29 May 2009
- THREE: 3 main institutions of the EU
- Shifting generations takes photo contest
- European elections: some FAQs answered
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2945th COMPETITIVENESS (Internal market, Industry and Research), Brussels, 28-29 May 2009
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Council conclusions - An integrated approach to a competitive and sustainable industrial policy in the European Union
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2944th AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES Council meeting, Brussels, 25.5.2009
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Food and drink: Commission proposes actions to get the most out of marketing and quality schemes
- Agriculture and Rural Development : How best to address soil degradation and support soil-friendly farming? The Directorate General for Agriculture and the JRC present the results of two years research
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Culture : Mrs. Quintin presents the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture and the Emerging Architect Special Mention in Barcelona

- Culture : Cross-border cooperation Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme"
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Economic sentiment continues in May to recover from historical lows
- Education : Can you measure creativity?
- EU in the world : Enlargement : And the award goes to... Second European Street Football Festival
- Information Society : European programmes and films represent three quarters of peak viewing time
- Information Society : New FRA report examines discrimination against Muslims Under-reporting of incidents and lack of trust in public authorities
- Health and Consumer Protection : World No Tobacco Day: Commission launches new anti-smoking TV campaign, HELP 2.0
- Regional Policy : MILE final conference: Migration and integration opportunities in our cities
- Research : ESA makes space missions a family affair
- Statistics : One third of the EU population could not afford an unexpected expenditure in 2007 [142 KB]
28 May 2009
- Choice box messages
- European Parliament twitters ahead of Euro-elections
- FIVE: 5 big things the European Parliament did in the last 5 years
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Financial services: Commission proposes stronger financial supervision in Europe
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Financial Supervision – Frequently Asked Questions
- Enterprise and Industry : Inspiring young entrepreneurs to build a better tomorrow
- Eu in the world : External relations : EU-ASEAN: ever closer
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Eu in the World : Humanitarian Aid : Inside the ‘world’s largest refugee camp’

- Information Society : Digital Fight against Breast Cancer - Futuris report on Euronews
- Health and Consumer Protection : HEALTH: Obesity risk for kids increases when moms-to-be diet
- Justice, Freedom and Security : Strengthening role of national judges in the application of EU environmental law: first seminar to take place in Bulgaria
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The lack of a common vision for the Single Market holds back European integration


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EESC meeting in Ljubljana will discuss the European Parliament elections and the future challenges facing the EU


- "Going East": Forum sur la dimension régionale et locale du Partenariat oriental de l'UE
- Tradition and historical circumstances must not prevent Belarus from moving rapidly towards the development of a strong local and regional democracy
- Regions and cities on the road to Copenhagen
27 May 2009
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Declaration on the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 25 May 2009
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Declaration on the national elections in Malawi
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EU HR Javier Solana today met the President and the Registrar of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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- Competition : Competition: Commissioner Kroes welcomes progress on pan-European music licensing following Online Commerce Roundtable
- Economic and Financial Affairs : The functioning of the food supply chain and its effect on food prices in the European Union - Lina Bukeviciute, Adriaan Dierx and Fabienne Ilzkovitz
- Education : Removing the barriers to creativity and innovation in education
- Enterprise and Industry : Your World Your Business: CSR and entprenreurship education in schools
- Energy and Transport : G8 Energy Ministerial: Commissioner Piebalgs calls for good investment climate to take the energy sector out of the crisis
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Eu in the world : External relations : ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting - Statement on nuclear test conducted by DPRK
[28 KB] - Research : PLANT BIOLOGY: Synthetic chemical helps defend crops against drought
- Statistics : Industrial new orders down by 0.8% in euro area [329 KB]
26 May 2009
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2944th AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES Council meeting (provisional version), Brussels, 25.5.2009
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Council adopts the "EU Blue Card": more advantages for high-skilled foreign workers
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Olive oil: Commission to activate private storage aid to support market
- Audiovisual and Media : Launch of PRESSEUROP - Digital Media Network
- Competition : Competition: Commission welcomes conclusion of cooperation agreement between EU and Republic of Korea
- Energy and Transport : G8 Energy Ministerial: Commissioner Piebalgs calls for good investment climate to take the energy sector out of the crisis
- EU in the world Enlargement : Facilitating the exchange of information between Croatia and the EU
- Eu in the world : External relations : EU-Iraq Partnership and Cooperation Agreement: a step closer to completion
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Eu in the world : External relations : EU-Republic of Korea Summit - Joint Press Statement
[136 KB] - Eu in the world : External relations : Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner at ASEM Foreign Ministers meeting in Hanoi
- Eu in the World : Humanitarian Aid : Africa Day: The European Commission reaffirms its commitment to strengthen the EU-Africa Partnership in order to address common challenges
- Fisheries : Maritime Affairs : Fisheries Ministers held a fruitful meeting on the future of the Common Fisheries Policy and on the phasing out of discards
- Fisheries : Maritime Affairs : World Ocean conference 2009 adopts Global Ocean Policy statement and the Manado Ocean Declaration
- Information Society : 4 films européens primés à Cannes- tous soutenu par MEDIA!
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Justice, Freedom and Security : 25 mai 2009 Journée internationale des enfants disparus- un message d'espoir et de solidarité

- Health and Consumer Protection : HEALTH: Hairballed bacteria stick to skin, triggering infection in preemies
- Research : EDGAR shows worldwide greenhouse gas emissions growing faster
- Statistics : Highlights of the Panorama of Transport - Issue number 42/2009 [108 KB]
25 May 2009
22 May 2009
- Choice boxes - join the conversation across Europe
- Election countdown: 8 online platforms for the European elections
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EU HR Javier SOLANA congratulates Salam Fayyad on being sworn in as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority
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11th EU-China Summit, Prague, 20 May 2009, Joint Press Communiqué
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Declaration on the Execution of Seven Offenders, Including Two Juveniles, Carried Out in Saudi Arabia on 12 May 2009
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- Economic and Financial Affairs : Price rigidity in the euro area — An assessment - Emmanuel Dhyne, Jerzy Konieczny, Fabio Rumler and Patrick Sevestre
- Economic and Financial Affairs : LAF database - The Lisbon methodology (LIME) Assessment Framework database
- Environment : Europe’s amphibians and reptiles under threat
- Eu in the world : External relations : EU-Korea summit in Seoul to review progress in negotiations and look ahead to upgraded relations
- Eu in the world : External relations : EU-Russia Summit on 21-22 May in Khabarovsk
- Eu in the world : External relations : EU - South Korea Summit EU27 deficit in trade in goods with South Korea of 14 bn euro in 2008 Surplus of 3 bn in trade in services in 2007
- Eu in the world : External relations : The EU and Australia join forces in the fight against climate change ahead of the Conference of Copenhagen
- Regional Policy : New country factsheets on Cohesion Policy available on Inforegio
- Regional Policy : : Unlocking the 'blue potential' – Europe's maritime regions can help beat the recession
- Research : : ICT: EU projects fuels e-learning initiative
- Statistics : EU27 deficit in trade in goods with South Korea of 14 bn euro in 2008 [155 KB]
20 May 2009
- "YOUrope needs YOU": best European Charlemagne Youth Prize project
- Election countdown: 8 online platforms for the European elections
- Choice boxes - join the conversation across Europe
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2943rd EXTERNAL RELATIONS Council meeting (provisional version), Brussels, 18-19.5.2009
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47th meeting of the EC-Turkey Association Council, Tuesday, 19 May 2008, Press release
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Council conclusions on access to sustainable energy sources at local level in developing countries
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- EU in the world : Enlargement : The second European Street Football Festival is celebrating passion, fun and fair play on the streets of Foča
- Eu in the world : External relations : EU-China Summit in Prague – facing global challenges together
- Fisheries : Maritime Affairs : European cruise industry: a vital contributor to the European economy
- Justice, Freedom and Security : Commission organises conference to look at new challenges for the protection of personal data
- Research : DISEASES: Recycling gene plays vital role in preventing diseases
- Statistics : EU27 deficit in trade in goods with Russia of 70 bn euro in 2008 [172 KB]
- Statistics : Construction output down by 1.0% in the euro area [322 KB]
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Europe’s relations with its Eastern neighbours EESC calls for more involvement of civil society as a tool for increasing democratisation and stability in our neighbouring countries


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EESC and stakeholders in call for tough measures against Credit Rating Agencies


- Wallström to debate Commission's strategy for 2010 with regional and local politicians
- Swedish Presidency recognises key role of local and regional authorities in meeting policy priorities
19 May 2009
- Althea underpins stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Council decides to raise the ceiling for lending to member states in financial difficulty
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel visits China to promote 'Tasty Europe'
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Facilitating the free circulation of euro cash
- Energy and Transport : The Commission calls for proposals for €4 billion worth of energy investments
- Eu in the world External relations : EU - China Summit EU27 deficit in trade in goods with China of 170 bn euro in 2008
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Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Greater Horn of Africa: Commission to address major humanitarian challenges

- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : European Commissioner Louis Michel awarded African Peace Prize
- Information Society : Radio tags and invisible ink to rescue European forests
- Research : "Innovative Medicines Initiative" (IMI): €246 million to support public-private research cooperation for a fast development of better medicines
- Research : MARINE SCIENCES: Seaweed species in the Baltic forms quickly
- Research : Over 8,000 visitors attend JRC-Ispra Open Day 2009
- Statistics : Euro area external trade surplus 0.4 bn euro [238 KB]
- Statistics : EU27 deficit in trade in goods with China of 170 bn euro in 2008 [165 KB]
18 May 2009
- Winners of the Charlemagne Prize announced on 19 May
- Election countdown: 10 things you should know about the European Parliament
- EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering strongly appeals for the release of Sakharov Prize winner Aun San Suu Kyi
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International Day against Homophobia on 17 May
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on political violence in Yemen
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EU NAVFOR - ATALANTA frigate hands over 13 suspected pirates to the Kenyan authorities
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel visits China to promote 'Tasty Europe'
- Culture : Policy dialogue launched at first-ever EU-China Cultural Industries Forum
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Driving the European
- Education : European Commission and Government of Brazil launch policy dialogue in education and culture
- Environment : Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions fall 3 % in 2008
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : Media4Diversity -Taking the pulse of diversity in the media
- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : EU € 1 billion “Food Facility”: Commission signs the first contribution agreements with UN partner agencies
- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : EU supports the efforts of Sierra Leone and Liberia to save one of the last rain forests in West Africa
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Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Commission provides a further €20 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable Iraqis

- Fisheries Maritime Affairs : All EU countries to celebrate European Maritime Day in Rome, 18-20 May
- Research : ASTRONOMY: Europeans discover lightest exoplanet
- Statistics : Euro area annual inflation stable at 0.6% [197 KB]
- Statistics : Euro area and EU27 GDP down by 2.5% [124 KB]
15 May 2009
- Economic crisis: the European Parliament's response
- MEPs’ attendance records now easily available on EP website
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Signature of an Agreement with the Swiss Confederation amending the existing Agreement on trade in agricultural products
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Mercosur - European Union Troika Ministerial Meeting Prague, 14th May Joint Communiqué
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28th Quadripartite meeting between the Council of Europe and the European Union, Madrid, 11th May 2009, Conclusions
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- Culture : Europe's cultural hotspots awarded – highlighting European cultural heritage
- Education : Education - the foundation for future success
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : Commission refers Poland to European Court of Justice on gender equality legislation
- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Pakistan: European Commission earmarks €5.5 million for immediate humanitarian assistance to internal conflict victims
- Information Society : European Commission paves the way for European mobile satellite services
- Information Society : Telecoms: Italy urged to take action on 112 caller location to comply with Court judgement
- Health and Consumer Protection : Consumers: Airlines move to clean up ticket selling websites
- Regional Policy : Fast Track to urban regeneration today and tomorrow
- Statistics : EU27 investment in the rest of the world down by 30% in 2008 [154 KB]
14 May 2009
- European elections - Delicious!
- Quick A- Z of MEPs' duties and obligations
- Mums and dads at home with newborns: how long should they have off?
- ATALANTA: Moving in the right direction
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Joint EU - Rio Group Declaration on Novel Flu Virus
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EU HR Javier SOLANA met Gjorge Ivanov, President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : CAP: Call for tender for a project: "Evaluation of direct aid in the beef and veal sector"
- Competition : Antitrust: Commission imposes fine of €1.06 bn on Intel for abuse of dominant position; orders Intel to cease illegal practices
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Commission presents reports under the excessive deficit procedure for four countries
- Enterprise and Industry : Promoting entrepreneurs means creating jobs
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : GM Europe restructuring: Commission calls for respect of EU rules
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : Council facilitates access to European Social Fund
- EU in the world Enlargement : Even more EU support for youth and education
- Eu in the world External relations : EU Troika visit to Sri Lanka 12-13 May 2009
- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Boosting awareness of humanitarian crises: Louis Michel meets with UNICEF Belgium's new goodwill ambassador, Justine Henin
- Information Society : More harmonised frequencies available for everyday wireless devices
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Regional Policy : La Commissaire Hübner rencontre Silvio Berlusconi et visite la région des Abruzzes touchée par le tremblement de terre

- Research : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Semantic design cuts costs, saves time
- Statistics : Industrial production down by 2.0% in euro area [287 KB]
13 May 2009
- Education - the foundation for future success
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2941st EDUCATION, YOUTH and CULTURE Council meeting - Brussels, 11-12 May 2009
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Council Conclusions on Culture as a Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation
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- Competition : State aid: Commission approves extension of French scheme for refinancing credit institutions
- Culture : European Capitals of Culture 2012 and 2013
- Economic and Financial Affairs : State aid: Commission approves additional aid measures from Belgium and Luxemburg for Fortis
- Education : EU Member States agree to intensify their co-operation in education and training
- Education : The European Schools re-invent themselves
- Energy and Transport : European Commission promotes cycling as healthy way to travel
- Eu in the world External relations : Economic & social rights in Europe and in China on the agenda of the 5th China-EU Round Table
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Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Statement from Commissioner Louis Michel

- Fisheries Maritime Affairs : Commission opens the discussion on fishing possibilities for 2010
- Information Society : Small chips with big potential: New EU recommendations make sure 21st century bar codes respect privacy
- Information Society : Commission adopts strategy for "Creative Content Online"
- Research : INNOVATION: EU project SEPMAC pushes the envelope
- Statistics : EU cattle, pigs, sheep and goats: monthly slaughter statistics in 2008 - Issue number 15/2009 [67 KB]
- Statistics : Statistical aspects of the natural gas economy in 2008 - Issue number 16/2009 [73 KB]
12 May 2009
- Capital Requirements Directive - rapporteur Karas interviewed
- Round-up of May's Parliamentary debates from Strasbourg
- European elections: Parliament goes on air
- Culture : Presidents of Commission and Parliament discuss ethical contributions for European and global economic governance with European faith leaders
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EU in the world Development : Joint Statement by the African Development Bank, European Commission, and World Bank - Support to Africa Infrastructure in Times of Crisis
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EU in the world Development : Joint statement The European Commission and the Republic of Congo conclude negociations for a Voluntary Partnership Agreement FLEGT
[54 KB] - EU in the world Enlargement : EU helps the modernisation of roads in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
- Eu in the world External relations : EU and Latin America to meet in Prague, 13 - 14 May 2009
- Fisheries Maritime Affairs : Commissioner Borg in Australia to strengthen EU-Australia ties
- Information Society : La commissaire européenne Viviane Reding se félicite du succès des films européens à Cannes et appelle au renforcement de la distribution du cinéma européen dans le monde
- Justice, Freedom and Security : 11.05.2009 - “European Union and citizenship”: European winners of cartoon competition awarded today
- Justice, Freedom and Security : Citizens get together in Brussels to discuss future of Europe
- Regional Policy : Abruzzo earthquake: Commissioner Hübner announces regional aid boost
- Research : BIOLOGY: Study investigates life histories of earliest known tetrapods
- Sport : World Anti-Doping Agency adopts revised data protection standard and continues successful dialogue with the EU
11 May 2009
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Declaration, Prague Summit, Southern Corridor, May 8, 2009
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Remarks by EU HR Javier Solana at the "Southern Corridor - New Silk Road" Summit, in Prague
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EU NAVFOR-ATALANTA: A European naval force frigate hands over eleven suspected pirates to the Kenyan authorities, Brussels, 8 May 2009
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- Education : Spread the sign: new web tool for the deaf
- Education : EU Officials go "back to school"
- Eu in the world External relations : Asylum in the EU in 2008 Around 20 000 asylum applicants registered each month in EU27
- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Déclaration du Commissaire Louis Michel à l'occasion de la journée mondiale de la Croix Rouge et du Croissant Rouge
- Eu in the World Trade : EU and China call for Doha deal, closer economic cooperation
- Eu in the World Trade : Second meeting of the EU-China High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue: 7 and 8 May 2009 in Brussels
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Regional Policy : World-class Cohesion Policy: Commissioner Hübner addresses first high-level conference on regional governance in a global context

- Research : INNOVATION: EU project picks up the patent processing pace
- Research : Melamine in food: JRC report shows tests are effective
8 May 2009
- The European Parliament sets out new rules on asylum policy
- Tuesday in Strasbourg: telecoms, unemployment, rosé wine
- Wednesday in Plenary: Pöttering urges people to vote, maternity leave, telecoms
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Joint Declaration of the Prague Eastern Partnership Summit, Prague 7 May 2009
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Employment Summit, Prague, 7 May 2009
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JOINT COMMUNIQUE, II EU – CAPE VERDE MINISTERIAL TROIKA MEETING, 7 May 2009
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Two agricultural product names registered
- Culture: launching the policy dialogue on culture with China at the first EU-China Cultural Industries Forum in Shenzhen on 14-15 May 2009
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Education : European Awards for Lifelong Learning 2009 go to innovative and creative education projects

- Enterprise and Industry : Buying a new vehicle in another Member State made easier
- Enterprise and Industry : Interpreter for a Day at the Commission Open Day, 9 May
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : 180 million people now have a European Health Insurance Card in their pocket
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : EU Employment Summit agrees on ways to tackle rising unemployment
- Energy and Transport : The Southern Corridor: EU and partner countries commit to move forward
- Information Society : Telecoms: Commission acts on termination rates to boost competition
- Research : MAJOR DISEASES: International scientists unlock melanoma mystery
- Research : JRC at 'Research connection 2009'
- Research : Research across the EU: ERAWATCH publishes 27 country reports
- Les acteurs de la subsidiarité se retrouvent à Milan
- Together we can make a difference: CoR sustainable development commission to send strong message to Copenhagen
- Le CdR met la gouvernance à multi niveaux à l'agenda de l'Union européenne: le Comité fait un pas décisif vers l'adoption de son premier Livre Blanc
7 May 2009
- Extending the scope of the Globalisation Adjustment Fund to respond to the crisis
- No agreement on reform of telecom legislation
- Family Package: MEPs wants to strengthen the social protection of self-employed workers and assisting spouses
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OPEN DAY - Saturday 9 May 2009
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EU-Canada Summit declaration, Prague, 6 May 2009
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Council approves loan to Romania to support its medium-term balance of payments
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- Economic and Financial Affairs : Revision of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)
- Enterprise and Industry : SME week to boost entrepreneurship
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : Employment Summit 7 May
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : May 2009 Monthly monitor on the EU employment situation and social outlook
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : Revised European Globalisation adjustment Fund Regulation
- EU in the world Enlargement : EU invests €410 000 in the Albanian District Court renovation
- Eu in the world External relations : Eastern Partnership Summit to strengthen EU links with Eastern Europe and South Caucasus
- Eu in the world External relations : The EU-Canada aviation agreements – Q&A
- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: European Commission provides additional €35 million
- Eu in the World Trade : EU and US reach provisional agreement in beef dispute
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Eu in the World Trade : EU and China to hold high-level economic and trade talks

- Information Society : Consumer Rights: Commission wants consumers to surf the web without borders
- Information Society : European Parliament Approves EU Telecoms Reform but Adds 1 Amendment: Commission Reaction
- Regional Policy : 20 years of URBAN experience
- Research : MEDIA: How a web-based strategy affects print media
6 May 2009
- Mums and dads at home with newborns: how long should they have off?
- "Internet has to be free, but not regulation free" - Harbour on telecoms package
- Preparations for EU summit debated...with EP elections just around the corner
- Enlargement - a win-win outcome
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2940th ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Brussels, 5 May 2009
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Council conclusions on quality and sustainability of public finances
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- Economic and Financial Affairs : Eurogroup and ECOFIN ministers meetings of 4 and 5 May
- Environment: Commission welcomes the agreement reached on seal product ban
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : The first European SME Week
- Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities : Cohesion Policy will help Europe to get out of the crisis
- Eu in the world External relations : Eastern Partnership Summit to strengthen EU links with Eastern Europe and South Caucasus
- Eu in the world External relations : EU-Canada Summit to launch negotiations for a new economic and free trade agreement
- Eu in the World Trade : Commission adopts communication on Fair Trade
- Health and Consumer Protection : Consumer Rights: Commission wants consumers to surf the web without borders
- Health and Consumer Protection : Commissioner Kuneva and Commissioner Vassiliou launch European Child Safety Report Cards 2009
- Regional Policy : Road to recovery: Cohesion Policy will help Europe to get out of the crisis, say Commissioners Hübner and Špidla
- Research : GENETICS: European studies shed light on progressive hearing loss
- Research : Ireland's Chief Scientific Adviser visits JRC
- Research : Keeping an eye on the environment from above
5 May 2009
- Opening of the session: EU enlargement anniversary, concern over human rights in Iran and deaths in Apeldoorn
- Shake up of energy labelling directive debated Tuesday morning
- Animals used in science, seal ban debated Monday
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18th EU-Japan Summit, 4 May 2009, Prague, Joint Press Statement
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EU NAVFOR - ATALANTA: A European naval force frigate intercepts eleven pirates, a mother ship and two skiffs, 3 May 2009
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Transparency: Recipients of CAP payments now on-line; Germany must fulfil its legal obligations
- Economic and Financial Affairs : Spring forecasts 2009-2010, A tough 2009, but EU economy set to stabilise as support measures take effect
- Enterprise and Industry : Analysing and federating the European assistive technology ICT industry - final report
- Enterprise and Industry : Modernisation of EU research funding on the right track
- Enterprise and Industry : Modernisation of EU research funding on the right track - Questions and Answers
- Eu in the world External relations : EU-Canada Summit, An EU27 external trade surplus of 2.3 bn euro with Canada in 2008
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Eu in the world External relations : EU-Japan Summit - Joint Press Statement
[82 KB] - Fisheries : Maritime Affairs : Belgium, France, the Netherlands and United Kingdom - Operational Programme 2007-13: Two Seas Cross-border Co-operation Programme
- Information Society : Internet Governance: EU Commissioner Reding calls for full privatisation and full accountability of ICANN as of 1 October
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Health and Consumer Protection : Q & A on vaccine development

- Regional Policy : EU Ministers for Regional Policy in Czech Republic 23 and 24 April
- Research : MEDICAL: Start HIV antiretroviral treatment sooner not later, researchers say [24 KB]
- Research : HEALTH & SOCIETY:Italian researchers investigate health of prison babies
4 May 2009
- No agreement on working time directive opt out
- Women's rights in Turkey: attitudes must change
- Festival of Europe - Open Day at the European Parliament in Brussels
- Concerted response to the outbreak of the new flu
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Council Conclusions on Influenza A/H1N1 infection
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Extraordinary Council meeting (provisional version) - EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Luxembourg, 30 April 2009
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- Agriculture and Rural Development : Commission approves revised Nordic farm aid scheme for Finland
- Education : Bologna Process - all set for the next decade
- Energy and Transport : The EU-Russia Energy PPC underlines mutual interdependence in EU-Russia energy relations
- EU in the world Enlargement : From the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989 to the Enlargement of the European Union – an international conference with Commissioners Rehn and Figel
- EU in the world Enlargement : A different look at Southeast Europe: http://www.southeast-europe.eu/ launched
- Eu in the world External relations : EU and Japan to discuss climate change, economic crisis and other global challenges
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Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : Nargis emergency

- Eu in the World Humanitarian Aid : World Press Freedom Day: Commission launches 2009 Lorenzo Natali Prize for committed journalists
- Information Society : Draft final report on Indicators for media pluralism now available
- Health and Consumer Protection : Common case definition on novel flu virus
- Brief on implementation of the EIB’s Public Disclosure Policy in 2008
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EIB and EU-Africa Infrastructure trust fund work together to help rebuild Beira Transport corridor in Mozambique

