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06 Feb
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European Policy Scorecard Finds EU Remains America’s Most Dependable Partner

The latest edition of the European Policy Scorecard 2013 published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) finds that the transatlantic relationship remains resilient and vital to both partners. Europe is singled out as the only dependable partner the U.S. has. The study highlights how the EU has been able to advance its foreign policy objectives. In particular, the European External Action Service, under the leadership of High Representative Catherine Ashton, has "continued to develop and consolidate its role."...

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01 Feb
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Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Elysee Treaty

France and Germany are each other’s closest and most important political, economical and cultural partners. The Elysée Treaty, signed on January 22, 1963 by the French President, General de Gaulle, and the German Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, remains the cornerstone of French-German cooperation, which is the main engine of the European Union (the two countries represent 33% of the EU population, 36 % of the European Budget, 37 % of the EU GDP, 31 % of the voting rights…). The...

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29 Jan
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EU Irish Presidency – Priorities and Cultural Events

On January 1, 2013, Ireland assumed the rotating six-month presidency of the EU. What this means is that for the first half of 2013, Ireland occupies a leadership position that brings with it the opportunity to promote an EU policy agenda and help make it happen. The Presidency chairs meetingsat every level of the Council of the EU (one of the Union's principal legislators), proposes guidelines, and formulates compromises necessary for the Council to reach decisions. The one exception to...

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28 Jan
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European Data Protection Day 2013: Full speed ahead towards reliable and modern EU data protection laws

One year ago, ahead of the European Data Protection Day 2012, the European Commission proposed a root and branch reform of the EU’s data protection rules to make them fit for the 21st century (IP/12/46). One year later, considerable headway has been made and negotiations on the new rules are progressing at full speed. The reasons are clear: To flourish, the digital economy needs trust. Many people are not confident about giving out their personal data online. This means they...

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28 Jan
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Graphene and Human Brain Project win largest research excellence award in history, as battle for sustained science funding continues

The European Commission today announced the winners of a multi-billion euro competition of Future and Emerging Technologies (FET). The winning Graphene and Human Brain initiatives are set to receive one billion euros each, to deliver 10 years of world-beating science at the crossroads of science and technology. Each initiative involves researchers from at least 15 EU Member States and nearly 200 research institutes. "Graphene" will investigate and exploit the unique properties of a revolutionary carbon-based material. Graphene is an extraordinary...

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23 Jan
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NYCEDC Announces Request for Proposals to Support Clean Technology Entrepreneurship in New York City

NYC Clean Technology Entrepreneur Center Will Help Cleantech and Energy Entrepreneurs Grow Early-Stage Businesses in the City. Part of the Bloomberg Administration Efforts to Further Diversify New York City’s Economy New York, NY, January 23, 2013 - New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a Request for Proposals seeking an organization to implement and operate the NYC Clean Technology Entrepreneur Center. To help further diversify New York City's economy, NYCEDC will partner with an operator to facilitate the...

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14 Jan
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European Union Opens Cybercrime Center

  The European Union opened today the EU Cybercrime Center (EC3), located at the European Police Office, Europol, in The Hague. The EC3 enhances the EU's capacity to fight cybercrime and defend an internet that is free, open and secure. "The center will mark a significant step forward in the EU's endeavour to fight cybercrime and increase cyber security, building on human rights and fundamental freedoms," said EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, noting that never before has the EU responded...

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14 Jan
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Vice President Rehn Stresses Economic Reform for 2013

Speaking at the European Policy Center in Brussels today, European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn said that "2012 was a year of crisis, but it was also a year of progress. In 2013, we need to beat the crisis and take that progress to a new level." In particular, Vice President Rehn stressed the need to maintain the pace of economic reform to support the rebalancing of the eurozone, enhance competitiveness and boost investments in Europe, pursue growth-friendly fiscal...

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11 Jan
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NYCEDC: Competition THRIVE Empowering and Rewarding New York City’s Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Enter Competition THRIVE - it's a unique competition seeking original, innovative strategies and programs that help immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in business. Your submission could be a winner. About the Competition: As part of New York City's efforts to support growth and job creation in immigrant communities, Competition THRIVE seeks to develop innovative strategies and programs that help immigrant entrepreneurs succeed in business. NYCEDC, in consultation with the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and the Garfield Foundation, has partnered with the Lawrence N....

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10 Jan
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NYCEDC and HPD Announce Release of Request for Proposals in Manhattan’s Lower East Side

NYCEDC and HPD Announce Release of Request for Proposals to Develop 1.65 Million Square Feet of Mixed-Use Real Estate on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Development of Fully Approved Site Will Fill Gap in Urban Fabric That Has Persisted for 45 Years; Creating 1,000 Housing Units, Hundreds of Thousands of Square Feet of New Commercial Space, 1,000 Permanent Jobs and 5,000 Construction Jobs. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced the next major step...

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