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| THE STATE OF THE UNION IN 2009 | "This Commission, the first of an enlarged Union of 27
Member States, has faced some of the most challenging
times the European Union has ever experienced, at a
time of huge economic and social change. Our record
shows that we have held fast to the core values and core
goals that have made the Union so successful, and will
leave a powerful contribution to the future development
of the European project. | | Published in 24-06-2009 by Barroso Commission |
| "EMERGING FROM THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRISIS" | Looking at the recent dwindling figures of international trade, industrial production and FDIs, the European People's Party (EPP) recognizes that we face the greatest challenge to the world economy in modern times; a crisis which mainly derived from three sources: 1) the high global imbalances which contributed to the worldwide economic slump, 2) the fragile US housing policy and the resulting housing bubble generated by the overly low interest rate policies of the 1990's, and 3) partly irresponible behavior of the players | | Published in 29-04-2009 by Peter Jungen Holding GmbH |
| LONDON SUMMIT – LEADERS’ STATEMENT | 1. We, the Leaders of the Group of Twenty, met in London on 2 April 2009. 2. We face the greatest challenge to the world economy in modern times; a crisis which has deepened since we last met, which affects the lives of women, men, and children in every country, and which all countries must join together to resolve. A global crisis requires a global solution. | | Published in 02-04-2009 by Peter Jungen Holding GmbH |
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| AIRPORT SLOTS: EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AGREES TO SUSPEND THE "USE IT OR LOSE IT" RULE | Airline companies hit by the economic slowdown will benefit from relaxed rules on the allocation of airport slots, allowing them not to lose unused slots, MEPs agree in Strasbourg today when they adopted a legislative report with 508 votes in favour , 20 against and 7 abstentions.
| | Published in 07-05-2009 by europarl.europa.eu |
| THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT SETS OUT NEW RULES ON ASYLUM POLICY | A package of measures to improve the way the EU asylum system works and strengthening asylum seekers' rights has been adopted today by the European Parliament. MEPs adopted amendments to enhance solidarity between Member States when managing asylum applications, and call for a binding mechanism to be set up before 2012.
| | Published in 07-05-2009 by europarl.europa.eu |
| EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT'S ANALYSIS OF THE LISBON TREATY | A comprehensive review of the European Union's new institutional structure, should the Lisbon Treaty be ratified in 2009, as foreseen by the December 2008 European Council, was approved by the European Parliament on Thursday. The report, drafted by Jo Leinen (PES, DE) on the "New tasks and responsibilities of the EP for the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty" was approved by 441 votes in favour, 77 against and 18 abstentions.
| | Published in 07-05-2009 by europarl.europa.eu |
| NO AGREEMENT ON REFORM OF TELECOM LEGISLATION | User's Internet access cannot be restricted without prior ruling by the judicial authorities, insists the European Parliament reinstating one of its first-reading amendments. By amending an informal agreement reached with Council, MEPs send the whole "telecom package" to conciliation. The EP does, however, agree with the Council on investments in new communications infrastructure, the reform of radio spectrum use, clear consumer rights and privacy protection. | | Published in 06-05-2009 by europarl.europa.eu |
| VIABLE RULES ON THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS AT THE TIME OF SLAUGHTER | All forms of unnecessary suffering by animals must be avoided but an exemption should be granted for ritual slaughter on grounds of respect for religious freedom, says a report adopted by the European Parliament on plans to tighten up the rules on animal welfare at the time of slaughter. | | Published in 06-05-2009 by europarl.europa.eu |
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