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EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law
Main results of the General Affairs Council 
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Leaders to focus on tax policy, energy and the deepening of EMU
21/05/2013 - Economy, finance, tax and competition / Institutional affairs
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.
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Invitation letter by President Herman Van Rompuy to the European Council
- Speech by President Barroso on the preparations of the European Council of 22 May
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Annoted draft agenda
21/05/2013 - Environment, consumers and health
Environment: Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve
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.
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
Press release - Parliament approves EU-wide civil law protection for victims
Justice and citizens rights - 22/05/2013 | 12:32 - European Parliament
EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law
22/05/2013 | 12:32 - European Commission
Press release - Parliament backs EU banking supervisory system plans
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 22/05/2013 | 12:28 - European Parliament
Statement by the Spokespersons of High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the arrests of former Prime Minister of Georgia
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 12:25 - European Commission
Midday Express of 2013-05-22
22/05/2013 | 12:09 - European Commission
Making migration a driver for development
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
Making fireworks in the EU safer
Business - 22/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
Civil society urges the Council to end tax evasion
Employment and social rights - 22/05/2013 | 11:56 - Economic and Social Committee
Unemployment in the EU27 regions in 2012 Regional unemployment rates ranged from 2.5% in Salzburg and Tirol to 38.5% in Ceuta and 34.6% in Andalucía
Statistics - 22/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat
Speech - Débat sur l’Union bancaire
Business - 22/05/2013 | 10:10 - European Commission
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Bank failures / EU elections / Ombudsman
22/05/2013 | 12:09
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Europarltv
The Economic Committee approves measures to protect account...
Bank failures / EU elections / Ombudsman
22/05/2013 | 12:09
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Europarltv
The Economic Committee approves measures to protect account...
Steps on banking supervision
21/05/2013 | 18:54
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Europarltv
MEPs move to restore public confidence in banks, advancing European Cen...
Food aid for the few?
21/05/2013 | 18:54
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Europarltv
The Social Affairs Committee agrees a new fund to provide food aid to the poor...
EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:12
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EC Audiovisual services
Interview of Michel Barnier in Le Journal du Dimanche: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:10
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EC Audiovisual services
Environment - Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve: announcement
EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:06
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EC Audiovisual services
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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Europarltv
We ask two members of the Industry, Energy and Re...
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:25
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EC Audiovisual services
François Hollande's speech on 16/05: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:24
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EC Audiovisual services
Sugar companies inspection: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:21
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EC Audiovisual services
- Ljubljana airport- France cultural exception: Q&A
Reporter: Energy - can you choose to pay less?
17/05/2013 | 12:18
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Europarltv
What effects has energy market liberalisation had for...
EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:06
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EC Audiovisual services
- 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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Europarltv
The glittering Peace Prize arrives in Brussels for a six-month exhibition that highl...