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European Union and Switzerland sign Cooperation Agreement in Competition Matters
EUR 31.5 million in Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market
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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
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
Midday Express of 2013-05-21
21/05/2013 | 12:09 - European Commission
EU to provide over €37 million to fight piracy in Eastern and Southern Africa
External relations and foreign affairs - 21/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
Environment: Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve
Environment, consumers and health - 21/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission
Speech: Success All Year Round: Challenges and Opportunities for Maritime and Coastal Tourism
Agriculture, fisheries and food - 21/05/2013 | 11:02 - European Commission
The Austrian youth employment strategy and social dimension of the EMU, highlights of the May EESC plenary session
Employment and social rights - 21/05/2013 | 10:48 - Economic and Social Committee
Press release - Taxpayers and savers last in line to save banks - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 21/05/2013 | 10:12 - European Parliament
Statement by President Barroso following the tornado in Oklahoma
External relations and foreign affairs - 21/05/2013 | 10:11 - European Commission
Speech by President Barroso on the preparations of the European Council of 22 May
21/05/2013 | 10:02 - European Commission
Invitation letter by President Herman Van Rompuy to the European Council
21/05/2013 - European Council
INDICATIVE PROGRAMME - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013
Institutional affairs - 21/05/2013 - Council of the EU
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Talking point: Tighter rules for offshore drilling
20/05/2013 | 23:08
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EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:25
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François Hollande's speech on 16/05: Q&A
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17/05/2013 | 12:24
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Sugar companies inspection: Q&A
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17/05/2013 | 12:21
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17/05/2013 | 12:18
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17/05/2013 | 12:06
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On the Agenda: Tax fraud, Syria & pets
17/05/2013 | 09:20
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Homophobia still rife in the EU, despite laws
17/05/2013 | 09:20
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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...
EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2013 | 12:13
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Austria (Competition case): Q&A
EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2013 | 12:10
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Upcoming European Council (22/05/2013): Q&A
Interview: €3 billion in aid for Mali
15/05/2013 | 20:11
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