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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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EU leaders agree to step up the fight against tax fraud
22/05/2013 - Economy, finance, tax and competition / Institutional affairs
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|
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European Council conclusions
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Remarks by President Van Rompuy after the European Council
- Statement by President Barroso following the European Council
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
Speech: Sustainability and reporting: Europe at the forefront
Business - 23/05/2013 | 10:08 - European Commission
Taoiseach to discuss Ireland's EU Presidency priorities in Athens today
23/05/2013 | 08:40 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
EU consumers could save €22.5 billion a year from new dispute resolution mechanisms
23/05/2013 | 06:55 - Presidency of the Council of the EU
BACKGROUND BRIEFING (24.05, 10.00am) - FOREIGN AFFAIRS and FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Development) Council meetings - Brussels, 27 and 28 May
External relations and foreign affairs - 23/05/2013 - Council of the EU
Speech: Remarks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
22/05/2013 | 20:24 - European Commission
Speech: Discussing progress and shortcomings of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 20:07 - European Commission
What Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to do to move on EU path
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 19:13 - European Commission
Statement by President Barroso following the European Council meeting
22/05/2013 | 18:36 - European Commission
Speech - Social pillar of the of EMU – Commission statement in the European Parliament
Economy, finance, tax and competition - 22/05/2013 | 17:38 - European Commission
Speech - Remarks by EU Commissioner Štefan Füle on behalf of HRVP Catherine Ashton on asset recovery
External relations and foreign affairs - 22/05/2013 | 17:09 - European Commission
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EU: Tobacco
03/06/2013 | 00:00
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EC Audiovisual services
EU: Tobacco
EU-US trade / Tax evasion / Victim protection
22/05/2013 | 19:10
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Europarltv
Tax evasion and energy top one-day Council agenda, MEP...
Making big companies pay their taxes
22/05/2013 | 19:10
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Europarltv
MEPs call for measures to halt tax evasion by crooks and tax av...
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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Europarltv
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...