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European Union – Australia Ministerial Consultations
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Remarks with Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, following launch of negotiations on an EU-Australia Framework Agreement Canberra
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to visit Japan
WTO trade negotiations: Doha Development Agenda
New EU study shows significant economic benefits from a Doha deal
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton visits Australia
European Commission welcomes Vanuatu's accession to the World Trade Organisation
Informal meeting of members of the European Council - Statement of EU Heads of State or Government Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, statement following two days of talks in Beijing with the Chinese leadership
EU and China set to boost co-operation on education, culture, youth and research
High Representative / Vice-President Catherine Ashton on bilateral visit to China
EU and Russia agree terms for Moscow's eventual WTO accession
The European Commission reaches out to the victims of South East Asian floods with €10 million in humanitarian assistance
Stock taking after 100 days: Success of Free Trade Agreement focus for visit to South Korea by EU Trade chief (10 October 2011)
Letter of European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy on the key issues of the G20 summit
Statement by Connie Hedegaard European Commissioner for Climate Action on the EU's progress towards meeting its Kyoto Protocol target
Council conclusions on the EU position at the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Durban, South Africa
Council confirms agreement on economic governance
Statement by President Barroso on the final agreement on the economic governance package
EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World in 2010
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Closing speech following the State of the Union debate European Parliament Strasbourg (28 September 2011)
Signature of the EU-Australia agreement on Passenger Name Records (PNR)
EU makes UN debate debut
European Commission sets the rules for allocation of free emissions allowances to airlines
The European Union and ASEAN set out to reinforce joint disaster response and risk reduction
Statement by Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht on Doha Development Agenda
Kristalina Georgieva Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response ASEAN and the European Union – new strategies and cooperation in disaster management Public speech during visit in Indonesia
11 September: Europe remembers: As the world looks back on the terrible events of ten years ago, the EU remembers the victims of terrorism everywhere, and reflects on what has been done to combat the risks of terrorism at home and abroad
Statement by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy: "The 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States"
Promoting climate action in the Pacific region
Reducing greenhouse gases from ships: time is ticking away
EU wants third countries to pay aviation emission fee: under the ETS directive, incoming flights to Europe with airlines from third countries may be exempted from the scheme if those airlines take 'equivalent measures' to reduce CO2 emissions
World day against Child Labour
Remarks by HR/VP Catherine Ashton at the 10th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting
HRVP Ashton chairs ASEM Foreign Ministers' meeting
Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn in China
Speech Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn EU-China research, innovation and science cooperation China-Europe International Business School, Shanghai
Olli Rehn European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs We need to address the shortcomings of the international monetary system European Union workshop "Towards a new International Monetary System" (19 May 2011)
Tsunami and earthquake research: meeting in Brussels to learn lessons and boost cooperation
Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions increased in 2010 but remain well below pre-crisis level
Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council following his meeting in China with Premier Wen Jiabao
"Europe and China in a changing and interdependent world" - Speech by European Council President Herman Van Rompuy at the Central Party School
Update: Frequently asked questions on illegal logging High Representative of the European Union / Vice President of the European Union, Catherine Ashton, on Europe Day
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Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, on adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution on EU's participation in the work of UN
Biodiversity: Commission announces new strategy to halt biodiversity loss within ten years
Statement in New York by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the death of Osama Bin Laden
1st EU-ASEAN Business Summit in Jakarta set to strengthen regional trade and investment
European Council President Van Rompuy to attend the G8 Summit in Deauville (France) (26 to 27 May 2011)
Free movement: workers from eight Member States that joined EU in 2004 finally enjoy full rights
Frequently asked questions: The end of transitional arrangements for the free movement of workers (30 April 2011)
Emissions trading: Commission adopts decision on how free allowances should be allocated from 2013
Questions and Answers on draft Commission Decision on free allocation rules for the ETS
EU draft budget 2012: For 500 million Europeans in times of austerity
21st EU-GCC Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting Abu Dhabi, Joint Communique (20 April 2011)
Commission updates the EU list of air carriers subject to an operating ban
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton visits the Gulf
Statement by the EC, ECB, and IMF on the Review Mission to Ireland
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union Remarks at the Cairo conference on Libya
Fisheries: The EU "zero tolerance" campaign against illegal fishing gets tougher
European Union opens up its market to Palestinian exports
EU Marie Curie researcher discovers galaxy 13 billion light years away
EU Welcomes the World to International Recruitment Seminar
Mobilising $100 billion per year by 2020 for climate actions in developing countries "challenging but feasible", says Commission report
European support to Japan's humanitarian needs boosted by €10 million (4 April 2011)
EC, ECB and IMF Welcome the Irish Authorities' Banking System Announcements (31 March 2011)
The European Union's response to the earthquake and nuclear plant situation in Japan
Food safety: the EU reinforces controls on imports from Japan
Majority of Europeans embrace green travel (24 March 2011)
LIBYA: EU imposes additional sanctions following the adoption of UNSCR 1973 (23 March 2011)
Nuclear safety and energy supply in focus (21 March 2011)
Human trafficking: Commission welcomes Council adoption of stronger EU rules
Egypt: EU imposes assets freeze
World Water Day: Commission launches €40 million to improve access to water in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March 2011)
Special Report: The Commission's management of the system of veterinary checks for meat imports following the 2004 hygiene legislation reforms*Special Report: (16 March 2011)
Developments in Libya: an overview of the EU's response
The European Union's response to the earthquake and the nuclear plant situation in Japan
The European Union continues its steady support for humanitarian projects in Myanmar and Thailand in 2011
Environment Council meeting press release - Brussels (14 March 2011)
Middle East Quartet Statement, New York
Climate action: European businesses show big appetite for investing in low carbon technologies
Conclusions of the Heads of State or Government of the euro area
Extraordinary European Council: Declaration (11 March 2011)
EU sets out priorities to dismantle trade barriers
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union Speech on the situation in the Southern Neighbourhood and Libya European Parliament Strasbourg EU Trade Commissioner De Gucht travels to Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea to discuss bilateral and multilateral trade agenda
Facts and figures: EU trade with Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
Climate change: Commission sets out Roadmap for building a competitive low-carbon Europe by 2050
Climate change: Questions and Answers on a Roadmap for moving to a low carbon economy in 2050
Inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS: Commission publishes historical emissions data on which allocations will be based
Questions & Answers on historic aviation emissions and the inclusion of aviation in the EU's Emission Trading System (EU ETS)
Commissioner Piebalgs launches programmes worth €39 million to support Timor-Leste on its way to stable democracy and sustainable development
Q&A on EU aid to Timor Leste
Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development Climate change: don't forget the Pacific. For a stronger EU-Pacific joint action High-Level Regional Conference on climate change in the Pacific Vanuatu
Pacific Islands and Climate change: Commission takes the lead to help with adaptation and fight poverty
Pacific Islands – EU relations: Focus on Climate change
Beyond fighting poverty – Commission pushes for modernised EU relationship with Overseas Countries and Territories
New Zealand earthquake aftermath: the European Union activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism
Message of condolence from President Barroso to Mr John Phillip Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand following the earthquake in Christchurch
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union Remarks by HR/VP Catherine Ashton at the end of her visit to Egypt, Cairo (22 February 2011)
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union Remarks following the first part of her visit to Egypt Visit to Egypt, Cairo
High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton visits Egypt today
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
Brussels, Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on events in Libya
The Prime Minister David Cameron and President José Manuel Barroso of the European Union met at Number 10 today (17 February 2011)
EU Commission welcomes European Parliament backing for free trade deal with South Korea
€40 million start-up fund for junior researchers in Europe in 2011 : available to Australians and New Zealanders (applications close 8 March 2011)
Conference on China and Climate Change
Simpler, faster and better delivery of €622,3 million for humanitarian assistance
European Council Conclusions
A successful euro changeover in Estonia
Keynote speech by President Herman Van Rompuy at "2011 - Challenges for the EU" - Europe House, London
Maria Damanaki European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Zero tolerance on illegal fishing 6th International Forum on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing London (13 January 2011)
Enhancing safety of European financial markets: common rules for Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) and securities settlement
Message of condolence from President Barroso to Ms Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia
EU ratifies UN Convention on disability rights (5 January 2011)
Video message - " It was a busy year!", Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, looks back on a turbulent 12 months
Commission approves first package of €100 million in support to the Palestinian people in 2011
Statement by the spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton, on the United States of America joining the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Third meeting of the EU-China High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED) in Beijing
Emissions Trading: Statement by Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on regulatory oversight of the EU carbon market
Emissions trading: Questions and Answers on enhanced market oversight for the European carbon market
Statement by Vice President Kallas on air travel disruption across Europe
EU and China to debate economic and trade issues at high level dialogue
EU to link its greenhouse gas emissions trading system with Switzerland
Reducing emissions from shipping: Commission's Joint Research Centre sets out some options
EUROPEAN COUNCIL 16-17 DECEMBER 2010 CONCLUSIONS
Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade The international trade and investment policy of the EU in the next decade Peterson Institute for International Economics Washington (16 December 2010)
Commissioner Piebalgs and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Slade launch a Joint Initiative on Climate Change
Q&A on the EU - Pacific Island Countries relations and EU actions to address climate change in the region
Statement by European Commissioner for Climate Action at the opening of the High-level Segment of COP-16/CMP-6 in Cancún
China: EUR 500 million loan for Climate Change mitigation projects
Environment: New rules on illegal timber come into force across EU
New website to identify greener and more efficient vehicles
"Volunteer! Make a Difference": European Union launches the European Year of Volunteering 2011
World AIDS Day 2010: European Union urges more prevention and testing and tops €1.3 billion invested in the fight against AIDS in the world
European Union welcomes Cancún Agreement as important step towards global framework for climate action
Statements by the President of the European Union, José Manuel Barroso, and Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action on the Cancún Agreement on climate change
Statement by European Commissioner for Climate Action at the opening of the High-level Segment of COP-16/CMP-6 in Cancún
China: EUR 500 million loan for Climate Change mitigation projects
Environment: New rules on illegal timber come into force across EU
New website to identify greener and more efficient vehicles
"Volunteer! Make a Difference": European Union launches the European Year of Volunteering 2011
How do we stay below a global temperature increase of 2°C ?
European Development Days, 6 and 7 December, Brussels - Programme Highlights (2 December 2010)
Research: OpenAIRE opens access to EU scientific results
A European action plan to strengthen air cargo security
Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Switzerland sign agreement towards the Single European Sky
The President of the European Council welcomes the agreements by the Eurogroup on a European stability mechanism and Irish program ( 28 November 2010)
Statement by the Eurogroup
Statement by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers
Message of condolences by President Barroso to Anand Satyanand, Governor General of New Zealand
Joint Statement of the Delegations of the Russian Federation and of European Union on the occasion of the conclusion of the bilateral talks on the key issues in the accession of the Russian Federation to the WTO
Statement by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers on Ireland
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union Remarks by European Union President Barroso at the NATO Summit in Lisbon NATO Summit
EU-U.S. Summit 20 November 2010, Lisbon - Joint Statement
Commission outlines blueprint for forward-looking Common Agricultural Policy after 2013
Background note: Commission Communication on the future of the CAP
Civil society commitment for CAP reform
European Investment Bank to provide technical support for sustainable and climate resilient water projects in Samoa
Statement of President Barroso on the 2011 EU budget
Statement from Commissioner Lewandowski on the failure of the conciliation procedure on Budget 2011
Joint statement on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) from all the negotiating partners of the agreement
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Statement by President Barroso on the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Joint statement of European Union President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy at the end of the G20 summit in Seoul
Antitrust: European Union fines 11 air cargo carriers €799 million in price fixing cartel
European Union opens debate to change gears in the fight against poverty, opening a consultation on development policy
EU sets assertive trade policy agenda for next five years
European Union adopts 2010 Enlargement Package
Commission outlines blueprint for forward-looking Common Agricultural Policy after 2013
Background note: Commission Communication on the future of the CAP
Civil society commitment for CAP reform (18 November 2010)
European Investment Bank to provide technical support for sustainable and climate resilient water projects in Samoa
Statement of President Barroso on the 2011 EU budget
Statement from Commissioner Lewandowski on the failure of the conciliation procedure on Budget 2011
Joint statement on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) from all the negotiating partners of the agreement
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Statement by President Barroso on the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Joint statement of European Union President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy at the end of the G20 summit in Seoul
Antitrust: European Union fines 11 air cargo carriers €799 million in price fixing cartel
European Union opens debate to change gears in the fight against poverty, opening a consultation on development policy
EU sets assertive trade policy agenda for next five years
European Union adopts 2010 Enlargement Package
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Burma/Myanmar
G20 Summit: joint letter of Presidents Barroso and Van Rompuy to G20 leaders
The European Union provides €1.5 million to assist survivors of the tsunami in Mentawai and the volcanic eruption in Java
Market Access: EU calls on trading partners to remove protectionist trade barriers
Catherine Ashton, the EU's High Representative yesterday announced the appointment of Pierre Vimont as the Executive Secretary General of the future External Action Service and David O'Sullivan as its Chief Operating Officer
Commission proposes to improve European disaster response
Strengthening economic governance in the EU report of the task force to the European Council
Climate change: European Union making deeper emission cuts than promised: The European Union is ahead of schedule in its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. The Commission's annual report shows that the 25 member states with reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol will meet their commitments
Breakthrough in Climate Change talks at UN Aviation Body : The 190 contracting states of the International Civil Aviation Organisation struck the first global governmental deal to commit the aviation sector to reduce greenhouse emissions from international aviation from 2020. Europe took the lead by including aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme which will start in 2012.
Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union : Remarks after meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in Washington, DC
Welcoming words by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, to the leaders of ASEM member countries
Remarks by President Van Rompuy, following the meeting of the Task force on economic governance
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Middle East peace talks
Council extends measures concerning the Fiji Islands by another six months
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on remarks made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the UN General Assembly [in response to President Ahmadinejad's remarks, all representatives of the 27 nations of the EU walked out of the UNGA hall ]
European Researchers' Night: Science fiction becomes science fact
Remarks by President Van Rompuy, following the meeting of the Task force on economic governance
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Middle East peace talks
Council extends measures concerning the Fiji Islands by another six months
Twenty five European Destinations of Excellence in Aquatic Tourism
European Tourism Day promotes cultural routes in the EU
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on remarks made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the UN General Assembly [in response to President Ahmadinejad's remarks, all representatives of the 27 nations of the EU walked out of the UNGA hall ]
European Researchers' Night: Science fiction becomes science fact
ICT research: Brussels showcase for intelligent robots, green homes, virtual reality and much more
European Day of Languages In the EU, nearly 80% of children were studying a foreign language at primary school in 2008
Youth on the Move
Council approves agreement with South Korea on free trade
Commission sets up world's first project network for CO2 Capture and Storage
Green light to tighter financial oversight : EU finance ministers meeting at the Ecofin Council backed the establishment of four European financial supervisory bodies
Letter by President Barroso to the Members of the European Parliament
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union State of the Union 2010 Strasbourg
The European Union green lights the exchange of audit working papers with Australia and the United States of America andFrequently Asked Questions
Floods in Pakistan – Update
The Commission and Member States join efforts to transport large relief aid to Pakistan
Commissioner Šemeta visits China to boost cooperation in custom controls and tackling counterfeit goods
Questions and answers: EU-China customs cooperation and combating illicit trade
Kristalina Georgieva European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Impressions on Pakistan situation European Parliament, Committee on Development Brussels
EU High Representative/Commission Vice-President Catherine Ashton visits China for first "Partnership" Dialogue
EU pushes links with ASEAN in Economic Ministers meeting
Bluefin tuna: EU research achieves breakthrough as fish spawn in captivity
Pakistan: EU Humanitarian Response to monsoon flooding worth more than €200 million to date (23 August 2010)
Pakistan: EU response to the monsoon flooding
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians
The following statement was issued today 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
"Don't shoot, I'm a humanitarian worker!" – on World Humanitarian Day the European Union calls for respect for humanitarian principles
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the General Election in the Solomon Islands
Declaration by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Statement by Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, on the outcome of the Bonn climate change talks
Emissions trading: Questions and Answers concerning the Commission Decision on the EU ETS cap for 2013
Statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Union Vice-President following the vote in the European Parliament on the European Union External Action Service
EEAS decision – main elements
Statement by Janez Potocnik following the European Parliament vote on the Proposal for a Regulation to ban illegal timber
New EU labelling rules including new EU organic logo come into force on 1 July
Tourism: keeping Europe the world's top destination
Statement by President Van Rompuy and President Barroso following the G20 Summit in Toronto
From G8 to G20: Introductory remarks by European Union President Barroso
Signature of EU-US agreement on financial messaging data for purposes of the US Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme (TFTP)
2010 European aid report: read how EU's action helps the poorest countries to develop
EU-OPEC Energy Dialogue 7th Meeting Brussels, 28 June 2010 Joint Conclusion
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
Introductory remarks of the President of the European Union, J.M. Barroso, at the joint press conference with the President of the European Council, H. Van Rompuy
Remarks by President Van Rompuy at the press conference prior to the G8 meeting
The 'open skies' agreement gives rise to a common aviation area will which include 60 % of the world's air traffic
“Securing strong and sustainable growth” - President Barroso and President Van Rompuy set out EU goals for the G20 summit in Toronto
EU and Philippines initial Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Remarks by President Van Rompuy at the press conference prior to the G8 meeting
“Securing strong and sustainable growth” - President Barroso and President Van Rompuy set out EU goals for the G20 summit in Toronto
The 'open skies' agreement gives rise to a common aviation area will which include 60 % of the world's air traffic
Europeans are more interested in science than sport and want EU research boosted
Related report: Special Eurobarometer on science and technology (June 2010)
Quartet Statement on Israel's Announcement on Gaza
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
First estimates for 2009 GDP per inhabitant in the Member States varied between 41% and 268% of the EU27 average
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Israeli Gaza decision
World Refugee Day, Joint Statement by Commissioners Malmström and Georgieva
Asylum decisions in the EU27 EU Member States granted protection to 78 800 asylum seekers in 2009
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
European Council: Conclusions
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union Speech to the European Parliament on human rights European Parliament
Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Union, speech to the European Parliament on the situation in Gaza
2010 Report on Public Finances: sovereign debt crisis highlights the needs for fiscal consolidation and strengthening surveillance
European Union 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)
High Level Group makes 7 recommendations for EU dairy sector
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
CE marking – what does it really mean?
Commission examines the use of security scanners at EU airports
Commission communication on the use of security scanners at European airports — questions and answers
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Luxembourg
GENERAL AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Luxembourg
ENVIRONMENT Council meeting (provisional version), Luxembourg, conclusions
EU Vet Week: Shielding Animal Health and ensuring Food Safety through traceability
Questions and Answers on the EU Veterinary Week and traceability
The European Union celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Schengen Area
Statement of the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, on the 25th Anniversary of Schengen: "Twenty-five years of removing borders"
EIB, European Union to explore EU climate finance initiative
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
3020th ECONOMIC and FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting (provisional version) - Luxembourg
Council conclusions on European 2020 Strategy
Decision of the 16 eurozone Member States
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
Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following the second meeting of the Task force on economic governance
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
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
Statement by Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for Environment, on the eve of World Environment Day
Scientix: The new web-based community for Science Education
45% of Europeans would like to be their own boss if …
Updated handbook for international police cooperation and measures to prevent and control violence in connection with football matches
Commission proposes improved EU supervision of Credit Rating Agencies and launches debate on corporate governance in financial institutions
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
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
Council adopts its position on stricter rules for animal experimentation
Climate change: Commissioner Hedegaard welcomes fall in EU greenhouse gas emissions for fifth year running
Environment: Calls for taxation regimes to reflect impacts on the environment
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
Helping the most vulnerable cope with climate change
Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, at the EU-Russia Summit on the Israeli military operation against the Flotilla
EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton: statement on Israel's military operation against Gaza flotilla
18th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting Co-Chair's Statement - Madrid (26 May 2010)
Global Climate Change Alliance regional conference for Asia
EU offers special oil recovery equipment to support the US in combating the environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
EU calls on trading partners to remove protectionist barriers
Review of the EU's financial rules: Q&As
World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2010: the European Union reaffirms its commitment to fight against smoking
The fight against tobacco in the EU: Questions and Answers
HELP Campaign, Life without Tobacco: Questions and Answers
The EU and ASEAN move towards greater cooperation on a biregional and global level
State aid: latest Scoreboard shows reduced use of crisis support to banks
Commission sets out vision for bank resolution funds
Bank Resolution Funds – Frequently Asked Questions
Bank Resolution Funds: Text of the Communication
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
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
European Union seeks high privacy standards in EU-US data protection agreement
EU-US data protection agreement negotiations: frequently asked questions
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union 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
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union The European Union after the Treaty of Lisbon Global Jean Monnet Conference Brussels
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
All about ASEM - ASia-Europe Meeting to address global challenges
EU-Indonesia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement: a wider framework for cooperation
European measures to minimise disruption caused by volcanic ash
The EC proposals reinforcement of economic governance in Europe
Remarks by President Van Rompuy following the 1st meeting of the Task force on economic governance
Delivering on the EU's G20 commitments: Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier
Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions fall more than 11% in 2009
Environment: Water scarcity and droughts – a major concern for many areas in Europe
European Investment Bank provides significant, effective and decisive action in favour of Turkey in times of crisis
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
Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the execution of five individuals in Iran
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, congratulates David Cameron on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union Speech by President Barroso at the World Economic Forum for Europe 2010 World Economic Forum Brussels (10 May 2010)
Media Release: Economic and Financial Affairs Extraordinary meeting Brussels 9/10 May 2010
FAQs: The European Stabilization Mechanism (10 May 2010)
Spring forecast 2010-11: gradual economic recovery in progress in the EU
Comments by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on Greece and solidarity in the Euro area
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union 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
Asylum in the EU27 Around 260 000 asylum applicants registered in 2009
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the UN Security Council - New York, 4 May 2010
Environment: Europe's first Green Capital shares the secrets of sustainable urban development
"National leaders failed at Copenhagen: local leaders must not": CoR launches unique database of local climate action
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 Union 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
EU conference: 500 cities pledge to reduce CO2 by more than 20%
Extraordinary Transport Council: Transport Ministers meet to agree response to volcanic ash cloud crisis
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
Speech by HR Catherine Ashton, at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference
Statement by the Eurogroup following agreement on Greece
Statement by the spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton on the resumption of executions in Taiwan
High Representative Catherine Ashton to deliver keynote speeches at United Nations in New York
Commissioner Georgieva discusses future cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
European Inventors of the year 2010– The most inventive minds in Europe
Clean and energy efficient vehicles: European Union tables strategy
Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2010-11 on Safe Maintenance (28 April 2010)
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union "Speaking points at the press conference of the EU-Japan Summit" EU-Japan Summit Tokyo, 28 April 2010
Maroš ŠEFCOVIC Vice-President of the European Union 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
High Representative Catherine Ashton holds talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada
Statement by the spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton, on New Zealand joining the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Commissioners-designate and their c.v.s
Joint statement by the European Union and the United States calling on the Iranian government to fulfil its human rights obligations
Invitation letter by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, for the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government
Indicative media programme: informal meeting of Heads of State or government, Brussels
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton, on the Ukrainian presidential elections, January 17 & February 7, 2010
Statement by HR Catherine Ashton on the imminent executions in Iraq
EU military mission to contribute to the training of Somali Security Forces
Remarks by HR Catherine Ashton at the Munich Security Conference
EU military mission to contribute to the training of Somali Security Forces
Declaration on the ratification of Protocol 14 to the European convention on Human Rights by the Russian Federation
Emissions trading: Commission takes action over cyber attacks on EU ETS account holders
Commission assesses Stability Programme of Greece; makes recommendations to correct the excessive budget deficit, improve competitiveness through structural reforms and provide reliable statistics
Deployment of an EU Election Assessment Team to Iraq
Fisheries: entry into force of new system to better control fisheries and fight against illegal fishing
Reform of Common Fisheries Policy control framework: Questions & Answers
Statement of President Barroso to the Plenary of the Copenhagen conference on climate change COP 15 Copenhagen (18 December 2009)
Fiji signs trade and development agreement with the European Union
Leading international financial institutions committed to fight against climate change and call for comprehensive Copenhagen agreement
Copenhagen conference must produce global, ambitious and comprehensive agreement to avert dangerous climate change
Eurobarometer: Climate change the second most serious problem faced by the world today
Stavros Dimas European Commissioner for the Environment The third Civil Protection Forum: Towards a more resilient society
EU marks 20 years of Child Rights Protection and Looks Ahead
Fisheries Council moves forward on sustainability agenda
Single European Sky: Commission sends reasoned opinions to four Member States
CAP simplification: Commission to take on further simplification projects
Commission welcomes the creation of a new fisheries management organisation for the South Pacific high seas
Fisheries: Commission welcomes ICCAT's decisive action to save bluefin tuna and other marine species
The EU and Russia reinforce the Early Warning Mechanism to improve prevention and management in case of an energy crisis
Internet Governance Forum: Commission welcomes landmark step towards a truly global internet
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union Statement of President Barroso at the FAO High Level Summit on Food Security FAO High Level Summit on Food Security (16 November 2009)
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union EC President Barroso welcomes Brazil's leadership on climate change
IEA's World Energy Outlook 2009 confirms EU energy and climate policies are on the right track (14 November 2009)
EU and Iraq: successful completion of negotiations on historic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (13 November 2009)
Signing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement opens a new era for Indonesia-EU relations
Climate change: Progress report shows EU on track to meet or over-achieve Kyoto emissions target (12 November 2009)
Manifesto for Creativity and Innovation in Europe
Kimberley Process Plenary meeting further strengthens international efforts to combat trade with conflict diamonds
EU-Iraq: negotiations for a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement enter final stage
Human rights situation in Iraq
Europe celebrates 'border-breaking' music: Charlie Winston (Hobo) and Giusy Ferreri amongst the winners
Declaration on Georgia (12 November 2009)
José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Union Assessing the Results of the October European Council European Parliament
EU Action against cartels: Questions and Answers
Heads of state and government meeting in Brussels on 29 and 30 October clinched a deal on climate financing: Presidency Conclusions
Fisheries: EU is ready to combat illegal fishing
Strengthening EU action in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Environment Council: Commission welcomes Council conclusions on the EU position for the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
Nine out of ten Europeans still strongly support development aid despite the downturn
European Union puts challenges of books digitisation for authors, libraries and consumers on EU's agenda
EU Bookshop Digital Library goes live - All the EU publications in one place
World Food Day 2009: EU leading the global fight against hunger
Andris Piebalgs, Member of the European Union responsible for Energy "Energy Technologies to help combat climate change" SET Plan Conference organised by the Swedish Energy Agency in cooperation with the European Union, Stockholm
Fisheries: EU is ready to combat illegal fishing
Strengthening EU action in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Environment Council: Commission welcomes Council conclusions on the EU position for the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
European Union puts challenges of books digitisation for authors, libraries and consumers on EU's agenda
EU Bookshop Digital Library goes live - All the EU publications in one place
World Food Day 2009: EU leading the global fight against hunger
The Commission and 22 world leaders explore ways for the viability of Carbon Capture and Storage
The Copenhagen climate agreement: EU positions and state of play
EU remains leading activist in efforts to achieve universal abolition of death penalty
José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Union, Speech at Signature Ceremony for the Lisbon Treaty in Warsaw
Declaration on the seventh World Day and the third European Day Against the Death Penalty
EU HR Javier SOLANA congratulates President Barack OBAMA on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Union, Speech at Signature Ceremony for the Lisbon Treaty in Warsaw
Declaration on the seventh World Day and the third European Day Against the Death Penalty (10 October 2009)
EU HR Javier SOLANA congratulates President Barack OBAMA on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union Honorary Doctorate ceremony University of Pittsburgh, 24 September 2009
Commission greener than ever
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Union Achieving a deal on climate change: an EU view on Copenhagen Council of Foreign Relations New York
Address by EU High Representative Javier Solana on Europe in the world, at Kennedy School, Harvard University
Informal meeting of EU Heads of State or Government, agreed language for the Pittsburgh G20 Summit
Environment: European Union hails universal ratification of the Montreal Protocol on protecting the ozone layer
EU interim forecast: coming out of recession but uncertainty remains high
Andris Piebalgs Energy Commissioner Offshore wind energy - a climate-friendly power system Speech at the European Offshore Wind Conference 2009 Stockholm (14 September 2009)
Innovative Medicines Initiative: putting Europe at the forefront of biopharmaceutical innovation
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Commission hosts Global Health Security conference for G7 countries and Mexico
Declaration on the elections in Afghanistan (10 September 2009)
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on Israeli settlements
The Council adopts aviation package
Explaining European integration: 20 years of support to EU studies around the world (7 September 2009)
José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Conférence Jean Monnet
Commissioner Ashton visits China to discuss trade and investment issues
EU-China trade in facts and figures
European Union President José Manuel Barroso proposes a partnership for progress and ambition to the European Parliament
Climate change: Commission welcomes provisional 2008 data showing further EU progress towards Kyoto targets
The European Union and the cosmetic industry match research funds to develop alternative solutions to animal testing
Commissioner Borg: "International agreement on Port State control standards is a major blow to pirate fishing"
EU High Representative Javier Solana to visit the Middle East
Declaration on the execution of two persons in Thailand
Influenza A (H1N1): EU Health Security Committee agrees statement on target and priority groups for vaccination
Civil Protection Mechanism activated to fight forest fires in Greece
Afghanistan - Statement by Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Afghanistan
Questions and Answers on the Community Civil Protection Mechanism
Statement by President José Manuel Barroso on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the pan-European picnic near Sopron
EU concerned over increasing risks to humanitarian workers on first World Humanitarian Day
EU invests a fresh €18 million in future ultra high-speed mobile internet
US court ends major international cigarette smuggling racket aimed at EU markets
Civil Protection: Community Mechanism activated to address flooding in Taiwan and forest fires in Portugal
Questions and Answers on the Community Civil Protection Mechanism (31 July 2009)
EU and Indonesia agree on horizontal air services agreement
The Council adopts additional restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar
Statement by President José Manuel Barroso on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the pan-European picnic near Sopron (19 August 2009)
Competition: Commission publishes 2008 Annual Report on Competition Policy
EU concerned over increasing risks to humanitarian workers on first World Humanitarian Day
EU invests a fresh €18 million in future ultra high-speed mobile internet
US court ends major international cigarette smuggling racket aimed at EU markets
Civil Protection: Community Mechanism activated to address flooding in Taiwan and forest fires in Portugal
Questions and Answers on the Community Civil Protection Mechanism (31 July 2009)
EU and Indonesia agree on horizontal air services agreement
The Council adopts additional restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar
The EU in Afghanistan: assistance and support to the democratic process (14 August 2009)
EU's Common Position on additional restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar
School closures and travel advice: Influenza A (H1N1)
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the adoption of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949
Declaration on the verdict against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Forest fire damage in 2009 already higher than in 2008
Erasmus Mundus: 63 new Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates added
Digital economy can lift Europe out of crisis, says Commission report
EU population reaches 500 million
Final stage of EU wine reform enters into force
EU and Papua New Guinea sign trade and development agreement
"The ocean of tomorrow": €34 million dedicated to multidisciplinary research projects to reconcile maritime activities with the preservation of seas and oceans
Erasmus reaches the 2 million students mark (30 July 2009)
The EU top 10 for passengers : explanatory document
Declaration concerning the execution of three persons in Japan
Council Conclusions on Enlargement
EU frees new spectrum for new and faster mobile services
Antitrust: Commission welcomes new Microsoft proposals on Microsoft Internet Explorer and Interoperability
ASEAN regional Commission on Human Rights (24 July 2009)
Stavros DIMAS Member of the European Union, responsible for environment Eco-efficiency a way to a lower carbon future Informal Environment Council Åre, 24 July 2009
Olli Rehn EU Commissioner for Enlargement Towards A European Era for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Way Ahead Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo, 24 July 2009
Summary of remarks of EU HR Javier SOLANA to reporters at the opening session of the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the EU (22 July 2009)
EU HR Javier Solana to take part in the 16th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the EU in Phuket, Thailand
José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Union, Presentation of Work Programme of Swedish Presidency to European Parliament
EU and Canada settle WTO case on Genetically Modified Organisms
June 2009 Euro area annual inflation down to -0.1% EU down to 0.6%
Jerzy Buzek elected President of the European Parliament
Commission updates the list of airlines banned from European airspace
Industrial production up by 0.5% in the euro area
EU & US discuss ways forward on bilateral trade issues
Louis Michel calls for renewed efforts from EU Member States to meet aid targets following G8
Philippines: European Union provides €3 million in humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people in Mindanao
Afghanistan: EU to observe the upcoming elections
G8: President Barroso on the results of the L'Aquila conference
Remarks by Commission President José Manuel Barroso at his press conference in L'Aquila, Italy at the beginning of the G8 summit
Speech by Commissioner Catherine Ashton, Commissioner for Trade: The role of trade policy in fostering economic growth (30 June 2009)
Fisheries: EU hosts meeting on future of global tuna fisheries
Fighting Cancer : A European partnership is born
The Commission proposes a new policy to enhance chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security in the EU
Sri Lanka : European Union provides €5 million for life-saving emergency humanitarian assistance
EU requests WTO consultations with China over export restrictions on raw materials
EU examines impact of climate change on jobs
Presidency Conclusions of the Brussels European Council (18/19 June 2009)
Council Conclusions on Iran (15 June 2009)
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the continuation of mass executions in Iraq
Council Conclusions on Middle East Peace Process
Council Conclusions for enhanced EU engagement in Afghanistan and Pakistan (15 June 2009)
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