deleg_eritrea_topeunews_2011 - Delegation Eritrea Top EU News 2010

Tsunami and earthquake research: meeting in Brussels on 20 May to learn lessons and boost cooperation

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/579 Brussels, 17 May 2011 An EU-funded research project called SAFER has developed a groundbreaking earthquake early-warning system based on low-cost sensor technology used in car air-bags. Another, DEWS, has paved the way for a new warning system ...

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO): Statement of Vice-President Viviane Reding

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/303 Brussels, 17 May 2011 "Homophobia is a blatant violation of human dignity and is incompatible with the principles upon which the EU is founded. This is why the European Union, and I personally, are fully committed to combating homophobia and ...

Projects taking part in the European Commission's workshop on earthquake and tsunami risk, 20 may 2011

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/304 Brussels, 17 May 2011 Projects funded under the EU's Sixth and Seventh Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development Except where stated, funding was through the Commission's Research and Innovation Directorate-General....

Peru: EU to observe the presidential elections

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/582 Brussels, 17 May 2011 The European Union is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the second round of the presidential elections in Peru, scheduled to take place on 5 June 2011....

EIB welcomes Serbian delegation

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

PRESS RELEASE BEI/11/61 16 May 2011 Signature of EUR 650 million loans for SMEs, Mid-caps and Fiat Auto Serbia The European Investment Bank (EIB) welcomed a delegation of the Republic of Serbia at the EIB headquarters in Luxembourg on Monday 16 May....

Over 6 million people to benefit from European funds for South African water

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

JOINT PRESS RELEASE BEI/11/63 16 May 2011 Three European development finance partners and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) today formally agreed to finance the Mooi-Mgeni water supply project in KwaZulu-Natal....

Europäische Investitionsbank verstärkt Unterstützung für kleine Unternehmen in Uganda durch Darlehen von 40 Mio EUR an Banken vor Ort

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

PRESSEMITTEILUNG BEI/11/55 27. April 2011 Europäische Investitionsbank verstärkt Unterstützung für kleine Unternehmen in Uganda durch Darlehen von 40Mio EUR an Banken vor Ort Die Europäische Investitionsbank, die Institution der EU für langfristige Finanzierungen, ...

,,Statement by Commissioner Füle on the occasion of the signature of the Joint Co-operation Initiative for Crimea Financing Agreement

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/302 Brussels, 16 May 2011 Mr Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea, Mr Ambassador, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea, Mr Basil Dzharty and I have had productive talks today....

High Representative Catherine Ashton travels to Washington for high level meetings

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/576 Brussels, 16 May 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, travels to Washington DC for high level consultations from Monday, 16 May to Wednesday, ...

EU Commissioner Georgieva calls for an end to evictions and house demolitions

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/574 Brussels, 15 May 2011 EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva met today with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and with Prime Minister Salam Fayyad while on a 4-day visit to ...

Statement by European Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik on the outcome of talks at the UN Convention on Sustainable Development

Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/300 Brussels, 14 May 2011 "I regret that no final agreement has been reached on a multiannual global plan for sustainable consumption and production in the framework of the UN Convention on Sustainable Development....

EU imposes first ever anti-subsidy tariffs against imports from China

Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/568 Brussels, 14 May 2011 In a 15 month investigation, the EU found that that the Chinese government was significantly subsidising its coated fine paper industry by giving cheap loans, allocating land below market value and granting various tax ...

Neelie Kroes discusses Internet governance with US Administration

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/298 Brussels, 13 May 2011 Neelie Kroes (European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda) and Lawrence Strickling (Assistant Secretary - US Department of Commerce) met in Brussels on May 12th to discuss a wide range of topics dedicated ...

Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development South Sudan: towards the creation of a new state Inauguration of the EU Compound and Europe Day Celebration Juba, South Sudan, 13 May 2011

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/336 Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, The road ahead It is a great pleasure to be here in Juba – soon to become the world's newest capital city – as South Sudan prepares for independence....

Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton at the press point with the President of Republika Srpska, Miroslav Dodik

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/297 Brussels, 13 May 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, made today the following statement: "The European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina ...

Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos to raise key humanitarian issues in the West Bank and Gaza

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/569 Brussels, 13 May 2011 Kristalina Georgieva, Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, and Valerie Amos, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, ...

EU and Liberia team up to ensure legal origin of wood products imported into the EU

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:54:00 +0200

European Commission appoints new Head of Representation in the Netherlands

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/570 Brussels, 13 May 2011 Mr. Joseph Jamar will take office as the Head of the Representation in the Netherlands on May 16th, the official opening day of the Europe House. Mr. Jamar has been Acting Director for Directorate ''Resources, Communication'' ...

European Union allocates €12 million to support Joint Cooperation Initiative in Crimea

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/563 Brussels, 13 May 2011 Today the European Commission is set to award €12 million in support of the Government of Ukraine in order to pursue further its regional development efforts, particularly in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. ...

High Representative/Commission Vice-President Catherine Ashton visits Bosnia and Herzegovina this Friday

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/293 Brussels, 12 May 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday (May 13)....

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks at the EU Strategic Dialogue with China, Gödöllö Budapest, 12 May 2011

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/334 Good afternoon. This is the second meeting of the EU-China High Level Strategic Dialogue between State Councillor Dai Bingguo and myself. We held our first meeting on 1 September 2010 in China, in his hometown Guiyang....

EU Institute for Security Studies: The G-20: a pathway to effective multilateralism?

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:56:00 +0200

EU Institute for Security Studies: Iran in the shadow of the 2009 presidential elections

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:00 +0200

Mediterranean: Unleashing mass scale entrepreneurial activity for stabilization and jobs

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/559 Brussels, 12 May 2011 The democratic uprisings that occurred in the Mediterranean area and the rightful claims of young people for jobs and a better future in these countries have made it clear that the EU needs to offer greater support to the ...

Belgian court sentences former staff member of EU Delegation to imprisonment for corruption

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

OLAF/11/8 Brussels, 12 May 2011 A former staff member of the Delegation of the EU to Ukraine has been found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment and a fine of 5000 €. The prison sentence is suspended except for the six months ...

Antonio Tajani Vice-président de la Commission Européenne en charge de l'industrie et de l'entrepreneuriat Intervention à la 8e réunion ministérielle euro-méditerranéenne sur l’industrie 8e réunion ministérielle euro-méditerranéenne sur l’industrie Malta, 12th May 2011

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/329 Mesdames et Messieurs les ministres Chers délégués et partenaires J’aimerais tout d’abord de remercier Monsieur le Ministre Fenech, de son accueil à Malte et Malta Enterprise du soin apporté à l’organisation de cette huitième réunion ministérielle ...

EU Institute for Security Studies: The role of EU defence policy in the Eastern neighbourhood

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:40:00 +0200

EU High Representative/Commission Vice-President Catherine Ashton hosts EU-China Strategic Dialogue in Budapest

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/560 Brussels, 11 May 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, will host Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo in Budapest on Thursday (May 12) in the context of the EU-China ...

Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council and Commission Pledging Conference on Relocation and Resettlement

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/285 Brussels, 11 May 2011 12 May 2011 – Brussels Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, in charge of Home Affairs, will meet with European Union Home Affairs ministers in Brussels on 12 May 2011 in the morning, on the occasion of an extraordinary Justice ...

Statement by Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, on the deteriorating situation of refugees in Libya

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/289 Brussels, 8 May 2011 "I am continuously concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya. The reports of men, women and children from sub-Saharan Africa being forced out of the country by the Ghaddafi régime are particularly ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech on main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence policy European Parliament Strasbourg, 11 May 2011

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/326 Mr President, Honourable Members, I will make three contributions to the Parliament today, but I want to start by giving you my vision of the issues that we face, and also to touch upon on some other important issues....

Nuclear Stress Tests

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/286 Brussels, 11 May 2011 What are nuclear stress tests? The "stress tests" are a set of additional safety criteria drawn up in the light of the nuclear accident in Fukushima. These EU wide criteria will be in addition to safety standards already ...

Cecilia Malmström Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs Transatlantic cocaine routes G8 Panel "Diagnosis and organization of criminal networks" Paris, 10 May 2011

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/324 Mesdames, Messieurs les Ministres en charge de la lutte contre le trafic de drogues et les représentants des organisations internationales et régionales, C'est avec plaisir que je représente l'Union européenne à cette conférence du G8 consacrée ...

Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Remarks at the press conference on the review of the Generalised System of Preferences Press Conference on the GSP review Strasbourg, 10 May 2011

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/323 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Today the Commission presented a proposal to reform its import scheme for developing countries. We want to adapt the current rules to the changing global landscape....

Focusing on needs: the EU reshapes its import scheme for developing countries

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/553 Brussels, 10 May 2011 The European Commission plans to concentrate its import preferences on those developing countries most in need. It will limit its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), with which it grants specific tariff preferences ...

More benefits from preferential trade tariffs for countries most in need: Reform of the EU Generalised System of Preferences

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/284 Brussels, 10 May 2011 The Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) aims at helping developing countries by making it easier for them to export their products to the European Union. This is done in the form of reduced tariffs for their goods ...

Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP of 9 May 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria

Tue, 10 May 2011 13:47:00 +0200

Gearing up for the future: Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs visits South Sudan

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/549 Brussels, 10 May 2011 From 12th to 14th May, Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs will visit the Republic of Sudan, including South Sudan. This is the first official visit by a European Commissioner since the referendum took place last January. ...

Commission steps up the fight against drugs

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/552 Brussels, 10 May 2011 At the G8 ministerial meeting in Paris today, the Commission called for strengthened cooperation in the fight against drugs and presented new initiatives to combat this modern plague....

Message of congratulation from European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/283 Brussels, 10 May 2011 President Barroso and President van Rompuy have sent the following message to Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada: "Dear Prime Minister, We would like to congratulate you on your election victory and reappointment ...

Inaugural speech at the fourth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries - by José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/319 Your Excellency the Prime-Minister of Turkey, Your Excellency the Secretary General of the United Nations, Dear delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today is Europe Day. And I think it is appropriate to commemorate it here in Istanbul, around ...

Fight against illegal logging: the European Union and Liberia team up to ensure legal origin of imported wood products to the EU

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/548 Brussels, 9 May 2011 By early 2014, all shipments of wood products to the European Union from Liberia will be required to carry a license certifying their legal origin. A Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) to that end was signed on 9 May ...

Update: Frequently asked questions on illegal logging

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/278 Brussels, 9 May 2011 What is the Commission doing to combat illegal timber products to appear on the EU market? The Commission is actively working with developing countries that produce timber for the EU market to ensure that they have the ...

Statement of Kristalina Georgieva, Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, on the occasion of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/279 Brussels, 6 May 2011 On the occasion of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day Commissioner Georgieva stated: "Haiti, Pakistan, Japan - these "mega" emergencies, together with protracted humanitarian crisis such as those in Sahel, Afghanistan and ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Study days of the European People's Party (EPP) Palermo, 6 May 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/315 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Union européenne et Méditerranée du Sud: sur la voie d'un partenariat gagnant-gagnant Study days of the European People's Party (EPP) Palermo, 6 May 2011 Cher Joseph, Chers amis, ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press Point Palermo, 6 May 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/316 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Study days of the European People's Party (EPP) Press Point Palermo, 6 May 2011 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Once again I am very pleased to be here in Palermo to attend ...

Helping displaced Sri Lankans return and rebuild their lives: The European Commission to assist with €10 million

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/542 Brussels, 6 May 2011 The European Commission raised its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka by another €10 million today. This will finance further assistance for internally displaced Sri Lankans, helping them to return to their homes, and ensuring ...

Commission underlines its commitment to helping world's least developed countries out of poverty

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/546 Brussels, 6 May 2011 From 9 to 11 of May José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission and Andris Piebalgs, Development Commissioner, will at a conference in Istanbul, reemphasise the European Commission's leading role in helping ...

The European Commission approves additional amount of EUR 85 million in support for the Palestinian people in 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/547 Brussels, 6 May 2011 The European Commission has today decided to provide an additional financial package worth EUR 85 million for the occupied Palestinian territory under the 2011 budget. This comes in addition to the EUR 100 million already ...

Commission underlines its commitment to helping world's least developed countries out of poverty

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/277 Brussels, 6 May 2011 From 9-13 May 2011, the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC) will take place in Istanbul, Turkey. The European Commission will be represented by European Commission President, Jose Manuel ...

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Opening address at the High-Level International Conference on Freedom of Expression Speak Up! Freedom of Expression Conference Brussels, 6 May 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/313 Mr President, ladies and gentlemen. I am honoured to address you today. This conference focuses on one specific but vital set of values, that of freedom of expression and of the media. These are part of the very foundations on which our ...

European Union Centers of Excellence in the United States of America: Call for Proposals for 2011-2014

Fri, 06 May 2011 10:38:00 +0200

Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Closing Remarks to the first ever ASEAN-EU Business Summit ASEAN-EU Business Summit Jakarta, 5 May 2011

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/309 Ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies, Let me start by congratulating Minister Pangestu as well as all those involved in the excellent organisation of this event. It has been one of the first results of our Ministerial meeting in Da Nang last ...

Annual Work Programme for grants in 2011 with industrialised countries & other high-income countries and territories

Thu, 05 May 2011 16:42:00 +0200

Commissioner Andris Piebalgs visits Guinea to discuss the next steps in resuming EU-Guinea cooperation, with new President Alpha Condé

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/538 Brussels, 5 May 2011 On 6 and 7 May, European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs will travel to Conakry, Guinea, to discuss the next steps in resuming EU-Guinea cooperation. The visit takes place in the context of a gradual return ...

Commission signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organisation

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/540 Brussels, 4 May 2011 European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas has signed today, together with the Hungarian State Secretary for Infrastructure Pál Völner, a Memorandum of Cooperation providing a framework for enhanced cooperation with ...

Commissioner Piebalgs visits Côte d'Ivoire to assure President Ouattara of the EU's full support for a swift and sustainable recovery of the country

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/537 Brussels, 4 May 2011 As the first EU official to visit Côte d'Ivoire after the crisis, EU Commissioner for Development Cooperation, Andris Piebalgs, will meet President Ouattara on Friday 6 May in Abidjan to confirm EU's full support towards ...

Cecilia Malmström Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs A better management of migration to the EU Press conference on communication on migration Brussels, 4 May 2011

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/310 Today we have adopted a Communication which outlines a comprehensive strategy for a common EU asylum and migration policy. The Commission has been working intensively for quite some time, with the Council and with the European Parliament ...

Frequently Asked Questions: Addressing the Migratory Crisis

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/273 Brussels, 4 May 2011 1. What is the situation in the Mediterranean? The historical events that have occurred in the Southern Mediterranean since the end of 2010 have provided a unique opportunity for the people of those countries to more freely ...

Statement by Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment, on the conclusion of negotiations on a FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Indonesia

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/274 Brussels, 4 May 2011 "I very much welcome the conclusion of negotiations between the EU and Indonesia on the very important topic of illegal logging. This is a landmark step. It is the result of four years of negotiation and extensive stakeholder ...

Commission proposes better management of migration to the EU

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/532 Brussels, 4 May 2010 Today, the Commission presented initiatives for a more structured, comprehensive, rapid-response approach from the EU to the challenges and opportunities of migration, not least in view of the current developments in the ...

Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution on the EU's participation in the work of the UN

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/272 New York, 03 May 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, made today the following statement: "I am very pleased that the United Nations General ...

Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle visits Egypt

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/528 Brussels, 3 May 2011 Commissioner Štefan Füle visits Egypt Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy visited Cairo on the 2 and 3 May where he met government representatives and a broad range of civil society ...

Commissioner Štefan Füle visits Jordan

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/529 Brussels, 3 May 2011 Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, visited Jordan on 1st and 2nd May, where he met with the country's highest authorities, including HM King Abdullah II, Mr....

Great stories have the power to change the world – Commission launches the Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize 2011

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/524 Brussels, 3 May 2011 Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Commission launches the Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize 2011. The Prize is awarded for excellence in written, radio and TV journalism on the theme of development, democracy and human ...

Joint statement by High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and European Commissioner Stefan Füle on the occasion of the EURONEST Parliamentary Assembly's first meeting

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/267 Brussels, 3 May 2011 ''We warmly welcome the convening of the first meeting of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly today. The institutional framework of the Eastern Partnership is now complete....

Declaration by the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/269 Brussels, 3 May 2011 "Freedom of expression is one of the fundamental pillars of our democracies and of the European Union. The media play a crucial role in ensuring that citizens have access to ideas and information....

1st EU-ASEAN Business Summit in Jakarta set to strengthen regional trade and investment

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/520 Brussels, 2 May 2011 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht leaves today for Jakarta to meet with ASEAN economic and trade Ministers from the South-East Asian block of ten countries and open the first ever ASEAN-EU Business Summit on May 5th....

Statement by the Heads of Mission of the European Union and of the United States of America in Nigeria

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:45:00 +0200

Ground breaking agreement on civil aviation safety between the EU and the US enters into force

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/516 Brussels, 1 May 2011 Today the agreement on Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviation Safety between the European Union and the United States enters into force, which will boost safety and create opportunities for businesses....

Message of sympathy from President Barroso to Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, following the storms and tornadoes in the southern United States

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/265 Brussels, 29 April 2011 "The news and images of the devastation and the terrible ravages caused by the storms and tornados that killed hundreds and injured thousands across the South of the United States of America have filled me with grief ...

Joint Statement by President Barroso and High Representative / Vice President Ashton following the terrorist act in Marrakech

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/264 Brussels, 29 April 2011 "We strongly condemn this hideous terrorist act that killed and injured innocent people from different countries in Marrakech, Morocco, on 28 April. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims ...

Speech: Danube Strategy - Forum for EU and non-EU states to co-operate and learn from each other, by Johannes HAHN Commissioner for Regional Policy

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/295 Johannes HAHN Commissioner for Regional Policy Danube Strategy: Forum for EU and non EU states to cooperate and learn from each other Vukovar Danube Conference Croatia, Vukovar,29th April 2011 Madame Prime Minister, Madame President, Ministers, ...

Solidarity with Japan: the assistance of the European Union following the triple disaster

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/261 Brussels, 29 April 2011 When Japan was overwhelmed by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear damage, the European Union was among the first to answer the call for assistance. The EU response was not only fast, but also efficient and coherent....

Commission advises that the lifting of 'duty-free' liquid restrictions be deferred

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/262 Brussels, April 29 2011 Today, Vice-President of the Commission, Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, is advising EU Member States to defer for a limited period the removal of restrictions on the carriage of duty free liquids in hand luggage, ...

Statement by Kristalina Georgieva, Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Misrata, Libya

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/260 Brussels, 27 April 2011 "The shelling of Misrata seaport over the past day has moved a volatile humanitarian situation from bad to worse. I am very worried that the thin humanitarian lifeline that humanitarian partner organisations had managed ...

Local EU Statement on the expulsion of the British High Commissioner in Malawi

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0200

The European Commission boosts its response to tackle malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/504 Brussels, 20 April 2011 Child mortality is very high in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where more than one child out of ten dies before turning five. In order to reduce this severe acute malnutrition and implement humanitarian projects ...

Joint Press Release following the European Union – Central Asia Ministerial Meeting in Tashkent, April 7th 2011

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Meeting of EU-The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joint consultative committee calls for political leaders to remain focused on the reform agenda

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

CES/11/46 20 April 2011 At its meeting in Skopje on 19th April 2011, the EU-The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) raised concerns about the political situation in the country....

Brussels, 19 April 2011 Seventh meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the European Union and Croatia (Brussels, 19 April 2011) JOINT PRESS RELEASE

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 19 April 2011 UE-HR 1954/11 PRESSE 107 Seventh meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the European Union and Croatia (Brussels, 19 April 2011) JOINT PRESS RELEASE The EU-Croatia Stabilisation ...

Brussels, 19 April 2011 49th EU-Turkey Association Council (Brussels, 19 April 2011) PRESS RELEASE

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 19 April 2011 9306/11 PRESSE 108 49th EU-Turkey Association Council (Brussels, 19 April 2011) PRESS RELEASE The EU-Turkey Association Council held its 49th meeting on Tuesday, 19 April 2011....

Brussels, 19 April 2011 PRESS RELEASE Twelfth meeting of the Accession Conference at Ministerial level with Croatia Brussels, 19 April 2011

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 19 April 2011 9325/11 PRESSE 109 PRESS RELEASE Twelfth meeting of the Accession Conference at Ministerial level with Croatia Brussels, 19 April 2011 The twelfth meeting of the Accession Conference with Croatia ...

Commissioner Füle Speech at the 12th Ministerial Meeting on Accession Negotiations with Croatia and the EU-Croatia Association Council

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/293 This morning, we started with the 12th EU-Croatia Inter-Governmental Conference, which provisionally closed two more chapters, thus reaching a total of 30 closed chapters out of 35. I would like to commend the Croatian authorities for this ...

4th EU-Brazil Civil Society Round Table: Food Security and Sustainable Development at the heart of the discussion

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

CES/11/45 20 April 2011 On 26 and 27 April 2011, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Brazilian Council for Economic and Social Development (CDES) will hold the 4th meeting of the European Union–Brazil Civil Society Round Table in ...

Bangladesh: victims of Cyclone Aila to receive concrete support to resume their lives

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/503 Brussels, 20 April 2011 Today, the European Commission has announced the allocation of an additional €10 million for the victims of Cyclone Aila, which struck Bangladesh in May 2009. The aid will be used for helping affected populations to rebuild ...

Operation of preferential trade to become easier between the European Union, the partners of the Southern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/502 Brussels, 19 April 2011 Operations of preferential trade to become easier between the European Union, the partners of the Southern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans The Council of the EU has decided to launch the process of signing the regional ...

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the 49th EU – Turkey Association Council 49th EU – Turkey Association Council Brussels, 19th April 2011

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/292 Today, on the occasion of the 49th meeting of the European Union-Turkey Association Council, we had an extensive and friendly exchange of views covering the whole range of EU-Turkey relations....

La Délégation de l'Union européenne au Cameroun fait la déclaration suivante en accord avec les Chefs de mission européens au Cameroun

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:59:00 +0200

Speech by President Barroso at the Kiev Summit for safe and innovative use of nuclear energy

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/289 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Speech by President Barroso at the Kiev Summit for safe and innovative use of Nuclear Energy Kiev Summit for safe and innovative use of Nuclear Energy Kiev, 19 April 2011 President, ...

The Northern Dimension Information System 2010 is now available

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Remarks by President Barroso at the press point after the Chernobyl Pledging Conference

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/286 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me first thank our Ukrainian hosts, especially President Yanukovich and France as the G8 chair. Today's conference is a success. But a lot remains to be done to reach our ambitious goal and transform Chernobyl into ...

Cecilia Malmström Member of the European Commission responsible for Home Affairs Trust and actions – the two main ingredients for enhancing the EU's role in the fight against terrorism London Counter Terrorism Conference London, 19 April 2011

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/287 Ladies and Gentlemen, The emir of al-Qaida on the Arabian Peninsula Nasir al-Wahishi has said that "America’s actions require us to wipe them out of the map completely. America is a cancer that needs to be removed along with the West....

The European Commission doubles its humanitarian assistance for the victims of the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/487 Brussels, 19 April 2011 Today, the European Commission increased its humanitarian assistance for the victims of the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire by an additional €30 million, bringing its total allocation to € 60 million....

EU-funded breakthrough in malaria treatment in the run up to World Malaria Day

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/489 Brussels, 19 April 2011 Ahead of World Malaria Day (25 April), EU-funded researchers have discovered that drugs originally designed to inhibit the growth of cancer cells can also kill the parasite that causes malaria....

Commission updates the EU list of air carriers subject to an operating ban

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/490 Brussels, 19 April 2011 The European Commission has adopted today the 17th update of the list of airlines banned in the European Union. Some airlines – including four all-cargo air carriers from Indonesia and one air carrier from Ukraine – have ...

Statement by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, on the occasion of his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/255 Brussels, 18 April 2011 Today I met with Deputy Prime Minister Baramidze of Georgia. We discussed a number of issues regarding relations between the EU and Georgia in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership, ...

Azerbaijan: Statement by the spokesperson of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/256 Brussels, 18 April 2011 The spokesperson of the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle today issued the following statement: "We are increasingly concerned about the domestic developments in the Republic ...

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the 5th EU-Serbia interparliamentary meeting 5th EU-Serbia interparliamentary meeting Brussels, 18th April 2011

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/281 Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament and of the Serbian Parliament, It is a great pleasure for me to address you, also on behalf of the High Representative Vice-President Ashton, at this 5th Inter-Parliamentary meeting ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with the President of Ukraine Mr Yanukovich Press Point Kiev, 18 April 2011

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/282 I just had a constructive meeting with President Yanukovych. We naturally shared our hopes and expectations for the Chernobyl Summit. I am confident that the high-level events tomorrow will bring the desired results, notably in securing ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission On the way to open a new chapter in the EU-Ukraine relationship Kyiv University Kyiv, 18 April 2011

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/284 Ladies and Gentlemen Let me start by thanking the Rector of the University of Kyiv, Leonid Hubersky. I am deeply grateful to receive this honour from such a prestigious university and following in the footsteps of so many leading figures ...

Commission pledges €110 million to complete safety work on Chernobyl site

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/485 Brussels, 18 April 2011 On Tuesday 19th April, 25 years after the tragic Chernobyl accident, EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs will announce the European Commission's pledge of around €110 million at a high-level conference in Kiev to ensure that ...

25 years after Chernobyl, Commission pledges 110m euros to make site safe again

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/252 Brussels, 18 April 2011 Background The Chernobyl accident took place on the night of 25 to 26 April 1986 during a test that went dramatically wrong due to design weaknesses and safety rules not being adhered to....

Conclusion of negotiations between the EU and Moldova on the protection of Geographical Indications

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/481 Brussels, 18 April 2011 The European Union and Moldova have concluded negotiations on an agreement to protect their respective Geographical Indications (GIs). Through this agreement Moldova will ensure high level protection for more than 3 200 ...

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton visits the Gulf, 17-21 April

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/250 Brussels, 17 April 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, travels to the Gulf today (17th April), where she will co-chair the EU-Gulf Cooperation Council ...

Macao 2010 Annual Report

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Hong Kong 2010 Annual Report

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Cyber security: EU and US strengthen transatlantic cooperation in face of mounting global cyber-security and cyber-crime threats

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/246 Brussels, 14th April 2011 Today, as part of the EU-US Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial in Gödöllo (Hungary), Neelie Kroes, European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Secretary ...

Commissioner Stefan Füle takes a strong stance on freedom of expression and media in the Western Balkans and Turkey

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/247 Brussels, 14 April 2011 In order to promote and emphasize the crucial importance of freedom of expression and media in the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission will host on 6th May "Speak Up !", a high-level international conference ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks at the Cairo conference on Libya Cairo, 14 April 2011

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/271 Today's meeting has shown once again the determination of key international organizations to bring about a quick and satisfactory end to the Libyan crisis. I'd like to thank Ban Ki-moon for bringing us together just a day after the first ...

EU Statement on demonstrations in Swaziland

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:08:00 +0200

The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreementwith the EU Heads of Mission to Swaziland

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Western Balkans – towards a more integrated Europe Joint Parliamentary Meeting Brussels, 14 April 2011

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/267 Prime Minister, Chairmen, Honourable members, Ladies and Gentlemen, First let me start by saying how pleased I am to be here with you today for this joint parliamentary meeting dedicated to the Western Balkans....

Algirdas Šemeta EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-Fraud "Customs cooperation - The path towards an ambitious strategy in Europe" The High Level Seminar on Customs Co-operation and Controls at the External Borders of the EU Budapest, 14 April 2011

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/269 Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me first of all congratulate the Hungarian presidency on its success in strengthening the focus on customs relations between the EU and its neighbours....

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks after the donor coordination group for the Palestine Territories Donor coordination group for the Palestine Territories, the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) Brussels, 13 April 2011

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/266 It has been a great privilege to host today's meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee. I'd like to pay tribute to Jonas Støre, who has done an excellent job in driving this process and as Chair of today's discussions....

Local EU statement on the right to peaceful demonstration in Uganda

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:51:00 +0200

Call for Proposals "Public Diplomacy, Policy Research and Outreach devoted to the EU and EU-Korea Relations"

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:01:00 +0200

European Union opens up its market to Palestinian exports

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/475 Brussels, 13 April 2011 High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton today on behalf of the European Union signed an Agreement with Prime Minister Fayyad that gives all agricultural ...

Statement by the EESC president on the current situation of migrants from the Southern Mediterranean countries There are no borders on solidarity in the EU

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

CES/11/43 13 April 2011 Most EU Member States and their citizens are going through hard times as a result of the global financial crisis and austerity measures. The hard times that Europeans are currently experiencing should not however deflect our attention ...

EU Trade Commissioner De Gucht welcomes key step towards finalisation of trade deal with Colombia and Peru

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/471 Brussels, 13 April 2011 Together with the Colombian Minister for Trade and the Peruvian Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade, EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht today welcomed the initialling of the Trade Agreement between the EU, Colombia and ...

Highlights of the Trade Agreement between Colombia, Peru and the European Union

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/243 Brussels, 13 April 2011 The European Commission has finalised the legal review of the Trade Agreement with Colombia and Peru. Once endorsed, this agreement would open up markets on both sides and increase the stability of this trade relationship ...

Commission welcomes the Council's green light for the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/472 Brussels, 13 April 2011 The ministers of the 27 EU Member States, have today in Luxembourg, endorsed the EU Strategy for the Danube Region adopted by the European Commission last December ( IP/10/1687 )....

Head of the EU Delegation in Brazil

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +0200

More European humanitarian aid for people affected by the Libyan crisis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/460 Brussels, 13 April 2011 A new aid decision of €10 million was adopted today by the European Commission, which will direct this additional allocation at intensifying the evacuation of foreigners from Libya – in particular Misrata – and the repatriation ...

Déclaration du Président Barroso suite à sa rencontre avec Mr Foued M'Bazaa, Président ad interim de la Tunisie

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/261 Bonjour, C'était pour moi un grand plaisir de rencontrer le président M’Bazaa. Je viens d'arriver en Tunisie et j'apporte un message d'amitié, d'admiration, de respect pour ce pays. Nous sommes là pour soutenir la transition démocratique ...

Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs announces a recovery package of €180 million for Ivory Coast

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/241 Brussels, 12 April 2011 Following the Foreign Affairs Council's discussions on Ivory Coast today, Commissioner Piebalgs made the following announcement: "The Commission will prepare a first comprehensive recovery package of €180 million in ...

The donor coordination group for the Palestine Territories, the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), meets in Brussels on 13 April

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/466 Brussels, 12 April 2011 The annual spring meeting of the donor coordination group for the Palestine Territories, the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), will be held in Brussels on 13 April 2011....

José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission Européenne Déclaration du Président Barroso à la suite de sa rencontre avec Béji Caied Essebsi, Premier Ministre de la Tunisie Point de presse Tunis, le 12 avril 2011

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/259 Je suis très heureux d’être en Tunisie aujourd’hui, un pays qui vient de connaître des changements tellement spectaculaires, voire historiques. Je viens d'avoir une réunion très constructive et fructueuse avec Monsieur le Premier Ministre. ...

Joint statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle and Commissioner Michel Barnier on the outcome of the referendum on the IceSave agreement

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/231 Brussels, 11 April 2011 The Commission takes note of the negative vote in the referendum on the new IceSave bill concerning the terms and conditions for the loan repayment by the Icelandic Deposit Guarantee scheme to the UK and the Netherlands. ...

Déclaration du Président Barroso à la veille de sa visite en Tunisie le 12 avril

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/233 Brussels, 11 April 2011 A la veille de sa visite, le Président Barroso a fait la déclaration suivante : « Mon message au peuple tunisien est clair : L’Europe est avec vous ! La Tunisie est à la tête du mouvement pour la liberté et la démocratie ...

Mensagem do Senhor Dr. José Manuel Durão Barroso, Presidente da Comissão Europeia, a Sua Excelência a Senhora Dra. Dilma Rousseff, Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/230 Bruxelas, 08 de abril de 2011 "Tomei conhecimento, com profundo pesar, dor e consternação, da tragédia sem precedentes que teve lugar na Escola Municipal Tasso da Silveira no Rio de Janeiro, e que conduziu à morte de pelo menos doze crianças. ...

Remarks by President Barroso after his meeting with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski Press Point Ohrid, 9 April 2011

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/253 I was pleased to meet Prime Minister Gruevski today. We discussed a number of important issues regarding the accession path to the European Union. 2011 is a very important year for the whole region....

Remarks by President Barroso after his meeting with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski - Press Point, Ohrid

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:10:00 +0200

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Igor Lukšić, Prime Minister of Montenegro Press Point Podgorica, 8 april 2011

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/251 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be in Montenegro. I congratulated Prime Minister Lukšć on the 1st 100 days in office. It is quite appropriate for me to be here on that very day, because European integration is at the heart of ...

Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

МЕМО/11/225 Brussels, 8 April 2011 Following a nuclear accident, what does the EU do as regards food safety? During the years that followed Chernobyl, after scientific advice of the Group of Experts established under the Euratom Treaty (Article 31) the ...

The European Commission's response to the migratory flows from North Africa

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/226 Brussels, 8 April 2011 Recent events in North Africa have been a source of optimism for the democratic reforms taking place in many countries, most notably in Egypt and Tunisia, but also of grave concern in view of the violent conflict taking ...

Remarks by President Barroso following his meeting with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Press Point Sarajevo, 8 April 2011

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/249 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me thank the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the open meeting we just had. I received a clear message: Bosnia and Herzegovina wants to become a member of the European Union....

Speech by President Barroso at the Croatian Parliament Croatian Parliament Zagreb, 7 April 2011

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/250 Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, First let me thank you Mr Speaker for your invitation. I am honoured to have this opportunity to address the Members of the "Sabor". Let me start by wishing you my sincere congratulations because in one-month ...

The European Commission approves regional information and communication programme (2011-2013) for the Neighbourhood Partners

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/450 Brussels, 8 April 2011 The European Commission approved today the regional information and communication programme (2011-2013), worth € 14 million and targeting the 16 Neighbourhood partners....

Mobilising $100 billion per year by 2020 for climate actions in developing countries "challenging but feasible", says Commission report

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/452 Brussels, 8 April 2011 Mobilising $100 billion per year by 2020 for climate actions in developing countries "challenging but feasible", says Commission report A Commission staff working document on "Scaling up international climate finance after ...

Mr. László ANDOR EU Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Putting an end to the exclusion of Roma people - an EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies Roma Platform Gala Budapest, April 8 2011

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/246 Dear Ministers, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, It is a great pleasure to be with you today. This fifth meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion takes places at a time, when the socio-economic situation ...

Speech: 'Let's keep the Mediterranean litter-free' by Janez Potočnik European Commissioner for Environment

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/247 I am very happy to be able to speak about marine litter today. It is a topic which really concerns me. Marine litter is a complex issue and it is a battle nobody can win alone. This is why I am pleased that Maria has accepted to join me ...

Statement by José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission following his meeting with Ms Jadranka Kosor, Prime Minister of Croatia

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/242 I am very pleased to be here in Croatia today. I just had a very useful, constructive and friendly meeting with Prime Minister Kosor. Let me applaud her leadership and strong commitment to Croatia's EU integration process....

,,Statement on Iceland by Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on Iceland

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/237 This debate on Iceland and the next steps in its accession process today is very opportune. I would like to thank your Assembly for its support to Iceland membership and congratulate the rapporteur, Mr Preda, for his high quality report....

,,Address to the European Parliament on the European Neighbourhood Policy Review by Štefan Füle

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/239 President, Honourable Members, I am delighted to have this opportunity for an exchange of views with you on the European Neighbourhood Policy. In the context of the current events in the southern Mediterranean, redeveloping this policy could ...

Brussels, 6 April 2011 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/168/CFSP of 21 March 2011 on the International Criminal Court and repealing Common Position 2003/444/CFSP

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 6 April 2011 8756/11 PRESSE 98 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/168/CFSP of 21 March 2011 on the International ...

Evaluation of EU Centres - Final Report - February 2011

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0200

World Health Day: fight against antimicrobial resistance must continue on a global scale

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/448 Brussels, 6 April 2011 This year's World Health Day focuses on the growing threat of potentially deadly bacteria developing resistance to antimicrobial drugs - especially to antibiotics. The Commission joins the World Health Organisation in ...

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Statement on the 2010 Progress Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia European Parliament Plenary Session Strasbourg, 6 April 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/238 Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the state of play of the accession process with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I also thank Mr Vigenin for taking this report forward, building on Mr Thaler's thorough preparation....

Statement by the EU Head of Mission on the 4 April 2011 trial of Mr Cu Huy Ha Vu

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:11:00 +0200

Ukraine to Participate in EU Programmes

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/446 Brussels, 6 April 2011 New opportunities in the context of the Eastern Partnership will be offered by the opening of a range of EU Programmes to Ukraine. This initiative, as set out under a new EU-Ukraine Protocol, will promote Ukraine’s involvement ...

EU-Russia Common Spaces Report 2010

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0200

Taxation: EU/US Dialogue on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/413 Brussels, 6 April 2011 In a letter sent to the US tax authorities this morning, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission invited the US authorities to engage in a dialogue on how to best achieve ...

Commissioner Piebalgs calls for EU to maintain its leadership on official development aid as new figures reveal it spent a record €53.8 billion in 2010

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/410 Brussels, 6 April 2011 Today Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs presented the 2010 preliminary figures on official development aid spent by the EU and its 27 Member States. Aid rose by about €4....

Children in EU to benefit from speedier maintenance payments from abroad

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/441 Brussels, 6 April 2011 The pain of a divorce or separation is all too often made worse by financial and emotional pressure when one parent lives abroad and refuses to provide financial help. With an estimated 16 million international couples ...

Publication of preliminary data on Official Development Assistance 2010

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/221 Brussels, 6 April 2011 Are there differences of methodology between the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the EU? How do we compare data? The OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) is the ultimate authority ...

Brussels, 4 April 2011 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova, as amended by Council Decision 2011/171/CFSP

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 4 April 2011 8621/11 PRESSE 92 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against ...

Discours: Résultats du Conseil Européen des 24-25 Mars 2011 - José Manuel Durão Barroso

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/234 Monsieur le Président, Mesdames et Messieurs les Députés, Le Président du Conseil Européen vous a fait une présentation sur l'ensemble des décisions prises par la réunion de la semaine passée....

Digital Agenda/Trade: EU and US agree trade-related information and communication technology principles to be promoted world-wide

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/402 Brussels, 4 April 2011 The European Commission and the US Government, under the framework of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC), have agreed on a set of ten fundamental principles for trade in information and communication technology (ICT) ...

Statement on the growing humanitarian crisis in Côte d'Ivoire by Kristalina Georgieva, European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/217 Brussels, 4 April 2011 In Abidjan and across Cote d'Ivoire violence is growing, with mounting civilian casualties and over a million people fleeing their homes in search of safety. I am alarmed by the reports about man-hunt and ethnic killings. ...

European support to Japan's humanitarian needs boosted by €10 million

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/401 Brussels, 4 April 2011 The European Commission has just adopted a new humanitarian funding decision of €10 million, to help the Japanese population cope with the massive consequences of the twin disaster....

Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

МЕМО/11/215 Brussels, 1st April 2011 Following a nuclear accident, what does the EU do as regards food safety? During the years that followed Chernobyl, after scientific advice of the Group of Experts established under the Euratom Treaty (Article 31) ...

EU and Brazil launch policy dialogue on higher education and culture

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/392 Brussels, 1 April 2011 Better policy cooperation in higher education and culture will be the main focus of an official visit to Brazil next week (3-9 April) by Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism ...

Catherine Ashton appoints Director for Global and Multilateral Issues

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/212 Brussels, 31 March 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, today appointed Maria Marinaki as Managing Director for Global and Multilateral Issues in the European External ...

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the occasion of his trip to Tunisia

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/213 Tunis, 31 March 2011 Salaam aleikoum, bonjour. Avec ma collègue Cecilia Malmström, nous sommes particulièrement heureux d'être aujourd'hui parmi vous en Tunisie, pays qui a une relation privilégiée avec l'Union européenne et qui vient de connaître ...

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/169/CFSP amending Decision 2010/368/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against the Republic of Guinea

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 31 March 2011 8503/11 PRESSE 87 On 21 March 2011, the Council adopted Council Decision 2011/169/CFSP 1 . The Council Decision amends the list of persons subject to restrictive measures....

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/173/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 31 March 2011 8505/11 PRESSE 88 On 21 March 2011, the Council adopted Council Decision 2011/173/CFSP 1 . The Council Decision introduces the possibility of imposing restrictive measures against certain natural and legal persons ...

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council implementing Decision 2011/174/CFSP implementing Decision 2010/639/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 31 March 2011 8507/11 PRESSE 89 On 21 March 2011, the Council adopted Council Decision 2011/174/CFSP 1 . The Council Decision amends the list of individuals subject to restrictive measures in Belarus....

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/172/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 31 March 2011 8509/11 PRESSE 90 On 21 March 2011, the Council adopted Council Decision 2011/172/CFSP 1 . The Council Decision imposes the freezing of all funds and economic resources of persons identified as responsible for ...

Trade Agreement between the European Union and Colombia and Peru

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:29:00 +0200

EU wins key WTO case proving Boeing received billions in subsidies from United States

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/390 Brussels, 31 March 2011 The European Commission welcomes the WTO Panel report published today which found that billions of dollars in US Federal and State subsidies granted to Boeing are illegal under WTO rules....

European Court of Auditors Special Report on devolution of European Commission's management of external assistance

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0200

European Court of Auditors issues special report: Has devolution of European Commission's management of external assistance from its headquarters to delegations led to improved aid delivery?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS PRESS RELEASE ECA/11/14 Luxembourg, 31 March 2011 ECA issues special report: Has devolution of the Commission's management of external assistance from its headquarters to its delegations led to improved aid delivery? The European ...

European Commission report tracks progress in enforcing fundamental rights in the EU

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/386 Brussels, 31 March 2011 The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights has now been legally binding for over a year – primarily on the EU institutions (European Parliament, Council and the European Commission) when preparing new European laws, but also ...

East-Invest programme aimed towards Eastern Partnership countries to be launched in Brussels

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/387 Brussels, 31 March 2011 East-Invest programme, the new regional tool for the economic development of the Eastern Partnership region, will be launched on March 31st 2011 by the 85 partners of this EU-funded project during a conference in Brussels. ...

Annual report on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – frequently asked questions

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/207 Brussels, 31 March 2011 What are fundamental rights? The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights sets out a series of individual rights and freedoms. It entrenches the rights developed in the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU, found in the ...

Statement of Commissioner Mr Štefan Füle in Tirana on the occasion of a seminar organized by the Albanian government to address the key priorities of the Commission's Opinion

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/206 Tirana, 30 March 2011 We have held constructive discussions on the Action Plan prepared by the Albanian government to address the priorities of the November 2010 Commission Opinion on Albania....

Joint statement by Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy and Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs,on their trip to Tunisia

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/204 Brussels, 30 March 2011 Commissioners Cecilia Malmström and Stefan Füle will visit Tunisia on the 30th and 31st of March. Before their departure they said: "We would like to commend the Tunisian people for the courageous and peaceful transition ...

Intervention à la XIXème Conférence des Ministres Africains de l'Industrie (CAMI-19 ) XIXème Conférence des Ministres Africains de l'Industrie Palais des Nations par Antonio Tajani

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/226 Monsieur le Ministre de l’Industrie, de la PME et de la Promotion de l’Investissement d'Algérie Monsieur le Ministre au Commerce et à l'Industrie d'Afrique du Sud Madame la Commissaire au Commerce et à l'Industrie de l'Union Africaine Monsieur ...

EU-US Negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/203 Brussels, 29 April 2011 Today the European Union and the United States opened negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism....

Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Belgrade, 29 March 2011

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/224 Dear Madam Speaker, Dear Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, thank you Madam Speaker, for your invitation to address this Assembly today. It is an honour for me and shows the importance Serbia attaches to its European future. ...

,,Speech: 20th Anniversary Conference of the Tempus Programme - by Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

SPEECH/11/223 It is a great pleasure to be present with you here in Belgrade and to welcome participants at the 20th Anniversary conference of the Tempus programme. I feel honoured to open this event, which gathers participants from more than fifty countries ...

Asylum in the EU27 The number of asylum applicants registered in the EU27 stable around 260 000 in 2010

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

STAT/11/47 29 March 2011 In 2010, there were 257 800 asylum applicants1 registered in the EU27, or 515 applicants per million inhabitants. It is estimated that around 90% of these were new applicants and around 10% were repeat applicants2....

EU allocates EUR 65.9 million to support peacekeeping in Somalia

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

IP/11/374 Brussels, 28 March 2011 EU allocates €65.9 million to support peacekeeping in Somalia During the annual joint meeting of the Ministers of Finance and economy of the African Union, Commissioner Piebalgs confirmed European Commission's support ...

Catherine Ashton makes three senior appointments in European External Action Service

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200

MEMO/11/200 Brussels, 28 March 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, today appointed Walter Stevens as Head of the Crisis Management and Planning Department of the EEAS, Hansjoerg ...

EUROPEAN COUNCIL 24/25 MARCH 2011 CONCLUSIONS

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

D/11/3 COMMISSION EUROPÉENNE SECRETARIAT GENERAL Bruxelles, le 25 mars 2011 TEXTE EN CONSEIL EUROPEEN – BRUXELLES 24 & 25 mars 2011 _________________ Delegations will find attached the conclusions of the European Council (24/25 March2011)....

Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner for Development Speaking points of Commissioner Piebalgs - press point with UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/217 As I said in many occasions, the more I visit countries, the more I meet people, the more I am convinced that without women's empowerment, there will be no development and exit from poverty....

Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle at the press point with Ms Vlora Citaku, Minister for European Integration of Kosovo

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/194 Brussels, 25 March 2011 I am very pleased to welcome today Ms Vlora Citaku, new Minister for European Integration of Kosovo, on her first official visit to Brussels. Our first meeting was very productive and enabled us to confirm where we ...

The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan [Update: 25 March]

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/195 Brussels, 25 March 2011 The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan [Update: 25 March] Since the devastating earthquake which struck Japan on Friday 11 March, the European Union is fully mobilised to ...

EUR 6 billion for new projects in successful first year of Western Balkans Investment Framework

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/363 Brussels, 25 March 2011 A European Union initiative to improve coordination of investment in the Western Balkans has resulted in international donors and financial institutions approving support for 73 projects worth over €6 billion in 2010....

European Commissioners Andris Piebalgs and Michel Barnier advocate green growth and economic integration in Africa

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/365 Brussels, 25 March 2011 In the context of the joint EU-Africa Strategic partnership, Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, and Michel Barnier Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, will attend the annual joint meeting ...

Background: European Commissioners Andris Piebalgs and Michel Barnier advocate green growth and economic integration in Africa

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/193 Brussels, 25 March 2011 1. The European Commission already carries out numerous programmes to support green growth in Africa. Some key examples can be found below: Forestry The EU-FLEGT Action Plan is a successful example of EU-African cooperation ...

Food safety: the EU reinforces controls on imports from Japan

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/362 Brussels, 24 March 2011 In order to further limit possible risks to the safety of its Food Chain, the European Union decided today to reinforce controls on imports of food and feed from certain regions of Japan, where production could be affected ...

Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Vladimir Filat Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/190 Brussels, 24 March 2011 Today I met with Prime Minister Vladimir Filat with whom I had a very useful and timely discussion. We discussed EU-Moldova relations and the importance for the country to continue its impressive reform endeavour....

MEMO/11/192

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Brussels, 24 March 2010 Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Mr Nikola Gruevski, Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Today I met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski....

Meeting between Vice- President Tajani and Mr. Yumkella, Director General of UNIDO, ahead of the African Industrial Ministers Summit, Algiers 30 and 31 March 2011

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/361 Brussels, 24 March 2011 Vice-President Tajani met today with Mr. Yumkella, Director General of UNIDO and Chairman of UN Energy and Climate Change Advisory Group in view of next week summit of African Industrial Ministers to be held in Algiers ...

Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Mrs. Yulia Tymoshenko leader of Ukrainian Batkivshchyna Party

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/189 Brussels, 24 March 2011 Today I met with Mrs Yulia Tymoshenko in Brussels. It was the second time we met this year. Strong relations with Ukraine require continuous contacts with all main political forces....

Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Privacy standards in the digital economy: enhancing trust and legal certainty in transatlantic relations Aspen Institute: IDEA Project Conference Brussels, 23 March 2011

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/210 Ladies and Gentlemen: First of all, let me thank Ambassador Kennard and the Aspen Institute for inviting me to take part in this event. I am glad to have the opportunity to share with you my views on privacy in the digital economy and on ...

EU to reinforce citizens' rights to consular protection and assistance in third countries

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/355 Brussels, 23 March 2011 During emergencies and crises, such as in Japan, Libya or Egypt, EU citizens abroad have the right to ask for assistance from any EU consulate or embassy when their Member State is not represented in the country....

Reinforcing EU citizens' rights to consular protection and assistance in third countries – frequently asked questions

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/185 Brussels, 23 March 2011 Which right do EU citizens have on consular protection? EU citizens, whether travelling to or living in a non-EU country in which their Member State is not represented, have the right to receive the protection of the ...

An important step towards regional integration: EU and Central America initial Association Agreement

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/336 Brussels, 22 March 2011 Representatives of the European Union and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) today initialled a comprehensive Association Agreement....

Council conclusions on establishing the EU - Republic of Moldova Human Rights Dialogue

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:55:00 +0100

Human Rights and Rule of Law at the Heart of the EU – Palestinian Relationship

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:59:00 +0100

Speech by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the Foreign Affairs Committee, European Parliament, Brussels

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/202 Mr President, thank you very much for your introduction. Colleagues, I wanted to just take the time to pause and reflect on what has happened since we last met in this session in October....

Statement by Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Home Affairs, on her upcoming trip to Egypt

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/183 Brussels, 22 March 2011 Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, travels to Cairo today in order to discuss the current situation in North Africa. The Commissioner said: "I am going to Egypt today, together with the Hungarian Foreign ...

Human trafficking: Commission welcomes Council adoption of stronger EU rules

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/332 Brussels, 21 March 2011 The European Commission welcomes the adoption today by the Council of a new directive on trafficking in human beings. The adoption follows a Commission Directive proposal last spring, with binding legislation to prevent ...

World Water Day: Commission launches €40 million to improve access to water in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/338 Brussels, 21 March 2011 To mark World Water Day on 22 March, whose focus is "Water for Cities – Responding to the Urban Challenge", the EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs announces the launch of a pooling mechanism in the framework ...

European Commission confirms strong support to the Belarusian population

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/10/330 Brussels, 21 March 2011 Following announcement that it will increase its direct support for Belarusian civil society fourfold for the period 2011 – 2013, the Commission steps up donors’ coordination....

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton, Remarks on the latest developments regarding Libya

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/195 As we all know, Resolution 1973 means that the conditions that were set out last week by the European Council are now fulfilled. We have see reports that the Libyan regime has announced a ceasefire, and along with our colleagues we're looking ...

Breakthrough in EU-Brazil negotiations on far-reaching aviation agreement

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/327 Brussels, 18 March 2011 Vice-President Siim Kallas, in charge of transport, announced today a breakthrough in the EU-Brazil negotiations on an ambitious aviation agreement. Negotiators from the EU and Brazil have initialled a comprehensive agreement ...

Commissioner Dacian Cioloş visits China to promote European quality foods

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/328 Brussels, 18 March 2011 Dacian Cioloş, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, will visit China from Sunday, 20th March until Friday 25nd March to promote quality European food and drink products which carry Geographical Indications ...

UN Security Council 'no-fly zone' Resolution on Libya

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:10:00 +0100

Maria Damanaki European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries The Arctic: a test bench for international dialogue Conference: "Arctic Science, International Law and Climate Protection" Berlin, 17 March 2011

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/192 Mr Chairman, distinguished speakers, ladies and gentlemen, If the rest of the world is hot from climate change, the Arctic region is burning. In the Arctic surface temperatures are rising twice as fast as in the rest of the world....

Major increase in European Commission funding for victims of Côte d'Ivoire crisis

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/322 Brussels, 17 March 2011 With the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire worsening by the day, the European Commission today increased its humanitarian aid fivefold to the victims of mounting violence. Topping up the emergency assistance allocated in December ...

Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme: Commission publishes report on joint EU-US review

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/324 Brussels, 17 March 2011 Commissioner Cecilia Malmström presented today the outcome of the first EU-US review of the implementation of the Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme to the LIBE Committee in the European Parliament....

The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan [Update: 16 March]

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

МЕМО/11/177 Brussels, 16 March 2011 The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan [Update: 16 March] Since the devastating earthquake which struck Japan on Friday 11 March, the European Union is fully mobilised to ...

OSCE, USA and EU Joint Statement on the forcible expulsion of Roma families in Tirana

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

G8 - Meeting of Foreign Ministers - Chairman's summary

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Local EU Statement on the Independent State of Samoa new Government nomination

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:18:00 +0100

Chernobyl 25 Years - Commemoration and Donor Pledging

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Statement by EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on China's 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-15)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/173/11 Brussels, 15 March 2011 China's five-year development plan adopted today is an evident signal of the economic potential of climate action. By placing energy efficiency and clean energies for the first time at the heart of their economic development, ...

Statement by President Barroso on the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to assist Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/174 Brussels, 15 March 2011 President Barroso has made the following statement on the situation in Japan: "Let me make some comments regarding the very dramatic situation in Japan. I would like to use this opportunity to inform you that we have ...

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/180 Ladies and Gentlemen, It was a pleasure to receive Prime Minister Sargsyan in Brussels today. I would like to thank him for his visit. Not only we had a very good meeting, but he is engaging in very in-depth contact with several Members ...

Central Asian Border Security Issues Discussed in Dushanbe

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0100

Joint Statement by High representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Füle on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/170 Brussels, 15 March 2011 JointStatement by High representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Füle on Bosnia and Herzegovina Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and ...

EU and US conclude cooperation agreement on civil aviation safety

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0100

Brussels, 15 March 2011 EU and US conclude cooperation agreement on civil aviation safety

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 15 March 2011 7743/11 PRESSE 64 EU and US conclude cooperation agreement on civil aviation safety The European Union and the United States concluded today an agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil ...

Statement by Commissioner Janez Potočnik at the Environment Council on Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/169 Brussels, 14 March 2011 "As environment ministers we are usually concerned with the beauty of nature and how to protect it. But on Friday we had a terrible reminder of the destructive power of nature when one of the biggest earthquakes recorded ...

Organisation chart of the EEAS

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:38:00 +0100

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs on presidential elections in Niger

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/165 Brussels, 15 March 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission,andAndris Piebalgs, EU Commissioner for Development made today the following statement: ...

Citizenship of the Union requires a Member State to allow third country nationals who are parents of a child who is a national of that Member State to reside and work there, where a refusal to do so would deprive that child of the genuine enjoyment of the substance of the rights attaching to the status of citizen of the Union

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Press and Information Court of Justice of the European Union PRESS RELEASE No 16/11 Luxembourg, 8 March 2011 Judgment in Case C-34/09 Ruiz Zambrano v Office national de l'emploi (ONEm) This requirement applies even when the child has never exercised his ...

Air transport: Infringements concerning bilateral aviation agreements with Russia

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/167 Brussels, 14 mars 2011 The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against several Member States (see IP/10/1425, IP/11/74, IP/11/186, IP/11/298 ) and is actively assessing the compliance with EU law of the remaining Member ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks after the meeting with Secretary General of Arab League, Amr Moussa Cairo, Egypt, 14 March 2011

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/173 First if all it is a great privilege to see you again and a great pleasure to be in Egypt and at the Arab League. I came here because I wanted to stress the importance and the value that we have put on our relationship with the Arab League ...

Air transport: Commission launches infringement procedures against six Member States over agreements with Russia on equal treatment of EU airlines and Siberian overflights

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/298 Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Commission has today launched infringement procedures against Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta and Slovenia over their bilateral air service agreements with Russia, sending each of these Member ...

The European Union continues its steady support for humanitarian projects in Myanmar and Thailand in 2011

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/300 Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Union's humanitarian assistance for Myanmar and Thailand will reach €22.25 million this year. The size of the contribution was announced in Bangkok by Kristalina Georgieva, the European Commissioner for Humanitarian ...

The European Union's response to the earthquake and the nuclear plant situation in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/166 Brussels, 14 March 2011 Since the devastating earthquake which struck Japan on Friday 11 March, the European Union is fully mobilised to translate its solidarity in concrete support. The Civil Protection coordination mechanism (MIC) is preparing ...

EIB comes to listen to Tunisians to support them better in their transition to democracy

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

PRESS RELEASE BEI/11/24 4 March 2011 “I have come to Tunis to listen to the Tunisians and support them in their transition to democracy. The action we are proposing to take will be substantial and concrete, focusing on economic growth and the creation ...

Seychelles communications to be transformed following European Investment Bank support for first international fibre-optic link

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

PRESS RELEASE BEI/11/25 4th March 2011 The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide a EUR 8 million loan to the Seychelles Cable Systems Company (SCS) for the installation and operation of the first submarine fibre optic cable for international ...

Catherine Ashton travels to Egypt and to G8 Foreign Ministers meeting in Paris

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/314 Brussels, 13 March 2011 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, travels today (Sunday) to Cairo for talks with the Egyptian leadership and the Arab ...

The European Commission is following closely the developments of the earthquake in Japan and has established contacts with Japanese sources, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the established emergency networks in Europe, like ECURIE

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/2011 Brussels, 12 March 2011 1 The IAEA incident and emergency centre communicated that an explosion occurred at Unit 1 Fukushima Dai-ichi. Detailed information about the courses of the explosion has not been communicated....

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission EU Foreign Ministers meeting (Gymnich) Gödöllö, 12 March 2011

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/171 Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the end of the informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting EU Foreign ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following the informal meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the Euro area Press conference following the informal meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the Euro area Brussels, 11 March 2011

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/170 Let me begin by returning to the situation in Japan, which is unfortunately much worse than initially assessed. The European Commission has this evening activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism....

Japan earthquake / tsunami: the Commission activates Europe's civil protection system

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/312 Brussels, 11 March 2011 At the request of Japan, the European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on 11 March....

The EESC president’s statement on the natural disaster in Japan and the Pacific region

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

CES/11/27 11 March 2011 On behalf of the EESC, I should like to express my sympathy with all the families of the victims in Japan. We stand shoulder to shoulder with all the people now struggling with the unfolding devastating effects of the earthquake ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following the extraordinary meeting of the European Council on the Southern Mediterranean Joint press conference with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council Brussels, 11 March 2011

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/168 Thank you. Let me also start by expressing my deep condolences to the people and the government in Japan in this difficult time. We are deeply concerned at the news of the devastating earthquake which has struck the coast of Japan and has ...

Member of the European Commission responsible for Home Affairs VII European Day on Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism Conference on “The role of Victims of Terrorism in preventing violent radicalization” Brussels, 11 March 2011

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/169 Cecilia Malmström Ladies and Gentlemen, There are certain dates which will always be with us. The 11 March is one of them. Seven years have passed since the terrible attack in Madrid but it feels like it was yesterday....

Diplomatic Statement issued by Ambassadors and Charge d'Affaires of 22 diplomatic missions accredited to Zimbabwe

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0100

Commissioner Georgieva visits refugee camps in Thailand to address evolving needs of refugees from Myanmar

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/282 Brussels, 11 March 2011 Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, International Cooperation and Crisis Response, will arrive in Thailand on Saturday. She will visit camps hosting refugees from Myanmar and will discuss ...

Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism: Joint statement of Vice-President Viviane Reding and Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/153 Brussels, 11 March 2011 Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Madrid train bombings that killed 191 and injured at least 1800 people commuting to work. Seven years later, the physical and mental wounds of the victims who survived are ...

Message of solidarity by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy on the earthquake in Japan

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/160 Brussels, 11 March 2011 "We are deeply concerned at the news of the devastating earthquake which has struck Japan, causing a number of fatalities and serious material damage. The European Union expresses its solidarity and condolences to the ...

EESC and CoR call for a coordinated EU response to developments and political changes in the Southern Mediterranean

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

CES/11/26 10 March 2011 For both Committees, the EU's urgent priorities are humanitarian assistance to civilians caught up in the turmoil in Libya and the management of migration flows. The CoR and the EESC have agreed to dovetail their future actions ...

Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on Morocco's future constitutional reform

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/155 Brussels, 10 March 2011 We welcome the King of Morocco's announcement yesterday of extensive constitutional reform. It represents a commitment to further democratization. The proposed constitutional reform touches on key elements for modernisation, ...

Local EU Statement on Recent Arrests of Youth Activists in Azerbaijan

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:42:00 +0100

The Commission proposes more efficient rules for border crossing

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/275 Brussels, 10 March 2011 Today the Commission proposed to amend the Schengen Borders Code with the aim of facilitating the movement of people across EU internal and external borders in a controlled manner....

EU sets out priorities to dismantle trade barriers

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/276 Brussels, 10 March 2011 The European Commission today published its first Trade and Investment Barriers report which singles out important barriers in the markets of six strategic economic partners and proposes specific actions to remove the ...

Competition: Vice President Almunia signs cooperation agreement with Russian competition authority

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/278 Brussels, 10 March 2011 Joaquín Almunia, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of competition policy, and Igor Artemyev, Head of the Russian Anti Monopoly Service (FAS), sign today in Brussels a Memorandum of Understanding to increase ...

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton, Remarks on the Middle East Peace Process at the European Parliament, Strasbourg

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/162 I am grateful for the opportunity to have today's debate on the Middle East peace process. Achieving progress on the peace process is both urgent and important. As this House knows, our Southern Neighbourhood and the wider Middle East are ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission The EU's approach to Iran European Parliament Strasbourg. 9 March

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/160 Mr President, This is an important opportunity to debate the European Union's approach to Iran. This has been the subject of an own-initiative report with Mr Belder as rapporteur. Mr Belder's report, touches on a broad range of issues and ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks on UN Human Rights Council European Parliament Strasbourg, 9 March

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/161 Mr President, I am pleased we have the chance to debate the work of the UN Human Rights Council and how we can strengthen its overall impact. As you know, I addressed the Council last week, together with many Foreign Ministers from around ...

Nigeria: EU to observe the April elections in Nigeria

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/274 Brussels, 9 March 2011 The European Union is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Nigeria for the April 2011 elections, scheduled to take place over a period of three weeks, including National Assembly (April 2nd), Presidential ...

EU Trade Commissioner De Gucht travels to Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea to discuss bilateral and multilateral trade agenda

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/270 Brussels, 9 March 2011 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will make a key visit to Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea between 13 and 21 March 2011. His first stop in Kuala Lumpur will focus on the progress made in the current ...

Facts and figures: EU trade with Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/151 Brussels, 9 March 2011 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will make a key visit to Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea between 13 and 21 March 2011. His first stop in Kuala Lumpur will focus on the progress made in the ...

Joint Communication: A Partnership for Democracy and Shared Prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0100

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: Speech on the situation in the Southern Neighbourhood and Libya

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/159 Mr President, Honourable members Our Southern neighbourhood is changing fast. Across the region, people are standing up for that core human aspiration: to be able to shape their own lives, economically and politically....

Climate change: Commission sets out Roadmap for building a competitive low-carbon Europe by 2050

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/272 Brussels/Strasbourg, 8 March 2011 The European Commission today adopted a Roadmap for transforming the European Union into a competitive low carbon economy by 2050. The Roadmap describes the cost-effective pathway to reach the EU's objective ...

Catherine Ashton appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Brazil and the UN organisations in Geneva

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/273 Brussels, 08 March 2011 Catherine Ashton appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Braziland the UN organisations in Geneva Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, today appointed ...

Climate change: Questions and Answers on a Roadmap for moving to a low carbon economy in 2050

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/150 Brussels/Strasbourg, 8 March 2011 Why has the Commission developed a Roadmap for moving to a low carbon economy in 2050? There are several reasons for developing the Roadmap now. Scientific evidence indicates that global warming needs to be ...

,,Address to the European Parliament on Montenegro by Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/157 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, It is an honour for me to address the European Parliament on the European integration process of Montenegro. I congratulate the Rapporteur for Montenegro, Dr....

,,Address to the European Parliament on Turkey by Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/158 I would like to thank the Parliament, and in particular Ms Oomen-Ruijten for her report on Turkey. This debate and your resolution come at an important time for EU-Turkey relations, and the draft resolution underlines a number of issues ...

EU local statement on the recent violent confrontations near Buhodle and Las Anod

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:34:00 +0100

EU Commission launches ambitious Partnership for Democracy and Shared Prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/268 Brussels, 8 March 2011 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy today presented a Communication on a Partnership for Democracy and Shared Prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean....

Statement by President Barroso on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of International Women`s Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/155 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, Today, at the first centenary of women's day, we pay tribute to one century of struggles and of successes. And I am proud to say that European women were always at the forefront of this fight, namely ...

Speech: 100th Anniversary of International Women`s Day - by Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/154 This is real gender equality in action: two men – the President of the European Parliament and the President of the European Commission – and two women – the Chair of the FEMJM Committee and the Vice-President of the European Commission ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Femmes européennes: un siècle de luttes et de succès au profit de tous Centenaire de la journée internationale de la femme Strasbourg, le 8 mars 2011

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/153 Monsieur le Président, Madame la Présidente en exercice du Conseil, Mesdames et Messieurs les députés, Nous nous souvenons aujourd'hui des voix de ces femmes qui parties, le 19 mars 1911, d'Allemagne, d'Autriche, du Danemark et de la Suisse ...

Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development EU supports Timor Leste on its way to stable democracy and sustainable development Plenary session of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste Dili (Timor-Leste), 8 March 2011

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/152 Mr President and Honourable Members of Parliament, Esteemed Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour and privilege for me to address the National Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste today. ...

No development without women's empowerment

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/261 Brussels, 8 March 2011 To mark International Women's Day, the EU Commissioner for development Andris Piebalgs will launch tomorrow, for the fifth year in a row, a Gender drawing contest designed to raise awareness on women's conditions and rights ...

Joint Statement by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-president of the European Commission Catherine Ashton

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/146 Strasbourg, 8 March 2011 "Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. For the past century, this important occasion has marked the economic, social, political and cultural achievements of women around the world....

EU funded projects to promote gender equality- the EU has results

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/147 Brussels, 8 March 2011 Key achievements: Over the past five years, the Commission has supported the enrolment of around 85,000 female students in secondary education, in 10 countries of Sub-Saharan Africa....

EU Institute for Security Studies: The Arab democratic wave: how the EU can seize the moment

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:59:00 +0100

Commissioner Piebalgs launches programmes worth €39 million to support Timor-Leste on its way to stable democracy and sustainable development

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/262 Brussels, 7 March 2011 Timor-Leste, while still a fragile state, has made impressive progress since its independence in 2002, emerging from a violent past and overcome dramatic challenges. European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs ...

Q&A on EU aid to Timor Leste

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/142 Brussels, 7 March 2011 What is EU aid toTimor-Leste? The Commission has intensified its cooperation with Timor-Leste since its ratification of the Cotonou Agreement in December 2005. The support under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) ...

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Don't take no for an answer Conference "Women in Science, Innovation and Technology" Budapest, 7 March 2011

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/151 It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you in this conference organised under the auspices of the Hungarian Presidency. Women and ICT have a lot in common. For a start people make assumptions about what we are useful for....

Council Regulation (EU) N° 204/2011 of 2 March 2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0100

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton sends fact-finding team to Libya ahead of European Council

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/263 Brussels, 6 March 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has today sent a technical fact-finding mission to Libya - the first international mission of its kind to the country since the recent violence. ...

The European Commission's humanitarian response to the crisis in Libya

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/143 Brussels, 4 March 2011 The continuing crisis in Libya has triggered an escalating humanitarian emergency. The European Commission has been at the forefront of the international humanitarian response through the mobilisation of a comprehensive ...

Statement by Kristalina Georgieva, Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response on the humanitarian situation in Tunisia and Libya, following her trip to the region

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/138 Brussels, 4 March 2011 "After my visit to the Tunisian side of the border with Libya, I am deeply concerned but determined that we will find a solution to this humanitarian emergency. There is a massive number of people who have fled to Tunisia ...

Statement by Commissioner Füle following the meeting with Montenegrin Prime Minister Igor Lukšić

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/141 Brussels, 4 March 2011 It is a great pleasure to be here today with new Montenegrin Prime Minister Igor Lukšić who is paying his first visit to Brussels since he stepped into power in December last year....

8 March 2011: International Women’s Day Women and men in the EU seen through figures

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

STAT/11/36 4 March 2011 Among the 200 million private households in the EU27, what share consists of single women with or without children? And what proportion are couples? How does the number of children affect the employment rate of both mothers and ...

Antitrust: Commission closes probe into Hollywood studios after they change terms of contracts for digitisation of European cinemas

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/257 Brussels, 4 March 2011 The European Commission has closed an antitrust investigation concerning the digitisation of European cinemas after several major U.S. Hollywood film studios revised contract provisions relating to the financing and installation ...

Speech: 'Climate change: don't forget the Pacific. For a stronger EU-Pacific joint action' by Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/143 Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin by thanking the Government of Vanuatu for hosting this High-Level Regional Conference on climate change in the Pacific and the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat for ...

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the situation of media freedom in Turkey

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Brussels, 3 March 2011 Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the situation of media freedom in Turkey ''The Commission is following with concern the recent police actions against journalists, including the detention today of Nedim Şener, Ahmet Şık ...

,,Speech: 'Eastern Partnership of the EU' by Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/148 Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great privilege to address you on the issue of the Eastern Partnership. I should like to take this opportunity to make a few remarks regarding the achievements of the Eastern Partnership over ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Igor Lukšić, Prime Minister of Montenegro Press point Brussels, 3 March 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/147 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, It was a pleasure to receive Prime Minister Lukšić in Brussels today. This is his first foreign trip after his nomination as Prime Miister Since it is the first time I am meeting him after he took office, ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks after the meeting with Mr Vladimir Filat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Moldova, 3 March 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/149 We have had a very useful and timely discussion with Prime Minister Filat. We discussed EU-Moldova relations and the importance for your country to find a solution to the current institutional deadlock....

Brussels, 2 March 2011 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/100/CFSP amending Common Position 2003/495/CFSP on Iraq

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 2 March 2011 7165/11 PRESSE 43 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/100/CFSP amending Common Position 2003/495/CFSP ...

Brussels, 2 March 2011 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 2 March 2011 7168/11 PRESSE 44 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with the Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against ...

Brussels, 2 March 2011 Libya: adoption of the implementing regulation on EU sanctions

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION EN Brussels, 2 March 2011 7203/11 PRESSE 48 Libya: adoption of the implementing regulation on EU sanctions The Council of the European Union adopted today 1 a regulation implementing its decision of 28 February on sanctions ...

,,Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Eastern Partnership of the EU Bratislava Global Security Forum (GLOBSEC Conference) Brussels, 3 March 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:18:00 +0100

EU ups its response to Libya’s humanitarian crisis as Commission and Hungarian presidency visit Tunisia-Libya border

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/254 Brussels, 3 March 2011 The European Union continues its swift response to the growing humanitarian crisis, caused by the continuing violence in Libya. From the border between Libya and Tunisia, where the humanitarian situation is compounded ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks after the Extended Ministerial meeting on Eastern Partnership Extended Ministerial meeting on Eastern Partnership Bratislava, 3 March 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/146 I am very grateful for this opportunity to meet with partners to discuss the Eastern Partnership. This meeting comes at a particularly timely moment. Events in the Southern part of the European Neighbourhood have underlined the importance ...

Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative/Commission Vice President visits Moldova and Slovakia

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/253 Brussels, 3 March 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, pays her first visit to Moldova on Thursday to further deepen EU-Moldovan relations....

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Innovation in the Transatlantic Relationship: Unlocking the Potential of a 21st Century Economy Transatlantic Conference, the American Chamber of Commerce Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rue de la Loi 107, 1040 Brussels Thursday, 3 March 2011, 09:00 am

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/140 Mr Vasallo, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to address this year’s Transatlantic Conference. As many of you know, I gave my first major speech as the European Commissioner with responsibility for Research, Innovation and ...

Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Croatia on the Way to EU Membership: Challenges and Expectations EPP Group Bureau Zagreb, 3 March 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/142 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to be here in Zagreb today with so many distinguished experts, and to share my views on the challenges and expectations for Croatia's EU accession. I am very pleased to see that the accession negotiations ...

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton after meeting Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/132 Brussels, 2 March 2011 First of all, it is a great delight to have Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg with us today. We've had a brief meeting and we'll be meeting again later. Our purpose was to exchange notes on the situation in our neighbourhood, ...

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding on the National Indicative Programme for Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/133 Brussels, 2 March 2011 I am very happy to welcome to Brussels Deputy Prime Minister Kluyev. This is our second meeting this year. We intend to stay in close contact as Mr Kluyev is one of our key interlocutors in the on-going discussions between ...

Commissioner Štefan Füle signed today a Memorandum of Understanding on the National Indicative Programme for Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11³/250 Brussels, 2 March 2011 European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood policy Stefan Füle signed today a Memorandum of Understanding on the National Indicative Programme for Ukraine for €470 million Euros for the period of 2011-13....

Environment: EU grants €2 million to overseas biodiversity projects

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/241 Brussels, 1st March 2011 The European Commission is to give an additional €2 million to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services in its Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories....

Updated: European Union - Spokespersons High Representative Catherine Ashton

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Statement by President Barroso on the situation in North Africa

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/137 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, We just had a very useful and important debate on the situation in the Southern Mediterranean in the meeting of the Commission College. The events unfolding in our southern neighbourhood are a rendezvous ...

The Commission adopted today an interim report on the progress made by Croatia in the area of judiciary and fundamental rights

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/244 Brussels, 2nd March 2011 The interim report on judiciary and fundamental rights (Chapter 23) assesses progress made so far by Croatia and identifies areas where further substantive efforts are still needed....

Commissioner Štefan Füle: Interim Report on Reforms in Croatia in the field of Judiciary and Fundamental Rights (Negotiation Chapter 23) Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/138 I am glad to have this opportunity to debrief you on the latest developments as regards the accession negotiations with Croatia. I will focus in particular on Chapter 23 - Judiciary and Fundamental Rights, on which the Commission has just ...

Pacific Islands and Climate change: Commission takes the lead to help with adaptation and fight poverty

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/248 Brussels, 2 March 2011 Pacific islands are an alarming case of the adverse effects of climate change where rising sea levels have an impact upon every aspect of citizens' lives and hamper the economic development....

Pacific Islands – EU relations: Focus on Climate change

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/127 Brussels, 02 March 2011 Pacific Islands – EU cooperation The Pacific Plan for Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration, adopted by Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders in 2005, sets out the Region’s cooperation and integration goals ...

Statement by Commissioner Malmström on the end of the RABIT operation and the launch of Operation Poseidon in Greece

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/129 Brussels, 2 February 2011 Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs, said: "The RABIT operation deployed by Frontex in Greece since 2 November 2010 until today 2 March 2011 has been of great importance for stabilising the ...

Frontex and the RABIT operation at the Greek-Turkish border

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/130 Brussels, 2 March 2011 Why is an EU Agency needed for border controls? The primary responsibility for the control of external borders lies with the EU Member States. The very construction of Schengen means that one Member State controls its ...

Statement of President Barroso following his meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan Roza Otunbaeva

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

comdoc Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen, It was indeed a pleasure to receive President Otunbaeva today in Brussels. I thank President Otunbaeva for coming here and for having this opportunity to discuss very important issues for her country and also ...

Commissioner Piebalgs announces new support for culture in the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries on the occasion of the Ouagadougou Film Festival

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/237 Brussels, 1 March 2011 To coincide with the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), the European Commission is launching the EU-ACP support programme for the ACP cultural sector totalling €30 million....

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech on the recent events in North Africa Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), European Parliament Brussels, 28 February 2011

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/130 b Mr President, Honourable Members, The events unfolding in North Africa and other parts of the Arab world are of historic proportions. We are witnessing a sea change in the internal dynamics of this region....

,,Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech on the recent events in North Africa Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), European Parliament Brussels, 28 February 2011

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:41:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/130 Mr President, Honourable Members, The events unfolding in North Africa and other parts of the Arab world are of historic proportions. We are witnessing a sea change in the internal dynamics of this region.

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks in the margins of the Human Rights Security Council Human Rights Council, 16th session Geneva, 28 February 2011

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/131 Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks in the margins of the UN Human Rights Council Human Rights Council, 16th session Geneva, 28 February 2011 ...

EU HR/VP Ashton Speech before the Human Rights Council Human Rights Council, 16th session, High Level Segment Geneva

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/127 President, Madam High Commissioner, dear Ministers and dear colleagues, We meet at time of historic change. Across Middle East and beyond people are standing up for that core human aspiration: to be able to shape their own lives politically ...

Ombudsman calls on Commission to make ex-gratia payments to misinformed exchange students

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

EO/11/4 28 February 2011 The European Ombudsman, P.Nikiforos Diamandouros, has asked the European Commission to make an ex-gratia payment of EUR1500 to each of several students from outside the European Union, who participated in the EU scholarship programme ...

Beyond fighting poverty – Commission pushes for modernised EU relationship with Overseas Countries and Territories

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/230 Brussels, 28 February 2011 The European Commission is seeking to redefine the EU - Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) relationship in view of the revision of the Overseas Association Decision....

Q&A on EU support to Overseas Countries and Territories

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/120 Brussels, 28 February 2011 On 1 March 2011 EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs will attend the annual OCT-EU Forum (1-4 March) in Noumea, New Caledonia. Representatives of the 24 Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) including ...

Statement by Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Commission Vice-President, on appointment of new Tunisian Prime Minister

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/233 Brussels, 27 February 2011 I take note of the decision to resign taken by Tunisian Prime Minister M. Ghannouchi. I commend his sense of responsibility, so as to avoid further violence. I hope that his decision will prevent any further tension ...

Catherine Ashton, Commission Vice-President to address UN Human Rights Council, to discuss Libya with international partners

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/234 Brussels, 27 February 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President will deliver a keynote speech at the 16th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, February ...

HR/VP Catherine Ashton Op-Ed IHT: Listening to the Revolution

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:09:00 +0100

UN Security Council resolution 1970 (2011): in swift, decisive action, security council imposes tough measures on Libyan regime, adopting resolution 1970 in wake of crackdown on protesters

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Iraq

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/231 Brussels, 25 February 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, today appointed Jana Hybáškova as the new Head of European Union Delegation to Iraq....

New Zealand earthquake aftermath: the European Commission activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/232 Brussels, 25 February 2011 Upon New Zealand's request, the Civil Protection Mechanism of the European Union has been activated today. It will coordinate European assistance to the country which suffered from a devastating earthquake on February ...

Crisis in Libya: EU allocates 3 million € to address humanitarian needs

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/228 Brussels, 25 February 2011 The European Commission has decided to allocate €3 million to respond to humanitarian needs in Libya and neighbouring countries. This emergency funding will provide medical and food aid, shelter and basic items like ...

HR/VP Ashton - Speech: "A world built on co-operation, sovereignty, democracy and stability", Corvinus University Budapest

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/126 The world I wish to see will embrace four principles: co-operation, sovereignty, democracy and stability. Co-operation – because our world is interconnected. Problems, from energy to climate change, can be solved only if we work together. ...

Environment: Commission launches consultations on Resource Efficiency, Rio+20 Summit and sustainable development

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/226 Brussels, 25 February 2011 Environment: Commission launches consultations on Resource Efficiency, Rio+20 Summit and sustainable development The European Commission has launched two online consultations in the field of environment....

Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Mr Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia on the situation in North Africa and the Middle East

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/118 Brussels, 24 February 2011 The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation share concern over developments in a number of countries of North Africa and the Middle ...

Statement of President Barroso following the meeting of the European Commission with the Russian Government

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/124 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Let me say to you how happy I am to receive today here Prime Minister Putin. I think it is very important to have this meeting between the European Commission and the Russian government led by Prime Minister ...

Organisation chart of the EEAS - 23/02/2011

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:38:00 +0100

The European Commission facilitates support to evacuate Europeans from Libya

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/222 Brussels, 23 February 2011 Today the Presidency of the European Council and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs of the European Union activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to support the evacuation of EU citizens from Libya....

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks at the Senior officials’ meeting on Egypt and Tunisia Brussels, 23 February 2011

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/122 Welcome all. I am pleased so many have come. Some of you have travelled a great distance. All of you represent countries and organisations that have a key stake in how we can best support the momentous changes that are sweeping through Tunisia, ...

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Press point Brussels, 23 February 2011

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/121 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, I have had a very good meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay. I congratulated her on the very important work that she and her office are doing on these very important ...

Commissioner Piebalgs: Haiti, one year after: Keeping our promises and accelerating our efforts Conference "Haiti, One Year after the Earthquake"

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/119 Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here to give the closing address at this conference. This event has seen many different interests come together in a common cause: to take our aid to the people of ...

Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the establishment of a new government in Kosovo

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/114 Brussels, 23 February 2011 We welcome the establishment of a new government in Kosovo and the election of the President. We look forward to working with them to improve the lives of the people of Kosovo and to help them fulfil Kosovo's European ...

Congratulation message from President Barroso to Mr Yoweri K. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, on his re-election

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/107 Brussels, 22 February 2011 "On behalf of the European Union, I would like to congratulate you on your re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda. Though the Constitutional appeal process has yet to be completed, Ugandan citizens have ...

SBA Review: What has been done and what is to be done for Europe’s SMEs

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/109 Brussels, 23 February 2011 SBA Review: What has been done and what is to be done for Europe’s SMEs The “Small Business Act” for Europe (SBA) is a wide ranging set of pro-enterprise measures designed to make life easier for Small and Medium ...

New Strategic Cooperation Agreement between European Commission and UN Environment Programme

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/111 Brussels, 23 February 2011 Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment, and Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director, have issued a joint statement furthering cooperation between the two organizations. ...

République Démocratique du Congo: "Un pas vers la fin de l'impunité"

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/108 Brussels, 22 février 2011 Suite à la décision de la justice militaire en République Démocratique du Congo condamnant neuf personnes à la prison ferme pour viols au Sud-Kivu, le Commissaire européen au Développement, Andris Piebalgs, a déclaré ...

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks by HR/VP Catherine Ashton at the end of her visit to Egypt Cairo, 22 February 2011

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/117 I am happy to be in Egypt today where I met with Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, opposition parties, civil society, youth and the Secretary General of Arab League. I salute the courage of Egyptian people in their peaceful ...

EU HR/VP Ashton: Remarks following the first part of her visit to Egypt

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/116 After the meeting with the Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit: We have discussed this morning two different aspects of the future: first the progress of Egypt towards democracy, and secondly the economic requirements for Egypt....

Janez Potočnik European Commissioner for Environment Towards the Green Economy 26th UNEP Governing Council – Global Ministerial Environment Forum Nairobi (Kenya), 22 February 2011

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/115 Ladies and Gentlemen, The biggest challenge we are facing this century is essentially this: how can we live and prosper together on this planet – within the constraints of what one earth can provide? How, by the year 2050, do we ensure continued ...

European Commission meets Russian Government for executive-to-executive talks

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/210 Brussels, 22 February 2011 President José Manuel Barroso and the European Commission will host the Russian Government led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on 24 February 2011. These executive-to-executive talks will cover the full range of EU-Russia ...

The EU-Russia Partnership – basic facts and figures

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/104 Brussels, 22 February 2011 The EU and Russia are not only neighbours but strategic partners who cooperate on a wide range of bilateral and global challenges, based on joint commitments and shared interests....

Message of condolence from President Barroso to Mr John Phillip Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand following the earthquake in Christchurch

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/105 Brussels, 22 February 2011 "The news and images of the terrible earthquake that has just hit New Zealand, particularly the city of Christchurch, have filled me with dismay and sadness. For the second time in less than a year, your country ...

High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton visits Egypt

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/103 Brussels, 21 February 2011 High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Catherine Ashton has tonight left for Egypt, where she will on Tuesday, 22 February, meet the representatives ...

EU Statement on the recent attack and killings of Ahmadis in Banten

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:12:00 +0100

Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Shoulder to shoulder: the European View of the Transatlantic Relationship and the State of the WTO NATO Parliamentary Assembly Brussels, 21 February 2011

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/114 Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to have this opportunity to speak to such an esteemed audience today. You have asked me to present a European view of the transatlantic economic relationship and the current state of the multilateral trade ...

EU Institute for Security Studies: Franco-British military cooperation: a new engine for European defence?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:20:00 +0100

EU Institute for Security Studies: Security developments in East Asia: what implications for the EU?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:22:00 +0100

Local EU statement on Yemen

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:28:00 +0100

Statement by Commissioner Malmström announcing the launch of the Frontex operation “Hermes” in Italy as of 20 February 2011

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/98 Brussels, 20 February 2011 “I am pleased to announce that as of today the Frontex mission“Hermes”will officially be deployed to assist the Italian authorities in managing the inflow of migrants from North Africa, particularly arrivals from ...

The EU and Armenia have signed a memorandum on 100 million euros of financial assistance to Armenia

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/202 Brussels, 18 February 2011 The European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn has signed on behalf of the EU the Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Armenia setting forth the economic policy conditions for the ...

EU Commission welcomes European Parliament backing for free trade deal with South Korea

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/194 Brussels, 17 February 2011 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht, today welcomed the European Parliament's support for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and South Korea....

Local EU Statement on the sentencing of the young blogger Tal Al-Mallouhi to five years in prison

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:33:00 +0100

Remarks by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton during her visit in Jordan

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/93 Brussels, 16 February 2011 I am delighted to be back in Amman; I am delighted to have had the privilege of meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah and of course to be here with my friend Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh....

EUROPEAN UNION STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON HIKMATULLO SAIFULLOZODA

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

,,Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on Egypt Plenary Session of the European Parliament

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/111 Mr President, Honourable Members, It is my pleasure to be here with you today. As you are certainly aware, the High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission is visiting the Southern Mediterranean these days and has asked me to ...

Air transport: Commission launches infringement procedures against six Member States over agreements with Russia on equal treatment of EU airlines and Siberian overflights

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/186 Brussels, 16 February 2011 The European Commission has today launched infringement procedures against Cyprus, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain over their bilateral air service agreements with Russia, sending each of these Member ...

Remarks by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the end of her visit to Lebanon

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/92 Beirut, 16 February 2011 I am delighted to be back in Beirut at this crucial moment in Lebanon’s political life. This morning I have had the honour to meet with Prime Minister Designate Mikati, Speaker of the Parliament, Berri and President ...

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement on the situation in Albania Plenary Session of the European Parliament

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/104 Strasbourg, 15 February 2011 President, Honourable Members. Thank you for inviting me to speak on Albania this evening. Although on the European mainland, Albania was isolated for a large part of the 20th century....

Public consultation on the external dimension of EU energy policy

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:53:00 +0100

,,Statement on Croatia by Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/107 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, I would like to congratulate the Rapporteur for Croatia, Mr. Hannes Swoboda, and express my appreciation for his fair and balanced report....

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the meeting with Croatian Prime Minister

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/87 Strasbourg, 15 February 2011 I have had a very useful and constructive meeting with Prime Minister Kosor. We have discussed the importance of maintaining the momentum of the accession negotiations and of tackling the remaining outstanding issues ...

Cecilia Malmström Member of the European Commission responsible for Home Affairs Immigration flows – Tunisia situation EP Plenary Session Strasbourg, 15 February 2011

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/106 President, Honourable Members, Thank you for this timely debate on a situation that deserves all our attention. The Commission is closely following the situation, and Frontex has sent two experts to the scene....

Remarks by the HR/VP Catherine Ashton at the end of her visit to Tunisia

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/101 Brussels, 14 February 2011 The EU is wholeheartedly behind the Tunisian people’s aspirations for freedom and democracy. All Tunisian political actors and civil society must continue to work together towards free democratic elections later ...

Statement of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova (EU Delegation) on the case of Mr. Ilie Cazac

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Joint statement by President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton on recent developments in Egypt

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMo/11/83 Brussels, 11February 2011 We welcome the decision made by President Mubarak today. By standing down, he has listened to the voices of the Egyptian people and has opened the way to faster and deeper reforms, and an orderly transition to democracy. ...

HR/VP Ashton visits Tunisia and wider Middle East

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/151 Brussels, 14 February 2011 Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Commission Vice-President, will visit Tunisia and a number of countries in the Middle East region, including Israel ...

Andris Piebalgs - Speech: EU Development policy: Shaping the future together Meeting at the Bundestag, Berlin (Germany)

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/97 Chairman, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Many thanks for this opportunity to speak to you today. Germany has been a central contributor to every aspect of EU policy-making, and development policy is no exception....

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EMI Congress "CSOs challenge public authorities" Congress of the European Movement International Istanbul, 11 February 2011

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/94 Ministers, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be present today at the opening of this Congress of the European Movement. Today, we bring together Civil Society Organisations from the enlargement countries, members of national ...

Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton following the speech of President Mubarak

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/146 Brussels, 10 February 2011 "The demands and expectations of the Egyptian people must be met. It is for them to judge whether the steps announced by President Mubarak fulfil their expectations and aspirations....

Mise en service de la toute première cimenterie de Namibie : un exemple du soutien de la Banque européenne d’investissement au secteur privé et à l'intégration régionale en Afrique

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE BEI/11/15 3 février 2011 Mise en service de la toute première cimenterie de Namibie: un exemple du soutien de la Banque européenne d’investissement au secteur privé et à l'intégration régionale en Afrique La Banque européenne d’investissement ...

Local EU Statement on the upsurge of violence in the Middle Belt (Plateau) and the North East (Bauchi and Borno State)

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:49:00 +0100

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Vladimir Filat, Prime Minister of Moldova Press point Brussels, 10 February 2011

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/88 Ladies and Gentlemen, It was a pleasure to receive Prime Minister Filat today in Brussels. We have had several occasions of meetings in the last year and in fact last year was a year of progress in the relations between the Republic of Moldova ...

Statement by Commissioner Füle on the case of Mrs Pinar Selek

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/78 Brussels, 9 February 2010 Today, the Istanbul 12th Heavy Penal Court has acquitted Pinar Selek. I sincerely hope that this ruling puts an end to this judicial process. Pinar Selek's case has been ongoing for more than 12 years....

José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Conférence BEPA – Implementing the Lisbon Treaty Bruxelles, 9 février 2011

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/87 José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Un an après le traité de Lisbonne: un test de résistance réussi Conférence BEPA – Implementing the Lisbon Treaty Bruxelles, 9 février 2011 Mesdames et Messieurs, Chers amis, ...

,,Discours par Štefan Füle à la Conférence de presse conjointe avec le Ministre des Affaires étrangères marocain Mr. Taïeb Fassi Fihri

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/82 Salam Oualekoum. Bonsoir, je suis très heureux d'être aujourd'hui parmi vous au Maroc, pays qui, dans le cadre du statut avancé, a une relation particulière avec l'Union européenne. Ceci est la première de nombreuses visites que j'envisage ...

Statement by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following his meeting with Micheline Calmy-Rey President of Switzerland

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:05:00 +0100

Déclaration du Président Barroso suite à sa rencontre avec Micheline Calmy-Rey, Président de la Confédération suisse

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/76 C'est un très grand plaisir de recevoir Mme le Président Calmy-Rey à Bruxelles. Nous avons eu, comme d'habitude, une discussion très constructive et fructueuse. Cette visite reflète les relations excellentes entre l'Union européenne et la ...

HR/VP Ashton : Address at the United Nations Security Council United Nations New York

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/77 Madame President, Distinguished Ambassadors, Thank you for again giving me the opportunity to address this esteemed Council on the EU's contribution to international peace and security. As you know, we have a long-standing commitment to effective ...

Speech: 'Boosting Europe's Global Competitiveness' by Olli Rehn, EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs at American Chamber of Commerce to EU

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/75 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin by saying that I broadly share the view presented in Dan Hamilton's report about the formidable challenges Europe is facing. As the rest of the developed world, Europe is struggling to recover from the worst ...

Tunisia: EU imposes assets freeze

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:46:00 +0100

Joint Statement of High Representative Catherine Ashton and European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/73 Brussels, 6 February 2011 "6 February marks the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation. This is an opportunity to remind the world that the European Union condemns this abhorrent practice that severely violates the human rights ...

CONSEIL EUROPEEN – BRUXELLES 04 février 2011 CONCLUSIONS DE LA PRÉSIDENCE

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

D/11/1 COMMISSION EUROPÉENNE SECRETARIAT GENERAL Bruxelles, le 4 février 2011 TEXTE EN Delegations will find attached the conclusions of the European Council (4 February2011). Beyond the immediate action required to tackle the most pressing challenges ...

EU Trade Commissioner to discuss Mercosur negotiations in Paraguay and Uruguay

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/130 Brussels, 4 February 2011 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will visit Paraguay and Uruguay on 7-9 February. Both countries belong to the Southern Common Market, Mercosur, and Paraguay currently holds the presidency of the trading bloc....

Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the situation in Egypt

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/67 Brussels, 03 February 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, made today the following statement: We have passed a strong message to the Egyptian ...

Mrs Catherine Ashton, High Representative for External Affairs and Security Politics of the European Union and Vice-President of the European Commission, and Mr Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner responsible for Development, made the following statement today:

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/69 Brussels, 3 February 2011 We welcome the great sense of responsibility shown by the Nigerien electorate who have gone to the polls peacefully to vote in the first round of the presidential election and in the parliamentary election and we commend ...

Remarks on Sudan - by HR/VP Catherine Ashton at the European Parliament

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/67 We are witnessing a historic moment for Sudan and for the whole African continent. The people of Southern Sudan have waited a long time for the chance to exercise their right of self-determination....

European Commission is quadrupling its aid to the Belarusian population

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/123 Brussels, 2 February 2011 Today at a speech made in an international Donor's Conference on Belarus held in Warsaw, European Commissioner Stefan Füle announced that the European Commission intends to increase its funds and support for civil society ...

European Commission calls for orderly transition and the holding of free and fair elections in Egypt

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/63 Brussels, 2 February 2011 “The European Commission has been following closely the latest events in Egypt and at its meeting today expressed its firm commitment to support the legitimate aspirations of the people of Egypt....

Catherine Ashton met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yemen, Mr Abu-Bakr Al-Qirbi

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/65 Brussels, 2 February 2011 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, met today with Abu-Bakr Al Qirbi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic ...

Remarks by HR/VP Catherine Ashton Catherine Ashton after her meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Mr. Ahmed Ouneies

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/65 Minister, first of all it is a great privilege that you have chosen to come to Brussels for your first visit. Foreign Minister Ouneies, it is such an important time for your country and we value very much the relationship between the European ...

Remarks on Egypt and Tunisia - HR/VP Catherine Ashton

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/66 Mr President, honourable members We have all been watching the recent events in Tunisia and Egypt very closely. The people of both countries have voiced legitimate grievances and aspirations, and they expect a proper response, from within ...

,,International Donors' Conference 'Solidarity with Belarus'- speech by Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/63 Ministers, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome the opportunity to address you today. This conference is an occasion to send a strong sign of support from the EU to Belarusian civil society during this difficult period....

Croatia joins EU programme to break down e-barriers

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/116 Brussels, 1 February 2011 The Republic of Croatia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the EU to join the ISA Programme. ISA, which stands for "Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations", takes a practical approach ...

Simpler, faster and better delivery of €622,3 million for humanitarian assistance

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/117 Brussels, 1 February 2011 Humanitarian aid will be delivered faster and more efficiently following a set of decisions adopted by the European Commission today. The first of these decisions will allocate more than €564 million to fund relief ...

Conference on China and Climate Change

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/119 Brussels, 1 February 2011 The European External Action Service (EEAS) will host an international expert roundtable conference on the topic of “Engaging China on Climate Change: Crossroads of 21st-century Foreign Policy” on 2 February 2011 in ...

Conference on China and Climate Change

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:02:00 +0100

Council conclusions on Lebanon

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:22:00 +0100

Results - 3065th Foreign Affairs Council meeting

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:17:00 +0100

Commission welcomes opening of consultations with Guinea-Bissau due to failure to respect democratic principles

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/110 Brussels, 31 January 2011 The Commission today welcomes the Council's decision to open consultations with Guinea-Bissau, following the Commission's proposal from 20 December 2010. This initiative is based on Article96 of the Cotonou Agreement ...

Council conclusions on Egypt

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:18:00 +0100

L'UE ouvre des consultations avec la Guinée-Bissau

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:03:00 +0100

Council conclusions on Tunisia

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:57:00 +0100

Council conclusions on Côte d'Ivoire

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:09:00 +0100

Council conclusions on Sahel

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:31:00 +0100

Council conclusions on Sudan

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:33:00 +0100

Council conclusions on Belarus

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:01:00 +0100

Council conclusions on CSDP

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:59:00 +0100

EU Security and Defence news, issue 37

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:37:00 +0100

Local EU Statement on the murder of David Kato

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:08:00 +0100

Commissioner Piebalgs to visit Ethiopia to discuss strengthened relationship and sign €13.7 million climate change project

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/103 Brussels 28 January 2011 European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs will meet the Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and other members of the national government in Addis Ababa on 31 January....

Commissioner Piebalgs at the African Union Summit to push for more stability in view of sustainable development

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/104 Brussels, 28 January 2011 EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs will attend the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa on 30/31 January. Leaders will meet to discuss the theme of the summit - "Greater Unity and Integration through Shared ...

Uganda: EU to observe the February general elections

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/107 Brussels, 28 January 2011 The European Union is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the general elections in Uganda, scheduled to take place on 18 February 2011. Led by Edward Scicluna, Member of the European Parliament, the ...

Trans-Atlantic Symposium on Dismantling Transnational Illicit Networks

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/108 Brussels, 28 January 2011 The European Union and the United States will co-host an international symposium on dismantling transnational illicit networks from May 17-19, 2011 in Lisbon, Portugal....

Air transport: Infringements concerning bilateral aviation agreements with Russia

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/46 Brussels, 27 January 2011 The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against several Member States (see IP/10/1425 and IP/11/74 ) and is actively assessing the compliance with EU law of the remaining Member States' bilateral ...

Cecilia Malmström welcomes the finalisation of the negotiations of the EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/50 Brussels, 27 January 2011 Cecilia Malmström welcomes the finalisation of the EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement negotiations Commissioner Malmström said: “I am pleased to announce that following the meeting between the chief negotiators held on ...

Trans-Atlantic Symposium on Dismantling Transnational Illicit Networks

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:05:00 +0100

Remarks by High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton following the meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/47 Brussels, 26 January 2010 On 26 January, HR/VP Catherine Ashton met new Brazil Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota. She said after the meeting: “I am delighted to have welcomed Minister Patriota on his first visit as Foreign Minister outside ...

,,Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement on the situation in Tunisia European Parliament, AFET Committee Brussels, 26 January 2010

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/49 Mr President, Honourable Members, Tunisia is experiencing a turning point unique in its history: the march towards a genuine democracy. Within a matter of days, former President Ben Ali has fled the country, his once dominant party - the ...

EEAS senior officials' mission to Tunisia

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:33:00 +0100

GMES improves iceberg forecasting and air quality monitoring

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/62 Brussels, 25 January 2011 Two important European Commission-funded projects were launched in January 2011 for the implementation of Europe's Global Monitoring system for Environment and Security, GMES, following the recent signature of two contracts ...

Commissioner Cecilia Malmström: The way forward for EU Home Affairs cooperation with Eastern Partners Chisinau Conference

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/42 Prime Minister, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to open today’s conference. This is my first visit to Moldova as European Commissioner for Home Affairs, and I take this opportunity to congratulate Prime Minister ...

Statement of President Barroso following the Moscow airport bombing

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/42 Brussels, 24 January 2011 President Barroso has reacted to the Moscow airport bombing with the following statement: "It was with shock and great sadness that I heard about the terrorist attack at the Domodedovo airport outside Moscow this afternoon. ...

Statement of European Commission President José Manuel Barroso following his meeting with the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/40 Brussels, 24 January 2010 The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, today received the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, for a working meeting. This was in line with the European Union's established policy as set ...

Commissioner Malmström presents Action Plan on visa liberalisation with the Republic of Moldova

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/59 Brussels, 24 January 2011 The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, started today a two-day visit to the Republic of Moldova. Commissioner Malmström will present the Action Plan on visa liberalisation to Prime Minister Vlad ...

Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the situation in Albania

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/37 Brussels, 21 January 2011 We strongly regret the loss of human lifein the context of today's demonstrationin Albania. Demonstrations are instruments offreedom of expression andpeaceful assembly for citizens....

EU Security and Defence news, issue 36

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:39:00 +0100

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: Remarks on Belarus, European Parliament, Strasbourg

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/34 Mr President, the events which followed the elections in Belarus on 19 December have come as a shock to all of us. The force used by the authorities against Belarusian citizens prompted statements of concern and condemnation across the world. ...

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: The Sahel region, European Parliament, Strasbourg

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/33 Honourable Members of Parliament, Colleagues, Ten days ago two young Frenchmen were kidnapped in the centre of Niger's capital, Niamey and killed by their abductors a few hours later. The EU has condemned this appalling crime and I reiterate ...

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: Situation of Christians in the context of religious freedom, European Parliament, Strasbourg

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/32 I fully share the concerns of this House about the recent violence against persons belonging to religious minorities as well as those who stand up for religious freedom. I have expressed my views on this issue most recently on 6 January, ...

EU Local statement: Kathmandu-based Ambassadors’ statement on UNMIN’s departure

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:25:00 +0100

Local EU Statement on the Kingdom of Tonga new Government nomination

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Local EU Statement on the Cook Islands new Government nomination

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Niger: EU to observe the presidential and legislative elections

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/51 Brussels, 19 January 2011 The European Union is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the presidential and legislative elections in Niger, scheduled to take place on 31 January 2011....

Commission decision lays the foundation for reinforced international cooperation on the supervision of auditors – Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/30 Brussels, 19 January 2011 1) Why has the Commission adopted a Decision on the reinforcement of international cooperation on the supervision of auditors? Companies are increasingly operating on a global basis and are listed on capital markets ...

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: Remarks at the Official Opening of the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe European Parliament Strasbourg

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/31 Good to see the quality and intensity of the relationship between the EU and the Council of Europe growing, especially following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2007). The two share a fundamental commitment to multilateralism and ...

Niger: EU to observe the presidential and legislative elections

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:37:00 +0100

EU awards $ 2 million to eight new human rights projects

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

,,Speech: Joint press conference with Foreign Minister Gryshchenko - Visit to Ukraine - by Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/25 I'm very happy to be here in Ukraine for the 4th time in the past 10 months. Your country is one of the countries I have visited the most since my appointment. This demonstrates the connected, dynamic and open relations the EU shares with ...

,,Speech: Discussion on the Kacin Report and the European integration process of Serbia by Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/27 Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, It is a great pleasure and honour for me to address the European Parliament today for the vote of consent to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the Republic of Serbia. ...

Conclusion of two EU agreements with Georgia on visa facilitation and readmission

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:23:00 +0100

Commissioner Füle: Address to the Plenary Session on the situation in Tunisia, European Parliament

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/23 Address to the Plenary Session on the situation in Tunisia European Parliament Strasbourg, 17 January 2010 Mr President, Honourable Members, The recent popular uprising in Tunisia is unprecedented in the modern history of the country....

Catherine Ashton, the 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 the European Neighbourhood Policy, made today the following statement:

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/23 Brussels, 17 January 2011 "In this critical moment, we reaffirm the EU's solidarity with Tunisia and its people. We condemn, once again, the violent repression of the demonstrations and reiterate our sympathy to the families and friends of ...

Message of congratulation by President Barroso to Mr. Vlad Filat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/25 Brussels, 14 January 2011 "On behalf of the European Commission, I wish to congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova. This is a critical moment for your country....

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission The EU and Azerbaijan: a shared vision for a strong partnership Honorary doctorate ceremony Baku State University, 14 January 2011

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/21 Your Excellencies, Professors, Ladies and gentlemen, Students and friends, I am honoured today to address you in this prestigious university, which has its roots in the era of Azerbaijan’s first Democratic Republic, almost 100 years ago....

Catherine Ashton commends successful holding of historic referendum on Southern Sudan's self determination

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/21 Brussels, 15 January 2011 Statement by Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, on the conclusion of Southern Sudan's self-determination referendum ...

Commissioner Georgieva announces an increase of European humanitarian aid to Yemen

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/39 Brussels, 15 January 2011 Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response announced today the mobilisation of 15 million EUR (19,5 million USD) to address Yemen’s pressing humanitarian ...

Joint statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the formation of new government of the Republic of Moldova

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/20 Brussels, 14 January 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, today made the following statement: We welcome ...

Speech: Setting up the European External Action Service (EEAS), by David O'Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer, EEAS

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:58:00 +0100

Commission provides €2 million for flood victims in Sri Lanka

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/36 Brussels, 14 January 2011 Today, the European Commission decided to provide emergency funding of €2 million for humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Sri Lanka. Some of the heaviest rains in Eastern and North Central Sri Lanka in recent ...

EU Security and Defence news - weekly e-newsletter (Issue 35) - e-bulletin hebdomadaire (No. 35)

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:18:00 +0100

EU Institute for Security Studies: European involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:16:00 +0100

EU Institute for Security Studies: A new farewell to arms: Viewing disarmament in a new security environment

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:14:00 +0100

International co-operation in higher education: Erasmus Mundus 2011 Call for proposals

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:05:00 +0100

,,Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Presentation to Chatham House Royal Institute of International Affairs Chatham House London, 13 January 2010

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/16 Mr Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great privilege to be with you here today. It is not my aim to be exhaustive - or exhausting. Rather, I aim to provide some key elements to provoke a lively discussion and to hear your thoughts and ...

,,Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address at the EU Sub-Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy House of Lords London, 13 January 2010

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/15 Mr. Chairman, Honourable Members, It is a pleasure to be with you in London for this exchange of views. In my speech today, I would like to share with you some ideas on what the European Union can do to strengthen its relations with its neighbours. ...

Commission and Azerbaijan sign strategic gas deal

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/30 Brussels, 13 January 2011 The President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today have signed a Joint Declaration on gas delivery for Europe in Baku....

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Ilham Aliyev

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/14 Ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be in Baku today. I had an excellent meeting with President Aliyev. We covered the full range of relations between the EU and Azerbaijan, which are growing in importance and depth by the day....

Student mobility programmes strengthen EU-US relationship, says Vassiliou

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Ip/11/28 Brussels, 13 January 2011 Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, has highlighted the importance of EU-US education mobility programmes which enable young people from the European Union to ...

Commission proposes €46 million macro-financial assistance to Georgia

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/33 Brussels, 13 January 2011 The European Commission proposes to provide macro-financial assistance to Georgia of up to €46 million, with half of the assistance to be disbursed in the form of grants and half in the form of loans....

Commission and UNCHR in act of support for Yemen's forgotten humanitarian crisis

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/35 Brussels, 13 January 2011 The Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Yemen today, together with António Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees....

The Commission's humanitarian aid in Yemen

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

МЕМО/11/17 Brussels, 13 January 2011 Since 1994, the European Commission has provided over € 33 million in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable persons in Yemen survive conflicts, displacement and natural disasters....

CATHERINE ASHTON MET REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BELARUSIAN OPPOSITION AND CIVIL SOCIETY AS WELL AS THE BELARUSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/15 Brussels, 12 January 2011 CATHERINE ASHTONMET REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BELARUSIAN OPPOSITION AND CIVIL SOCIETYAS WELL AS THE BELARUSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President ...

Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Address at the extraordinary meeting of the AFET on Belarus Foreign Affairs Committee, EP

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

SPEECH/11/12 Address at the extraordinary meeting of the AFET on Belarus Foreign Affairs Committee, European Parliament Brussels, 12 January 2010 Mr Chairman, let me start by thanking you and your colleagues for your efforts....

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton met representatives of the Belarusian opposition and civil society as well as the Belarusian Foreign Minister

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:20:00 +0100

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and European Commissioner for Enlargement Štefan Füle on the situation in Tunisia

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:04:00 +0100

2011 EU-China Year of Youth: new horizons for cooperation and dialogue

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/19 Brussels, 11 January 2011 Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth and Wang Xiao, President of the All-China Youth Federation, will open the EU-China Year of Youth in Brussels today, in the presence ...

EU and Serbia sign bilateral WTO accession agreement

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/20 Brussels, 11 January 2011 The EU and Serbia have today signed a bilateral agreement on Serbia's accession to the WTO. The agreement was signed by Mladjan Dinkic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Regional Development of Serbia, ...

Joint Statement of HR/VP Ashton, EU Commissioners Piebalgs and Georgieva on situation in Haiti, 1 year after earthquake

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/13 Brussels, 11 January 2011 "One year after the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti and hurt more than one million people, we want to reaffirm that helping the country to recover remains a EU priority....

Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the situation in Tunisia

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/12 Brussels, 10 January 2011 "We are concerned about the events that have been taking place in Tunisia in recent days. In particular, we deplore the violence and the death of civilians. We express our sympathy to the families of the victims....

Georgia: EIB supports rehabilitation of Enguri and Vardnili hydropower plant cascade

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

PRESS RELEASE BEI/11/1 Tbilisi/Luxembourg, 7 January 2011 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 20 million to the Republic of Georgia to finance the completion of the rehabilitation of the generator units of the Enguri hydropower plant and ...

Jean Monnet Programme: a new call for proposals - deadline 15 February 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:09:00 +0100

HAITI ONE YEAR ON: Europe's action in Haiti

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/10 Brussels, 10 January 2011 One year ago, on 12 January 2010, Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake. GLOBAL FIGURES 222 750 people dead 1.7 million people left homeless 60% of hospitals destroyed Around 5 000 schools destroyed (23% of the ...

Catherine Ashton appoints Managing Director for Africa, welcomes appointment of EDA Chief Executive

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/12 Brussels, 6 December 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy/Commission Vice President, today appointed Nicholas Westcott as Managing Director for Africa in the new European External Action Service (EEAS). ...

Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the occasion of her visit to the Middle East

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/5 Brussels, 6 December 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory on 5 and 6 January....

EU-US Programme: a new call for proposals for ATLANTIS - deadline 7 April 2011

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of US energy company Dresser by General Electric

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/5 Brussels, 4 January 2011 The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Dresser Holdings by General Electric Company (GE), both of the US. After examining the operation, the Commission concluded ...

EU High Representative/Vice-President Ashton visits the Middle East

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/6 Brussels, 4 January 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, will travel to the Middle East on 5 and 6 January. She will meet key leaders from both the Israeli and Palestinian ...

EU ratifies UN Convention on disability rights

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

IP/11/4 Brussels, 5 January 2011 Following formal ratification, it is the first time in history the EU has become a party to an international human rights treaty – the United Nation's (UN) Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities....

Message of condolences from President Barroso to Ms Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/3 Brussels, 4 January 2011 "On behalf of the European Commission, I would like to express my sympathy and concern in relation to the current extensive flooding in Queensland. I am particularly sorry to hear of the loss of life which has occurred. ...

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton visits the Middle East

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:05:00 +0100

President VAN ROMPUY, expresses his condolences to Mr. MUBARAK, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, following the attack against worshipers at Coptic Church in Alexandria, Egypt

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:45:00 +0100

Message of congratulation from President Barroso to Mr Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MEMO/11/2 Brussels, 3 January 2010 “On behalf of the European Commission, I am honoured to express my sincere congratulations on your reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq. On this occasion, I wish to confirm to you that the European ...