Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register European Commission for InfoPages here.
European Commission - Latest News [Page 4]
EU should implement democratic safeguards now
Friday, 18 November 2005, 4:26 pm | European Commission
EU should implement democratic safeguards in stalled Constitution now without waiting for ratification, says CoR President More >>
Somalia: security, political transition challenges
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 6:22 pm | European Commission
Commissioner Michel and Prime Minister Ali Gedi discuss the challenges to security and political transition in Somalia More >>
New integrated Maritime Policy in EU
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 6:19 pm | European Commission
European Commission President Barroso to open international conference on challenges and opportunities of a new integrated Maritime Policy in the European Union More >>
EU Sends Election Observation Mission to Venezuela
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 6:15 pm | European Commission
The European Commission has deployed an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the parliamentary elections in Venezuela, scheduled to take place on 4 December. The EU EOM will be led by Mr. José Albino Silva Peneda, Member of the European Parliament. ... More >>
Internet: progressive internationalisation?
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 6:12 pm | European Commission
A worldwide political agreement providing for further internationalisation of Internet governance, and enhanced intergovernmental cooperation to this end, was brokered at the World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis last night. The compromise ... More >>
EU: Member States must do more to open markets
Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 7:47 pm | European Commission
Member States must implement more effectively the market opening measures required under the EU’s gas and electricity Directives. This is the main conclusion of the report on the functioning of the Internal Market in electricity and gas adopted by ... More >>
World Summit Tunis: EU asks for freedom of speech
Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 7:44 pm | European Commission
EU pleads for freedom of speech as instrument to bridge the digital divide at this week’s World Summit in Tunis More >>
EC President Barroso will meet Wolfwitz
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 7:47 pm | European Commission
The President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso will meet with World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz in Brussels to discuss a wide range of global and regional issues as well as the overall relations of the European Commission with the World ... More >>
New Ambassador for EU Delegation to Australia
Thursday, 27 October 2005, 12:07 am | European Commission
At 10am today, Mr Bruno Julien will present his letters of credence to His Excellency Major Michael Jeffery, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and be formally recognised as the European Commission’s new Ambassador to Australia. The ... More >>
Avian influenza: EU agrees to stronger measures
Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 10:15 am | European Commission
With a suspected case of Avian Influenza (AI) discovered in Greece overnight, the European Union has unanimously endorsed reinforced measures to reduce the risk of introducing AI into EU poultry farms. More >>
Avian Influenza in Romania and Turkey: EU action
Friday, 14 October 2005, 3:34 pm | European Commission
The European Commission is taking further action following the confirmation last night of the presence of Avian Influenza (AI) in neighbouring countries, Turkey and Romania. The AI H5 virus has been confirmed in Romania, with results from the European ... More >>
Humanitarian support for earthquake victims: EC
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 9:59 pm | European Commission
Early this morning, the European Commission formally adopted its fast track humanitarian decision for €3 million announced yesterday to provide urgent assistance to the victims of the South Asia earthquake. €600,000 has also been earmarked from funds already ... More >>
Turkey: EU bans imports of live birds, poultry
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 9:56 pm | European Commission
The Commission has adopted an EU ban on all imports of Turkish live birds and untreated feathers, following the confirmed presence of avian influenza (AI) virus in Turkey over the weekend. Imports of live poultry, eggs and fresh poultry meat from Turkey ... More >>
Messages of condolence from EU to Indian, Pakistan
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 9:53 pm | European Commission
Messages of condolence from President Barroso and Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner to Indian and Pakistan authorities More >>
Suspicion of Avian Influenza in Romania and Turkey
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 9:48 pm | European Commission
In the evening of Friday 7 October, the Commission services were informed of a suspicion of Avian Influenza (AI) in Romania. The suspicion has arisen in a backyard flock with 53 chickens/hens and 47 ducks located in the municipality of Ceamurlia-de-Jos ... More >>
Europe gives earthquake victims immediate support
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 10:18 am | European Commission
The European Commission has pledged more than €3 million towards providing urgent assistance to victims of the earthquake in Pakistan and India. The aim is to meet immediate humanitarian needs and provide items such as shelter, blankets, water, ... More >>
1.7 million aid to victims, El Salvador, Guatemala
Monday, 10 October 2005, 8:25 pm | European Commission
Commission to provide €1.7 million in humanitarian aid for victims of tropical storm Stan in El Salvador and Guatemala More >>
6 million for victims in Nepal, Bhutanese refugees
Friday, 7 October 2005, 8:01 pm | European Commission
Humanitarian aid: Commission allocates € 6 million for victims of the conflict in Nepal and for Bhutanese refugees More >>
Peugeot fined for obstructing new car exports
Friday, 7 October 2005, 7:59 pm | European Commission
Competition: Commission imposes a €49.5 million fine on Peugeot for obstructing new car exports from the Netherlands More >>
EU strategy for support to Palestinians
Friday, 7 October 2005, 7:56 pm | European Commission
The Commission has adopted a Communication to the Council and the European Parliament “EU-Palestinian cooperation beyond disengagement - towards a two-state solution”. The aim is to put in place a comprehensive, medium-term strategy for the EU’s support ... More >>
