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MEPs call for EU-wide action to collect tax lost to fraud and evasion
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Environment: Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve
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.
- DOCUMENT. European bathing water quality in 2012
- Data viewer for locations and statistics on the quality of bathing water
- State of bathing water 2012
- More information on bathing water quality
21/05/2013 - Economy, finance, tax and competition / Institutional affairs
Leaders to focus on tax policy, energy and the deepening of EMU
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.
18/05/2013 - Culture, education and youth / Institutional affairs
Main results of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council 
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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Conclusions on the contribution of quality youth work to the development, well-being and social inclusion of young people
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Conclusions on maximising the potential of youth policy in addressing the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy
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Council conclusions on the social dimension of higher education
- More press releases from the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council
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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
MFF negotiations: "Let us look beyond purely inter institutional dimension of these negotiations"
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 21/05/2013 | 16:44 - European Commission
High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Libya
External relations and foreign affairs - 21/05/2013 | 16:07 - European Commission
Security Conference in Prague: "Evropa a svět v pohybu"
External relations and foreign affairs - 21/05/2013 | 15:34 - European Commission
Press release - Energy mix: EU needs fixed target for renewables' share by 2030, MEPs say
Energy and natural resources - 21/05/2013 | 14:50 - European Parliament
Speech: The EU's Data Protection rules and Cyber Security Strategy: two sides of the same coin
21/05/2013 | 14:14 - European Commission
Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes Parliament adoption of offshore legislation
Energy and natural resources - 21/05/2013 | 13:43 - European Commission
Innovation Leadership Recognised in Dublin at First Ever Luminary Awards
21/05/2013 | 13:30 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
Cohesion Policy: getting the most from EU Funds for growth and jobs - Commission moves to help
Employment and social rights - 21/05/2013 | 13:23 - European Commission
Press release - MEPs call for EU-wide action to collect tax lost to fraud and evasion
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 21/05/2013 | 13:21 - European Parliament
Press release - Public pensions must ensure decent living standards, MEPs say
Employment and social rights - 21/05/2013 | 13:17 - European Parliament
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EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:17
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EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:12
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Interview of Michel Barnier in Le Journal du Dimanche: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:10
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Environment - Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve: announcement
EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:06
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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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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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We ask two members of the Industry, Energy and Re...
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:25
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François Hollande's speech on 16/05: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:24
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Sugar companies inspection: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:21
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Reporter: Energy - can you choose to pay less?
17/05/2013 | 12:18
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What effects has energy market liberalisation had for...
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:06
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- 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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The glittering Peace Prize arrives in Brussels for a six-month exhibition that highl...
EC press conference
16/05/2013 | 12:20
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Commission presents the key findings of the 2012 RAPEX annual report: press con...