The US Representative office of the German Central Bank provided us with a speech by Dr Andreas Dombret, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank: "Business models and the banking sector seen in terms of financial stability" The presentation was delivered at the 16th Banking Symposium of the European Center for Financial Services “Profile and profitability – Are banks’ business models in transition?” Note: In his speech, Mr. Dombret outlines how banks’ business models shifted away from traditional commercial banking...

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"In the midst of the deepest crisis in its short history, the European Union is still alive and better than many seem to think," European Commission President José Manuel Barroso told his audience at Princeton University today. "The reality is that we have enjoyed peace and stability for over 60 years and we are not only one of the most prosperous regions in the world, but with some of the highest levels of social justice," he said. President Barroso pointed out...

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The EACC invites its members and Friends to help celebrate New York City’s first ever two-day exhibition celebrating French culture and cuisine on September 29th and 30th. They’ve even organized a party on Saturday night as an extra! Partake in culinary delights, explore French art and fashion, listen to French and Francophone music and immerse yourself in the French lifestyle. Experience France without leaving New York! The event is held September 29-30, 2012 at PIER 54, in  NEW YORK For more information...

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Speaking at Harvard University, European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, discussed the ongoing economic and political transformation of the European Union. He noted that in the midst of worrying news about the crisis in Europe, one can too easily forget that Europe is still much stronger than often perceived. It would be a mistake to count Europe out. "The European Union is here to stay, and I believe this is good news for everyone,...

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Learn how the crisis in the euro zone evolved. A new video from the European Commission describes the roots of the economic and financial crisis; how, as a result, the EU is reinforcing its economic and monetary union; and how EU efforts are paving the way toward a strong political union.

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In his annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso called for a decisive deal to project European values, freedom, and prosperity in a globalized world. Find out more.

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European Council President Herman van Rompuy and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, along with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton and several EU Commissioners, traveled to New York this week for the 67th UN General Assembly. Find out more.

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The European Commission has set out a new strategy for developing international cooperation in research and innovation with a particular focus on global challenges such as climate change, food security and fighting diseases. The new strategy will be mainly implemented through Horizon 2020, the EU's funding program for research and innovation from 2014, as well as through joint initiatives with EU Member States. Multi-annual programs will be established for cooperating with key partner countries, including the United States. The strategy...

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Plenary Session Agriculture − 13-09-2012 - EU Parliament The time it takes to obtain an EU quality label for farm produce from a given geographical area, or produced in a traditional way, could be halved by a regulation endorsed by Parliament on Thursday. The new rules, agreed by EP Agriculture Committee MEPs and Council negotiators in June, would also introduce a new label for "mountain" products. Labels for island produce and farm gate sales may follow soon. "This regulation will...

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