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Speech - Moldova belongs to Europe

External relations and foreign affairs - 18/05/2013 | 14:27 - European Commission

Council conclusions on the social dimension of higher education

Culture, education and youth - 18/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Council conclusions on maximising the potential of youth policy in addressing the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy

Culture, education and youth - 18/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Council conclusions on the contribution of quality youth work to the development, well-being and social inclusion of young people

Culture, education and youth - 18/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Press release - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting (provisional version) - Bruxelles, 16 and 17 May 2013

Culture, education and youth - 18/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Energy efficiency can create significant jobs across Europe

17/05/2013 | 17:27 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Statement by Vice President Almunia following the EYCS Council meeting

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 17/05/2013 | 16:55 - European Commission

Newsletter - 20-23 May 2013 - Strasbourg plenary session

17/05/2013 | 16:26 - European Parliament

Speech: EU ENERGY POLICY BEYOND 2014

Energy and natural resources - 17/05/2013 | 16:18 - European Commission

Irish Presidency stresses economic and social potential of the cultural sector at Culture Council Meeting in Brussels

17/05/2013 | 13:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Irish Presidency hosts anti-doping debate in advance of EU Sports Council

17/05/2013 | 12:30 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

European Union and Switzerland sign Cooperation Agreement in Competition Matters

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 17/05/2013 | 12:21 - European Commission

Midday Express of 2013-05-17

17/05/2013 | 12:13 - European Commission

Top News from the European Commission 18 May – 14 June 2013

17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

CALENDRIER du 20 mai au 26 mai 2013

17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

EUR 31.5 million in Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market

Environment, consumers and health - 17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

A European Maritime Day on sustainable maritime tourism and connectivity

Agriculture, fisheries and food - 17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Commission announces possible measures against the Faroe Islands over herring fisheries

Agriculture, fisheries and food - 17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Speech: Opening address Civil Protection Forum

17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Speech: Innovation isn't just for the young

Science and technology - 17/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Speech: Cultural diversity and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Culture, education and youth - 17/05/2013 | 11:16 - European Commission

Speech - The Commission's actions are making LGBT rights a reality

17/05/2013 | 11:16 - European Commission

Speech - Nové európske kompetencie v daňovaj politike a akčný plan EÚ proti daňovým únikom

Institutional affairs - 17/05/2013 | 11:00 - European Commission

March 2013 compared with February 2013 Euro area production in construction down by 1.7% Down by 1.1% in EU27

Statistics - 17/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat

Agenda - The Week Ahead 20-26 May 2013

17/05/2013 | 10:30 - European Parliament

Press release - International Day against Homophobia: MEPs react to LGBT survey findings

Justice and citizens rights - 17/05/2013 | 10:14 - European Parliament

60/2013 : 17 May 2013 - Judgment of the General Court in cases T-146/09, T-147/09, T-148/09, T-154/09

Justice and citizens rights - 17/05/2013 | 09:40 - Court of Justice

Minister Rabbitte launches debate about the future of broadcast media in Europe

17/05/2013 | 09:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Weekly schedule of President Van Rompuy

17/05/2013 - European Council

EU-Turkmenistan Human Rights Dialogue

External relations and foreign affairs - 17/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Council Keynote Speech at the Federation of Young European Greens Debate on Youth and Europe Brussels, 17 May 2013

17/05/2013 - European Council

Press release Schedules for the meetings of the Governing Council and the General Council of the ECB in 2014 and 2015

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 17/05/2013 - ECB

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

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 17/05/2013 - ECB

Speech Yves Mersch: “Built to Last”: The New Euro Area Framework

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 17/05/2013 - ECB

Speech Benoît Cœuré: Monetary policy in the crisis – Confronting short-run challenges while anchoring long-run expectations

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 17/05/2013 - ECB

Spain: EIB-ICO: New SME financing agreement

Business - 17/05/2013 - EIB

Repsol receives EUR 200 million EIB loan for its RDI programme

Business - 17/05/2013 - EIB

European Medicines Agency recommends first vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease for authorisation at EU level

Environment, consumers and health - 17/05/2013 - European Medicines Agency

Benefits of Diane 35 and generics outweigh risks in specific patient group

Environment, consumers and health - 17/05/2013 - European Medicines Agency

Speech by President Barroso: "An EU strategy for industrial competitiveness"

16/05/2013 | 21:32 - European Commission

Press release - State of play on EU long-term budget negotiations and current budget shortfalls - Committee on Budgets

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 16/05/2013 | 19:02 - European Parliament

Speech - The importance of a holistic approach to key resources

Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2013 | 17:00 - European Commission

Press release - Mali: MEPs back financial commitment for reconstruction and democracy - Committee on Foreign Affairs - Committee on Development - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

External relations and foreign affairs - 16/05/2013 | 16:10 - European Parliament

Speech - Tavola Rotonda ad alto livello sull'acciaio

Business - 16/05/2013 | 15:59 - European Commission

59/2013 : 16 May 2013 - Order of the General Court in case T-198/12

Justice and citizens rights - 16/05/2013 | 15:00 - Court of Justice

Speech - The Digitisation of our Economies

Science and technology - 16/05/2013 | 14:30 - European Commission

Increased access to higher education a priority for Europe’s Education Ministers

16/05/2013 | 13:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Minister Deenihan to seek agreement on European Capitals of Culture 2020-2033

16/05/2013 | 13:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Speech - Delivering a cybersecurity strategy to protect an interconnected Europe

Justice and citizens rights - 16/05/2013 | 12:39 - European Commission

Midday Express of 2013-05-16

16/05/2013 | 12:09 - European Commission

Six new scientific clusters to support Danube strategy

Regions and local development - 16/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Stronger EU cooperation leads to higher consumer safety

Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Emissions trading: 2012 saw continuing decline in emissions but growing surplus of allowances

Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Third Post-Programme Surveillance mission to Latvia by the Commission services

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 16/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Questions and answers - RAPEX in 2012

Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Speech - The Internal Security Dimension and Perspectives

Justice and citizens rights - 16/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Speech - Úvodné slovo na Konferencii k Dunajskej Stratégii

Institutional affairs - 16/05/2013 | 11:41 - European Commission

Agreement secured on new generation “smart” tachograph device for recording driver hours

16/05/2013 | 11:30 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

March 2013 Euro area international trade in goods surplus 22.9 bn euro 15.8 bn euro surplus for EU27

Statistics - 16/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat

April 2013 Euro area annual inflation down to 1.2% EU down to 1.4%

Statistics - 16/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat

Music: soul of the universe and heart-beat of diversity

Culture, education and youth - 16/05/2013 | 10:34 - European Commission

Minister Coveney welcomes political agreement on the future of organic farming in the EU

16/05/2013 | 10:34 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Modern Insolvency Rules: lending a helping hand to businesses in distress

16/05/2013 | 10:31 - European Commission

Scientific support to the Danube Strategy

Regions and local development - 16/05/2013 | 10:29 - European Commission

Teaching at the heart of the final Education Council for the Irish Presidency

16/05/2013 | 06:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Speech Peter Praet: Adjustment and growth in the euro area

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 16/05/2013 - ECB

Swift execution for USD 5 billion 3-year Global benchmark issue

Business - 16/05/2013 - EIB

EUR 215 million for energy in Greece

Business - 16/05/2013 - EIB

EIB lends CaixaBank EUR 300 million to finance projects of SMEs and midcaps

Business - 16/05/2013 - EIB

Montenegro: With R.Krivokapić about challenges on the road to accession

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 20:42 - European Commission

Speech - Déclaration du Président Barroso à la conférence des donateurs "Ensemble pour le renouveau du Mali"

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 18:35 - European Commission

Speech - The humanitarian response, linking relief to rehabilitation and development, and reconciliation – crucial for Mali's sustainable future

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 18:04 - European Commission

Discours du Président Barroso à la conférence internationale des donateurs pour le développement du Mali

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 18:01 - European Commission

Presidency confirms agreement on strengthening responses to serious cross-border health threats

15/05/2013 | 18:01 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

How are we living up to the Rio+20 commitments on sustainable development?

Employment and social rights - 15/05/2013 | 17:26 - Economic and Social Committee

International donor conference: €3.25 billion mobilised by international community to rebuild Mali

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 17:22 - European Commission

If the EU is to succeed in its energy transition, it must take society with it

Employment and social rights - 15/05/2013 | 17:10 - Economic and Social Committee

Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the sugar sector

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 16:55 - European Commission

Speech - Déclaration du Président Barroso pour la visite du Président Hollande

15/05/2013 | 16:52 - European Commission

Speech by President Barroso at opening of the European Emergency Response Centre

15/05/2013 | 15:12 - European Commission

Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki regarding Arctic Council decision on EU's observer status

Agriculture, fisheries and food - 15/05/2013 | 13:21 - European Commission

Minister Fitzgerald to seek EU agreement on greater role for youth work in supporting youth employment initiatives

15/05/2013 | 12:39 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Minister Fitzgerald to seek EU agreement on greater role for youth work in supporting youth employment initiatives

15/05/2013 | 12:39 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 12:29 - European Commission

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Parlophone Label Group by the parent company of Warner Music Group

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 12:20 - European Commission

Midday Express of 2013-05-15

15/05/2013 | 12:17 - European Commission

Press release - Smart tachographs for road safety and fair competition in road transport - Committee on Transport and Tourism

Transport and travel - 15/05/2013 | 12:16 - European Parliament

European Commission making headway on Roma integration

Employment and social rights - 15/05/2013 | 12:05 - European Commission

Signature of Association Agreement with the EU will depend on Ukraine's performance

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Road transport: Commission speeds up roll-out of information services for motorists

Transport and travel - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

State aid (Italy): Commission approves public investment in capital of Ferrarini Group-controlled NewCo.

Agriculture, fisheries and food - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

MEDIA's magnificent seven compete for Palme d'Or

Culture, education and youth - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Emergency Response Centre: for a faster and more efficient European response to disasters

15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Better information for safer EU roads – frequently asked questions

Transport and travel - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (16-17 May)

Culture, education and youth - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

European Patients' Rights Day: 10 benefits the EU brings to patients

Environment, consumers and health - 15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Q/A: The European Emergency Response Centre Opens

15/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

State aid: Commission opens investigation into public financing for German paper mill Propapier after Court judgment

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

State aid: Commission authorises public co-financing of Copenhagen multiarena in Denmark

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

State aid: Commission approves €39.8 million in aid for the “Genesys” research programme for the development of third-generation biorefineries

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

State aid: Commission opens formal investigation into proposed public financing for Ford España

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for LOT Polish Airlines

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 15/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

Flash estimate for the first quarter of 2013 Euro area GDP down by 0.2% and EU27 down by 0.1% -1.0% and -0.7% respectively compared with the first quarter of 2012

Statistics - 15/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat

Discours d’ouverture: Conférence des donateurs pour le développement au Mali

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 | 10:16 - European Commission

Irish Fisheries Minister secures major breakthrough in EU Negotiations on CFP Reform

15/05/2013 | 06:40 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

BACKGROUND NOTE - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013

Institutional affairs - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

AGENDA - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013

Institutional affairs - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Joint Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki regarding Arctic Council decision on EU's observer status

External relations and foreign affairs - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Agenda - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting - Brussels, 16 and 17 May 2013

Culture, education and youth - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Background note - 3239th EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE and SPORT Council meeting - Brussels, 16 and 17 May 2013

Culture, education and youth - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Press information - Signing ceremony for the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation concerning cooperation on the application of their competition laws - Brussels, 17 May 2013 at 12.00

Business - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

Cross-border health threats: Council confirms agreement with EP

Employment and social rights - 15/05/2013 - Council of the EU

"Unlocking opportunities for growth and competitiveness" - Keynote opening speech by President Herman Van Rompuy at the European Business Summit 2013

15/05/2013 - European Council

Background briefing on European Council - Brussels, 21 May 2013 at 14.30

15/05/2013 - European Council

Poland: EIB increases support for high-speed trains

Business - 15/05/2013 - EIB

Agreement on taxation issues and progress on banking resolution at ECOFIN meeting

14/05/2013 | 18:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Speech - Press conference remarks at Council of Finance Ministers

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 17:32 - European Commission

Climate finance: the EU delivers more than its fast start finance pledge

Environment, consumers and health - 14/05/2013 | 17:17 - European Commission

Déclaration du Président Barroso suite à sa rencontre avec M. Dioncounda Traoré, Président du Mali

External relations and foreign affairs - 14/05/2013 | 17:14 - European Commission

Consumer-goods markets: A litmus test for competition policy

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 16:15 - European Commission

Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in oil and biofuels sectors

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 16:09 - European Commission

Speech - Conference on Researcher Careers and Mobility

Science and technology - 14/05/2013 | 14:15 - European Commission

Ireland playing its part in meeting EU targets for high value jobs

14/05/2013 | 14:15 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

Speech - Copenhagen accession criteria: 20 years that changed Europe

External relations and foreign affairs - 14/05/2013 | 14:02 - European Commission

Speech - Remarques introductives sur la Résolution bancaire

Business - 14/05/2013 | 13:04 - European Commission

Midday Express of 2013-05-14

14/05/2013 | 12:09 - European Commission

Commission outlines options for future of 1 and 2 euro cent coins

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Increased education opportunities between Tunisia and EU

External relations and foreign affairs - 14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Climate Action: Commission kick-starts public debate in Southern and Eastern Europe

Environment, consumers and health - 14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Women on Boards: Vice-President Viviane Reding and Markus Klimmer, Managing Director at Accenture discuss challenges and opportunities

14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

New Global Navigation Satellite System service centre in Spain to help European users access data

Business - 14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Issues related to the continued issuance of the 1 and 2 euro cent coins

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

Speech - "Shale gas in Europe – being consistent with a low carbon economy, managing health and environmental risks"

Environment, consumers and health - 14/05/2013 | 12:00 - European Commission

State aid: Commission clears new restructuring plan of Banco CEISS in view of its possible acquisition by Unicaja

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

Antitrust: Vice President Almunia welcomes Visa Europe's proposal to cut inter-bank fees for credit cards

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 11:45 - European Commission

March 2013 compared with February 2013 Industrial production up by 1.0% in euro area Up by 0.9% in EU27

Statistics - 14/05/2013 | 11:00 - Eurostat

Background - EU rules on awarding concession contracts - Q and A

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 10:50 - European Parliament

Speech - Press Speaking Points at the Eurogroup Press Conference

Economy, finance, tax and competition - 14/05/2013 | 10:25 - European Commission

PRESIDENCY BRIEFING (15.05, 09.00am) - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013

Institutional affairs - 14/05/2013 - Council of the EU