Latest News from the European Union

EU High Representative/Commission Vice-President Catherine Ashton visits China for first "Partnership" Dialogue
(30 August 2010)

Janez Potocnik European Commissioner for Environment "The Water Challenge" Bled Strategic Forum 2010, organised by the Centre for European Perspective Bled (Slovenia)
(30 August 2010)

EU pushes links with ASEAN in Economic Ministers meeting
(27 August 2010)

Spring 2010 Eurobarometer: EU citizens favour stronger European economic governance
(26 August 2010)

Bluefin tuna: EU research achieves breakthrough as fish spawn in captivity
(25 August 2010)

Pakistan: EU trebles its humanitarian aid in response to the monsoon flooding
(23 August 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians
(20 August 2010)

Statement issued 20 August by the Middle East Quartet - European Union, United Nations, Russian Federation, United States
(20 August 2010)

Commission considers Greece meets the conditions to receive the second instalment of loans by euro area Member States
(20 August 2010)

"Don't shoot, I'm a humanitarian worker!" – on World Humanitarian Day the European Commission calls for respect for humanitarian principles
(19 August 2010)

EU Statement on the Occasion of the General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation resulting from the Floods in Pakistan
(19 August 2010)

Special session of the United Nations General Assembly on the humanitarian emergency in Pakistan
(19 August 2010)

Pakistan: Commissioner Georgieva proposes increasing Commission's funding to €70 million ahead of her visit to the area
(18 August 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Pakistan following her call with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
(18 August 2010)

European Union Humanitarian response to floods in Pakistan: on 11 August, the  European Commission provided an additional €10 million in emergency aid to further assist the most vulnerable victims. The total EU humanitarian response is almost €73,000,000
 (16 August 2010)

Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the fifth Anniversary of the signature of the Aceh MoU and Aceh's peaceful evolution
(15 August 2010)

Bonn: new perspectives for the climate challenge
(11 August 2010)

Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the General Election in the Solomon Islands
(10 August 2010)

Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the International Day of the World's Indigenous People
(9 August 2010)

Statement by Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, on the outcome of the Bonn climate change talks
(6 August 2010)

Statement by the spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton on the expulsion of the acting Australian High Commissioner by Fiji
(16 July 2010) 

Emissions trading: Questions and Answers on the EU ETS Auctioning Regulation
(16 July 2010)

Commissioner and Committee for European economic governance
(16 July 2010)

The EU continues to support the Palestinian people
(14 July 2010)

Commissioner Piebalgs in London to promote EU action against illegal timber export from developing countries
(14 July 2010)

Frequently asked questions on illegal logging and the FLEGT voluntary Partnership Agreement
(14 July 2010)

Emissions trading: Member States back unanimously Commission proposed rules for auctioning of allowances
(14 July 2010)

Biodiversity: new report highlights win-win business practices that do more for the planet
(13 July 2010)

Questions and Answers on the EU's new approach to the cultivation of GMOs
(13 July 2010)

Renewable energy Renewable energy contributed 10.3% of energy consumption in the EU27 in 2008
(13 July 2010)

Estonia joins the euro-family
(13 July 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the attacks in Uganda
(12 July 2010)

EU to reaffirm its commitment to Turkey at Istanbul meeting
(12 July 2010)

Conclusions on the Arms Trade Treaty
(12 July 2010)

Statement by Commission President Barroso on the outcome of tonight's World Cup Final

Emissions trading: Questions and Answers concerning the Commission Decision on the EU ETS cap for 2013
(9 July 2010)

Statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Commission Vice-President following the vote in the European Parliament on the European Union External Action Service
(8 July 2010)

EEAS decision – main elements
(8 July 2010)

Statement by Janez Potocnik following the European Parliament vote on the Proposal for a Regulation to ban illegal timber
(8 July 2010)

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech to the European Parliament on the creation of the European External Action Service European Parliament Strasbourg
(07 July 2010)

Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomes the agreement by Council and Parliament on new capital requirements for banks
(7 July 2010)

Q&A: Commission launches comprehensive European international investment policy
(7 July 2010)

Two apples a day keep cholesterol away: EU-funded food research results showcased at European Parliament includes research from Food Research Institute of New Zealand
(8 July 2010)

Acquisition of citizenship in the EU EU27 Member States granted citizenship to 696 000 persons in 2008
(6 July 2010)

Commission updates list of airlines banned from European airspace
(6 July 2010)

Renewables account for 62% of the new electricity generation capacity installed in the EU in 2009
(5 July 2010)

Statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Commission Vice-President on announcement by Israel on Gaza blockade
(5 July 2010)

EU regrets silence of Sri Lanka regarding preferential import regime
(5 July 2010)

Olli Rehn European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Policy Reinforcing economic confidence in Europe ECON Committee – European Parliament Strasbourg, 5 July 2010
(5 July 2010)

Maroš ŠEFCOVIC Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for "Interinstitutional Relations and Administration "The new institutional set-up post-Lisbon and the role of national parliaments" COSAC Chairpersons Meeting (Conference of Community and European Affairs Committees of Parliaments of the European Union) Brussels, 5 July 2010
(5 July 2010)

May 2010 compared with April 2010 Volume of retail trade up by 0.2% in euro area Up by 0.4% in EU27
(5 July 2010)

Music against poverty contest: young Europeans speak out on fighting worldwide poverty!
(2 July 2010)

May 2010 compared with April 2010 Industrial producer prices up by 0.3% in euro area Up by 0.2% in EU27
(2 July 2010)

  May 2010 Euro area unemployment rate at 10.0% EU27 at 9.6%
(2 July 2010)

New EU labelling rules including new EU organic logo come into force on 1 July
(30 June 2010)

Tourism: keeping Europe the world's top destination
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(30 June 2010)

Ninth meeting of the Accession Conference at Ministerial level with Turkey
(30 June 2010)

Tenth meeting of the Accession Conference at Ministerial level with Croatia
(30 June 2010)

Statement by President Van Rompuy and President Barroso following the G20 Summit in Toronto
(26-27 June 2010)

From G8 to G20: Introductory remarks by European Commission President Barroso
(27 June 2010)

Signature of EU-US agreement on financial messaging data for purposes of the US Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme (TFTP)
(28 June 2010) 

2010 European aid report: read how EU's action helps the poorest countries to develop
(28 June 2010)

EU-OPEC Energy Dialogue 7th Meeting Brussels, Joint Conclusions
(28 June 2010)

Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for Environment, Speech at the Oxford World Forum
(27 June 2010)

Remarks by President Van Rompuy at the press conference before the G20 summit
(26 June 2010)

Introductory remarks of the President of the European Commission, J.M. Barroso, at the joint press conference with the President of the European Council, H. Van Rompuy
(25 June 2010)

EU and Philippines initial Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
(25 June 2010)

Remarks by President Van Rompuy at the press conference prior to the G8 meeting
(25 June 2010)

“Securing strong and sustainable growth” - President Barroso and President Van Rompuy set out EU goals for the G20 summit in Toronto
(23 June 2010)

Europeans are more interested in science than sport and want EU research boosted
(21 June 2010)

Related report: Special Eurobarometer on science and technology
(June 2010)

Quartet Statement on Israel's Announcement on Gaza
(21 June 2010)

Statement of the European Parliament, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council and the Commission on the European External Action Service
(21 June 2010)

First estimates for 2009 GDP per inhabitant in the Member States varied between 41% and 268% of the EU27 average
(21 June 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Israeli Gaza decision
(20 June 2010)  

World Refugee Day, Joint Statement by Commissioners Malmström and Georgieva
(20 June 2010)

Asylum decisions in the EU27 EU Member States granted protection to 78 800 asylum seekers in 2009
(20 June 2010)

Connie Hedegaard European Commissioner for Climate Action Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: a central plank of Europe's climate policy VI International Conference New Energy User Friendly 2010 Warsaw
(18 June 2010)

Commission welcomes European Council's decision to open Accession negotiations with Iceland
(17 June 2010)

Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech to the European Parliament on human rights European Parliament
(16 June 2010)

Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, speech to the European Parliament on the situation in Gaza
(16 June 2010)

2010 Report on Public Finances: sovereign debt crisis highlights the needs for fiscal consolidation and strengthening surveillance
(16 June 2010)

European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani welcomes today's approval by the European Parliament of the Regulation on the European Earth monitoring Programme (GMES)
(16 June 2010)

Olli Rehn European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Policy Excessive deficit procedure – "Effective Action Press Conference – speaking points Strasbourg
(15 June 2010)

CE marking makes Europe's market yours
(15 June 2010)

CE marking – what does it really mean?
(15 June 2010)

Commission examines the use of security scanners at EU airports
(15 June 2010)

Commission communication on the use of security scanners at European airports — questions and answers
(15 June 2010)

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Luxembourg
(14 June 2010)

GENERAL AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Luxembourg
(14 June 2010) 

ENVIRONMENT Council meeting (provisional version), Luxembourg, conclusions
(11 June 2010)

EIB, European Commission to explore EU climate finance initiative
(14 June 2010)

Council conclusions on Gaza
(14 June 2010)

Agreement on draft regulation implementing the European citizens' initiative
(14 June 2010)

The European Union celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Schengen Area
(14 June 2010)

Statement of the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, on the 25th Anniversary of Schengen: "Twenty-five years of removing borders"
(14 June 2010)

EU Vet Week: Shielding Animal Health and ensuring Food Safety through traceability
(11 June 2010)

Questions and Answers on the EU Veterinary Week and traceability
(11 June 2010)

European Commission sets up system for certifying sustainable biofuels
(10 June 2010)

European Commission set to help Palestinian economy with full opening of EU market
(10 June 2010)

Boosting competitiveness and innovation, €324 million for space and security research
(10 June 2010

Europe launches major joint research effort to ensure food security in the face of climate change and rising demand
(10 June 2010)

Cecilia Malmström Member of the European Commission responsible for Home Affairs Statement on the draft agreement with the United states on the Terrorist Financing Tracking Programme (TFTP) Press statement at the occasion of the presentation of the state of play of the negotiations of the draft agreement on the TFTP agreement to the LIBE Committee of the European Parliament Brussels
(10 June 2010)

Quality of budget statistics: recent corrections to previously announced government deficit figures notified by one member state have demonstrated the need to strengthen the monitoring of the quality of budgetary statistics data reported to Eurostat
(10 June 2010)

Commission sets out staffing measures for External Action Service
(9 June 2010)

Statement by the E3+3 with the support of the EU High Representative following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1929 on the Iranian nuclear programme
(9 June 2010) 

2010 FIFA World Cup: Best wishes from the European Commission
(9 June 2010)

Message of President Barroso ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2010

Affordable hybrid cars, bus systems that get people out of cars, "intelligent" cargo and much more: Brussels showcase for smarter and greener transport innovation
(8 June 2010)

3020th ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Luxembourg
(8 June 2010)

Council conclusions on European 2020 Strategy
(8 June 2010) 

Decision of the 16 eurozone Member States (7 June 2010)

Terms of reference of the Eurogroup - European Financial Stability Facility
(7 June 2010)

Spring 2010 orientation debate on budgetary policies: orientations for fiscal policies in euro area Member States
(7 June 2010)

Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following the second meeting of the Task force on economic governance
(7 June 2010)

Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Commissioner Georgieva speaks at the World Food Programme Executive Board in Rome World Food Programme Executive Board Rome
(7 June 2010)

Olli Rehn European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Policy Press speaking points of Commissioner Rehn at the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Busan, and comments on Hungary G20 Finance Ministers meeting Busan, South Korea
(5 June 2010)

Statement by Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for Environment, on the eve of World Environment Day
(5 June 2010)

Scientix: The new web-based community for Science Education
( 5 June 2010)

45% of Europeans would like to be their own boss if …
(5 June 2010)

Commission proposes improved EU supervision of Credit Rating Agencies and launches debate on corporate governance in financial institutions
(2 June 2010)

Key note speech by European Council President Van Rompuy at the World Investment Conference 2010 "Europe's attractiveness in a change world"
(2 June 2010)

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2010/232/CFSP of 26 April 2010 renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar
(3 June 2010)

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2009/1002/CFSP of 22 December 2009 amending Common Position 2006/795/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
(3 June 2010)

Climate change: Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes fall in EU greenhouse gas emissions for fifth year running
(2 June 2010)

Environment: Calls for taxation regimes to reflect impacts on the environment
(2 June 2010)

Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to EU-Western Balkans Conference EU-Western Balkans High-Level Conference Sarajevo
(2 June 2010)

Environment: Europe's largest annual conference on biodiversity opens in Brussels
(1 June 2010)

Helping the most vulnerable cope with climate change
(1 June 2010)

Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, at the EU-Russia Summit on the Israeli military operation against the Flotilla
(1 June 2010)

EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: statement on Israel's military operation against Gaza flotilla
(31 May 2010)

18th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting Co-Chair's Statement - Madrid
(26 May 2010)

Global Climate Change Alliance regional conference for Asia
(31 May 2010)

EU offers special oil recovery equipment to support the US in combating the environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
(28 May 2010)

EU calls on trading partners to remove protectionist barriers
(28 May 2010)

Review of the EU's financial rules: Q&As
(28 May 2010)

World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2010: the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to fight against smoking
(27 May 2010)

The fight against tobacco in the EU: Questions and Answers
(27 May 2010)

HELP Campaign, Life without Tobacco: Questions and Answers
(27 May 2010)

The EU and ASEAN move towards greater cooperation on a biregional and global level
(27 May 2010)

State aid: latest Scoreboard shows reduced use of crisis support to banks
(27 May 2010)

Climate change: Questions and answers on the Communication Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emission reductions and assessing the risk of carbon leakage
(26 May 2010)

Climate change: Commission invites to an informed debate on the impacts of the move to 30% EU greenhouse gas emissions cut if and when the conditions are met
(26 May 2010)

European Commission seeks high privacy standards in EU-US data protection agreement
(26 May 2010)

EU-US data protection agreement negotiations: frequently asked questions
(26 May 2010)

Commission sets out vision for bank resolution funds
(26 May 2010)

Bank Resolution Funds: Text of the Communication
(26 May 2010)

Bank Resolution Funds – Frequently Asked Questions
(26 May 2010)

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Coping with the crisis. How has the world changed? Brussels Economic Forum 2010 Brussels
(25 May 2010)

Summary of the opening address by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, to the Brussels Economic Forum 2010 "Lessons from a crisis" Brussels
(25 May 2010)

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission The European Union after the Treaty of Lisbon Global Jean Monnet Conference Brussels
25 May 2010

First visit of Commissioner Piebalgs in Indonesia to sign EU-funded programme in Education and to participate to the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) development conference
(21 May 2010)

All about ASEM - ASia-Europe Meeting to address global challenges
(21 May 2010)

EU-Indonesia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement: a wider framework for cooperation
(21 May 2010)

European measures to minimise disruption caused by volcanic ash
(21 May 2010)

The EC proposals reinforcement of economic governance in Europe
(20 May 2010)

Remarks by President Van Rompuy following the 1st meeting of the Task force on economic governance
(20 May 2010)

Delivering on the EU's G20 commitments: Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier
(20 May 2010)

Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions fall more than 11% in 2009
(18 May 2010)

Environment: Water scarcity and droughts – a major concern for many areas in Europe
(18 May 2010)

European Investment Bank provides significant, effective and decisive action in favour of Turkey in times of crisis
(17 May 2010)

International Day Against Homophobia
(17 May 2010)

Ending homophobia - stopping discrimination
(17 May 2010)

EU priorities for G20 Summit in Toronto G20 Summit in Toronto
(13 May 2010)

Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the execution of five individuals in Iran
(12 May 2010)

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, congratulates David Cameron on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
(12 May 2010)

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Speech by President Barroso at the World Economic Forum for Europe 2010 World Economic Forum Brussels
(10 May 2010)

Spring forecast 2010-11: gradual economic recovery in progress in the EU
(5 May 2010)

Comments by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on Greece and solidarity in the Euro area
(5 May 2010)

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission A Stark Choice: Europe 2020 and a Holistic Approach to Growth European Parliament Brussels
(5 May 2010)

March 2010 compared with February 2010 Volume of retail trade stable in both euro area and EU27
(5 May 2010)

ITER & Fusion Research
(5 May 2010)

Asylum in the EU27: Around 260 000 asylum applicants registered in 2009
(4 May 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the UN Security Council - New York, 4 May 2010
(4 May 2010)

Environment: Europe's first Green Capital shares the secrets of sustainable urban development
(4 May 2010)

"National leaders failed at Copenhagen: local leaders must not": CoR launches unique database of local climate action
(4 May 2010)

Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy, The Covenant of Mayors - Achievements and way forward Covenant of Mayors Ceremony Brussels
(4 May 2010)

Siim Kallas Vice-President of the Commission, responsible for transport Statement following extraordinary meeting of transport ministers Extraordinary transport ministers meeting (Council) Brussels
(4 May 2010)

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission The essence and spirit of the EU: how mayors are making a difference on climate change Covenant of Mayors Ceremony Brussels
(4 May 2010)

Background note on the Extraordinary Transport Council
(4 May 2010)

European Consumer Centres act together to help volcanic ash crisis passengers claim their rights
(4 May 2010)

EU conference: 500 cities pledge to reduce CO2 by more than 20%
(3 May 2010)

Extraordinary Transport Council: Transport Ministers meet to agree response to volcanic ash cloud crisis
(3 May 2010)

EU-Canada Summit An EU27 external trade surplus of 4.7 bn euro with Canada in 2009 Surplus of 2.5 bn in trade in services
(3 May 2010)

Speech by HR Catherine Ashton, at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference
(3 May 2010)

Statement by the Eurogroup following agreement on Greece
(2 May 2010)

Statement by the spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton on the resumption of executions in Taiwan
(2 May 2010)

High Representative Catherine Ashton to deliver keynote speeches at United Nations in New York
(30 April 2010)

Commissioner Georgieva discusses future cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(28 April 2010)

European Inventors of the year 2010– The most inventive minds in Europe
(28 April 2010)

Clean and energy efficient vehicles: European Commission tables strategy
(28 April 2010)

Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2010-11 on Safe Maintenance (28 April 2010)

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission "Speaking points at the press conference of the EU-Japan Summit" EU-Japan Summit Tokyo, 28 April 2010
(28 April 2010)

Maroš ŠEFCOVIC Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration "Commission Work Programme 2010" Presentation of the Commission Work Programme 2010 to the European Economic and Social Committee Brussels, 28 April 2010
(28 April 2010)

High Representative Catherine Ashton holds talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada
(28 April 2010)

Joint Statement on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
(16 April 2010)

Reinforcing economic governance in Europe
(15 April 2010)

Statement of President Barroso following the earthquake in northwest China
(14 April 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka
(13 April 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the political situation in Thailand
(13 April 2010)

Europe strikes against the smuggling of counterfeit goods: results of the Joint Customs Operation “Matthew II” and Joint customs operation “Matthew II"
(13 April 2010)

Statement by President Herman VAN ROMPUY on behalf of the European Union at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington
(12 April 2010)

Europe holds one minute silence and lowers its flags to half-mast in Brussels as a sign of mourning
(12 April 2010)

Death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski: statement by President of European Parliament Jerzy Buzek (12 April 2010)

Catherine Ashton, High Representative and Vice-President, sends her heartfelt condolences to the people of Poland
(10 April 2010)

President of the European Commission, José Manuel Durão Barroso, expresses deep condolences to Poland for the passing away of President Kaczynski of Poland, his wife and all those with them under such tragic circumstances (10 April 2010)

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on the death of President Kaczynski
(10 April 2010)

European Central Bank and European Commission hold joint conference on "financial integration and stability: the legacy of the crisis"
(12 April 2010)

Statement by President Van Rompuy on the Eurogroup Agreement on Greece
(11 April 2010)

Statement by the President of the European Commission on Greece
(11 April 2010)

Statement on the support to Greece by Euro area Members States
(11 April 2010)

John Dalli, Health and Consumer Policy Commissioner, Speech at cross-border stakeholder event: "All island animal health and welfare strategy" Speech at cross-border stakeholder event: All island animal health and welfare strategy organised by the Irish Ministry of Agriculture Cavan, Ireland
(12 April 2010)

Dacian Ciolos, Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner: The future of European agricultural policy - Call for a public debate Speech to the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee Brussels
(12 April 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the normalisation of relations between Turkey and Armenia 06/04/2010

Statement by the spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton, on the car bomb attacks in Iraq (04/04/2010)

The EU and US ask Bosnia for progress on reforms
(06-04-2010)

International Day of the Roma People: EU seeks to improve living conditions for 10 million
(06-04-2010)

Renewed impetus for food security: the EU tackles hunger in developing countries 31/03/2010

Global Health: Commission calls on EU to gear up on health actions
31/03/2010

Commission adopts strategic priorities for 2010 31/03/2010

Commission appoints new Directors-General for Information Society and Media and Health and Consumers 31/03/2010

The impact of the global crisis on competitiveness and current account divergence in the euro area 31/03/2010

Statement by Stefan Füle on the Constitutional reform proposals in Turkey 31/03/2010

Catherine Ashton "A Shared Vision for Haiti – the Next Ten Years" Speech by EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton on Behalf of the European Union, to the International Conference on Haiti International Conference on Haiti New York, 31 March 2010 31/03/2010

February 2010 Euro area unemployment rate at 10.0% EU27 at 9.6% 31/03/2010

Flash estimate - March 2010 Euro area inflation estimated at 1.5% 31/03/2010

EU pledges over 1.2 billion euros at International Donors' Conference 'Towards a New Future for Haiti' in New York
(30 March 2010)

Factsheet on response to Haiti earthquake
(30 March 2010)

Commission updates the list of airlines banned from the European airspace
(30 March 2010)

Questions and answers on the list of air carriers subject to an operating ban in the EU
(30 March 2010)

A step forward for the common visa policy: the EU Visa Code becomes applicable
(30 March 2010)

Statement of President Barroso on the Moscow metro explosions
(29 March 2010)

European Council Conclusions
(25-26 March 2010)

HR/VP Catherine Ashton presents vision for European External Action Service
(25 March 2010)

Commissioner Hedegaard:The fight against climate change, Challenges and goals
(25 March 2010)

Catherine Ashton HR/VP: Speech to the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee on the External Action Service
(23 March 2010)

29/03/2010  Eurobarometer: Survey reveals large disparities in attitudes to sport and physical exercise

29/03/2010  March 2010: Business Climate Indicator further improves

29/03/2010  March 2010: Economic Sentiment Indicator regains momentum

29/03/2010  EU Commission strengthens the fight against trafficking in human beings

29/03/2010  European Commission wants stronger sanctions against child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and child pornography

26/03/2010  EU Trade Commissioner meets with United States Trade Representative

26/03/2010  Outcome of the meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Doha

26/03/2010 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission A NEW ATLANTICISM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Brussels Forum 2010 Brussels, 26 March 2010

26/03/2010  José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement at the final press conference of the European Council European Council Brussels, 26 March 2010

25/03/2010  Breakthrough in EU–US second-stage Open Skies negotiations: Vice-President Kallas welcomes draft agreement

25/03/2010  Commissioner Georgieva stresses the humanitarian dimension of the Haiti crisis in a conference with Bill Clinton ahead of New York's Haiti Donors Summit

25/03/2010  Chemicals: New European Commission determined to make REACH a success

25/03/2010  FAQs ON THE SECOND STAGE EU-US "OPEN SKIES" AGREEMENT AND EXISTING FIRST STAGE AIR SERVICES AGREEMENT

25/03/2010  Commission speeds up registration and authorisation for safer chemicals

25/03/2010  Kristalina Georgieva EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Building Back Better in Haiti Civil Society Outreach Conference with Haiti's SE Clinton New York Haiti's Donors Summit, 25 March 2010

25/03/2010  Catherine Ashton High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Introductory remarks at presentation of the proposal for the European External Action Service (EEAS) EU Council press centre Brussels, 25 March 2010

24/03/2010  European Commission prepares new negotiations with US on transfer of bank data for counter-terrorism purposes

24/03/2010  European Commission goes ahead with 10 countries to bring legal certainty to children and parents in cross-border marriages

24/03/2010  European Commission launches first step towards review of working time rules

24/03/2010  Working Time Directive – first stage consultation of social partners

24/03/2010  Clearer rules for international couples – frequently asked questions

24/03/2010  José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Speech at the European Parliament Plenary in advance of the European Council European Parliament Plenary Brussels, 24 March 2010

24/03/2010  January 2010 compared with December 2009 Industrial new orders down by 2.0% in euro area Down by 0.2% in EU27

Climate Action: Letter of President Barroso to EU Heads of State and Government (18 February 2010)

Time to deliver - challenges of the new EU Commissioner for Development (15 February 2010)

EU-US Agreement on the Transfer of Financial Messaging Data for purposes of the Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme (9 February 2010)

Statement by HR Catherine Ashton, on Iranian nuclear activities (9 February 2010)

Statement by HR Catherine Ashton, on human rights in China (9 February 2010)

Joint statement by the European Union and the United States calling on the Iranian government to fulfil its human rights obligations (8 February 2010)

Invitation letter by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, for the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government (8 February 2010)

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton, on the Ukrainian presidential elections, January 17 and February 7, 2010

Remarks by HR Catherine Ashton at the Munich Security Conference (5 February 2010)

Statement by HR Catherine Ashton on the imminent executions in Iraq (5 February 2010)

EU military mission to contribute to the training of Somali Security Forces (5 February 2010)

Declaration on the ratification of Protocol 14 to the European convention on Human Rights by the Russian Federation (5 February 2010)

Emissions trading: Commission takes action over cyber attacks on EU ETS account holders (4 February 2010)

Commission assesses Stability Programme of Greece; makes recommendations to correct the excessive budget deficit, improve competitiveness through structural reforms and provide reliable statistics (3 February 2010)

Deployment of an EU Election Assessment Team to Iraq (3 February 2010)

For the European Union, 2010 will be a year of renewal of its institutions and policies, declares Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council, in an exclusive interview... more » (8 January 2010)

Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, in the context of the launch of the Spanish presidency of the Council in Madrid, where he met with Mr Jose Luis Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain, and Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission (8 January 2010)

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