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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

Agreement on €960 billion EU budget still possible by end of June - Tánaiste tells EU counterparts

21/05/2013 | 16:24 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

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"

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

Speech: The EU's Data Protection rules and Cyber Security Strategy: two sides of the same coin

21/05/2013 | 14:14 - 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

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 Africa

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

Environment: Europe’s bathing waters continue to improve

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

Press release - Social affairs committee rejects cut to fund for the EU's most deprived - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Employment and social rights - 21/05/2013 | 11:56 - European Parliament

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

Speech by President Barroso on the preparations of the European Council of 22 May

21/05/2013 | 10:02 - European Commission

Invitation letter by President Herman Van Rompuy to the European Council

21/05/2013 - European Council

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

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

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

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

Background note on the European Council meeting 22 May 2013

21/05/2013 - European Council

Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following her meeting with Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Santos López

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

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

PRESS RELEASE - 3240th Council meeting - GENERAL AFFAIRS - Brussels, 21 May 2013 (provisional version)

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

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

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

Minister Creighton to attend the European Parliament for key debates on banking union, trade and preparations for the European Council

20/05/2013 | 18:00 - Presidency of the Council of the EU

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

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

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

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

Joint EFSA and ECDC report: resistant bacteria remain an important issue that can affect humans through animals and food.

Agriculture, fisheries and food / Environment, consumers and health - 16/05/2013 | 10:00 - European Food Safety Authority

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