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Speech By President Von Der Leyen On EU-China Relations To The Mercator Institute
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 10:27 am | European Commission
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be here at this very special event co-hosted by two of Europe's most knowledgeable and independent-minded think tanks. In a time when global affairs are becoming harder to decrypt – and in an era where ... More >>
European Union helps Samoa fight measles outbreak
Friday, 6 December 2019, 10:19 am | European Commission
Following a request for assistance from the World Health Organisation, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated to tackle the serious measles outbreak in Samoa. Through this mechanism, two emergency medical teams from France and Norway ... More >>
Ministers approve EU ratification of Paris Agreement
Saturday, 1 October 2016, 12:18 pm | European Commission
In a historic move, EU ministers yesterday (30th September) approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union. The decision was reached at an extraordinary meeting of the Environment Council in Brussels. This decision brings the Paris Agreement ... More >>
Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to Apple worth up to €13bn
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 10:12 am | European Commission
European Commission - Press release State aid: Ireland gave illegal tax benefits to Apple worth up to €13 billion More >>
Kristalina Georgieva statement on World Humanitarian Day '14
Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 12:31 pm | European Commission
World Humanitarian Day is observed in memory of the victims of the attack on the United Nations' headquarters in Baghdad in 2003 which caused the deaths of 22 people, including the UN Special Representative in Iraq Sergio Vieira de Mello. More >>
ACP States Assured of their Importance to the EU Market
Monday, 14 October 2013, 12:50 pm | European Commission
Ministers from sugar producing nations in the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group were today assured of the importance of their countries’ contribution to the European Union (EU) sugar market, with sugar imports from ACP states comprising ... More >>
March 2011 European Commission's 2050 climate roadmap
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 9:28 am | European Commission
On 8 March, the European Commission is expected to publish its analysis, Moving to a Low Carbon Economy in 2050, exploring how best to achieve Europe's 80-95 percent emission reduction goal. More >>
EU Strengthening Action in Pakistan, Afghanistan
Monday, 2 November 2009, 5:35 pm | European Commission
With a plan for consolidated and strengthened action, the European Union stands ready to take on the complex challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Concerted support from the international community is needed now more than ever. “With a new government ... More >>
Europe 1989-2009: Conferece Tour 29 Oct- 4 Nov.
Monday, 2 November 2009, 5:30 pm | European Commission
A series of events is taking place across New Zealand in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Wall and Communist rule in Europe, as well as the 5th anniversary of the EU's enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe, Cyprus ... More >>
Journey to become a Diplomat - Cape to Cairo
Friday, 2 October 2009, 2:11 pm | European Commission
Mr. George Cunningham, Charge d'Affaires a.i., Delegation of the European Commission to New Zealand, will talk about his incredible 27-month walk across Africa. More >>
Commission announces funding for tsunami victims
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 2:25 pm | European Commission
The European Commission's humanitarian department is providing 150,000 euros in fast-track emergency relief following the tsunami in the Pacific islands region. This initial funding will be disbursed to the International Red Cross Federation ... More >>
Fast-track humanitarian funding for tsnami victims
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 1:04 pm | European Commission
European Commission to meet NZ and Australia
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 5:02 pm | European Commission
The European Commission will be having talks with New Zealand and Australia on practical cooperation in the Pacific on Tuesday, 6 October. The EU is fielding a large delegation that will be headed up by the European Commission's Director for Development and ... More >>
Developing the effectiveness of Pacific Island Cou
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 5:08 pm | European Commission
The 40th Pacific Islands Forum has taken place in a time of global turmoil and change. The global economic crisis and the fast growing impact of climate change have set the context of the Meeting. The inherent vulnerability of the Pacific Island Countries ... More >>
European Parliament Elections 2009
Saturday, 13 June 2009, 12:40 pm | European Commission
Voters across Europe - and EU citizens living outside Europe who registered to vote, including in New Zealand - have delivered gains for the centre-right with the Socialists losing ground. Results suggest that the centre-right European People's ... More >>
European Parliament Results and What Happens Next
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 12:36 pm | European Commission
Voters across Europe have delivered gains for the centre-right with the Socialists losing ground. Results suggest that the centre-right European People's party will retain their position as the largest group in the European Parliament. More >>
European Union Pledges Over F$2m
Monday, 26 January 2009, 4:59 pm | European Commission
Suva, Fiji (January 26, 2009) ─ The European Union (EU) today gave over F$2 million in development assistance to the country in support of Fiji’s rehabilitation efforts following the recent floods. The Head of the European Commission (EC) Delegation ... More >>
EC: Statement by Jose Manuel Barroso
Monday, 15 December 2008, 3:36 pm | European Commission
The EU's political agreement on climate change and energy is of momentous importance. The leaders of Europe's 27 Member States have agreed to work together to transform Europe into a low-carbon economy. To make a real difference to energy security in ... More >>
The PIF and the EU Unite Against Climate Change
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 11:49 am | European Commission
The Pacific Island Forum and the EU have endorsed a joint Declaration on climate change that outline their common concerns for global warming and their common interest for an ambitious post Kyoto international agreement. More >>
The PIF and the EU Unite Against Climate Change
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 9:34 am | European Commission
The Pacific Island Forum and the EU have endorsed a joint Declaration on climate change that outline their common concerns for global warming and their common interest for an ambitious post Kyoto international agreement. More >>