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Mergers: Commission clears Angolan liquefied natural gas joint venture by BP, Chevron, Eni, Sonangol and Total

Statement by President Barroso on the economy and on Greece at the end of a debate on the economic situation in Europe

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April 2012 – Euro area annual inflation down to 2.6%, EU down to 2.7%

April 2012 – Euro area annual inflation down to 2.6%, EU down to 2.7%

16/05/2012 - Economy, finance, tax and competition / Statistics

Euro area annual inflation was 2.6% in April 2012, down from 2.7% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.8%. Monthly inflation was 0.5% in April 2012. EU annual inflation was 2.7% in April 2012, down from 2.9% in March. A year earlier the rate was 3.3%. Monthly inflation was 0.5% in April 2012.

Food: Commission adopts landmark list of permitted health claims

16/05/2012 - Agriculture, fisheries and food

Food: Commission adopts landmark list of permitted health claims

A list of 222 health claims has been approved by the Commission. This list is based on sound scientific advice, will be used throughout the EU and will also help to remove misleading claims from the market before the end of the year.

Making European banks more solid

15/05/2012 - Economy, finance, tax and competition

Making European banks more solid

The EU is set to make its banking sector more resilient to financial shocks, as stricter capital requirements for banks and investment firms were given political approval by the Economic and Financial Affairs Council. |PHOTOS|VIDEO|

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Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

The multiannual financial framework (MFF, formerly ‘financial perspectives’) is a spending plan that translates the EU priorities into financial terms.

Pie chart on a printed report © iStockphoto

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Michel BARNIER Competitiveness — the key to growth in a strong Europe Ceremony to award the Charlemagne Prize to Wolfgang Schäuble Aachen, 16 May 2012

Business - 16/05/2012 | 15:16 - European Commission

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso on the economy and on Greece at the end of a debate on the economic situation in Europe during the weekly meeting of the European Commission Press conference Brussels, 16th May 2012

16/05/2012 | 15:13 - European Commission

Midday Express of 2012-05-16

16/05/2012 | 12:08 - European Commission

Food: Commission adopts landmark list of permitted health claims

Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

The European Union at the G8 summit in Camp David (U.S.) on 18-19 May 2012: "Acting together"

External relations and foreign affairs - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

Commission carries out the first Schengen 'health check'

External relations and foreign affairs - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

20 May: A European Maritime Day to celebrate our seas and oceans

Agriculture, fisheries and food - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

VP Kallas seeks stronger EU-Turkey cooperation on transport

External relations and foreign affairs - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

MEDIA and 'Creative Europe' in the spotlight at 65th Cannes Film Festival

Culture, education and youth - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

Questions and Answers on the list of permitted Health Claims on food products

Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2012 - European Commission

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EC Press Conference
16/05/2012 | 11:32 - EC Audiovisual services
Brief press statement by José Manuel BARROSO, President of the EC, following the...

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