Articles & interviews
A question of confidence
09/05/2012
Yesterday we celebrated Europe Day – but the future of Europe remains a topic of concern. Interview with Commissioner Barnier. Direct Matin.
Aspiring to a free market – Article
04/04/2012
How can we open global markets for the benefit of European consumers, business and job creation? The example of public procurement. Article by Commissioners K. de Gucht and M. Barnier. elEconomista.
Betting on social entrepreneurs! - Article
02/03/2012
"The growth we so desperately need, and which we will see return, cannot be the same as before. Whatever way you look at it – from an ethical, social or environmental viewpoint – it must be more balanced, fair and sustainable." Article by Commissioner Barnier, Le Plus du Nouvel Observateur.
Managing the Greek crisis – Interview
20/02/2012
Making Greece's public debt sustainable, and making sure other EU countries learn from the Greek example. Interview at BFM radio.
"It's time to speak about new growth." - Interview
17/02/2012
"It is not enough to speak about austerity and rigour to the Greeks and Europeans. We must above all give them fresh hope." Interview by Joël Bigorgne, Ouest France.
"Prevention is better than cure" - Interview
26/01/2012
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.
A week with Commissioner Barnier: interview on consumer rights
09/12/2011
Video interview with Commissioner Barnier on consumer rights (bank account statements, access to basic bank accounts, e-commerce). viEUws.
A week with Commissioner Barnier: interview on intellectual property
08/12/2011
Video interview with Commissioner Barnier on intellectual property. viEUws.
A week with Commissioner Barnier: interview on credit rating agencies
07/12/2011
Video interview with Commissioner Barnier on credit rating agencies. viEUws.
A week with Commissioner Barnier: interview on bank capital requirements
06/12/2011
Video interview with Commissioner Barnier on bank capital requirements. viEUws.
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