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Siim Kallas [said:]: The Commission is ready to spare no effort to assist its neighbours in building their technical and administrative capacity to overcome any difficulties in the area of safety as quickly and as efficiently as possible. In the meantime, safety comes first. We cannot afford any compromise in this area. Where we have evidence inside or outside the European Union that air carriers are not performing safe operations we must act to exclude any risks to safety.

dg 21-NOV-11

Neelie Kroes [said today:]: The Commission is working systematically to defend media freedoms and pluralism. We take it seriously not only within EU borders but in all our partner countries. Today's meeting is another sign of the strong partnership between the Commission and European Parliament to defend media freedom and pluralism. In 2011 the Commission has used its existing competences to defend media freedom in Hungary. On a quite different scale, the EU has supported the fight for such freedoms in North Africa and beyond. We supp

europa 15-NOV-11

Smith [-said]: The Commissioner of Mines acted against the law of the country in not renewing the licence in 2003. The rights were awarded to Mr Patel (a middle-man) contrary to the law, and the court has ruled on this,

nyasatimes 10-NOV-11

Malmström [said:]: The Commission would like to underline that the discussions which were held on 4 October 2010 in Tripoli by the Members of the Commission responsible for Home Affairs and Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy took place in a context, and with interlocutors, which have profoundly changed. Although the tentative list of common actions identified in October 2010 (1) may still represent a basis for future cooperation between the EU and Libya in the areas of migration, asylum, visa policy and border mana

timesofmalta 10-NOV-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: The proposed acquisition would remove a competitor from some markets which are already concentrated. The Commission needs to make sure that effective competition is preserved, in order to maintain innovation and prevent harm to patients.

europa 04-NOV-11

Cecilia Malmström [ said]: The Commission made it clear one year ago that the EU will not tolerate children being used as objects to satisfy the sexual desire of criminals, or traded as commodities. I am extremely pleased that the European Parliament and the Council have lent their support to this proposal,

nieuwsbank 27-OCT-11

Piebalgs [-said]: Good governance doesn’t come from the top down but the bottom up: you build up governance with investment and technical support. The Commission will focus on this,

epc 27-OCT-11

Mann [said:]: There are still a number of important questions that need answering. The Commissioner's investigation is inevitable and appropriate.

independent 19-OCT-11

Barroso [-said]: The Commission is the economic government of the Union. For this, we certainly don’t need more institutions,

hurriyetdailynews 29-SEP-11

Barroso [-said]: The Commission is the economic government of the Union. For this, we certainly don't need more institutions,

france24 28-SEP-11

Cecilia Malmström [ said]: >European Commission - Press release The Commission reports on the Republic of Moldova's and Ukraine's progress towards visa liberalisation Brussels, 23 September 2011 - The Commission presented today the first progress reports on the implementation by the Republic of Moldova and by Ukraine of their respective Action Plans on Visa Liberalisation. I know how much visa free travel means to the citizens of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

europa 23-SEP-11

Cecilia Malmström [ said]: >European Commission - Press release The Commission proposes to open negotiations on Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements with Armenia Brussels, 19 September 2011 – Today the Commission proposed to open negotiations on agreements to facilitate the procedures for issuing short-stay visas as well as on the readmission of irregular migrants between the European Union and Armenia. Easier access to visas will improve cooperation and exchanges between the EU and Armenia. Visa facilitation and readmissio

europa 20-SEP-11

Weber [ said]: The Commission's proposals are a solid basis for the reform of the present Schengen rules. It is the interest of the EU and its citizens that the application of the common standards will become more reliable in the future. We need a sense of shared purpose and responsibility towards the freedom of movement, an achievement with particular European vallue-added for the citizens

ppe 19-SEP-11

Malmstrom [-added]: The Commission therefore welcomes the European Parliament's support for a stronger and more efficient Frontex,

xinhuanet_en 13-SEP-11

Kristalina Georgieva [ said]: The Commission has been preparing for this event for months,

magharebia 25-AUG-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: The Commission acknowledges the importance of the reform of the postal market in the UK. However, we must ensure that the state measures do not provide undue advantages to Royal Mail as this would distort the conditions of competition among postal operators in the Internal Market In June 2011, in the context of the reform of the postal services sector, the UK notified the Commission of its intention to relieve Royal Mail of its obligation to fund the accrued deficit of the pension fund that the UK claims i

europa 29-JUL-11

Neelie Kroes [said:]: The Commission has removed a potential barrier to fitting collision avoidance radar into cars, and the car industry now has to take up the challenge to develop new systems. Widespread fitting of short range radar systems in cars could significantly enhance road safety for all road users and pedestrians

europa 29-JUL-11

Omurbek Tekebayev [ said]: The Commission stops to be a body issuing mandates for the power. I hope the forthcoming elections will be transparent and fair,

trendnews 21-JUL-11

Malmström [-warns]: The Commission will not hesitate to use all tools at its disposal to guarantee free movement of goods, services and persons and the full respect of EU legislation,

euractiv 19-JUL-11

Michel Barnier [said:]: Access to a basic bank account is one of the priorities of the Single Market Act. It has the potential to improve the lives of millions of Europeans. It is important to put an end to practices that exclude people from access to such a basic and essential service, and thus enable them to participate fully in the society they live in and to enjoy the benefits of the Single Market. Background Key elements of the proposal Access to a suitable payment account: The Commission Recommendation to Member States clear

dg 18-JUL-11

Jaczko [-said]: The Commission may need to do things differently than it normally does. That should not be unexpected, since these are not normal times for the NRC or for our licensees,

trust 18-JUL-11

Kallas [-added]: The Parliament will approve the budget. The Commission's joint proposal is to allocate more funds to the infrastructure and transport projects, particularly in the eastern part of the EU,

baltic 15-JUL-11

Lewandowski [ stated]: We have put our proposal for the next Multi-annual Financial Framework 2014-2020 on the table. The Commission proposal is fundamentally a new vision of Europe for the next years, and we have decided to shape it in line with austerity, making the best of tax-payers money. However, this does not mean we will downgrade citizens' demands and expectations. The European Commission is committed to going ahead with the European construction, to get a more profound Europe for citizens, and to continue properly imple

nieuwsbank 15-JUL-11

Lewandowski [ stated]: We have put our proposal for the next Multi-annual Financial Framework 2014-2020 on the table. The Commission proposal is fundamentally a new vision of Europe for the next years, and we have decided to shape it in line with austerity, making the best of tax-payers money . However, this does not mean we will downgrade citizens' demands and expectations. The European Commission is committed to going ahead with the European construction, to get a more profound Europe for citizens, and to continue properly impl

europa 15-JUL-11

Malmström [said:]: The Commission has been in close contact with the Danish authorities during the past weeks to ensure that its plans would not endanger free movement and would fully respect EU legislation. I welcome the Danish authorities’ clear commitment to act in line with EU rules, including the Schengen agreement. They are engaged in a constructive dialogue with the Commission. The Commission is currently assessing all the information submitted by Denmark concerning their plans to reinforce customs controls at the bo

europa 13-JUL-11

Olli Rehn [ said]: The Commission will work until the last minute, to the last second, to get a satisfactory solution. Reinforced economic governance in Europe is simply too important to fail on this final issue,

euractiv 07-JUL-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: This positive outcome means that it will now be easier to introduce new innovative medicines for the treatment of certain lung diseases. This is good news for patients suffering from COPD, a respiratory disease often caused by smoking. The Commission's investigation concerned Boehringer's alleged misuse of the patent system in relation to combinations of three broad categories of active substances treating COPD with a new active substance that had been discovered by Almirall. Almirall had raised concerns t

europa 06-JUL-11

Schulz [said:]: The Commission has made a courageous proposal. But it is being asked to carry out more European tasks with less European money. That won't work.

pse 05-JUL-11

Piebalgs [said:]: Djibouti is an important player in the Horn of Africa, which has clearly demonstrated its commitment to peace and stability in the region. The Commission wants to support its people in addressing the main challenges of the coming years, such as access to affordable and green energy and water supply. In the course of 2011, we plan to sign financing agreements worth €22 million.

africanpressorganization 04-JUL-11

Berès [-said that]: The Commission wants to re-interpret the directive but we need to re-issue it. We reject the amending approach: a fundamental review of the [Posted Workers] directive is necessary.

euractiv 04-JUL-11

Buzek [-commented]: The Commission's proposal on the long-term budget for the EU is an intelligent starting point for negotiations. The next Multiannual Financial Framework will be one of the most important in the EU's history. It will set the direction for the Union at an exceptional time when the European project is under pressure from the sovereign debt crisis and from external instability,

euractiv 30-JUN-11

Kroes [-said]: The Commission will therefore be coming forward very shortly with comprehensive new proposals for long-term solutions to address the underlying problem of lack of competition in roaming markets,

euractiv 30-JUN-11

Carlgren [-said]: The Commission has with its decision made it clear that the question of whether Sweden will be brought before the EU court will be made in the autumn,

thelocal 17-JUN-11

Mercedes Bresso [said:]: The Commission must now send a clear signal to economic policymakers and citizens. The future budget has to reflect the EU's new ambitions and the irreplaceable role of cohesion policy in supporting public and private investment. It must empower local and regional authorities, and must support their efforts to deliver the Europe 2020 targets.

Cor 16-JUN-11

José Manuel Barroso [ said]: >European Commission - Press release Delivering on growth and jobs: Commission presents 2011 country-specific recommendations Brussels, 7 June 2011 – The Commission has adopted 27 sets of country-specific recommendations – plus one for the euro area as a whole – to help Member States gear up their economic and social policies to deliver on growth, jobs and public finances. Earlier this year, Member States and the Commission agreed on 10 key priorities to face the current crisis while paving the way fo

europa 07-JUN-11

Janez Potocnik [said:]: These reports underline the urgent need for a switch to a resource-efficient economy. They clearly set out the enormous challenges ahead of us, but I am confident that we can rise to the challenge. The Commission is now finalising a

nieuwsbank 26-MAY-11

Manfred Weber [ commented]: The Commission is right in working on a comprehensive approach towards migration. It is a major European challenge, as we can see in the current situation in the Mediterranean. The two major components of the EPP Group migration policy are solidarity and responsibility. Besides, it is equally important for the Commission to use existing tools. I regret that Commissioner Malmström has not acted in full swing in the cases of Greece and Italy

eppgroup 25-MAY-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: The Commission has a duty to investigate when it believes public authorities may be granting subsidies that distort the conditions of fair competition. The rules allow subsidies to compensate for services of general interest and, under certain conditions, to improve access infrastructure or to help start up services at regional airports. They do not allow subsidies to cover operating losses on a continued basis.

nieuwsbank 24-MAY-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: ATE's restructuring plan contains adequate measures to tackle the bank’s weaknesses and minimise distortions of competition. It demonstrates that the bank can improve its profitability by focusing on core activities, improving its efficiency and adapting to sound market practices. This is also a positive result of our participation in the international macro-financial assistance programme for Greece The Commission concluded that the restructuring plan submitted in April 2011 should allow ATE to return to

europa 23-MAY-11

Marita Ulvskog [said:]: The Commission cannot give in to <name id=

pse 11-MAY-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: The proposed acquisition would remove a strong competitor from the market. The Commission needs to make sure that effective competition is preserved, in order to maintain innovation and prevent harm to consumers.

europa 05-MAY-11

Borisov [-said]: The salaries will be determined by how much we work and produce. The taxes remain out own decision. The Commission's draft on the euro pact says that the introduction of a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base CCCTB ) will be optional for firms. Nobody is forcing us to increase the flat 10% corporate tax,

novinite 04-MAY-11

Lenihan [recalled:]: The Commission felt that Ireland should be given a chance to see whether it could survive. I don't think the Commission was anxious to bounce member states into a programme. That was my strong impression from my discussions with commissioner Rehn.

independent 24-APR-11

Fule [-told]: It’s clear. The Commission believes that calling elections in Serbia by the end of the year would only harm reform processes and country’s stability, which would jeopardize, among other things, the EU candidacy bid. It is a joint position of the Commission and people from the European Parliament, that Belgrade is familiar with, especially representatives of the Progressives. We only have to decide whether we will make a public announcement with the message and who would sign it,

b92net_en 21-APR-11

Joaquín Almunia [commented:]: This is to a large extent an old case, which I hope we have now solved in a satisfactory way. The Commission acknowledges the importance of public service broadcasters for the cultural, democratic and public debate in Member States. I am satisfied that the Danish measures ensure an appropriate funding of public service TV without unduly distorting competition in the Internal Market.

nieuwsbank 20-APR-11

europa 20-APR-11

Siim Kallas [said:]: The Commission is ready to work together with the authorities of those countries which have safety problems to overcome them as quickly and as efficiently as possible. In the meantime, safety comes first. We cannot afford any compromise in this area. Where we have evidence inside or outside the European Union that air carriers are not performing safe operations we must act to exclude any risks to safety.

europa 19-APR-11

Kroes [-said]: The Commission has asked the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) to undertake a rigorous fact-finding exercise on issues crucial to ensuring an open and neutral Internet,

news 19-APR-11

Vassiliou [ declared]: With the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, we are pioneering a new collaboration between higher education, research and business. The Commission is keen to listen to the views of our partners before finalising our proposal on the future strategy. The idea of it is to build on the lessons learned from the Institute's first phase and to prepare the way for expanding the EIT. The Institute has the potential to become a powerful motor of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe,

egovmonitor 14-APR-11

Harris [-added]: The requirements for smart metering are more concrete than the references to smart grids, but the timelines for implementation are too long. All the 2020 targets depend on the grid. The development of a smart grid is the key to achieving those 20-20-20 targets, and smart metering is the essential first step to its development. The Commission now has to translate its words into investments in infrastructure, and action on the ground,

euractiv 12-APR-11

Amadeu Altafaj [ said]: The Commission stands ready to send a mission to Lisbon along with European Central Bank staff as soon as we are asked to do so,

bbc 07-APR-11

Rooney [-added]: The Commission did not accept the claim and Rooney will begin the standard two-match suspension with immediate effect.

thetimes 07-APR-11

Hélène Flautre [said:]: The Commission has today taken an important step forward in addressing the issue of Roma inclusion in Europe. The principles of inclusion and non-discrimination, as well as the guarantee of fundamental rights to all citizens, are core elements of the EU treaties and EU membership and all EU member states must recognise this.

green 05-APR-11

Barroso [ said]: The Commission has put forward a proposal and we will fight for it,

kathimerini 05-APR-11

Joaquín Almunia [ said]: The Commission examined this merger carefully for possible coordination by the Chinese State of market behaviour of Chinese State-owned companies in the same sector as we also do for mergers involving European State-owned undertakings. But even assuming all Chinese State-owned firms in the sector acted as one, European consumers would still enjoy sufficient competition from other players serving the market,

europa 01-APR-11

Michael Cramer [said:]: The Commission has realised the need to change the direction of transport policy in Europe but it is keeping the handbrake on by seeking to delay the necessary measures to implement this change. While the Commission has correctly assessed some of the main challenges for the transport and underlined the need to shift to a more sustainable transport system, it recommends postponing any real effort until 2030 and has based its proposals on insufficient targets.

green 28-MAR-11

Michael Cramer [concluded:]: The roadmap is distinguished by a serious lack of concrete measures. The Commission fails to outline measures to address the competitive disadvantage faced by more sustainable transport modes like rail. It ignores the unfair competitive advantage gained by the aviation sector through the lack of any tax on aviation fuel (kerosene) or VAT on air tickets - which amounts to a €30 billion per year subsidy. It is silent on the need to internalise the external costs of road transport. If the EU is serious about

green 28-MAR-11

Michael Smyth [ said]: The Commission is plain wrong while presenting drastic fiscal consolidation as the prerequisite for growth. Emphasis should be put on growth drivers as only they can enable this fiscal consolidation

europa 16-MAR-11

Sandra Kalniete [ concluded]: The priorities of the EPP Group, Europe's largest political family, in relaunching the Single Market are ensuring stronger political leadership, enhancing the freedom of movement, fostering the Digital Single Market, and implementing a global strategy that guarantees a level playing field among all partners. The Commission should put the real economy at the heart of its forthcoming proposals, find out the real needs of the society and invest more into an effective and better enforcement of existing legislat

ppe 16-MAR-11

Claude Turmes [added:]: There is also a need to halt all new reactors that are being planned or are under construction. The Commission should immediately revise its decision to approve the construction of the nuclear reactor in Belene, Bulgaria as it would be located in an area of seismic activity and at risk of earthquakes.

green 16-MAR-11

Claude Turmes [said:]: The Commission has today presented a

green 10-MAR-11

Barnier [-wrote]: The Commission is of the opinion that the registration of a foreign branch should be a simple and automatic process that does not require such a long waiting time, particularly now that electronic processes make it possible to send applications, decisions and documents quickly,

thelocal 07-MAR-11

Fule [-said]: The Commission is following with concern the recent police actions against journalists, including the arrests [on Thursday] and others last week [...],

trendnews 04-MAR-11

Stefan Füle [said:]: I commend the Croatian government's efforts in this key chapter. The Commission continues to support Croatia on the last stretch of its path towards EU membership and is ready to propose the closing of negotiations as soon as Croatia has met all remaining requirements identified in today's report. I am hopeful that this report will help the Croatian government and Croatian society as a whole to redouble their efforts in this crucial area.

nieuwsbank 02-MAR-11

Barroso [commented:]: Europe will rise to this challenge and support the transformational process (in the region). The Commission has the economic and political tools, which are already being applied and which will be strengthened in run up to the summit.

express 02-MAR-11

Piebalgs [stated:]: Climate change and natural disasters are putting a brake on sustainable development, economic growth and progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals in the Pacific. It is time for us to take the lead in rallying substantial international community support for the Pacific's climate change adaptation efforts. The Commission is the second biggest donor to the region in this respect. I go there with a clear message of solidarity and I call on the Member States to actively participate in the EU-Pac

nieuwsbank 02-MAR-11

Andris Piebalgs [said:]: I am pleased to note that Zimbabwe is making a step in the right direction towards economic and social recovery, but a lot remains to be done. The Commission has been and will continue to stand by the people of Zimbabwe on the road to democracy and economic, social development.

africanpressorganization 16-FEB-11

Rehn [-said]: In order to ensure the medium-term sustainability of public finances, it has been recommended that Poland bring its deficit down to 3.0 percent by next year, by 2012. The Commission sees that this is certainly achievable and doable,

eubusiness 16-FEB-11

Vassiliou [ said]: The Commission stands ready to help Member States in achieving our joint objectives when analysing their national reform programmes,

europa 11-FEB-11

Joaquín Almunia [said:]: The Commission welcomes aid to encourage investment projects in less-developed or high-unemployment regions. However, we have to be careful that the resulting distortions of competition do not outweigh the benefits of the aid, especially in sectors with overcapacity or other problems.

nieuwsbank 09-FEB-11

Gray [-said]: The Commission is currently preparing its revised Code of Conduct, which will further increase transparency, strengthen legitimate political activities of commissioners and clarify the employment activities admissible after leaving office,

euractiv 18-JAN-11

Gray [replied:]: The Commission has forwarded its initial views to the European Parliament. After these discussions, the Commission will finalise its revised rules and present these when adopted.

euractiv 18-JAN-11

Monti [ said]: I am worried that the governance package could be tainted by short-termism. We need more long-term discipline and less political pressure. The Commission's role must be increased and the Parliament's position on this is going in the right direction

egovmonitor 14-JAN-11

Philippe Lamberts [said:]: While the Economic Semester and the Annual Growth Survey may be new tools, the economic analysis behind them remains unchanged. The Commission has continued with its blinkered focus on austerity as the answer to Europe's economic woes. The flawed neoliberal approach has clearly showed its limits, yet the Commission wants member states to persist with and intensify austerity measures ignoring their potentially negative macroeconomic impacts, as well as the consequences for wages and welfare. The whole packag

green 12-JAN-11

Joaquin Almunia [said:]: The Commission needs to make sure that national support to banks respects the special State aid rules put in place during the crisis In this case, the remuneration paid by the bank for the capital provided by the state does not comply with the EU rules and the necessary safeguards to avoid unnecessary distortions of competition also do not seem to have been taken care of. FHB benefitted from two aid measures in March 2009: a loan of around HUF 120 billion (app. €400 million) and a capital injection of HUF

europa 16-DEC-10

Hannes Swoboda [said:]: Binding targets and differentiated targets according to each country's situation are compatible. The Commission should try to find a formula in the future.

pse 15-DEC-10

Seeber [ said]: The Commission, as the guardian of the Treaties, has to fulfil its duties

ppe 25-NOV-10

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