for Environment  Keynote speech at the European Resource Efficiency Forum “Vision 2020 – the role of resource efficiency for Europe’s future” Berlin, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Minister, Mr. (Jochen) Flasbarth, Today I see before me … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

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 →

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Vice-President Rehn’s remarks at the Eurogroup Press Conference

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Eurogroup Press Conference/Brussels, 14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jean-Claude. Ladies and gentlemen, Jean-Claude Juncker rightly drew your attention to the … Read the full press release →

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Statement on Financial Transaction Tax and Savings Directive

Posted on 14, November 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud ECON Committee (European Parliament) Brussels, 14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Madam Chair, Honourable Members, I am very happy to have the opportunity to continue our regular dialogue on taxation. Nobody questions today … Read the full press release →

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Europe Going Digital

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

Neelie Kroes — Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda The Italy Summit: New routes for growth, Financial Times Conference Milan, 13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the doom and gloom of the economic crisis we shouldn’t ignore the positive opportunities. Now, … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

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 →

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25th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

Connie Hedegaard — European Commissioner for Climate Action Speech on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol Geneva, 13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I would like to thank the Swiss government for the invitation to participate today and to celebrate the 25thanniversary of the Montreal … Read the full press release →

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Investing for a job-rich recovery in Europe

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

László ANDOR — European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to the Edinburgh University. I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to … Read the full press release →

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Warum wir jetzt die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa brauchen

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Viviane Reding – Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Kommissarin für Justiz, Grundrechte und Bürgerschaft Centrum für Europarecht an der Universität Passau / Passau, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Wer ernsthaft dauerhaft solide Haushaltspolitiken will, der braucht einen dem Europaparlament gegenüber verant-wortlichen europäischen Finanzminister mit klaren Durch-griffsrechten gegenüber … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

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 →

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Mettre la science au service de la stabilité financière et de la croissance en Europe

Posted on 10, November 2012 by

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 10-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Directeur général, Monsieur le Recteur, Mesdames et Messieurs les Parlementaires, Mesdames et Messieurs, Permettez-moi tout d’abord de remercier les équipes du Joint … 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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Berlin 10 Conference “Networked scholarship in a networked world: participation in open access”

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Berlin 10 Conference / Cape Town, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen The Berlin Open Access Conferences have already taken place in Europe, China and the US, and now I am delighted to be here at this tenth edition in South … 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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Making European copyright fit for purpose in the age of internet

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Launch event of the CEPS Digital Forum Taskforce on Copyright in the EU Digital Single Market Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Enter Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, allow me to thank CEPS, Karel LANNOO, Staffan JERNECK, and also Giuseppe MAZZIOTTI, for … 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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Statement by President Barroso at the press conference following the ASEM Summit

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

ASEM Summit /Vientiane, Laos, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — et me start by thanking Lao PDR for hosting this Summit. Mr Prime Minister, you have done a remarkable job in welcoming all of us here and we are grateful for your organization … 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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Active Ageing: Delivering Results for Europe

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – First Conference of Partners, Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s a great pleasure to welcome you all here today. You don’t need me telling you about the challenge of an ageing population. And … Read the full press release →

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Better Spending and Effectiveness for Cohesion Policy to Deliver Growth and Jobs

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Informal Council/Nicosia, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Effectiveness must be central to our discussions as we focus on Cohesion Policy investments clearly towards the creation of growth and jobs. This meeting takes place at a crucial point in time. The … Read the full press release →

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Speech by Vítor Caldeira, President of the European Court of Auditors

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Presentation of the Annual Reports 2011 THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGETARY CONTROL OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Chairman Theurer, honourable members, It is an honour for me to present to your committee the Court’s annual report on the implementation … 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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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Driving innovation and Growth in Europe

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

People 2012 Conference – University of Cyprus / Nicosia, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Demosthenous, Professor Christofides, Distinguished guests, It is a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening of today’s conference. I would like to thank the University … Read the full press release →

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Cyber-security – a shared responsibility

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Information Security Forum Conference, Chicago, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Every day, people worldwide rely on digital technologies and on the Internet for any kind of activity. Spanning from communication to healthcare … Read the full press release →

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Merger review: Past evolution and future prospects

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Cernobbio (Italy), 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is always a pleasure to be back in Cernobbio, in this occasion to participate in this Conference on Competition Policy. And I wish to thank in particular Jorge Padilla for inviting me … 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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Statut de la Fondation européenne: une proposition concrète pour la cohésion sociale et le dynamisme économique de l’Europe

Posted on 2, November 2012 by

2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Conférence sur la proposition de statut de la fondation européenne/Brussels Mesdames et Messieurs, Permettez-moi tout d’abord de remercier l’Académie du droit européen, son directeur, Monsieur Wolfgang HEUSEL et son directeur-adjoint, John COUGHLAN, pour l’organisation de cette conférence … 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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STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX Commission meeting / Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the past few weeks, I have received … Read the full press release →

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Key Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting 18/19 October 2012

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Key Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting 18/19 October 2012 European Parliament/Strasbourg 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President of the Parliament, President of the European Council, Honourable Members, Last … Read the full press release →

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Celebrating the 20 Years’ anniversary of the Habitats Directive, Natura 2000 and the LIFE Regulation – EUROPARC annual Conference

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Janez Potočnik European Commissioner for Environment Investing in nature protection is investing in our own future Celebrating the 20 Years’ anniversary of the Habitats Directive, Natura 2000 and the LIFE Regulation – EUROPARC annual Conference Genk, 22 October 2012 Genk, 24-10-2012 … Read the full press release →

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Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Strasbourg,23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear members, Thank you for 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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Michel BARNIER Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Discours sur l’Union Bancaire et le Marché Unique après le Conseil européen Visite au Pays-Bas dans le cadre de la semaine du Marché Unique La Haye, le 19 octobre 2012

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

La Haye, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Discours sur l’Union Bancaire et le Marché Unique après le Conseil européen Monsieur le Ministre, Mesdames et Messieurs les Parlementaires, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord remercier le Ministère de l’économie pour l’organisation de cette … Read the full press release →

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Statement by President Barroso at the post-European Council press conference

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso at the post-European Council press conference Joint press conference/Brussels 19 October 2012 Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Last night, in fact early this morning, we made significant progress on … Read the full press release →

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Securing our Cyber-world

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Securing our Cyber-world Top Level Conference on Cyber Security of Industrial Control Systems and Smart Grids/Amsterdam, 16 October 2012 Amsterdam, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Every day, people everywhere rely on … 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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