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Commissioner Barnier gave a speech at the Copenhagen University and a speech at the Conference "One Europe – One Market", organised by the Danish Presidency.

Counterfeiting and piracy are a growing threat for the economy. In order to draw attention to this phenomenon the European Observatory on Counterfeiting and Piracy launched an EU-wide contest named "Hands off my Design". Design students and professionals were asked to submit posters and videos.

"The framework for remuneration plays an important role in restoring public confidence in European banks." Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the European Parliament workshop on the rules of CRD III in the area of remuneration policies.

In an interview with Bloomberg at Davos, Commissioner Barnier talks about the plan for an EU framework for bank resolution and crisis management in the financial sector. He also discusses shadow banking, rules on bank bonuses, the relationship with the United Kingdom and the creation of an expert group on the structure of the EU banking sector, chaired by Mr. Erkki Liikanen. Interview by C. Connan. Bloomberg.

Statement by Commissioner Barnier following the agreement at the ECOFIN Council on a revised mandate on derivatives (EMIR).

"The EU must not hinder the City's energy. But I am sure it is in the City's interest, and the wider British interest, to play the European game." Speech by Commissioner Barnier in London.

"The Commission is closely monitoring developments in our Member States and other countries in the field of intellectual property rights and online piracy, including the current debate in the US Congress on proposed legislation".
01/02/2012 - 02/02/2012: European Parliament Plenary Session, Brussels
01/02/2012 - 03/02/2012: Competitiveness Council (informal)
02/02/2012: Michel BARNIER participe à la Conférence "One Europe – One Market" organisée par la Présidence Danoise dans le cadre des 20 ans de l'Acte pour le Marché Unique (Copenhague)
07/02/2012: Meeting of the College of Commissioners
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