Michel Barnier

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Agreement on new European rules to regulate financial derivatives (EMIR)
09/02/2012

"I congratulate the European Parliament and the Council on reaching today an important agreement on a regulation for more stability, transparency and efficiency in derivatives markets (…) The era of opacity and shady deals is over". Statement by Commissioner Barnier.

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Commission proposes a European Foundation Statute
08/02/2012

European Foundations will have legal personality and legal capacity in all Member States. This new status will allow them to carry out activities and channel funding within the EU in an easier and less costly way. It will also allow foundations to benefit from more visibility to promote their activity and attract more funding thanks to a European label.

Your Europe Advice receives its 100,000th enquiry
06/02/2012

Your Europe Advice is a service offered by the European Commission that allows citizens and businesses to ask questions about their EU rights. The 100,000th enquiry came from a Spanish woman who wanted to know about her right to access medical treatment and hospital care in the Netherlands. "I did not expect to receive the reply so quickly", said the woman. "And it was very easy to understand, without legal jargon".

Europe, America, and the rise of Asia
05/02/2012

Commissioner Barnier took part in a panel discussion at the 48^th Munich Security Conference. Over the past decades the Munich Security Conference has become the major security policy conference worldwide.

Commissioner Barnier in Copenhagen: Young Europeans have a lot to gain from the Single Market
02/02/2012

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

Intellectual property rights: Winners of "Hands off my Design" competition announced
01/02/2012

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.

Regulatory framework for bonuses: the next steps
30/01/2012

"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.

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