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EU Member States granted protection to more than 100 000 asylum seekers in 2012
Council conclusions on an EU strategy on adaptation to climate change 
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A strategy on Europe's adaptation to climate change
18/06/2013 - Environment, consumers and health
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|
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Main results of the Environment Council
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Conclusions on an EU strategy on adaptation to climate change
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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.
17/06/2013 - External relations and foreign affairs
EU and US start negotiations on trade and investment agreement
The negotiations will cover three main components: market access, regulatory issues including non-tariff barriers, and the agreement's rules. |PHOTOS|VIDEO|
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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
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
Press release - Trade Committee chair Moreira welcomes launch of EU-US Trade talks
External relations and foreign affairs - 18/06/2013 | 15:01 - European Parliament
Press release - Financial Transaction Tax: MEPs push wide scope and attention to pension funds
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 18/06/2013 | 14:41 - European Parliament
Adapting to Climate Change and Rio+20/Post-2015 Development Agenda follow-up are the main focus of final Environment Council
18/06/2013 | 14:20 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
Press release - Country-specific recommendations: yes to breathing space, no to austerity theory - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 18/06/2013 | 13:43 - European Parliament
Presidency seeking agreement with European Parliament on €960 billion EU budget
18/06/2013 | 12:50 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
EU drugs and maritime agencies open their doors to the public on inauguration of Praça Europa
Justice and citizens rights - 18/06/2013 | 12:34 - EMCDDA
Statement by EU Trade Spokesman on the upcoming EU-China Joint Committee
External relations and foreign affairs - 18/06/2013 | 12:16 - European Commission
Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force
Business - 18/06/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
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Reporter: Moving against money laundering
18/06/2013 | 14:35
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A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...
Reporter: Moving against money laundering
18/06/2013 | 14:35
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A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:52
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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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Cultural exception/Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): ...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:37
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Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: follow up Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:31
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Legislative elections in Hungary (2014): Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:19
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Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT): Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:16
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Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force: announcemen...
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:14
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Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: announcement
EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:09
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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...
EU HR Ashton meets Lebanese PM
17/06/2013 | 21:33
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Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affa...
EU HR Ashton visits Lebanon: meetings
17/06/2013 | 21:33
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Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Forei...
New Schengen deal should keep border open
17/06/2013 | 17:34
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Europarltv
After more than a year of negotiating, MEPs agree a deal t...
EU-Canada trade relations
17/06/2013 | 17:26
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Council TV
This video shows shots on the trade relations between EU and Canada.
G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland- pre-summit press conference
17/06/2013 | 14:35
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