Press releases - RSS http://europa.eu/rapid/search-result.htm?query=58&language=EN&format=RSS Search={keywords=22,INTMARSER,keywordMatch=any,language={EN},format=RSS,size=10} EN Copyright European Commission DG COMM Internal Market: the Commission has brought Hungary before the Court of Justice to contest restrictive conditions on the issue of luncheon vouchers and other benefits in kind http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-578_en.htm European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 June 2013 The European Commission has decided to bring Hungary before the Court of Justice of the European Union to contest its legislation on issuing luncheon, leisure and holiday vouchers. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:00:09 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-578_en.htm June infringements package: main decisions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-583_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 20 June 2013 June June AGRICULTURE EDUCATION & CULTURE EMPLOYMENT & social affairs ENERGY ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY INTERNAL MARKET & SERVICES JUSTICE TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION TRANSPORT AT 1 BE 2 1 3 BG 1 CY 1 1 CZ 1 1 DE 1 1... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:00:06 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-583_en.htm Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Luxembourg, 21 June http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-585_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 June 2013 The EU's Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place in Luxembourg on Friday, 21 June at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Michel Barnier, Commissioner... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:53:14 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-585_en.htm Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-555_en.htm European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 June 2013 As of 20 June, credit rating agencies (CRAs) will have to follow stricter rules which will make them more accountable for their actions. The new rules also aim to reduce over-reliance on credit ratings while at the same time improving the quality... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:02 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-555_en.htm New rules on credit rating agencies (CRAs) enter into force – frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-571_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 18 June 2013 I. GENERAL CONTEXT AND APPLICABLE LAW 1. What is a credit rating? A credit rating is an opinion issued by a specialised firm on the creditworthiness of an entity (e.g. an issuer of bonds) or a debt instrument (e.g. bonds or asset-backed securities). Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-571_en.htm Commission welcomes EIOPA report on Long-Term Guarantee Assessment for insurance sector http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-547_en.htm European Press release Brussels, 14 June 2013 Commission The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) today published a report assessing a possible package of measures to facilitate the provision of insurance products with long-term guarantees under the new Solvency II insurance regulatory regime. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-547_en.htm Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomes the trilogue agreement on the modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-552_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 12 June 2013 I congratulate the European Parliament and the Council on having reached agreement today on one of the priorities of the Single Market Act I. The modernisation of the Directive on professional qualifications is an important measure in our strategy to relaunch the European... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:27:13 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-552_en.htm Commissioner Barnier welcomes European Parliament vote on the Accounting and Transparency Directives (including country by country reporting) http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-546_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 12 June 2013 I welcome today's vote by the European Parliament on the new Accounting and Transparency Directives. Financial reporting obligations have been modernised and costs reduced, in particular for SMEs. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:11:25 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-546_en.htm Revised Directive on transparency requirements for listed companies (Transparency Directive) – frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-544_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 12 June 2013 What are the existing EU rules on transparency for listed companies? The existing Transparency Directive (2004/109/EC) requires issuers of securities traded on regulated markets within the EU to ensure appropriate transparency through a regular flow of information to the markets. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:10:49 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-544_en.htm New disclosure requirements for the extractive industry and loggers of primary forests in the Accounting (and Transparency) Directives (Country by Country Reporting) – frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-541_en.htm European Commission MEMO Brussels, 12 June 2013 What is the objective of the proposed country by country reporting requirement in the Accounting and Transparency Directives? The new Accounting Directive, repealing the Fourth and Seventh Accounting Directives on Annual and Consolidated Accounts (78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC) introduces a new obligation for large... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:09:28 GMT http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-541_en.htm