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EU Member States granted protection to more than 100 000 asylum seekers in 2012
Commission report calls for forward-looking policies on migration
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G8 summit: promoting global fairness through trade, transparency and tax compliance
18/06/2013 - External relations and foreign affairs
Advancing global trade, fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance, and increasing transparency were the main themes at the 39th G8 summit held in Lough Erne (UK) on 17 and 18 June. |PHOTOS 1|2|VIDEO|
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Joint statement by European Council President Van Rompuy and European Commission President Barroso after the G8 Summit
- More information on the EU at the G8
18/06/2013 - Environment, consumers and health
A strategy on Europe's adaptation to climate change
The Environment Council adopted conclusions on a strategy on adaptation to climate change. The conclusions are a response to the Commission's communication "An EU strategy on adaptation to climate change". |PHOTOS|VIDEO|
18/06/2013 - Economy, finance, tax and competition
Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force
The new rules aim to reduce over-reliance on credit ratings while at the same time improving the quality of the rating process. Credit rating agencies will have to be more transparent when rating sovereign states.
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The economic crisis – The EU’s response
The European Union is responding to the global economic crisis through actions on different levels.
Latest press releases and statements
Speech: Keynote speech by Olli Rehn at the Brussels Economic Forum
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 19/06/2013 | 10:47 - European Commission
Déclaration de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l'UE, sur la signature d'un accord de paix préliminaire au Mali
External relations and foreign affairs - 19/06/2013 - Council of the EU
BACKGROUND BRIEFING (21.06, 10.30am) - FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting - Luxembourg, 24 June 2013
External relations and foreign affairs - 19/06/2013 - Council of the EU
Montenegro: need to deal with accumulating domestic challenges
External relations and foreign affairs - 18/06/2013 | 20:55 - European Commission
Press release - Supporting artistic and cultural creation in the EU - Committee on Culture and Education
Culture, education and youth - 18/06/2013 | 18:31 - European Parliament
Press release - Election of the new EU Ombudsman: Members hear candidates - Committee on Petitions
Justice and citizens rights - 18/06/2013 | 18:09 - European Parliament
International Labour Organization (ILO) and EU-Presidency welcome moves to ensure decent work for domestic workers
18/06/2013 | 17:41 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
Minister Creighton visits Kosovo to support its EU aspirations
18/06/2013 | 16:30 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
Joint statement by European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy after the G8 Summit in Lough Erne (UK), 17-18 June 2013
External relations and foreign affairs - 18/06/2013 | 16:09 - European Commission
Launch of report on improving the quality of teaching and learning in Europe's higher education institutions
Culture, education and youth - 18/06/2013 | 15:47 - European Commission
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Coups, conflicts and development
18/06/2013 | 19:17
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Europarltv
The spread of Mali's conflict across its borders tops the agenda as...
Coups, conflicts and development
18/06/2013 | 19:17
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Europarltv
The spread of Mali's conflict across its borders tops the agenda as...
Transaction tax / Crisis debate / Schulz at ENA
18/06/2013 | 19:17
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Europarltv
Financial transaction tax draft report approved, MEP...
ESM staff at work
18/06/2013 | 18:47
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Council TV
This video illustrates the ESM staff at work in Luxembourg.
Youth Employment Package
18/06/2013 | 17:08
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Council TV
This video illustrates the situation of the youth employment in the Europ...
Reporter: Moving against money laundering
18/06/2013 | 14:35
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Europarltv
A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:52
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EC Audiovisual services
European Court of Auditors report on the EU Support for Governance in Egypt...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:40
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EC Audiovisual services
Cultural exception/Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): ...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:37
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EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: follow up Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:31
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EC Audiovisual services
Legislative elections in Hungary (2014): Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:19
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EC Audiovisual services
Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT): Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:16
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EC Audiovisual services
Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force: announcemen...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:14
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EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: announcement
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:09
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EC Audiovisual services
Daily Commission press briefing of 18/06/2013: announcements of upcoming p...
EC press conference
18/06/2013 | 11:40
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High level group presents report on improving quality in teaching and learning i...
Trilogue MFF: roundtable
18/06/2013 | 09:37
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Council TV
Extracts from the roundtable of the Trilogue MFF, on 18 June 2013, in Bru...