Michel Barnier

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Competitiveness - the key to growth in a strong Europe
16/05/2012

"The question of competitiveness is the condition for a strong Europe in the world and also for lasting growth that is balanced between the countries of Europe". Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the Ceremony to award the Charlemagne Prize to Wolfgang Schäuble.

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Banks' structural reforms: where do we go from here?
25/05/2012

"Along with stronger capital requirements, the regulation of shadow banking and a framework for managing and preventing bank crises, we need to continue the debate on possible structural reforms to the banking sector". Speech by Commissioner Barnier at a Parliamentary debate.

Preparation of the informal European summit - Investment, growth and jobs (debate)
23/05/2012

"We have felt for some time now that a growth initiative should be added to the fiscal and budgetary pact to ensure its success". Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the European Parliament debate in preparation of the informal European Summit.

The single market is an asset for growth - Statement
21/05/2012

Statement by Commissioner Barnier at the European Parliament debate on governance of the single market.

Revised rules on capital requirements (CRD IV): ECOFIN Council reaches agreement
15/05/2012

"Thanks to the hard work of the national delegations and the Danish Presidency, we have marked important progress today. Member States have given the Presidency a mandate to start the next and final step: negotiations with the European Parliament."

A digital pact for Europe: Striking a balance between the expectations of users, artists and content providers
11/05/2012

"Our initiatives have one thing in common: they all aim for a clearer application of copyright rules by striking a good balance between providing the widest selection of works online and ensuring fair compensation for artists." Speech by Commissioner Barnier to "LetsGoConnected".