Four guilty of Danish terror plot

bbc 04-JUN-12

No new concessions, says Belgrade negotiator

b92net_en 20-FEB-12

Denmark assumes presidency of Council of Ministers

europeanvoice 01-JAN-12

[-stated]: Denmark’s position is clear, we want Romania to accede to the Schengen Area. We support the two-step accession approach and I said this during the mutual talks on this issue and we will maintain this position. Like I said, we hope that the two-step approach will mean that there will be a compromise in this sense by the end of this year. This is what Denmark actively supports, we did this in the past and we will continue to do it in the future too,

nineoclock 16-MAY-13

[-told]: We have no intentions of going in the direction which the British government has set up for Britain,

euractiv 07-MAY-13

[-said]: I don’t expect Britain to leave the EU. And no matter how Britain is linked to the EU after a referendum, Britain will remain an ally, we will remain good friends and we will keep working closely together,

euractiv 07-MAY-13

[-said]: I hope this will lead to a decision in June that will be positive for both Belgrade and Pristina,

Beta 07-MAY-13

[-stated]: So from Denmark’s side we have shown that we are part of the negotiations and that we while respecting our opt-outs work closely with the other countries,

euractiv 07-MAY-13

[said:]: All four of us see Ukraine as a part of the European family and we want Ukraine to have closer relations with Europe.

interfax 25-APR-13

[-said]: I mean reforms and the release of imprisoned people. Ukraine has to make an important choice,

interfax 25-APR-13

[ said]: We hope that the European Parliament will arrive at an agreement as soon as possible, as it's necessary for the whole EU to have the budget passed in the form it was agreed [by European leaders],

spectator 15-FEB-13

[-said]: This is a red line for Denmark. I am confident that there is an understanding of the Danish view. We pay EUR4 (ED: in net contributions per capita) while other similar countries pay EUR3,

politiken 06-NOV-12

[-told]: They have made it clear that they want to opt out of parts of what they are participating in right now in the European Union,

politiken 06-NOV-12

[-said]: We do not see the path for Denmark to go in reverse when it comes to EU membership. We want to be an active partner, and in some areas if we believe it will be in the interest of Denmark we are ready to take further steps towards EU integration,

politiken 06-NOV-12

[-added]: We don't plan to adopt it [the euro] either, but we would like to have a referendum on the Defence and Justice opt-outs - but that's not going to happen just around the corner,

euractiv 10-OCT-12

[says:]: We have implemented a

dg 02-JUL-12

[says:]: Building on six months of intensive work we today had a final discussion of the Presidency's negotiating box, which lists the various elements that may make up a final agreement on the EU's long term budget. It has been a difficult task to draft a complete box and it is now time for the Heads of State and Government to discuss the priorities of the future budget based on our solid legwork. Over the course of the Danish Presidency we have paved the way for an agreement that focuses on how the budget can supp

egovmonitor 27-JUN-12

[says:]: During our meeting today we discussed several of the different proposals for a growth package. Since we took over as president, we have worked to promote the growth agenda from a dual approach, where fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and new initiatives to promote growth and employment go hand in hand. It is my hope that we can conclude our six months term with the European Council identifying the main elements of a growth package, which will help boost employment in Europe. It would be a very satisf

egovmonitor 27-JUN-12

[says:]: The Presidency has put a lot of efforts into the negotiations on the EU´s long term budget. It has been important to us, that we use our common European budget better and focus more clearly on areas that can support growth in Europe in the long term. At the same time, we will now have the last discussion on the possible elements in a European growth package. Afterwards the Heads of State and Government will take over. We expect that the European Council will reach an agreement on a growth package. We will

egovmonitor 25-JUN-12

[ says]: Montenegro received EU candidate status in 2010 and has since then shown solid progress on their way towards the EU. This shows how the enlargement process remains a key tool in promoting the values of the EU. To the benefit for peace and prosperity throughout Europe. On the basis of the latest progress report and a roadmap for the negotiations, the Council is now to consider whether there are sufficient grounds for us to open the accession negotiations,

egovmonitor 25-JUN-12

[ says]: because all participants - including ministers - have been served tap water at meetings in Denmark. However, the sustainability efforts cover many other initiatives and sustainability has been an integral part of the logistical planning and execution of the presidency. The challenge has been to implement an effective and efficient presidency in a sustainable manner, without substantial additional costs. By rethinking all the processes and by constantly focusing on doing things smarter, we have reached our

dg 19-JUN-12

[ says]: By rethinking all the processes and by constantly focusing on doing things smarter, we have reached our goal of being certified. An important lesson we have learnt is that you can get very far by demanding more of your suppliers, but even more important close cooperation with suppliers is a prerequisite for success. Many of our suppliers have launched sustainability initiatives in connection with the Presidency, and it is precisely this ability to collaborate and innovate, that makes it possible for Denmark

egovmonitor 19-JUN-12

[-said]: This is crunch time for Europe,

news 11-JUN-12

[says:]: We are very close to establishing a comprehensive basis for the final negotiations after todays’ debate on the few outstanding issues. In our discussions we also looked at ways of using the MFF as a tool for growth and jobs. Remember we are talking about a seven year budget framework of around €1000 billion. It’s a lot of money and it’s essential we spend them to promote growth and employment. We simply cannot afford to do otherwise

egovmonitor 11-JUN-12

[-said]: In our discussions we also looked at ways of using the MFF as a tool for growth and jobs .. we are talking about a seven year budget framework of around 1,000 billion euros. It's a lot of money and it's essential we spend them to promote growth and employment,

xinhuanet_en 11-JUN-12

[-said]: on how the MFF can contribute to enhancing growth, employment and competitiveness

consilium 29-MAY-12

[ said]: well received,

consilium 29-MAY-12

[states:]: The Danish Presidency works hard to ensure that growth and employment stays on the EU agenda. We must seize all opportunities to create growth now and ensure that our ambitions are transformed into concrete initiatives to boost growth and employment. SMEs can play a key role in this regard as they represent a dynamic and flexible part of our economy. I therefore look particularly forward to discussing this issue with the parliamentarians.

egovmonitor 22-MAY-12