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09
Aug
President Obama has led a transformational era of change through technology and innovation that is producing a smarter, savvier, and more effective government for the American people. On August 11, 2014, the President directed his Administration to accelerate efforts to improve and simplify the digital experience between individuals, businesses, and the government through the creation of the U.S. Digital Service.
Over the last two years, these actions have significantly improved the Federal Government’s ability to provide better citizen-centered services and...
08
Aug
Developing countries are failing to meet fiscal transparency standards as established by the United States, according to a report released on July 28.
The US State Department’s Fiscal Transparency Report—released annually since 2012—details which countries meet the State Department’s minimum fiscal transparency requirements, which countries are making progress towards it, and which countries are making no significant progress.
In the 2016 report, sixty-four countries failed to meet the minimum standards. Of those, only eight showed significant progress.
The report reveals the highest...
05
Aug
A detailed report of the 14th round of TTIP talks is now available. It sets out progress achieved, chapter by chapter.
The 14th negotiating Round took place in Brussels from 11-15 July 2016. For logistical reasons, the talks on services and investment stretched into the following week. This Round saw a record number of textual exchanges, which means there are proposals for almost all chapters on the table now, totalling about 30. As in previous rounds, close to 400 stakeholders...
05
Aug
A new United Nations report has found that e-government is an effective tool for facilitating integrated policies and public service by promoting accountable and transparent institutions, such as through open data and participatory decision-making, and therefore it has the potential to help support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“For ICTs to truly transform the public sector into an instrument of sustainable development, efficiency in service delivery must be...
04
Aug
There are concerns that the UK’s decision to leave the EU may jeopardise future TTIP negotiations. Some fear Brexit could make the EU a less attractive trade partner for the US. However, it seems that the new US administration as well as upcoming elections in Germany and France could end up posing bigger threats to the trade agreement than Brexit.
23 June 2016 was a sad day in the history of the European Union. Nearly 52% of the British citizens who...
04
Aug
This first comprehensive plan covers more than 70% of the fishing sector, sets catch limits based on science and brings decision-making closer to the fisherman.
Today the European Commission has proposed a multi-annual plan for demersal fish stocks in the North Sea. The proposal covers demersal fish stocks, i.e. fish that live and feed near the bottom of the sea, and aims to ensure that stocks are fished at sustainable levels. It will also bring decision-making closer to fishermen.
The new...
03
Aug
The EU has become deeply integrated into global markets.
The openness of our trade regime has meant that the EU is the biggest player on the global trading scene and remains a good region to do business with.
Overview
Top trading partners
Countries and regions statistics
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Trade flows (€bn)Year-on-year growth (%)EU28 merchandise trade with Extra-EU28ImportsExportsBalance% Imports growth% Exports growthJun14-May15Jul14-Jun15Aug14-Jul15Sep14-Aug15Oct14-Sep15Nov14-Oct15Dec14-Nov15Jan15-Dec15Feb15-Jan16Mar15-Feb16Apr15-Mar16May16 -Apr16Jun15 -May16-500 €bn0 €bn500 €bn1000 €bn1500 €bn2000 €bn-5 %0 %5 %10 %15 %20 %
EU28 merchandise trade with Extra-EU28
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Trade flows in goods between...
03
Aug
We may be in the midst of summer, but don’t expect the “gone fishing” sign to be put up anytime soon when it comes to EU-US relations.
Last week in Warsaw, President Barack Obama met with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and President of the European Council Donald Tusk. They were joined by Secretary of State John Kerry and his counterpart, High Representative Federica Mogherini.
At times, high-level heads of state meetings will be limited to an exchange of pleasantries and...
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