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G8 summit: promoting global fairness through trade, transparency and tax compliance

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|

A strategy on Europe's adaptation to climate change

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|

Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force

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.

The economic crisis – The EU’s response

Latest press releases and statements

State aid: Commission approves French proposal for a parafiscal levy on online horse-race betting

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:45  -  European Commission

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into State measure in favour of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)SV

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:45  -  European Commission

State aid: Terrestrial digital platform operators in Spain must pay back incompatible subsidiesES

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:45  -  European Commission

State aid: Commission approves changes to restructuring plan of Croatian shipyard 3.Maj

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:45  -  European Commission

State aid: Commission finds privatisation of ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal does not involve state aidPT

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:45  -  European Commission

Les politiques agricoles face aux défis de la sécurité alimentaire et du changement climatique fr

Agriculture, fisheries and food  -  19/06/2013 | 11:43  -  European Commission

Antitrust: Commission fines Lundbeck and other pharma companies for delaying market entry of generic medicines

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:30  -  European Commission

Audition à l'Assemblée nationale fr

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  19/06/2013 | 11:21  -  European Commission

First estimates for 2012 GDP per capita in the Member States ranged from 47% to 271% of the EU27 average in 2012

Statistics  -  19/06/2013 | 11:00  -  Eurostat

April 2013 compared with March 2013 Euro area production in construction up by 2.0% Up by 0.9% in EU27

Statistics  -  19/06/2013 | 11:00  -  Eurostat

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Coups, conflicts and development
18/06/2013 | 19:17  -  Europarltv
The spread of Mali's conflict across its borders tops the agenda as...

The spread of Mali's conflict across its borders tops the agenda as...

Coups, conflicts and development
18/06/2013 | 19:17  -  Europarltv
The spread of Mali's conflict across its borders tops the agenda as...


Financial transaction tax draft report approved, MEP...

Transaction tax / Crisis debate / Schulz at ENA
18/06/2013 | 19:17  -  Europarltv
Financial transaction tax draft report approved, MEP...



 This video illustrates the ESM staff at work in Luxembourg.

ESM staff at work
18/06/2013 | 18:47  -  Council TV
This video illustrates the ESM staff at work in Luxembourg.



 This video illustrates the situation of the youth employment in the Europ...

Youth Employment Package
18/06/2013 | 17:08  -  Council TV
This video illustrates the situation of the youth employment in the Europ...


A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...

Reporter: Moving against money laundering
18/06/2013 | 14:35  -  Europarltv
A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:56  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


European Court of Auditors report on the EU Support for Governance in Egypt...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:52  -  EC Audiovisual services
European Court of Auditors report on the EU Support for Governance in Egypt...


Cultural exception/Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP):  ...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:40  -  EC Audiovisual services
Cultural exception/Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): ...


Banca Monte Paschi:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:38  -  EC Audiovisual services
Banca Monte Paschi: Q&A


Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee:  follow up Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:37  -  EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: follow up Q&A


Legislative elections in Hungary (2014):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:31  -  EC Audiovisual services
Legislative elections in Hungary (2014): Q&A


Defence budget:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:29  -  EC Audiovisual services
Defence budget: Q&A


Italy (public deficit):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:27  -  EC Audiovisual services
Italy (public deficit): Q&A


Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:19  -  EC Audiovisual services
Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT): Q&A


Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force:  announcemen...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:16  -  EC Audiovisual services
Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force: announcemen...


Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee:  announcement

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:14  -  EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: announcement


Daily Commission press briefing of 18/06/2013:  announcements of upcoming p...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:09  -  EC Audiovisual services
Daily Commission press briefing of 18/06/2013: announcements of upcoming p...


Recorded cutaways

EC press conference
18/06/2013 | 12:02  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


High level group presents report on improving quality in teaching and learning i...

EC press conference
18/06/2013 | 11:40  -  EC Audiovisual services
High level group presents report on improving quality in teaching and learning i...



 Extracts from the roundtable of the Trilogue MFF, on 18 June 2013, in Bru...

Trilogue MFF: roundtable
18/06/2013 | 09:37  -  Council TV
Extracts from the roundtable of the Trilogue MFF, on 18 June 2013, in Bru...


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