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Stronger EU cooperation leads to higher consumer safety

Stronger EU cooperation leads to higher consumer safety

16/05/2013  -  Environment, consumers and health

In 2012, a total of 2,278 measures against dangerous non-food products, were taken by Member States and reported in the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX).  This indicates a 26% rise in alerts when compared to 2011 figures.

April 2013: Euro area annual inflation down to 1.2% EU down to 1.4%

16/05/2013  -  Economy, finance, tax and competition / Statistics

April 2013: Euro area annual inflation down to 1.2% EU down to 1.4%

Euro area annual inflation was 1.2% in April 2013, down from 1.7% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.6%. European Union annual inflation was 1.4% in April 2013, down from 1.9% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.7%.

International donor conference: €3.25 billion mobilised by international community to rebuild Mali

15/05/2013  -  External relations and foreign affairs

International donor conference: €3.25 billion mobilised by international community to rebuild Mali

Represented at the highest levels, the international community has mobilised decisively in support of Mali's development priorities. Donors have made public financial commitments on the basis of the Plan for the Sustainable Recovery of Mali 2013-2014 (PRED) presented by the Malian government.  |PHOTOS 1|2|3|VIDEO 1|2|3|

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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.

The economic crisis – The EU’s response

Latest press releases and statements

Irish Presidency stresses economic and social potential of the cultural sector at Culture Council Meeting in Brussels

17/05/2013 | 13:00  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

Irish Presidency hosts anti-doping debate in advance of EU Sports Council

17/05/2013 | 12:30  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

European Union and Switzerland sign Cooperation Agreement in Competition Matters

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  17/05/2013 | 12:21  -  European Commission

Midday Express of 2013-05-17

17/05/2013 | 12:13  -  European Commission

Top News from the European Commission 18 May – 14 June 2013

17/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

CALENDRIER du 20 mai au 26 mai 2013 fr

17/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

EUR 31.5 million in Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market   Choose translations of the previous link BG CS DA DE EL ES ET FI FR HU IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SK SL SV

Environment, consumers and health  -  17/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

A European Maritime Day on sustainable maritime tourism and connectivity   Choose translations of the previous link BG CS DA DE EL ES ET FI FR HU IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SK SL SV

Agriculture, fisheries and food  -  17/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Commission announces possible measures against the Faroe Islands over herring fisheries   Choose translations of the previous link BG DA DE EL ES ET FI FR IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SL SV

Agriculture, fisheries and food  -  17/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Speech: Opening address Civil Protection Forum

17/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

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European Inventor Award 2013 - Jörg Horzel, Johan Nijs, Jozef Szlufcik (Research)
28/05/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
Jörg Horzel and hi...

Jörg Horzel and hi...

European Inventor Award 2013 - Jörg Horzel, Johan Nijs, Jozef Szlufcik (Research)
28/05/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
Jörg Horzel and hi...


These two Austrian invent...

European Inventor Award 2013 - Claus Hämmerle and Klaus Brüstle (Industry)
28/05/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
These two Austrian invent...


The innovative modular design of the i-limb hand inv...

European Inventor Award 2013 - David Gow (SMEs)
28/05/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
The innovative modular design of the i-limb hand inv...


Pyrosequencing is a DNA-sequencing technology invent...

European Inventor Award 2013 - Pal Nyren (SMEs)
28/05/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
Pyrosequencing is a DNA-sequencing technology invent...


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:39  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


François Hollande's speech on 16/05:  Q&A

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


Sugar companies inspection:  Q&A

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


- Ljubljana airport- France cultural exception:  Q&A

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


What effects has energy market liberalisation had for...

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


- Upcoming press events- Agenda for the week 20 to 25 May  2013:  announcem...

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


This month's plenary will see MEPs presenting proposals on fi...

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


As a leading MEP marks International Day Against Homop...

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


The glittering Peace Prize arrives in Brussels for a six-month exhibition that highl...

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


Recorded cutaways

EC press conference
16/05/2013 | 12:47  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


Commission presents the key findings of the 2012 RAPEX annual report:  press con...

EC press conference
16/05/2013 | 12:20  -  EC Audiovisual services
Commission presents the key findings of the 2012 RAPEX annual report: press con...


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2013 | 12:18  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


Austria (Competition case):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2013 | 12:13  -  EC Audiovisual services
Austria (Competition case): Q&A


Upcoming European Council (22/05/2013):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2013 | 12:10  -  EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming European Council (22/05/2013): Q&A


EuroparlTV interviews the interim Malian President Dioncounda ...

Interview: €3 billion in aid for Mali
15/05/2013 | 20:11  -  Europarltv
EuroparlTV interviews the interim Malian President Dioncounda ...


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