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18 Jun
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EU & U.S. Leaders Launch Free Trade Talks

On Monday at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, leaders of the European Union and the United States launched negotiations for a sweeping EU-U.S. trade and investment pact. The first round of talks will take place in Washington, D.C., in July. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will increase trade and investment between the EU and United States, unleashing the untapped potential of a truly transatlantic market place. The agreement is expected to create jobs and growth...

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17 Jun
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EU Council gives the green light to launch free-trade talks with the United States

On 14 June 2013, EU trade ministers mandated the Commission to negotiate a sweeping EU–US trade and investment pact. The talks are expected to be formally launched at the G8 on 17 June. This "transatlantic trade and investment partnership" (TTIP) is a major priority for the Irish Presidency of the Council. "The main achievement today has been the EU–US mandate," said Richard Bruton, Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, who chaired the Council meeting. "This agreement will...

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17 Jun
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Minister Bruton briefs EU Parliament on Friday’s historic agreement on EU/US Trade

EU Trade Council on Friday reached agreement on mandate to start talks on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Ireland's Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, is today (Monday) in Brussels to brief the EU Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) on Friday’s historic agreement at the EU Trade Council on a mandate to start talks with the US on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Last Friday the Council of EU Trade Ministers, chaired by Minister Bruton,...

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17 Jun
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The European Union at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne (UK)

17/06/2013  -  External relations and foreign affairs This year's G8 summit takes place in Lough Erne in Northern Ireland and is chaired by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The European Union is a full member of the G8 and is represented by European Council President Van Rompuy and European Commission President Barroso.  |PHOTOS|VIDEO| In this context also see: The European Union at the G8 summit in Lough Erne (UK) on 17-18 June 2013  FACTSHEET: The G8 Summit in Lough Erne (UK) on 17-18...

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12 Jun
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ExportNYC: A Roadmap for Creating Jobs Through Exports

We wanted to let you know about a new report the office of the  Manhattan Borough President released today called ExportNYC: A Roadmap for Creating Jobs Through Exports. You can read more about it in today’s Wall Street Journal, and access the full report on their website here. With ExportNYC, they offer a comprehensive vision for how New York can help local businesses create solid, good paying jobs by exporting more of their goods and services around the globe. In 2010,...

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11 Jun
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Mayor Bloomberg Outlines Ambitious Proposal To Protect City Against The Effects Of Climate Change To Build A Stronger, More Resilient New York

Multi-Year Investments to Fortify Vulnerable Neighborhoods and Increase Economic Development Across the City – Including Areas Recovering from Hurricane Sandy Mayor’s Address and the Report – “A Stronger, More Resilient New York” – Available on www.nyc.gov             Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today presented “A Stronger, More Resilient New York,” the comprehensive and ambitious report that analyzes the city’s climate risks and outlines recommendations to protect neighborhoods and infrastructure from future climate events. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Bloomberg...

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04 Jun
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EU and U.S. Legislators Meet in Dublin

From May 31 to June 1, 2013, members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the European Parliament met in Dublin, Ireland, for the 74th inter-parliamentary meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (TLD). The TLD fosters discussion and collaboration between the European Parliament and the US Congress on specific topics of mutual concern. During the meeting in Dublin, legislators focused on issues including shared economic and financial challenges, upcoming negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, legislative developments relating...

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04 Jun
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Portugal Secretary of State of Finance Visits the NYSE

Manuel Luis Rodrigues, Secretary of State of Finance, Portugal, visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday, June 4 as part of NYSE Euronext’s inaugural Pan European Days, a program that was organised in partnership with EACCNY. To mark the occasion, Mr. Rodrigues was joined by European company executives and officials, including EACCNY President James Rosener, in ringing The Opening Bell®. Sponsored by NYSE Euronext and in partnership with the European American Chamber of Commerce New York as well as...

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21 May
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EU Trade Commissioner in New York City Highlights Global Benefits of Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership

EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht in New York City discussed the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. In his speech to the European American Chamber of Commerce, he stressed that removing transatlantic trade barriers will deliver major benefits to the European Union and the United States, boosting economic growth and stimulating business confidence.  Noting that uncertainty about the economic future has held companies back from investment decisions, he also pointed out that an agreement would send a powerful signal that...

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16 May
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AIFMD: Irish Regulator Now Accepting Applications

On 15 May 2013, the regulator of the funds industry in Ireland, the Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”), announced that it is now accepting applications under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (the “AIFMD”). The Central Bank also published the relevant Application Forms, as well as its AIF Rulebook, making it the first regulator in Europe to provide such clarity on its approach to applications under AIFMD. The AIF Rulebook details the requirements relating to alternative investment funds...

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