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A strategy on Europe's adaptation to climate change

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|

Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force

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.

EU and US start negotiations on trade and investment agreement

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|

Special coverage

The economic crisis – The EU’s response

The European Union is responding to the global economic crisis through actions on different levels.

The economic crisis – The EU’s response

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  -  Europarltv
A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...

A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...

Reporter: Moving against money laundering
18/06/2013 | 14:35  -  Europarltv
A criminal organisation was transferring millions of euros...


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:56  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


European Court of Auditors report on the EU Support for Governance in Egypt...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:52  -  EC Audiovisual services
European Court of Auditors report on the EU Support for Governance in Egypt...


Cultural exception/Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP):  ...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:40  -  EC Audiovisual services
Cultural exception/Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): ...


Banca Monte Paschi:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:38  -  EC Audiovisual services
Banca Monte Paschi: Q&A


Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee:  follow up Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:37  -  EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: follow up Q&A


Legislative elections in Hungary (2014):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:31  -  EC Audiovisual services
Legislative elections in Hungary (2014): Q&A


Defence budget:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:29  -  EC Audiovisual services
Defence budget: Q&A


Italy (public deficit):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:27  -  EC Audiovisual services
Italy (public deficit): Q&A


Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT):  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:19  -  EC Audiovisual services
Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT): Q&A


Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force:  announcemen...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:16  -  EC Audiovisual services
Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force: announcemen...


Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee:  announcement

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:14  -  EC Audiovisual services
Upcoming EU-China Joint Committee: announcement


Daily Commission press briefing of 18/06/2013:  announcements of upcoming p...

EC Midday press briefing
18/06/2013 | 12:09  -  EC Audiovisual services
Daily Commission press briefing of 18/06/2013: announcements of upcoming p...


Recorded cutaways

EC press conference
18/06/2013 | 12:02  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


High level group presents report on improving quality in teaching and learning i...

EC press conference
18/06/2013 | 11:40  -  EC Audiovisual services
High level group presents report on improving quality in teaching and learning i...



 Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affa...

EU HR Ashton meets Lebanese PM
17/06/2013 | 21:33  -  Council TV
Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affa...



 Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Forei...

EU HR Ashton visits Lebanon: meetings
17/06/2013 | 21:33  -  Council TV
Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Forei...


After more than a year of negotiating, MEPs agree a deal t...

New Schengen deal should keep border open
17/06/2013 | 17:34  -  Europarltv
After more than a year of negotiating, MEPs agree a deal t...



 This video shows shots on the trade relations between EU and Canada.

EU-Canada trade relations
17/06/2013 | 17:26  -  Council TV
This video shows shots on the trade relations between EU and Canada.


Q&A

G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland- pre-summit press conference
17/06/2013 | 14:35  -  EC Audiovisual services
Q&A


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