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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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