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Transatlantic News

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Governor Cuomo Announces $5 Million Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Competition

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a clean energy competition that will award up to $5 million for the most forward-thinking, energy efficiency projects in Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo and Yonkers. The competition represents the latest phase of the Five Cities Energy Plans initiative, launched in 2015, to help the cities reduce overall energy costs and carbon emissions, advance energy sustainability, and support the creation of clean-energy technologies and jobs. "This administration is committed to reducing the...
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EU hails global HFC phase-down as a major concrete step in delivering the Paris Agreement

The European Union welcomes the agreement today in Kigali, Rwanda, on a global phase-down of climate-warming hydrofluorocarbon gases (HFCs). These manmade substances which are used mainly in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, have  a global warming effect up to 15,000 times greater than carbon dioxide and are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. Today's agreement represents a significant step forward in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change, which will legally enter into force next month. EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete said: "This is a huge win for the climate. We have taken the first...
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InterRail: facts and figures about rail travel in Europe

Young European could be receiving a free InterRail pass to discover Europe by rail once they turn 18.The proposal received a warm welcome in the Parliament, but what is InterRail exactly? Check out our infographic for some basic facts about the pass and rail travel in Europe. On 4 October MEPs discussed and supported the idea of offering free InterRail passes to young people when they turn 18. This would help them to experience Europe’s diversity, better understand each other...
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European Capitals of Culture

In 2015, the European Capitals of Culture celebrated their 30th anniversary. Discover the brochureillustrating successful projects in recent European Capitals of Culture and the factsheet on the history and highlights of the initiative over the years. WHAT IS IT? The European Capitals of Culture initiative is designed to: Highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe Celebrate the cultural features Europeans share Increase European citizens' sense of belonging to a common cultural area Foster the contribution of culture to the development of cities In addition to...
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President Tusk and the European Committee of the Regions join forces to restore trust and build a Europe closer to citizens

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has said that he is counting on regions and cities to help the European Union listen to and address citizens' real concerns. His comment came in a meeting on 11 October with political leaders of the European Committee of the Regions. The meeting between President Tusk, and the leaders of the CoR – its President and First Vice-President and the presidents of the CoR's five political groups – came a week before...
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European Citizen’s Prize: celebrating people’s commitment to Europe

People and organisations from across Europe came to Parliament in Brussels on 12 October for the European Citizens’ Prize award ceremony that sought to highlight their contributions to Europe. Parliament Vice-President Sylvie Guillaume, who chairs the jury, said: “Europe is going through particularly hard times and it sometimes seems to be disintegrating before our eyes. Yet European citizens show us that Europe is alive and they put European values into practice every day." A total of 50 individuals and associations...
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Opening Remarks by U.S. and EU Chief Negotiators for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) Round 15 Press Conference

Chief Negotiator for the United States Dan Mullaney: We were very pleased to host our EU colleagues for the 15th Round of T-TIP negotiations here in New York City, which, as the location of some of the world’s busiest air and seaports, is a living testament to the importance of trade, especially across the Atlantic. We have heard some skeptical voices about T-TIP lately, but I want to emphasize that the United States remains fully engaged in these negotiations and...
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European Agenda on Security: First report on progress towards an effective and sustainable Security Union

Today the European Commission is presenting the first in a series of monthly reports on progress made towards an effective and sustainable Security Union. The report outlines the Commission's efforts in the fight against terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime and the work undertaken to strengthen the EU's resilience against these threats. It also highlights the priority areas where more work is needed and sets out concrete operational measures for the months to come. Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris...

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