Barroso: 75 signatures against his pension
The petition, launched by a group of European officials, asks the Portuguese to give up his EU pension after accepting a job at Goldman Sachs
Brussels, Renzi immediately replies to Barroso: "We are already respecting the rules"
"Italy is respecting all the constraints. It is one of those countries that respects the constraints": Prime Minister Matteo Renzi immediately replies to the President of the EU Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, who this morning echoing van Rompuy's words had…
EU, Van Rompuy and Barroso warn Renzi: "Everyone must respect the rules"
"Everyone in Europe must respect the agreed rules": this is the common thought of Van Rompuy and Barroso, who are preparing to meet Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to talk about the announced reforms.
EU, Barroso announces 11 billion in aid for Ukraine
According to Barroso, the European Union's priority is to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis which "must include the withdrawal of the Russian armed forces, which must settle in the areas of their permanent stationing".
EU, Barroso: "Albania possible candidate by 2013"
"I think that Albania can reach the status of candidate country for membership within the year", explained Barroso, underlining that after the correct conduct of the last elections, the goal for Tirana is now "within reach", also if “further efforts” are needed,…
EU: more flexibility for Italy. Letta rejoices
Barroso announced in Strasbourg that the European Commission "will allow temporary deviations from the achievement of the medium-term objective" which will allow "productive public investments" co-financed by the EU - Palazzo Chigi: "It is the reward for the bet this government has made" .
Barroso against Berlusconi: "Unfair accusations against the EU"
The president of the European Commission responded indirectly to Berlusconi's latest attacks on the EU by calling these accusations "unfair" - "The difficulties come from the excessive debt accumulated by previous governments".
EU Commission, Barroso and Rehn missing: how many holidays in times of crisis
The President and the Commissioner for Economic Affairs have been on vacation since the beginning of August and we will have to wait until the first days of September to see them again in Brussels.
Barroso: close to India-EU free trade agreement
According to the president of the European commission, on his visit to Mumbai today, "the framework can be glimpsed, the end of the negotiations in the coming months".
Merkel-Barroso-Van Rompuy: summit before the European Council on 30 January
The German Chancellor has scheduled a meeting for January 23 with the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council. Topics such as growth, tax and banking systems will be dealt with.
EU, Barroso: it's time to find a compromise on the single European patent
The president of the EU commission encourages France, Germany and Great Britain: we have been discussing it for decades, now complete the process - In fact, the patent seems to be a necessary novelty, given that a European company currently pays up to 32 thousand…
EU, Barroso: "Great Britain has proposed unacceptable conditions"
"Great Britain - said the president of the EU Commission - to give its consent to the agreement on the tax pact asked for a specific protocol on financial services which, as it was presented, jeopardized the integrity of the single market".…
EU Commission: the idea of Eurobonds, Barroso and Rehn present
The Portuguese: "We believe that the creation of a common bond market could bring great benefits to the EU" - "Considering this move of ours as an act against some government of a member country would be absurd" - There are three areas under study…
Monti: "Less conflicts, more incisive on reforms"
After the meeting in Brussels with the president of the European Commission, Jose Mauel Barroso, the new Italian prime minister said that the new government in Rome intends "to collaborate in defining the future of Europe".
EU, Papademos-Barroso meeting: "Greece will remain in the euro"
Press conference in Brussels between the Greek interim prime minister and the president of the EU commission, Josè Manuel Barroso, who urged the Greeks to be serious and courageous. Papademos: "We will solve problems, and quickly too"
Eurobonds: three proposals from Barroso on Wednesday
The 'stability bond plan' envisages several possible paths: common guarantees and total replacement of national bonds, coexistence of the various bonds with modifications to the mandates, community bonds guaranteed by individual states in proportion to their participation - From…
EU, Rehn: "Monti was clear, but the diagnosis of Italy does not change"
The European Commissioner for Economic Affairs: "The stability law that has just been approved goes in the right direction, Monti has already been clear about structural reforms and fiscal consolidation" - Barroso telephoned the new Italian prime minister: "We will continue to have…
G20: a letter is not enough, Italy commissioned by the EU and the IMF
This was confirmed by Silvio Berlusconi, after the denials of the Italians in Cannes had continued throughout the morning: "Request for certification agreed with Napolitano" - Barroso: "A decision taken voluntarily by Italy" - Van Rompuy: "Quarterly checks" - AND…
Greece, Barroso: "Conditions even more painful if the referendum rejects aid"
From Cannes, where he arrived in view of tomorrow's G20, the president of the European Commission has launched an appeal for cohesion among Greek leaders - Fear for the "most vulnerable" citizens.
Greece, Merkel-Sarkozy: "It will respect its commitments". Junker: otherwise it is the default
Emergency meeting tomorrow between the Greek government, the EU, the IMF, France and Germany - The numbers one in Paris and Berlin say they are: "Determined" - The president of the Eurogroup against Papandreou: "He did not consult anyone before calling the referendum" - Barroso and…
Usa-EU, Van Rompuy and Barroso to Obama on 28 November
The announcement was made by the president of the European Council, explaining that the talks will focus on "global economic events, bilateral relations and the opportunities to promote economic growth and employment".
EU, surprise mini-summit in Frankfurt, in anticipation of next Sunday's European summit
On the occasion of the farewell ceremony of the outgoing ECB president, Jean-Claude Trichet, the French president Sarkozy and the German chancellor Angela Merkel met by surprise last night. The EU leaders and Mario Draghi were also present, ready…
Deutsche Bank, Ackerman rejects Barroso: "Counterproductive to recapitalize banks"
The CEO of the German giant also warns of the danger of a credit crunch.
Banks, European plan: stock exchanges are running. Milan gains 2,93%
The confident words of Barroso, the president of the European Commission, breathe new life into the price lists - Milan gains 2,93% - Marchionne finds an agreement with the American unions and Fiat soars (+7,75%) - Purchasing on Unicredit continues - Stm comes back…
Barroso alarm: "It is urgent to recapitalize the banks, use the EFSF"
The president of the European Commission illustrated his proposals to stabilize the markets to the European Parliament - For the Portuguese, it would be necessary to accelerate the EU state-saving fund, the activation of which should be brought forward from 2013 to next year - A reform is also requested…
Barroso-Van Rompuy: "We will support Tobin Tax at the G20"
In a letter to the 27 EU leaders, the two presidents affirm that "the adoption of similar measures by the G20 partners will help us all to face global challenges".
EU, Barroso pushes for joint action for the recapitalization of banks. Bags fly
The President of the Commission reiterated the European Union's intention to help banks get rid of "toxic" securities. The news triggered a sharp rise in stock market indices. On Greece: "To receive the sixth tranche of aid, from 8…
Merkel: changing the EU treaty must not be a taboo. We want Europe to be a success
Press conference of the German chancellor in Brussels with the president of the Commission Barroso: "If a change is needed for the sustainability of public finances, it will have to be taken into consideration". And again, on the banks: "Germany is ready to recapitalize, but the decision…