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OLAF Report 2012: New investigative procedures make OLAF more efficient

OLAF Report 2012: New investigative procedures make OLAF more efficient

23/05/2013  -  Justice and citizens rights

During the year, OLAF has reinforced its investigative function and achieved significant results. OLAF investigations have become more efficient and the overall average duration of OLAF cases has decreased by seven months, from 29.1 months in 2011 to 22.6 in 2012.

Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key seaports

23/05/2013  -  Transport and travel

Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key seaports

The European Commission has launched a new initiative to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline. The guidelines and legal changes being proposed will help port operators upgrade their services and facilities as well as giving them more financial autonomy.

EU leaders agree to step up the fight against tax fraud

22/05/2013  -  Economy, finance, tax and competition / Institutional affairs

EU leaders agree to step up the fight against tax fraud

Extending  automatic exchange of information at both the EU and global level is a priority task in fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance, say the EU leaders in the summit conclusions.  |PHOTOS 1|2|3|4|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

Speech: The Economic and social benefits of big data

Science and technology  -  23/05/2013 | 12:30  -  European Commission

Speech - Europe's ports: a vital gateway to the rest of the world

Transport and travel  -  23/05/2013 | 12:24  -  European Commission

Midday Express of 2013-05-23

23/05/2013 | 12:11  -  European Commission

Europe's Seaports 2030: Challenges Ahead   Choose translations of the previous link BG CS DA DE EL ES ET FI FR HU IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SK SL SV

Transport and travel  -  23/05/2013 | 12:01  -  European Commission

Speech: Opening Remarks at EU Conference on Education

External relations and foreign affairs  -  23/05/2013 | 12:01  -  European Commission

Commission proposes to open negotiations for an investment agreement with China

External relations and foreign affairs  -  23/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Commission moves to strengthen EIB lending outside the EU over the next seven years

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key seaports   Choose translations of the previous link BG CS DA DE EL ES ET FI FR HU IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SK SL SV

Transport and travel  -  23/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

OLAF Report 2012 New investigative procedures make OLAF more efficient

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013 | 12:00  -  Olaf

Speech: Electronics for Europe

Science and technology  -  23/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

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EU: Tobacco
03/06/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
EU: Tobacco

EU: Tobacco

EU: Tobacco
03/06/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
EU: Tobacco


Recorded cutaways

EC press conference
23/05/2013 | 11:51  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
23/05/2013 | 00:00  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


Tax evasion and energy top one-day Council agenda, MEP...

EU-US trade / Tax evasion / Victim protection
22/05/2013 | 19:10  -  Europarltv
Tax evasion and energy top one-day Council agenda, MEP...


MEPs call for measures to halt tax evasion by crooks and tax av...

Making big companies pay their taxes
22/05/2013 | 19:10  -  Europarltv
MEPs call for measures to halt tax evasion by crooks and tax av...


The Economic Committee approves measures to protect account...

Bank failures / EU elections / Ombudsman
22/05/2013 | 12:09  -  Europarltv
The Economic Committee approves measures to protect account...


MEPs move to restore public confidence in banks, advancing European Cen...

Steps on banking supervision
21/05/2013 | 18:54  -  Europarltv
MEPs move to restore public confidence in banks, advancing European Cen...


The Social Affairs Committee agrees a new fund to provide food aid to the poor...

Food aid for the few?
21/05/2013 | 18:54  -  Europarltv
The Social Affairs Committee agrees a new fund to provide food aid to the poor...


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:17  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


Tax fraud and tax havens:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:14  -  EC Audiovisual services
Tax fraud and tax havens: Q&A


Interview of Michel Barnier in Le Journal du Dimanche:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:12  -  EC Audiovisual services
Interview of Michel Barnier in Le Journal du Dimanche: Q&A


Environment - Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve:  announcement

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:10  -  EC Audiovisual services
Environment - Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve: announcement


Daily Commission press briefing of 21/05/2013:  announcements of upcoming p...

EC Midday press briefing
21/05/2013 | 12:06  -  EC Audiovisual services
Daily Commission press briefing of 21/05/2013: announcements of upcoming p...


The internet has become an essential tool in our everyday lives ...

Reporter: The world is watching you
21/05/2013 | 09:32  -  Europarltv
The internet has become an essential tool in our everyday lives ...


We ask two members of the Industry, Energy and Re...

Talking point: Tighter rules for offshore drilling
20/05/2013 | 23:08  -  Europarltv
We ask two members of the Industry, Energy and Re...


Recorded cutaways

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:39  -  EC Audiovisual services
Recorded cutaways


François Hollande's speech on 16/05:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:25  -  EC Audiovisual services
François Hollande's speech on 16/05: Q&A


Sugar companies inspection:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:24  -  EC Audiovisual services
Sugar companies inspection: Q&A


- Ljubljana airport- France cultural exception:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
17/05/2013 | 12:21  -  EC Audiovisual services
- Ljubljana airport- France cultural exception: Q&A


What effects has energy market liberalisation had for...

Reporter: Energy - can you choose to pay less?
17/05/2013 | 12:18  -  Europarltv
What effects has energy market liberalisation had for...


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