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AGENDA/13/17 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission Brussels, Friday 17 May 2013 Top News Background notes from the Spokesperson’s service for journalists The European Commission reserves the right to make changes Wednesday 23 May: Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key European seaports 2 Thursday 23 May: Commission adopts European Strategy for micro and nanoelectronic components... |
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BEI/13/70 Date: 22/05/2013 PRESS RELEASE 22 May 2013 The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) signed in Rome today a €600 million loan for rebuilding industrial infrastructure in areas hit by the earthquake in Emilia-Romagna one year ago. |
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BEI/13/69 Date: 17/05/2013 PRESS RELEASE Luxembourg, 17 May 2013 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Repsol S.A.’s research, development and innovation (RDI) programme with a EUR 200 million loan. EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez Arza and Repsol’s CEO Antonio Brufau signed the finance contract in Madrid this morning. |
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BEI/13/68 Date: 17/05/2013 PRESS RELEASE Luxembourg, 17 May 2013 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement with the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) designed to boost the amount of credit available to SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees), mainly in the industrial and service sectors. |
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CES/13/41 Date: 22/05/2013 22 May 2013 The EESC is urging the Council to send out the right signal to the European public and to prove that Europe is able to tackle this fundamental issue. Tax evasion costs EUR 1 trillion a year - EUR 2 000 for each and every one of Europe's... |
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CES/13/40 Date: 21/05/2013 21 May 2013 At its upcoming plenary session of 22-23 May, the European Economic and Social Committee will host a debate with Vincent Chauvet and Martin Wittenberg, initiators of the ongoing European Citizens' Initiative, "One single tariff". |
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CJE/13/61 Date: 21/05/2013 Press and Information Court of Justice of the European Union PRESS RELEASE No 61/13 Luxembourg, 21 May 2013 As part of the constant contacts which the Court of Justice of the European Union maintains with the highest courts of the Member States, a delegation from the Court will make an... |
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CJE/13/60 Date: 17/05/2013 Press and Information General Court of the European Union PRESS RELEASE No 60/13 Luxembourg, 17 May 2013 Judgments in Case T‑146/09 Parker ITR Srl and Parker-Hannifin Corp. v Commission, Joined Cases T‑147/09 and T‑148/09 Trelleborg Industrie SAS and Trelleborg AB v Commission and Case T‑154/09 Manuli Rubber Industries SpA (MRI) v... |
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CLDR/13/17 Date: 17/05/2013 Commission européenne Bruxelles, le 17 mai 2013 (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Activités des Institutions Déplacements et visites Lundi 20 mai 20-23/5 European Parliament Plenary Session Mr Antonio TAJANI in Rome: opening of the Space Expo with a press conference; meeting with Prime Minister Mr Enrico LETTA and... |
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DOC/13/4 Date: 22/05/2013 COMMISSION EUROPÉENNE SECRÉTARIAT GÉNÉRAL D/13/4 Bruxelles, le 22 mai 2013 Les délégations trouveront ci-joint les conclusions du Conseil européen (22 mai 2013). ___________________ Dans le contexte économique actuel, nous devons mettre toutes nos politiques au service de la compétitivité, de l'emploi et de la croissance. |
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IP/13/450 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 May 2013 The European Commission is presenting its views on how migration and mobility can contribute to inclusive and economic social development and how to strengthen global cooperation in this area. |
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IP/13/448 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 May 2013 The European Commission welcomed today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner. Further to this vote fireworks will soon become safer to use thanks to new rules requiring clearer labels and... |
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IP/13/452 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of Nataliya Apostolova as the new Head of EU Delegation to Libya. |
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IP/13/449 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: "I welcome this major step enhancing the safety of offshore oil and gas production in the EU. Past accidents have shown the devastating consequences when things go badly wrong offshore. |
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IP/13/447 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 The EU will provide some €37 million to strengthen the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries through support for the Programme to promote Regional Maritime Security (MASE). |
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IP/13/446 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 Measures to help crisis-hit countries to use much needed EU funds have been proposed today by the European Commission. The measures would help these Member States to tackle youth unemployment, to support small and medium sized business and to pay for key... |
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IP/13/445 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 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. |
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IP/13/444 Date: 17/05/2013 Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 European The European Union and the Swiss Confederation have signed an agreement that will strengthen co-operation between their respective competition authorities, the European Commission and the Swiss Competition Commission. |
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IP/13/443 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects. Businesses throughout Europe have until 5 September 2013 to put in their proposals for bringing novel environmental solutions to the market in the... |
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IP/13/442 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism are the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day. For two days in Valletta, Malta, experts from all maritime sectors and from all over Europe will discuss how to drive the tourism industry... |
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IP/13/441 Date: 17/05/2013 European Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 Commission The European Commission has notified the fisheries authorities of the Faroe Islands of its intention to adopt measures in support of the sustainability of herring fisheries shared with the Faroe Islands. |
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MEMO/13/452 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission MEMO Brussels, 22 May 2013 The Spokespersons of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, issued the following statement today: "High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner... |
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MEMO/13/449 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission MEMO Strasbourg, 22 May 2013 Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, after the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority (602 votes in favour, 23 against, 63 abstentions) to endorse the European Commission's proposal for an EU-wide protection... |
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MEMO/13/450 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission MEMO Brussels, 21 May 2013 Highlights of EU Commissioner for Budget and Financial programming Janusz Lewandowski's speech at today's EU General Affairs Council meeting. The debate was on the state of negotiations on the EU's next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) On MFF in general: - It is in... |
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MEMO/13/447 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission MEMO Brussels, 21 May 2013 "It was with great distress and sadness that I learned about the tornado that shook Oklahoma causing destruction and loss of lives. On my personal behalf and in the name of the European Commission please accept our deepest sympathies. |
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MEMO/13/446 Date: 18/05/2013 European Commission MEMO Chișinau, 18 May 2013 'I came to Moldova to participate in Europe Day. I have enjoyed the European village. I met a lot of enthusiastic people. I saw at first hand their deep attachment to European values such as rule of law,fundamental freedoms, democracy, prosperity– those are... |
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MEMO/13/445 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission MEMO Brussels, 17 May 2013 I attended the Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council today. We had a constructive exchange of views on the new EU rules on state aid to the audiovisual sector – the so-called "Cinema Communication". |
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MEX/13/0522 Date: 22/05/2013 EXME 13 / 22.05 DAILY NEWS 22/ 05 / 13 Commission calls for action on energy and tax evasion and fraud President Barroso is attending today's European Council, where he will make a presentation on the energy situation in the EU and will call for implementation of a number of... |
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MEX/13/0521 Date: 21/05/2013 EXME 13 / 21.05 DAILY NEWS 21 / 05 / 13 President Barroso sets out Commission's intentions for the European Council Ahead of this week's European Council, President Barroso today addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg. |
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MEX/13/0517 Date: 17/05/2013 EXME 13 / 17.05 DAILY NEWS 17 /05 / 13 Next steps on structural reform of the banking sector The Commission is meeting today key stakeholders of the banking sector in the context of its consultation on the Structural Reform of the Banking Sector, launched yesterday and which runs until... |
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PRES/13/201 Date: 21/05/2013 EUROPEAN COUNCIL THE PRESIDENT EN EUCO 116/13 PRESSE 201 PR PCE 101 I'm glad to be able to join you all this evening, here in Mechelen, a city with a long history. It's a real pleasure to see so many of you, from so many countries, gathered here for your... |
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PRES/13/199 Date: 21/05/2013 EUROPEAN COUNCIL THE PRESIDENT EN EUCO 115/13 PRESSE 199 PR PCE 100 It is my pleasure to invite you to the meeting of the European Council on 22 May 2013 in Brussels. The aim of this European Council is to set the direction for future work on two issues of crucial... |
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PRES/13/202 Date: 17/05/2013 EUROPEAN UNION EN 9677/13 PRESSE 202 On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, I wish to reaffirm the EU's commitment to equality and non–discrimination. In many countries, gender identity and sexual orientation continue to be used as the pretext for serious human rights violations. |
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SPEECH/13/448 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Plenary session of the European Parliament/ Brussels 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members, I would like to pay tribute to the quality of the report which has been prepared by your Rapporteur, Mr. Richard Howitt. |
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SPEECH/13/446 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Speech: Plenary debate of the European Parliament on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership/ Strasbourg 22 May 2013 From the outset, let me underline the importance of this Parliament's interest, commitment and contribution to preparations for negotiations of a Transatlantic Trade... |
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SPEECH/13/445 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech - European Parliament/Strasbourg 22 May 2013 President, honourable Members, During the Arab Spring, the European Union froze the assets of senior figures from the former Tunisian, Egyptian and Libyan... |
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SPEECH/13/443 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Speech - European Parliament session / Strasbourg 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, The Commission is collegially, with the steer of President Barroso,... |
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SPEECH/13/442 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech - European Parliament/Strasbourg 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members, This is a crisis that has brought unspeakable suffering to the people of Syria and that has already gone beyond... |
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SPEECH/13/441 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Plenary session of the European Parliament/ Brussels 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members, Let me first of all thank Doris Pack for an excellent Draft Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). |
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SPEECH/13/440 Date: 22/05/2013 European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press conference/Brussels 22 May 2013 This European Council has made good progress on our European approach to energy policy and tax evasion and fraud. |
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SPEECH/13/438 Date: 21/05/2013 Commission européenne Michel BARNIER Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Speech - Parlement européen – Séance plénière Strasbourg, le 21 mai 2013 Madame la Présidente, Mesdames et Messieurs les Députés, Aujourd’hui vous êtes appelés à vous exprimer sur un paquet législatif d’importance majeure pour... |
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SPEECH/13/435 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission Maria Damanaki European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Speech: European Maritime Day/Valetta 21 May 2013 Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to this year's edition of European Maritime Day. |
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SPEECH/13/434 Date: 21/05/2013 European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission European Parliament plenary session/Brussels 21 May 2013 Dear President, President in office of the Council, Honourable members, At moments like these, when growth forecasts for the near future are low, our job is to make Europe work and that... |
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SPEECH/13/437 Date: 20/05/2013 Evropská komise Štefan Füle Eurokomisař za politiku rozšíření a evropskou politiku sousedství Praha 20 května 2013 Vážené dámy, vážení pánové, děkuji za pozvání. Dovolte mi věnovat se ve svých poznámkách o cestě z krize nejprve rámci, v němž tuto cestu hledáme. |
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SPEECH/13/436 Date: 19/05/2013 European Commission Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Speech: NATO Parliamentary Assembly/Luxembourg 19 May 2013 The Internet is the infrastructure of the modern age. It accounted for more than 20% of GDP growth in the world’s major economies over the last five years. |
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SPEECH/13/433 Date: 18/05/2013 European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech - Official opening of Europe Day/ Chişinău, Moldova 18 May 2013 Dear friends, Dragi prieteni, It is a real pleasure to be here in Chisinau to celebrate Europe Day together with you. |
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SPEECH/13/432 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission Günther OETTINGER EU Commissioner for Energy EU Speech: EU ACER Conference Ljubljana, 17 May 2013 Dear Mr Pototschnig, Dear MEPs, dear Lord Mogg, Dear Director-General Philip Lowe, Dear regulators, TSOs, suppliers, Dear ladies and gentlemen, May I thank the organisers and our hosts for giving us the opportunity... |
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SPEECH/13/431 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission Kristalina GEORGIEVA EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Speech: Civil Protection Opening Forum/Brussels 15 May 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues and Friends, I am impressed to see so many people attending the fourth gathering of the Civil Protection Forum. |
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SPEECH/13/430 Date: 17/05/2013 European Commission Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Speech: AGE Platform Europe General Assembly /Brussels 17 May 2013 To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of the speech here Europe today is in a time of change. |
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STAT/13/78 Date: 22/05/2013 22 May 2013 Regional unemployment rates1 varied widely across the 270 NUTS 2 regions2 of the EU27 in 2012, with the lowest rates recorded in the regions of Salzburg and Tirol (both 2.5%) in Austria and Tübingen, Oberbayern and Trier (all 2.7%) in Germany, while the highest rates were registered... |
