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  • JHAJustice & Home Affairs (JHA)

EP adopts proposal for a Directive on conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer

On 15 April 2014, the Plenary of the European Parliament approved the Report on the proposal for a Directive of the EP and the Council on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of intra-corporate transfer presented by the competent Rapporteur and member of the LIBE Committee, Salvatore Iacolino.

  • EUThe Presidency (EU)
  • ECOFINEconomic & Financial Affairs (ECOFIN)

Thumbs up for Banking Union: EP adopts key texts

The European Parliament, in today’s plenary session, adopted 3 key texts that complete the legislative work underpinning the Banking Union (Single Resolution Mechanism, Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive, and Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive).

  • EUThe Presidency (EU)

The process of drafting a broader EU Maritime Security Strategy presented by DPM and FM Venizelos before the AFET Committee in Strasbourg (14.4.2014)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos presented before the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) in Strasbourg yesterday (14 April 2014) the developments in the process of drafting an EU Maritime Security Strategy.

Minister Venizelos said, inter alia: “Our aim is for the EU Maritime Security Strategy to broaden the so far one-dimensional perspective of maritime security, which is now somehow military and police oriented, by including the following:

  • EUThe Presidency (EU)

Greek Presidency achievements to date presented by DPM and FM Venizelos before the AFET Committee in Strasbourg (14.4.2014)

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos presented before the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) in Strasbourg yesterday (14 April 2014) the basic legislative achievements to date of the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU. 
 
  • FACForeign Affairs (FAC)

EU Defence ministers discuss Maritime Security Policy, Central African Republic & Ukraine

Defence ministers will meet today (15 April 2014) from 9.30 (CET) onwards, first as the European Defence Agency Steering Board, chaired by the High Representative as Head of the Agency.

The Council will convene from 10.30 (CET) and hear presentations on the proposed EU Maritime Security Strategy and the launch of the EU military operation in the Central African Republic.

  • AGRIAgriculture & Fisheries (AGRI)

Important issues related to agriculture addressed today by AGRI Council in Luxembourg

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting took place in Luxembourg, today (14.04.2014), chaired by Athanasios Tsaftaris, Greek Minister for Rural Development and Food.

  • ECOFINEconomic & Financial Affairs (ECOFIN)

G20 Meeting in Washington: Greek Presidency supports efforts to foster growth and employment

The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting took place on 10-11 April in Washington D.C. back-to-back with the World Bank – IMF Spring Meetings 2014. Representing the Council of the EU, the Greek Presidency delegation was leaded by Christina Papaconstantinou, Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance.

  • FACForeign Affairs (FAC)

Syria, Ukraine & Bosnia and Herzegovina on the FAC’s agenda (Monday, 14 April, Luxembourg)

The EU Foreign Affairs Council starts Monday 14 April at 12.30 (CET) and will be chaired by Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. 
 
The Council will assess developments in Ukraine, as well as EU-Russia relations, while over lunch, ministers will discuss developments related to the crisis in Syria and hold an in-depth exchange on Bosnia and Herzegovina.  The Council is set to adopt conclusions on these three items. The Middle East peace process and the recent elections in Afghanistan are also on the Council’s agenda.
  • AGRIAgriculture & Fisheries (AGRI)

The functioning of the fruit and vegetable sector on the agenda of the AGRIFISH Council (Luxembourg 14.04.2014)

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting will take place in Luxembourg, on Monday 14 April 2014. The Council meeting will be chaired by Mr Athanasios Tsaftaris, Minister for Rural Development and Food.
 
  • JHAJustice & Home Affairs (JHA)

Children first!

EU ratifies the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support

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