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Latest press releases and statements

Joint Statement by President Barroso and Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs on 50th anniversary of the African UnionPT

External relations and foreign affairs  -  25/05/2013 | 10:30  -  European Commission

Maintaining momentum for EU enlargement

25/05/2013 | 07:00  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

Speech: From vision to action: putting citizens at the heart of Europe

24/05/2013 | 18:00  -  European Commission

Speech: Improving the well-being of citizens by improving literacy

Culture, education and youth  -  24/05/2013 | 16:19  -  European Commission

Speech: The future of enlargement on the background of the crisis

External relations and foreign affairs  -  24/05/2013 | 15:58  -  European Commission

EU, US, Canada launch Atlantic Ocean research alliance   Choose translations of the previous link BG CS DA DE EL ES ET FI FR GA HU IT LT LV MT NL PL PT RO SK SL SV

Agriculture, fisheries and food  -  24/05/2013 | 15:30  -  European Commission

Marine research in the European Union and the Atlantic

Agriculture, fisheries and food  -  24/05/2013 | 15:30  -  European Commission

Speech - Atlantic Ocean Cooperation

External relations and foreign affairs  -  24/05/2013 | 15:30  -  European Commission

Irish Presidency – running Brussels!

24/05/2013 | 15:30  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

EU, U.S., Canada launch Atlantic Ocean research alliance in Galway

24/05/2013 | 14:30  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

Midday Express of 2013-05-24

24/05/2013 | 12:08  -  European Commission

Top News from the European Commission 25 May – 21 June 2013

24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

CALENDRIER du 27 mai au 2 juin 2013 fr

24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

European elections: two out of three young people intend to votePT

Culture, education and youth  -  24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Bee Health: EU-wide restrictions on Pesticide use to enter into force on 1 December   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

Environment, consumers and health  -  24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Statement by Vice-Presidents Viviane Reding and Neelie Kroes on International Missing Children's Day

Science and technology  -  24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Speech - Clear EU perspective for Western Balkans, determination needed to make it reality

External relations and foreign affairs  -  24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Speech - Developing innovative solutions to our water challenges

Environment, consumers and health  -  24/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Mergers: Commission approves merger of Munksjö and Ahlstrom's label and processing paper business, subject to conditionsFI SV

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  24/05/2013 | 11:45  -  European Commission

Système européen de surveillance financière : une avancée majeure à consolider fr

Business  -  24/05/2013 | 09:45  -  European Commission

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the recent executions in Saudi Arabia pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  24/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

BACKGROUND NOTE - 3241st Council meeting - FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Brussels, 27 and 28 May 2013 pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  24/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Council and European Parliament reach agreement on tachograph regulation pdf

Energy and natural resources  -  24/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Press release TARGET 2012 Annual Report shows increase in volume and value of payments processed

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  24/05/2013  -  ECB

Speech Vítor Constâncio: Implications of the SSM on the ESFS

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  24/05/2013  -  ECB

Speech by EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger on behalf of HRVP Catherine Ashton on the case of Mrs Victoire Ingabire

Energy and natural resources  -  23/05/2013 | 17:54  -  European Commission

Press release - Human rights: hunger strike in Guantanamo; India; Rwanda

Justice and citizens rights  -  23/05/2013 | 17:39  -  European Parliament

May 2013: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013 | 16:03  -  European Commission

Occupational Pension Funds (IORP): Next steps

Business  -  23/05/2013 | 15:13  -  European Commission

Press release - Bangladesh fires and collapse: more preventive measures, say MEPs

Employment and social rights  -  23/05/2013 | 14:52  -  European Parliament

Press release - Syria: allow humanitarian aid and start a political process, MEPs demand

External relations and foreign affairs  -  23/05/2013 | 13:11  -  European Parliament

Press release - EU/US trade talks: keep Parliament on board, MEPs warn

External relations and foreign affairs  -  23/05/2013 | 12:56  -  European Parliament

Press release - Parliament eases rules on cross-border pet travel

Environment, consumers and health  -  23/05/2013 | 12:34  -  European Parliament

Speech: The Economic and social benefits of big data

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

Press release - Solidarity and democracy must also be part of deeper economic governance

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013 | 12:29  -  European Parliament

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

EU commits to ensuring basic education for every child by 2030   Choose translations of the previous link DE EL FR LV NL

Culture, education and youth  -  23/05/2013 | 11:36  -  European Commission

New Electronics Strategy: what's in it for the economy?

Science and technology  -  23/05/2013 | 11:30  -  European Commission

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

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the EU High Level Conference on the Education and Development pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  23/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the terrorist attacks in Niger pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  23/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Speech Mario Draghi: Building stability and sustained prosperity in Europe

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013  -  ECB

Speech Benoît Cœuré: The Single Resolution Mechanism: Why it is needed

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013  -  ECB

Speech Vítor Constâncio: The European crisis and the role of the financial system

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  23/05/2013  -  ECB

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

Social pillar of the 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

Press release - Parliament approves EU-wide civil law protection for victims

Justice and citizens rights  -  22/05/2013 | 12:32  -  European Parliament

EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law

22/05/2013 | 12:32  -  European Commission

Press release - Parliament backs EU banking supervisory system plans

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  22/05/2013 | 12:28  -  European Parliament

Midday Express of 2013-05-22

22/05/2013 | 12:09  -  European Commission

Making migration a driver for development   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

External relations and foreign affairs  -  22/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Making fireworks in the EU saferES IT

Business  -  22/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Civil society urges the Council to end tax evasion

Employment and social rights  -  22/05/2013 | 11:56  -  Economic and Social Committee

Speech - Débat sur l’Union bancaire fr

Business  -  22/05/2013 | 10:10  -  European Commission

Taoiseach Enda Kenny sets out priorities for final weeks of Ireland's EU Presidency

22/05/2013 | 07:00  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

Green light for civilian mission to support border security in Libya pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  22/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Fact Sheet: EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  22/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Background briefing (23.5.2013, 10.00) on EU border assistance mission in Libya pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  22/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

EUROPEAN COUNCIL 22 May 2013 CONCLUSIONS pdf

22/05/2013  -  European Council

Speech Peter Praet: Monetary policy in the context of balance sheet adjustments

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  22/05/2013  -  ECB

Press release - Single banking supervision system on right track but one step remains

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  21/05/2013 | 18:36  -  European Parliament

Press release - Debate on further legislation to deepen economic and monetary union

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  21/05/2013 | 17:31  -  European Parliament

Press release - Energy mix: EU needs fixed target for renewables' share by 2030, MEPs say

Energy and natural resources  -  21/05/2013 | 17:20  -  European Parliament

MFF negotiations: "Let us look beyond purely inter institutional dimension of these negotiations"

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  21/05/2013 | 16:44  -  European Commission

High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Libya

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013 | 16:07  -  European Commission

Security Conference in Prague: "Evropa a svět v pohybu" cs

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013 | 15:34  -  European Commission

Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes Parliament adoption of offshore legislation

Energy and natural resources  -  21/05/2013 | 13:43  -  European Commission

Innovation Leadership Recognised in Dublin at First Ever Luminary Awards

21/05/2013 | 13:30  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

Cohesion Policy: getting the most from EU Funds for growth and jobs - Commission moves to help   Choose translations of the previous link DE EL FR PT RO SK

Employment and social rights  -  21/05/2013 | 13:23  -  European Commission

Press release - MEPs call for EU-wide action to collect tax lost to fraud and evasion

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  21/05/2013 | 13:21  -  European Parliament

Press release - Public pensions must ensure decent living standards, MEPs say

Employment and social rights  -  21/05/2013 | 13:17  -  European Parliament

Press release - Media freedom: MEPs call for annual EU monitoring of national media laws

Culture, education and youth  -  21/05/2013 | 13:13  -  European Parliament

Press release - Offshore oil and gas: operators should prove their ability to cover damages

Energy and natural resources  -  21/05/2013 | 13:07  -  European Parliament

Press release - Taxpayers and savers last in line to save banks - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  21/05/2013 | 13:02  -  European Parliament

Press release - Next European Parliament elections to be brought forward to May 2014

Institutional affairs  -  21/05/2013 | 13:02  -  European Parliament

Irish Presidency Spotlight on Innovation and Competitiveness

21/05/2013 | 13:00  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

Midday Express of 2013-05-21

21/05/2013 | 12:09  -  European Commission

EU to provide over €37 million to fight piracy in Eastern and Southern AfricaLV

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Environment: Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve   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

Environment, consumers and health  -  21/05/2013 | 12:00  -  European Commission

Speech: Success All Year Round: Challenges and Opportunities for Maritime and Coastal Tourism

Agriculture, fisheries and food  -  21/05/2013 | 11:02  -  European Commission

The Austrian youth employment strategy and social dimension of the EMU, highlights of the May EESC plenary session

Employment and social rights  -  21/05/2013 | 10:48  -  Economic and Social Committee

Statement by President Barroso following the tornado in Oklahoma

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013 | 10:11  -  European Commission

INDICATIVE PROGRAMME - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013 pdf

Institutional affairs  -  21/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Libya pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Conclusions of the 39th meeting of the EEA Council - Brussels, 21 May 2013 pdf

Institutional affairs  -  21/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton after today's meeting with Prime Ministers Dačić and Thaçi pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest series of attacks in Iraq pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  21/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

Press release - May opening: new Ombudsman candidates

Institutional affairs  -  20/05/2013 | 19:33  -  European Parliament

Press release - Debate ahead of Wednesday's European summit

Economy, finance, tax and competition  -  20/05/2013 | 17:54  -  European Parliament

Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore to push for progress on €960 billion EU budget negotiations

20/05/2013 | 16:25  -  Presidency of the Council of the EU

The European Union – Russian Federation human rights consultations pdf

External relations and foreign affairs  -  19/05/2013  -  Council of the EU

EC Midday briefing

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