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EU Member States' Cultural Agenda – December 2008
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New Jobs Available
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Delegation of the European Commission announces the name of the Thirty (30) winners in its first photography competition
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EU and Egypt sign agreement on Energy (2.12.2008)
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Mediterranean Sea Basin ENPI CBC Programme Information workshops in Ismailiah on 1 December and Alexandria on 3 December 2008 (25.11.2008)
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“Universal Children Day – Focus on fight against child labour”, Joint Statement of Commissioners Ferrero-Waldner, Ashton, Michel and ?pidla (23.11.2008)
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ROSETTA: ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE BETWEEN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE NILE (19.11.2008)
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Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Bentita Ferrero-Waldner on the closing of Gaza crossings (18.11.2008)
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EuroMedScola: school students from both sides of the Mediterranean at the European Parliament (14.11.2008)
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The Jazz Factory: A European Arab Music Celebration (3.11.2008)
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Final Regional Conference EUROMED AUDIOVISUAL II (2.11.2008)
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Once again Caravan of the Euro-Arab Cinema: Launching of Docu'N Short (30.10.2008)
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Mediterranean archaeology experts meet in Cairo (29.10.2008)
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Exhibition ‘Ancient Egypt in the Mediterranean’ on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (25.10.2008)
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“International Conference on Avian flu” (Charm El-Sheikh: 24-26th Oct, 2008) (22.10.2008)
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Cairo witnesses the signature of the contract to install a Ranging and Monitoring Integrity Station (METIS) in Alexandria (22.10.2008)
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Commissioner Mandelson resigns to join UK government, Baroness Ashton of Upholland nominated to succeed him (7.10.2008)
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Women, peace and security –it’s time to boost awareness and action on full implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1325 (29.9.2008)
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European Union and Palestinian Authority provide social allowances to over 46,000 Palestinian families facing hardship through PEGASE (22.9.2008)
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"Egypt: Life in a picture; The Delegation of the European Commission organises its First Photography Competition in Egypt" (10.9.2008)
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Joint declaration of the Paris summit for the Mediterranean (14.7.2008)
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The European Commission Calls for Proposals for the Promotion of Human Rights in Egypt (14.7.2008)
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Paris Summit will launch “Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean” (12.7.2008)
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European Commission President Barroso: G8 agreement on climate goals keeps world on track for global deal in 2009 (8.7.2008)
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Summary of remarks by Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP, at the European Socialist Party Conference on the Middle East at the European Parliament (2.7.2008)
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Lebanon: Commission increases its aid to the victims of the Nahr Al Bared crisis to €28 million (20.6.2008)
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Statement by Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP on the truce in and around Gaza (19.6.2008)
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Statement by Benita Ferrero-Waldner, European Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy on the truce between Israel and Hamas (18.6.2008)
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EU provides allowance through PEGASE to over 41,000 Palestinian families facing hardship (17.6.2008)
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Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press: A Palestinian journalist and a Lebanese student, winners of the 2008 edition (2.6.2008)
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EU-Egypt first sub-committee on political matters (2-3 June 2008, Brussels) (2.6.2008)
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EU supports Palestinian private sector through PEGASE PA arrears repayment scheme (2.6.2008)
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Solutions for Women’s Issues in “Coiffeur Ashwaq” (29.5.2008)
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Egypt and the EU announce grants for Research and Innovation (29.5.2008)
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European Union Prize for Journalists - Committed to Human Rights, Democracy and Development - LORENZO NATALI PRIZE FOR 2008 (29.5.2008)
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Statement by the EU Presidency on extension of the emergency law in Egypt (28.5.2008)
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"Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean" - Commission adopts proposals to enhance the partnership between the EU and its Mediterranean neighbours (22.5.2008)
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Statement by Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP, on the agreement reached in Doha to end the political crisis in Lebanon (21.5.2008)
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One big cultural weekend connects Alexandria to people across the Euro-Mediterranean region (15.5.2008)
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Europe Day Message 2008 From Dr. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood policy (7.5.2008)
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Launch of the "Days of the Euro-Arab Cinema" focused on the "Dialogue with the Other" (6th - 12th May 2008, Cairo) (6.5.2008)
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The Delegation of the European Commission in Egypt celebrates the 2008 Euro-Mediterranean Year of Dialogue between Cultures (5.5.2008)
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4th EU-Egypt Association Council held in Luxembourg, 28 April (4.5.2008)
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Launch of Townhouse Curatorial Program (18.3.2008)
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EU provides direct support to 74,000 Palestinian civil servants and pensioners through PEGASE (6.3.2008)
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TOURISM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN : TEN COUNTRIES MEET TO MAKE IT MORE SUSTAINABLE – EU-SMAP WORKSHOP, ISTANBUL, 19-21 FEBRUARY (16.2.2008)
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International Day of Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation - Statement by Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy and Louis Michel, Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid (6.2.2008)
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Launching of the 2008 "Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press" (31.1.2008)
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EU Funding available for Media Projects in Egypt (30.1.2008)
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Javier Solana expressed concern with Gaza situation to the Palestinian Authority President (25.1.2008)
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Risk and Capital Management Summit - Meeting the risk challenges of the Egyptian Financial Sector (21.1.2008)
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International medical tourism seminar on December 11th, 2007 (11.12.2007)
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10 December 2007 - International Human Rights Day - Message of Benita Ferrero-Waldner (10.12.2007)
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Bring the peoples of Europe ‘Together in diversity!’ - Campaign launch of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 (4.12.2007)
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Commission launches new scheme to increase links between research organisations throughout the world (30.11.2007)
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THE EC DELEGATION IN CAIRO AND THE EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE TO CELEBRATE CO-OPERATION FOR SUPPORT OF CUSTOMS MODERNISATION AND REFORM UNDER THE TRADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME “C” (TEP-C) (28.11.2007)
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Cairo meeting on European development funds for young Arab filmakers (28.11.2007)
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BUSINESSMED, EU-SMAP AND UNEP CP/RAC - “Towards Sustainable Development” - Private Sector Opportunities Seminar in Cairo 27-28 November (27.11.2007)
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TRADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME (TEP-A) - Egypt and the EU: A Successful Partnership in Trade (17.11.2007)
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Sustainable Development Training for NGOs Workshop begin 15 November in Marsaara/Helwan (15.11.2007)
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Caravan of the Euro-Arab Cinema holds the Caravan Creative Workshop in Cairo from 10 to 30 November on "The Self and the City" (13.11.2007)
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Mark in your calendar: Medibtikar Annual Conference in Cairo next 7th and 8th November (6.11.2007)
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Once again Caravan of the Euro-Arab Cinema: Docu'n Short in Cairo from 4-8 November (4.11.2007)
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PRESIDENT DESIGNATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION NAMES NEW COMMISSION PRESS CONFERENCE (4 NOVEMBER 2004)

  • I am pleased that I am now in a position to present a new proposal for approval of the European Parliament. We are back on track.
     

  • I have worked hard over recent days to build bridges and find a balanced solution. It was not easy; I was faced with contradictory demands. But I have moved swiftly.
     

  • I think my team is of high quality; it is balanced, and it should allow all political groups to reach consensus.
     

  • Last week, I heard the Parliament’s message. I “stopped the clock” to avoid an unnecessary crisis. We now have a good solution.
     

  • I want broad parliamentary backing for my Commission. That is essential for a strong Commission that can drive Europe forward.
     

  • I have made the “necessary and sufficient” changes I promised.
     

  • This is what I have done to build a team that can have strong support in the European Parliament:

    • The Commissioner-designate from Italy has been replaced by Mr Franco Frattini, who is the Foreign Affairs Minister of Italy. He is an experienced politician and knows the EU institutions inside out. He did a successful job during the Italian Presidency. Mr Frattini will be Vice President; he will be in charge of Justice, Freedom and Security.
       

    • The Commissioner-designate from Latvia has been replaced by Mr Andris Piebalgs. He has wide ministerial experience and knows EU policies across the board. He was ambassador and played a key role in negotiating his country’s accession to the Union. I entrusted Mr Piebalgs with the responsibility for energy; his scientific education will be a considerable asset to make a success of this important policy.
       

    • I have decided to give Mr Lazlo Kovacs the responsibility for Taxation and Customs Union. His background and his experience as a negotiator leave him well equipped to perform well and deal with the challenges related to this task.
       

  • The changes allow us to maintain the balance of the original team. It still has the highest proportion of women ever. Its members have a broad range of political experience and in-depth knowledge of the EU and its policies.
     

  • I have already informed president Borrell as a matter of courtesy of my proposals. Tomorrow, I will present the new team to the European Parliament at a special meeting of the Conference of Presidents. I wish to thank Mr Borrell for arranging this extraordinary meeting. This will no doubt speed up the process of approval of the new Commission.
     

  • We are back on track. We need to get down to work quickly. After this period of intense democratic debate, we now owe it to Europe’s citizens to meet their concerns head-on.
    Portfolio responsibilities of the Barroso Commission

José Manuel BARROSO President
Margot WALLSTRÖM Commissioner for Institutional Relations and Communication Strategy Vice President
Günter VERHEUGEN Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry Vice President
Jacques BARROT Commissioner for Transport Vice President
Siim KALLAS Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud Vice President
Franco FRATTINI Commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security Vice President
Viviane REDING Commissioner for Information Society and Media
Stavros DIMAS Commissioner for Environment
Joaquin ALMUNIA Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs
Danuta HÜBNER Commissioner for Regional Policy
Joe BORG Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE Commissioner for Financial Programming and Budget
Janez POTOČNIK Commissioner for Science and Research
Ján FIGEL Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture, and Multilinguism
Markos KYPRIANOU Commissioner for Health and Consumers Protection
Olli REHN Commissioner for Enlargement
Louis MICHEL Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid
László KOVÁCS Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union
Neelie KROES Commissioner for Competition
Mariann FISCHER BOEL Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development
Benita FERRERO-WALDNER Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy
Charlie McCREEVY Commissioner for Internal Market and Services
Vladimir SPIDLA Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
Peter MANDELSON Commissioner for Trade
Andris PIEBALGS Commissioner for Energy


 
 

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