EMM News Explorer: Michel Barnier

[said:]: We need to support and encourage the valuable work that foundations do for European citizens. In particular, we need to remove the obstacles which hinder their cross-border work on issues such as research, health or culture. The introduction of a European Statute will reduce costs and uncertainty. It will also allow foundations to benefit from more visibility to promote their activity and attract more funding thanks to a European label.

europa 08-FEB-12

[-said]: I will talk to Geithner next month... We can’t accept extraterritorial consequences or Europe will be tempted to do the same thing,

thestar 28-JAN-12

[-said]: Through its revision of the Enforcement Directive, the Commission will ensure that operators that solicit copyright infringements by individuals and derive profit from this are rapidly identified and sanctioned by the courts in the Member States,

[ said]: I'm hopeful we will have an agreement,

IHT 24-JAN-12

[-said]: But at the end of the day, the FTT won't be imposed on the UK against its will,

euractiv 24-JAN-12

[ said]: Politicians will find it harder and harder to explain to the wider public as some of them experience hardship why bankers get such huge bonuses,

euractiv 24-JAN-12

[-added]: It is very important that we send a signal with this modest financial transaction tax proposal,

euractiv 24-JAN-12

[ said]: If banks are incapable of self-discipline with regards to bonuses, then we must act,

mailonsunday 23-JAN-12

[-said]: Some people say that it is the end of Europe, or the euro. But, as a European politician, I think Europe will get a better structure and become stronger through this crisis,

japantimes 20-JAN-12

[ said]: I have full confidence that the euro is robust,

wsj 20-JAN-12

[insisted:]: Doctors

dailymail 20-JAN-12

[-told]: In several days, we hope to obtain an agreement on the creation of a single European patent after 30 years,

eubusiness 18-JAN-12

[-said]: I expect this group to make all the recommendations as regards the structure of EU banks it deems necessary to strengthen financial stability and enable banks to fully play their role in favor of the Single Market and European growth,

news 17-JAN-12

[said:]: I thank Erkki Liikanen for having accepted to chair this Group. His banking expertise and European policy background will be important assets. I expect this Group to make all the recommendations as regards the structure of EU banks it deems necessary to strengthen financial stability and enable banks to fully play their role in favour of the Single Market and European growth.

europa 17-JAN-12

[declared:]: Today, we have agreed on a significant opening of public procurement markets. Despite the temptations of protectionism during these times of global crisis, we have broken down barriers, not increased them. This will lead to more trade and benefit all economies, including Europe's.

egovmonitor 17-JAN-12

[-said]: I am surprised time and time again by the timing agencies choose to make such announcements,

news 16-JAN-12

[said:]: Ratings have a direct impact on the markets and the wider economy and thus on the prosperity of European citizens. They are not just simple opinions. And rating agencies have made serious mistakes in the past. I have also been surprised by the timings of some sovereign ratings � for example ratings announced in the middle of negotiations on an international aid programme for a country. We can't let ratings increase market volatility further. My first objective is to reduce the over-reliance on ratings, wh

focus 16-JAN-12

[said:]: Let there be no mistake: this is not a crisis of the euro as a currency.

RTERadio 16-JAN-12

[ said]: I am surprised at the moment chosen by the Standard and Poor's agency, and fundamentally of its evaluation which does not take into account recent progress,

france24 14-JAN-12

[ said]: Beyond this rating, which is only one opinion among others, what is more important to me is the objective economic assessment that we are conducting on the current situation,

indiatimes 14-JAN-12

[said:]: I am surprised at the moment chosen by the Standard and Poor's agency, and fundamentally of its evaluation which does not take into account recent progress.

ananova 14-JAN-12

[-said]: Secure, efficient, competitive and innovative electronic payments are crucial for consumers, retailers and companies to fully enjoy the benefits of the single market as well as to drive the growth of e-commerce. The consultation we are launching today is fully in line with the Commission's mandate focusing on growth and job creation and building on the achievements already made in the field of retail payments,

euractiv 12-JAN-12

[said:]: Europe has an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of what �making a payment� could mean in the future. However, we will not be able to reach this goal with the current level of market fragmentation. Secure, efficient, competitive and innovative electronic payments are crucial for consumers, retailers and companies to fully enjoy the benefits of the Single Market as well as to drive the growth of e-commerce. The consultation we are launching today is fully in line with the Commission's mandate focusing

focus 11-JAN-12

[said:]: Europe has an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of what ‘making a payment’ could mean in the future. However, we will not be able to reach this goal with the current level of market fragmentation. Secure, efficient, competitive and innovative electronic payments are crucial for consumers, retailers and companies to fully enjoy the benefits of the Single Market as well as to drive the growth of e-commerce. The consultation we are launching today is fully in line with the Commission's mandate focusing

europa 11-JAN-12

[said:]: There have been some concerns among insurers as to the impact and consequences of this important judgment, in particular at this time when insurers as all other financial market participants face important challenges. I believe that these guidelines will be helpful for the industry and assist them in adapting their contracts and premiums to be able to ensure timely and full compliance with the judgment. This will be beneficial for both the industry and policyholders. The guidelines adopted today cover a se

europa 22-DEC-11

[said:]: Europe is facing many challenges today. One of them will be the increase in demand for highly skilled jobs across the EU. Today's proposal on professional qualifications responds to the need to have a smooth system of recognition of qualifications in order to support the mobility of professionals across Europe. It will make it easier for well qualified professionals to go where job vacancies exist. And this will certainly prove beneficial for the growth of the European economy. I am convinced that the idea

dg 19-DEC-11

[ said]: Social businesses embody just the kind of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth and innovation that is so important for today's European economy. Our new measures will help build these businesses across Europe, ensuring they get the financial support they need so that they can grow especially in these times of crisis,

euractiv 08-DEC-11

[ said]: If you listen to the bosses and workers of SMEs, this single market is more a straightjacket than a land of opportunity,

euractiv 08-DEC-11

[said:]: Social businesses embody just the kind of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth and innovation that is so important for today's European economy. Our new measures will help build these businesses across Europe, ensuring they get the financial support they need so that they can grow – especially in these times of crisis.

egovmonitor 08-DEC-11

[ said]: This should help SMEs have a more competitive edge in the global marketplace,

euractiv 08-DEC-11

[said:]: We need more venture capital in Europe. By helping companies become more innovative and competitive, venture capital will create Europe's companies of the future. In order to support the most promising start-ups, venture capital funds must become bigger and more diversified in their investments. Today's proposals will help develop this emerging market.

europa 07-DEC-11

focus 07-DEC-11

[-told]: These assessments came three days before the European Council , instead of afterwards to evaluate the impact (of the summit decisions),

economictimes 06-DEC-11

[-told]: These assessments came three days before the European Council, instead of afterwards to evaluate the impact (of the summit decisions),

channelnewsasia 06-DEC-11

[ said]: It's an assessment and opinion among others,

channelnewsasia 06-DEC-11

[ said]: Investor confidence in audit has been shaken by the crisis and I believe changes in this sector are necessary,

heraldscotland 01-DEC-11

[-said]: [These] proposals address the current weaknesses in the EU audit market, by eliminating conflicts of interest, ensuring independence and robust supervision and by facilitating more diversity in what is an overly concentrated market, especially at the top-end,

euractiv 01-DEC-11

[ said]: They are not just simple opinions,

irishsun 21-NOV-11

[ said]: We received the letter and will answer it,

BBJ 21-NOV-11

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