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The European Union at the G8 summit in Camp David (U.S.) on 18-19 May 2012 "Acting together"

The European Union at the G8 summit in Camp David (U.S.) on 18-19 May 2012 "Acting together"

16/05/2012  -  External relations and foreign affairs

This year's G8 summit under the motto "Acting Together" is chaired by U.S. President Obama in Camp David and takes place back-to-back to the NATO summit in Chicago from 20-21 May, one month before the G20 summit in Mexico. The European Union is a full member of the G8 and is represented by Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy.

April 2012 – Euro area annual inflation down to 2.6%, EU down to 2.7%

16/05/2012  -  Economy, finance, tax and competition / Statistics

April 2012 – Euro area annual inflation down to 2.6%, EU down to 2.7%

Euro area annual inflation was 2.6% in April 2012, down from 2.7% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.8%. Monthly inflation was 0.5% in April 2012. EU annual inflation was 2.7% in April 2012, down from 2.9% in March. A year earlier the rate was 3.3%. Monthly inflation was 0.5% in April 2012.

Food: Commission adopts landmark list of permitted health claims

16/05/2012  -  Agriculture, fisheries and food

Food: Commission adopts landmark list of permitted health claims

A list of 222 health claims has been approved by the Commission. This list is based on sound scientific advice, will be used throughout the EU and will also help to remove misleading claims from the market before the end of the year.

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Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

The multiannual financial framework (MFF, formerly ‘financial perspectives’) is a spending plan that translates the EU priorities into financial terms.

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Latest press releases and statements

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the Chapter 23 Kick-Off Meeting with Turkey Launch of the Positive Agenda with Turkey Ankara, 17 May 2012

External relations and foreign affairs  -  18/05/2012 | 16:01  -  European Commission

Other decisions Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  18/05/2012  -  ECB

Vice-President of the European Commission and Member responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Overcoming Europe's sovereign debt crisis – the road to stability and growth Speech at St. Antony's College Oxford, 17 May 2012

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  17/05/2012 | 18:17  -  European Commission

Remarks by Commissioner Füle after the first working group on chapter 23 with Turkey

External relations and foreign affairs  -  17/05/2012 | 17:02  -  European Commission

José Manuel Durão Barros President of the European Commission State of the World Economy and Finance and its impact on development in 2012 General assembly of the United Nations New York, 17 May 2012

External relations and foreign affairs  -  17/05/2012 | 16:16  -  European Commission

Positive EU-Turkey agenda launched in Ankara

External relations and foreign affairs  -  17/05/2012 | 12:09  -  European Commission

The European Union at the G8 summit in Camp David (U.S.): Questions and Answers

External relations and foreign affairs  -  17/05/2012 | 10:02  -  European Commission

Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, 17 May 2012 pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  17/05/2012  -  Council of the EU

Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Mali pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  17/05/2012  -  Council of the EU

President Van Rompuy's video conference prior to the G-8 pdf

17/05/2012  -  European Council

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Generation Awake campaign - Water Maniac Walter
20/05/2012  -  EC Audiovisual services
Your choices make a world of difference, is the EU c...

Your choices make a world of difference, is the EU c...

Generation Awake campaign - Water Maniac Walter
20/05/2012  -  EC Audiovisual services
Your choices make a world of difference, is the EU c...


Visit by José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, to New Y...

Visit by José Manuel Barroso to New York
16/05/2012  -  EC Audiovisual services
Visit by José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, to New Y...


Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Foreign Affairs Minister of Cypr...

Interview: What can Cyprus do for the EU?
16/05/2012 | 17:46  -  Europarltv
Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Foreign Affairs Minister of Cypr...


A musician’s pleas for copyright ...

ACTA open workshop / Ukraine PM at EP / Charlemagne Youth laureate
16/05/2012 | 17:06  -  Europarltv
A musician’s pleas for copyright ...


Revised legislation adopted by Parliament ensures coun...

Restrictions on export of dangerous chemicals
16/05/2012 | 17:04  -  Europarltv
Revised legislation adopted by Parliament ensures coun...


Participation of Androulla Vassiliou, Member of the EC in charge of Education,...

Reading of 'Odysseus'
16/05/2012  -  EC Audiovisual services
Participation of Androulla Vassiliou, Member of the EC in charge of Education,...


Maria Damanaki, Member of the EC in ch...

Representatives from Spanish fishermen associations at the EC
16/05/2012  -  EC Audiovisual services
Maria Damanaki, Member of the EC in ch...


The EP opens its doors to visit...

On the Agenda: Celebrating Europe, transaction tax, trade with China
16/05/2012 | 12:58  -  Europarltv
The EP opens its doors to visit...


In the European Parliament Jean-Paul Gauzès is in the front line o...

Close to you: Grounded in reality
16/05/2012 | 12:58  -  Europarltv
In the European Parliament Jean-Paul Gauzès is in the front line o...


Brief press statement by José Manuel BARROSO, President of the EC, following the...

EC Press Conference
16/05/2012 | 11:32  -  EC Audiovisual services
Brief press statement by José Manuel BARROSO, President of the EC, following the...


Statement by José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, following th...

Statement by José Manuel Barroso
16/05/2012 | 11:30  -  EC Audiovisual services
Statement by José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, following th...


Tax Agreement between Switzerland and EU Countries:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2012 | 10:52  -  EC Audiovisual services
Tax Agreement between Switzerland and EU Countries: Q&A


Czech corruption case:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2012 | 10:43  -  EC Audiovisual services
Czech corruption case: Q&A


Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2012 | 10:41  -  EC Audiovisual services
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Q&A


Commission carries out the first Schengen 'health check':  Q&A

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2012 | 10:34  -  EC Audiovisual services
Commission carries out the first Schengen 'health check': Q&A


Commission approves Südzucker's acquisition of control over ED&F MAN subjec...

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2012 | 10:26  -  EC Audiovisual services
Commission approves Südzucker's acquisition of control over ED&F MAN subjec...


Daily Commission press briefing of 16/05/2012:  College meeting point of or...

EC Midday press briefing
16/05/2012 | 10:15  -  EC Audiovisual services
Daily Commission press briefing of 16/05/2012: College meeting point of or...


Banks must put more money aside if Parliamen...

Capital requirements / Green growth / Saving the planet
15/05/2012  -  Europarltv
Banks must put more money aside if Parliamen...


MEPs sanction more control by EU over crisis-hit eurozone member...

Moves in EP on European debt crisis
15/05/2012  -  Europarltv
MEPs sanction more control by EU over crisis-hit eurozone member...


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