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21/05/2013 - Economy, finance, tax and competition / Institutional affairs
When EU leaders meet on 22 May 2013, they will discuss tax policy, with a particular focus on how to improve the efficiency of tax collection and best tackle tax evasion and fraud with the aim of strengthening member states' fiscal stance and deepening the internal market.

21/05/2013 - Environment, consumers and health
Ninety-four per cent of bathing sites in the European Union meet minimum standards for water quality, according to the European Environment Agency's annual report on bathing water quality in Europe.

18/05/2013 - Culture, education and youth / Institutional affairs
The Council adopted conclusions on the social dimension of higher education. It also held, in public deliberation, a policy debate on the link between teaching professions of the highest quality and achieving better learning outcomes. |VIDEO 1|2|3|4|
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The European Union is responding to the global economic crisis through actions on different levels.

Justice and citizens rights - 22/05/2013 | 12:32 - European Parliament
22/05/2013 | 12:32 - European Commission
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 22/05/2013 | 12:28 - European Parliament
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 12:25 - European Commission
22/05/2013 | 12:09 - European Commission
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
Business - 22/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
Employment and social rights - 22/05/2013 | 11:56 - Economic and Social Committee
Statistics - 22/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat
Business - 22/05/2013 | 10:10 - European Commission
Bank failures / EU elections / Ombudsman
22/05/2013 | 12:09
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Europarltv
The Economic Committee approves measures to protect account...

Bank failures / EU elections / Ombudsman
22/05/2013 | 12:09
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Europarltv
The Economic Committee approves measures to protect account...

Steps on banking supervision
21/05/2013 | 18:54
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Europarltv
MEPs move to restore public confidence in banks, advancing European Cen...

Food aid for the few?
21/05/2013 | 18:54
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Europarltv
The Social Affairs Committee agrees a new fund to provide food aid to the poor...

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:12
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EC Audiovisual services
Interview of Michel Barnier in Le Journal du Dimanche: Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:10
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EC Audiovisual services
Environment - Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve: announcement

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:06
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EC Audiovisual services
Daily Commission press briefing of 21/05/2013: announcements of upcoming p...

Reporter: The world is watching you
21/05/2013 | 09:32
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Europarltv
The internet has become an essential tool in our everyday lives ...

Talking point: Tighter rules for offshore drilling
20/05/2013 | 23:08
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Europarltv
We ask two members of the Industry, Energy and Re...

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:25
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EC Audiovisual services
François Hollande's speech on 16/05: Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:24
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EC Audiovisual services
Sugar companies inspection: Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:21
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EC Audiovisual services
- Ljubljana airport- France cultural exception: Q&A

Reporter: Energy - can you choose to pay less?
17/05/2013 | 12:18
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Europarltv
What effects has energy market liberalisation had for...

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:06
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EC Audiovisual services
- Upcoming press events- Agenda for the week 20 to 25 May 2013: announcem...

On the Agenda: Tax fraud, Syria & pets
17/05/2013 | 09:20
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Europarltv
This month's plenary will see MEPs presenting proposals on fi...

Homophobia still rife in the EU, despite laws
17/05/2013 | 09:20
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Europarltv
As a leading MEP marks International Day Against Homop...

Nobel road show
16/05/2013 | 17:46
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Europarltv
The glittering Peace Prize arrives in Brussels for a six-month exhibition that highl...