Michel Barnier

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Together for new growth – Watch the film!
24/05/2013

20 years ago, the European single market was born. Borders disappeared; bonds between countries were strengthened. Today, in a world which is more complex and uncertain, the need for unity has become even stronger... "Together for new growth" is a documentary film about the single market and the importance of economic integration in Europe.

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The European System of Financial Supervision: assessing a major achievement
24/05/2013

“The overall assessment of the authorities and the ESRB (European Systemic Risk Board), possible changes to their goals, and the link with Banking Union… The public consultation on these issues will be open until July 19. I strongly encourage you to take part”. Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the Public Hearing on Financial Supervision in the EU.

Occupational Pension Funds: Next Steps
23/05/2013

“I intend to present a proposal to improve the governance and transparency of occupational pension funds in the autumn. (...) This proposal will not cover the issue of solvency rules for pension funds”. Statement by Commissioner Barnier.

Sustainability and reporting: Europe at the forefront
23/05/2013

“Today, I want to focus on the EU proposal on non-financial, corporate reporting, published in April this year. I also want to draw your attention to the newly agreed European reporting rules for extractive industries and banks”. Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the Global conference on sustainability and reporting (GRI) in Amsterdam.

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Debate on Banking Union in the European Parliament
21/05/2013

“Today you are being asked to give your opinion on a legislative package that is of major importance for Europe”. Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the Plenary session of the European Parliament.

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Commission meets key stakeholders of the banking sector in the context of its consultation on the Structural Reform of the Banking Sector
17/05/2013

Today the European Commission is hosting a meeting on Bank Structural Reform, in which financial industry, key actors of the real economy and representatives of the civil society will participate. This meeting will provide an opportunity to hear the views of a wide range of stakeholders on the key issues relating to this subject, which includes the scope of the reform and policy options.

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Proposal for a directive on bank resolution: ECOFIN discussions
14/05/2013

“This directive is a key text. Recent events have shown the urgent need to develop the tools necessary for a organised resolution of banks across the European Union”. Introductory remarks by Commissioner Barnier to the discussions on the proposal for a directive on bank resolution at the ECOFIN council.

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