Press releases
Š.Fule to visit Iceland
23/05/2012
"MEMO/12/371 Brussels, 23 May 2012 Brussels, 23 May 2012 – Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Iceland on Thursday and Friday to discuss efforts for the forthcoming period in the accession negotiations.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Presentation of the European Neighbourhood Policy package European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Stras...
22/05/2012
"SPEECH/12/374 Mr Chairman, Honourable Members, It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you again to talk about the new European Neighbourhood Policy package. And I am very happy that my good friend the Council of Europe Secretary General, Mr Jagland, ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Statement on the Situation in Ukraine, Case of Yulia Tymoshenko European Parliament Plenary Session Strasbour...
22/05/2012
"SPEECH/12/373 Mr. President, honourable members of the European Parliament The European Union has expressed its indignation at the use of selective justice in Ukraine on a number of occasions over the last year.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Opening Remarks: Slovak Naïve Art in Serbia – The BABKA-KOVAČICA ART GALLERY COLLECTION Opening of the ex...
21/05/2012
"SPEECH/12/371 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, First of all, I would like to thank Pavel Babka for bringing the BABKA-KOVAČICA ART GALLERY exhibition to Brussels and introducing Naïve art and its tradition in Kovačica and Padina ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the Chapter 23 Kick-Off Meeting with Turkey Launch of the Positive Agenda with Turkey Ankar...
18/05/2012
"SPEECH/12/368 Having launched the implementation of the positive agenda, we are here now to kick- start the work under what is perhaps the most important chapters, chapter 23. The issues it covers, related to judiciary and fundamental rights, are the ... "
Remarks by Commissioner Füle after the first working group on chapter 23 with Turkey
17/05/2012
"MEMO/12/360 Brussels, 17 May 2012 ''It was a pleasure to open the concrete work on the positive agenda and it is not a coincidence that we start with the chapter 23 on judiciary and fundamental rights.... "
Positive EU-Turkey agenda launched in Ankara
17/05/2012
"MEMO/12/359 Brussels, 17 May 2012 The new positive agenda intended to bring fresh dynamics into the EU-Turkey relations was launched by Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle and the Turkish Minister for European Affairs ... "
EU-Turkey: Commissioner Štefan Füle to launch positive agenda
16/05/2012
"MEMO/12/358 Brussels, 16 May 2012 Brussels (16th May) - Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Ankara on Thursday to launch the positive agenda in EU-Turkey relations.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood EU-Turkey relations TUSKON dinner with Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan Brussels, 15 May 2012
16/05/2012
"SPEECH/12/360 President Meral, Deputy Prime Minister, Commissioner Rehn, Members of Parliament. ambassadors and other distinguished guests, First I would like to thank Tuskon and its President Mr. Meral for inviting me to this dinner debate – which is ... "
Remarks by Commissioner Füle following the fifteenth EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/356 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The Minister has set out very clearly how we believe Ukraine can get back on the road to political association. This message was given clearly to the Ukrainian side today.... "
Remarks by Commissioner Štefan Füle at the presentation of the ENP Package 2012
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/355 Brussels, 15 May 2012 ''Thank you, Cathy As you already said, the EU has done a lot in the last year to implement the new European Neighbourhood Policy and to start delivering on our commitments.... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Lebanon
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/337 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
EU bolsters its support to reformers in its Southern and Eastern neighbourhoods
15/05/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 15 May 2012 - In May 2011, in the midst of dramatic changes sweeping the Southern Neighbourhood, the EU completed a major review of its European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Jordan
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/336 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Israel
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/335 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
ENP Package – Libya
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/338 Brussels, 15 May 2012 Libya is not a full participant to the ENP. It participates only in the multilateral track of the Eastern Partnership. No Country Progress Report is prepared for Libya because there is no ENP Action Plan in force.... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Georgia
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/344 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Egypt
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/333 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Algeria
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/329 Brussels, 15 May 2012 ENP Package – Algeria The EU and Algeria are linked by an Association Agreement (AA) signed in 2002 and which entered into force in 2005. In December 2011 Algeria officially indicated its willingness to start exploratory ... "
ENP Package – Belarus
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/332 Brussels, 15 May 2012 Belarus is not a full participant to the ENP. It participates only in the multilateral track of the Eastern Partnership. No Country Progress Report is prepared for Belarus because there is no ENP Action Plan in force.... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Armenia
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/330 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Ukraine
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/344 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
PEV Rapport de suivi 2011 – Tunisie 
15/05/2012
ENP Package – Syria
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/342 Brussels, 15 May 2012 Syria is not a full participant to the ENP. It participates only in the multilateral track of the Eastern Partnership. No Country Progress Report is prepared for Syria because there is no ENP Action Plan in force.... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/341 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Republic of Moldova
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/340 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
PEV Rapport de suivi 2011 – Maroc
15/05/2012
ENP Package, Country Progress Report – Azerbaijan
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/331 Brussels, 15 May 2012 The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint communication (“Delivering on ... "
Commissioner Štefan Füle: remarks following the 4th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council with Albania
15/05/2012
"MEMO/12/348 Brussels, 15 May 2012 This 4th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council was very constructive and forward looking. It was very important that there was – for the first time - also a representative of the opposition at the table, ... "
Commissioner Štefan Füle met President Foreign Minister of Iceland Őssur Skarphéðinsson
14/05/2012
"MEMO/12/345 Brussels, 14 May 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland Őssur Skarphéðinsson in Brussels today to discuss the state of the accession negotiations.... "
Joint statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the elections in Algeria
12/05/2012
"MEMO/12/324 Brussels, 12 May 2012 Joint statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and CommissionerŠtefan Füle on the elections in Algeria Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy andVice-President ... "
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner ŠtefanFüle on the Parliamentary elections in Armenia on 6 May 2012
08/05/2012
"MEMO/12/311 Brussels, 08 May 2012 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, jointly with ŠtefanFüle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood ... "
CYPRUS: EUR 2 million project to preserve the island's cultural heritage
08/05/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 08 May 2012 - The European Commission has launched a two million euro project to preserve the cultural heritage in Cyprus. The project is part of the European Commission's aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Address to the members of the Albanian Parliament Albanian Parliament Tirana, 3 May 2012
03/05/2012
"SPEECH/12/322 Madame Speaker, [Mr President, Mr Prime Minister], honourable members of Parliament, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be in Tirana today. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to address the Assemblyandthrough you ... "
Š.Füle visits Albania to discuss reforms and European agenda
02/05/2012
"MEMO/12/298 Brussels, 2 May 2012 Brussels - Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Albania on Thursday 3rd May 2012 to discuss reform efforts and progress in the EU agenda with his Albanian counterparts.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Regional Cooperation in the Balkans: time for a new boost EPC Policy Dialogue on Regional Cooperation in the ...
30/04/2012
"SPEECH/12/313 Dear friends, Today's European Policy Centre debate on regional cooperation in the Balkans comes at a crucial juncture for the region and for the structures of regional cooperation. The momentum is positive.... "
Commissioner Štefan Füle met President Nicolae Timofti
27/04/2012
"MEMO/12/289 Brussels, 27 April 2012 I had the pleasure to meet today Nicolae Timofti and congratulate him on his recent election as President of the Republic of Moldova. It was a timely, useful and encouraging meeting.... "
EU-Lebanon: Increased support for reforms
26/04/2012
"MEMO/12/285 Brussels, 26 April 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati in Brussels today. "We have discussed Lebanon´s reform efforts and the EU´s assistance based ... "
EU-Ukraine: Concerns about treatment of Ms Tymoshenko
25/04/2012
"MEMO/12/282 Brussels, 25 April 2012 The treatment of the imprisoned former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and other former politicians was the main topic of the meeting between the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Finding durable solutions for refugees and displaced persons International Donors Conference on Durable Solut...
25/04/2012
"SPEECH/12/299 Mr Chairman, Ministers, distinguished guests, As you know, I have taken a great personal interest in the Sarajevo Process, which aims at finding durable solutions for the hundreds of thousands of refugees and displaced persons from the 1991-1995 ... "
EU supports historic step in regional cooperation between Western Balkan countries on refugees and displaced persons
24/04/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 24 April 2012 –Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia have renewed their commitment, in Sarajevo today, to finding durable solutions for refugees and displaced persons of the 1991-1995 conflict ... "
Remarks by Commissioner Štefan Füle at the press conference following the International Donors Conference on Durable Solutions for Refugees and Displaced Persons
24/04/2012
"MEMO/11/274 Sarajevo, 23 April 2012 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Today's conference is important in many respects: it is a clear sign that the region wishes to leave the past behind, without forgetting it and move on towards the future as a good ... "
Croatia: Commission has adopted the Monitoring Report on accession preparations
24/04/2012
"MEMO/12/273 Brussels, 24 April 2012 The European Commission has adopted its Monitoring Report on Croatia’s accession preparations today. This is a part of the regular6-monthly monitoring as foreseen by the Accession Treaty.... "
EU-Morocco: Preparing for the Action Plan on reforms
23/04/2012
"MEMO/12/272 Brussels, 23 April 2012 Remarks by Commissioner Füle at the press conference after the EU-Morocco Association Council in Luxembourg on 23rd April 2012 ‘’Morocco and the EU share the objective of a deepening and strengthening their relations ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Speech at the EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly Baku, 3 April 2012
03/04/2012
"SPEECH/12/256 I am happy to be here, in Baku, 21 years after Azerbaijan, as well as Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine regained their independence. I am thankful for the invitation and I want to express my gratitude to Azerbaijan’s ... "
European Union and Ukrainian Negotiators initial Association Agreement, including Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area
30/03/2012
"MEMO/12/238 Brussels, 30 March 2012 At the 15th EU-Ukraine Summit in December 2011, the leaders of the European Union and Ukraine announced that they had finalized negotiations on an Association Agreement aimed at establishing political association and ... "
Š. Füle met Minister of European Integration of Albania Ms Majlinda Bregu
29/03/2012
"MEMO/12/236 Brussels, 29 March 2012 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Mr Štefan Füle, met today with Minister of European Integration of Albania Ms Majlinda Bregu. They discussed the latest developments in the EU integration ... "
Launching European Dialogue on Modernisation with Belarus
29/03/2012
"MEMO/12/226 Brussels, 29 March 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle today launched the European Dialogue on Modernisation with Belarusian society at a meeting inBrusselswith representatives of Belarusian civil ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Opening remarks in EP debate on Montenegro European Parliament, Brussels Brussels, 28 March 2012
28/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/245 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, It is a great pleasure and honour for me to address the European Parliament today for the debate on the resolution on the 2011 progress report on Montenegro.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Opening remarks in EP debate on Kosovo European Parliament, Brussels Brussels, 28 March 2012
28/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/244 President, Honourable members of the European Parliament, I am grateful for your kind invitation to participate in your discussions on Kosovo. I am also grateful for your support for the Commission's work on Kosovo, as confirmed by the report ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Opening remarks in EP debate on Turkey European Parliament, Brussels Brussels, 28 March 2012
28/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/242 Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, I would like to thank the Parliament, and in particular Ms Oomen-Ruijten for her good and balanced report on Turkey. This debate and your resolution come at an important time for ... "
Commissioner Štefan Füle met Vladimir Filat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova
28/03/2012
"MEMO/12/228 Brussels, 28 March 2012 ''I met today with Vlad Filat, to take stock of our bilateral relations. We discussed our joint objectives for the forthcoming period. The meeting was very timely coming less than two weeks after the Moldovan Parliament ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Opening remarks in EP debate on Serbia European Parliament, Brussels Brussels, 28 March 2012
28/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/240 President, Honourable Members, It is a great pleasure and honour for me to participate in today's debate on the European integration process of Serbia, not least since Serbia was granted candidate status by the European Council at the beginning ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood First meeting of the National Council for European Integration National Council for European Integration, Kos...
27/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/229 President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of the Assembly, Participants, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to participate in this first meeting of Council for European Integration.... "
Š. Füle met Branko Grčić Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds
27/03/2012
"MEMO/12/220 Brussels, 26 March 2012 I have had a very good meeting today with Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds Branko Grčić. I congratulated Mr Grčić on his appointment.... "
Š. Füle met the Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Musa Xhaferri (fYRoM)
26/03/2012
"MEMO/12/213 Brussels, 26 March 2012 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle met with the Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Musa Xhaferri of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.... "
Š. Füle in Pristina to launch feasibility study
26/03/2012
"MEMO/12/217 Brussels, 26 March 2012 The launch of a feasibility study for Kosovo is the main topic of the visit of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle to Pristina on Tuesday.... "
Š.Füle with Ukrainian Energy Minister Y.Boyko
23/03/2012
"MEMO/12/211 Brussels, 22 March 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Štefan Füle met with the Energy Minister of Ukraine Yuriy Boyko in Brussels late Thursday. Theydiscussedrecent developments inbilateral relations, including the ... "
Montenegro: Keeping up the speed of accession process
22/03/2012
"MEMO/12/210 Brussels, 22 March 2012 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Lukšić in Brussels on Thursday. Commissioner Füle stated that the decision of the European ... "
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Moving in right direction but further efforts needed
21/03/2012
"MEMO/12/205 Brussels, 21 March 2012 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Mr Bakir Izetbegović, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Brussels today, where they discussed the latest ... "
EU-Algeria: A new stage of more intense cooperation
19/03/2012
"Commission européenne - Communiqué de presse Brussels (19th March) – The European support for the reforms and strengthening of the bilateral cooperation will be the main topics of the visit of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy ... "
Statement by the High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the election of the President of the Republic of Moldova
18/03/2012
"MEMO/12/190 Brussels, 16 March 2012 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commissionand Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy,made ... "
Start of the High Level Accession Dialogue with the government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
15/03/2012
"MEMO/12/187 Skopje, 15 March 2012 ''I am convinced that your future lies within the European family. Together we want to make it sure that real, tangible and visible progress can be achieved on the path towards European integration.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Address on Kosovo European Parliament Strasbourg, 14 March 2012,
14/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/191 Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Address on Kosovo European Parliament, Strasbourg Strasbourg, 14 March 2012, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, The General Affairs Council of 28 February ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address at the plenary debate on Iceland European Parliament, Strasbourg Strasbourg, 14 March 2012
14/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/187 It is a great pleasure for me to contribute today to your debate on Iceland's accession and to hear your views on this ambitious project. I would like to seize this opportunity to congratulate the Rapporteur, Mr Preda, on his comprehensive ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address at the plenary debate on the former Yugoslavic Republic of Macedonia European Parliament, Str...
14/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/186 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, I am delighted to be discussing the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia with you - one week after I attended the hearing in the Parliament hosted by Mr.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address at the plenary debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina European Parliament, Strasbourg Strasbourg, 1...
14/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/188 Thank you President for giving me the floor. Let me first of all thank Doris Pack for an excellent report on Bosnia and Herzegovina as basis for the discussion with all of you today. When speaking to this house about Bosnia and Herzegovina ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy The EU and the Challenges of Arab Transitions Working Breakfast at IEMed Barcelona, 8 March 2012
08/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/175 The EU and the Challenges of Arab Transitions Dear Secretary General Sijilmassi, Dear Director General Bassols, Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests. It is a pleasure to be with you this morning.... "
EU-Armenia: Joint work on Partnership for Reform
07/03/2012
"MEMO/12/169 Brussels, 7 March 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in Brussels today to discuss how to further strengthen the relations between ... "
Turkey: With TÜSIAD about reforms and positive agenda
06/03/2012
"MEMO/12/164 Brussels, 6 March 2012 Statement of Commissioner Š.Füle following his meeting with President of TUSIAD Ü.Boyner in Brussels Today I met with Ümit BOYNER, President of the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association TÜSIAD.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Open hearing on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Open hearing, European Parliament Brussels,...
06/03/2012
"SPEECH/12/157 First of all, I would like to thank Mr Richard Howitt and the organisers for this opportunity to discuss the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I welcome the pro-active role of the European Parliament in enhancing our relations with ... "
Morocco: Moving forward to more dynamic relations
06/03/2012
"MEMO/12/160 Brussels, 6 March 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle received a delegation of the Economic and Social Council of Morocco (CES) in Brussels today.... "
Statement of Commissioner Š.Füle after the meeting with Ms Teuta Arifi, Deputy Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
06/03/2012
"MEMO/12/162 Brussels, 6 March 2012 "I met with Deputy Prime Minister Teuta Arifi today and we had very constructive discussions. We talked about the measures the government in Skopje plans to take in order to bring forward the key reforms in the near ... "
Commissioner Štefan Füle met Edmond Haxhinasto, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania
01/03/2012
"MEMO/12/151 Brussels, 1 March 2012 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Mr Štefan Füle, met today with Mr Edmond Haxhinasto, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania.... "
Kosovo: Important step in relations with the EU
01/03/2012
"MEMO/12/152 Brussels, 1 March 2012 Commissioner Š. Füle on his meeting with Kosovo's Prime Minister Hasim Thaci, Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj and European Integration Minister Vlora Çitaku "At our meeting today we discussed conclusions of the General ... "
EU increases its support to the Criminal Justice Reform process in Georgia
29/02/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 29 February – Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, and Vice-Prime Minister of Georgia and State Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration, Giorgi Baramidze, signed a financing ... "
EU helps to mobilise investments for transport on the Europe–Caucasus–Asia corridor
28/02/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 28 February 2012 – Today the European Commission hosts the Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia (TRACECA) Investment Forum to help attract investments into transport infrastructure between the EU and Central ... "
EU support to the Europe-Caucasus-Asia Transport Corridor
28/02/2012
"MEMO/12/141 Brussels, 28 February 2012 The Europe-Caucasus-Asia Transport Corridor (TRACECA) is an EU programme, launched in 1993, to develop a transport corridor from Europe to China, via the Black Sea, the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.... "
Remarks by Štefan Füle Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy at the press conference after the meeting of General Affairs Council
28/02/2012
"MEMO/12/145 Brussels, 28 February 2012 Today is a good day, not only for Serbia and Kosovo but for the enlargement process of the EU in general. I warmly welcome the recommendation of the General Affairs Council to grant candidate status to Serbia and ... "
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Boris Tadić, President of Serbia Press point Brussels, 28 Fe...
28/02/2012
"SPEECH/12/130 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to welcome once again President Boris Tadić to the European Commission. We just had a very positive, open and friendly conversation.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Ukraine: Relations with the EU at the cross-road Eastern Promises Policy Dialogue organised by Europe...
27/02/2012
"SPEECH/12/127 Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by thanking both the European Policy Centre and the Petro Poroshenko Foundation for the invitation to join today’s discussion. Today we are discussing “the road ahead” for EU-Ukraine relations. ... "
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the verdict of Yuriy Lutsenko in Ukraine
27/02/2012
"MEMO/12/140 Brussels, 27 February 2012 Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the verdict ofYuriy Lutsenko in Ukraine Wearedisappointed with theverdict against Mr Lutsenko, which signals thecontinuationof trialsin ... "
Joint statement of High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the agreements reached in the latest round of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue
24/02/2012
"MEMO/12/133 Brussels, 24 February 2012 We welcome the agreements reached today on regional cooperation and on the implementation of the integrated management for crossing points (IBM). These agreements are a major step forward.... "
EU-Morocco: Agricultural agreement sign of credibility
17/02/2012
"European Commission - Press release Strasbourg, 17 February 2012 - The European Commission welcomes the positive vote of the European Parliament on the Agricultural agreement with Morocco. Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloș, ... "
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the appointment of the state government in Bosnia and Herzegovina
10/02/2012
"MEMO/12/95 Brussels, 10 February 2012 Brussels, 10 February 2012 - The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President, Catherine Ashton, and the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle ... "
EU-Turkey: Closer cooperation on energy brings mutual benefits
09/02/2012
"MEMO/12/92 Istanbul, 9 February 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle and Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger met with Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bağış and Energy Minister ... "
EU-Turkey: Two Commissioners in Istanbul to discuss energy cooperation
08/02/2012
"MEMO/12/87 Brussels, 8 February 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle and Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger will visit Turkey on Thursday to discuss intensified EU-Turkish cooperation in the energy sector. ... "
Turkey: Š Füle and Egemen Bağış on positive agenda
07/02/2012
"MEMO/12/80 Brussels, 7 February 2012 The positive agenda for EU-Turkey relations was the main topic of the discussion between Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle and the Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief ... "
Kosovo: Š. Füle with the President A.Jahjaga about next steps on EU path
03/02/2012
"MEMO/12/66 Munich, 3 February 2012 Commissionerfor Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy ŠtefanFüle met KosovoPresident Atifete Jahjaga in Munich today to discuss progress on Kosovo's EU reform agenda.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Arab Spring Conference: EU-Nachbarshaft – Der Arabishe Frühling ein Jahr danach Munich, 3 February 2012
03/02/2012
"SPEECH/12/66 Ladies and gentlemen, The events of the Arab spring have been truly remarkable. They have brought about a dramatic shift in the region, and they have led us to rethink our approach to our Southern Neighbourhood.... "
Belarus: Commissioner Füle with the activists of Viasna and FIDH
25/01/2012
"MEMO/12/44 Brussels, 25 January 2012 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met Vice-President of the Belarusian Human Rights Centre “Viasna” Valiantin Stefanovic to discuss the situation of human rights activists in ... "
EC and EBU: Support for public media in transformation countries
25/01/2012
"MEMO/12/46 Brussels, 25 January 2012 Brussels (25th January) – Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle has met with the President of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Mr Jean-Paul Philippot and Director General Ingrid ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić
24/01/2012
"MEMO/12/34 Brussels, 24 January 2012 "Today I met Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić to discuss the current state of play in Serbia and in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. I acknowledged the commitment of the Serbian leadership to the European integration ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy One year after the Arab spring European Parliament, Committee on Foreign Affairs Bruxelles, 24 Januar...
24/01/2012
"SPEECH/12/33 Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of National Parliaments, Thank you for inviting me on this special occasion and also thank you for inviting so many distinguished members of national parliaments.... "
Joint statement of European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy on the outcome of the EU accession referendum in Croatia
22/01/2012
"MEMO/12/29 Brussels, 22 January 2012 Following the publication of the official result of the referendum on the accession of Croatia to the European Union, the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European ... "
S. Füle at the press conference after talks in Morocco
19/01/2012
"MEMO/12/23 Brussels, 19 December 2012 ''C'est pour moi un honneur et un grand plaisir d'être ici au Maroc, et d'avoir eu l'occasion de rencontrer le nouveau chef du gouvernement M. Abdelilah Benkirane ainsi que les Présidents des deux chambres du Parlement ... "
Morocco: Š. Füle in Rabat on reforms and bilateral cooperation
18/01/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 18 January 2012 - The progress of the reform process as well as a range of bilateral issues will be on the agenda of the visit of the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan ... "
Launch of the arbitration process between Slovenia and Croatia
17/01/2012
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 17 January 2012 - The European Commission welcomes the successful launch of the arbitration process between Slovenia and Croatia. We are delighted that the governments of both countries have agreed on the ... "
Border Arbitration Agreement between Slovenia and Croatia
11/01/2012
"MEMO/12/8 Brussels, 11 January 2012 Upon the initiative of the European Commission, Commissioner Füle met today with Ms Vesna Pusic, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia and Samuel Žbogar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of ... "
Statement by the spokespersons of EU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle on the political...
29/12/2011
"MEMO/11/948 Brussels, 29 December 2011 Statement by the spokespersons ofEU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle on the politicalagreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina ... "
Statement by High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fuele
27/12/2011
"MEMO/11/947 Brussels, 27 December 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, and Stefan Fuele, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, ... "
New EU programme to support political and democratic reform in Southern Mediterranean
22/12/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 22 December 2011 – A new regional programme was adopted today by the European Commission, to promote political and democratic reform in the Southern Neighbourhood countries as part of the strategic partnership ... "
EU to invest almost EUR 1 billion to foster reforms in the Western Balkans, Turkey and Iceland
20/12/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 20 December 2011 - The European Commission has today finalised a series of aid programmes to support reforms in countries wishing to join the EU. The funding, totalling almost EUR 1 billion, comes under the ... "
The European Commission renews its assistance for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, supporting vital government functions and refugees
19/12/2011
"European Commission - Press release The EuropeanCommission renews itsassistancefor the Occupied PalestinianTerritory, supportingvital government functions and refugees Brussels, 19 December 2011 - Today, the European Commission has adopted a new assistance ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Opening Remarks: Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament Plenary Session Stra...
13/12/2011
"SPEECH/11/884 President, Honourable Members, I am very grateful to Mr David and to Mr Siwiec for their excellent report on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy. Since I came in front of the Committee for External Relations (AFET) last May to ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on his visit to Ukraine
13/12/2011
"MEMO/11/902 Brussels, 13 December 2011 During my visit to Ukraine, I havemet with President Yanukovych of Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Klyuyev and Foreign Minister Gryschenko. I also had the opportunity to visitformer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the launching of Montenegro's accession process by the European Council
13/12/2011
"MEMO/11/903 Brussels, 13 December 2011 This week, the EuropeanCommission hasalreadystarted to preparethe negotiating frameworkwith Montenegroas well as the preparatory work for an early opening of the chapters covering rule of law, judiciary and fundamental ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Third meeting of the Accession Conference with Iceland at Ministerial level Brussels, 12 December 2011
12/12/2011
"SPEECH/11/875 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Enlargement process on track with 5 more chapters open with Iceland Third meeting of the Accession Conference with Iceland at Ministerial level Brussels, ... "
Joint Statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission and Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for En...
09/12/2011
"MEMO/11/894 Brussels, 9 December 2011 We are very encouraged by the progress made by Serbia over the recent years and months. We would like to congratulate President Tadić, his government and the Serbian people for this.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Abdelkader Messahel, Deputy Foreign Minister of Algeria
08/12/2011
"MEMO/11/892 Brussels, 8 December 2011 I have met today Mr Abdelkader Messahel, Deputy Foreign Minister of Algeria, in charge of Maghreb and African issues, in order to exchange views on the regional issues in the Maghreb and Sahel, and to review bilateral ... "
Signature of the Accession Treaty of the European Union (EU) with Croatia: background note
07/12/2011
"MEMO/11/883 Brussels, 9 December 2011 Today EU and Croatian leaders have signed Croatia's EU Accession Treaty. Subject to the Treaty's ratification by all Member States and Croatia, the country will become the 28th Member State of the European Union on ... "
The Multiannual Financial Framework: The Proposals on External Action Instruments
07/12/2011
"MEMO/11/878 Brussels, 7 December 2011 1. What is the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)? What are the proposals for the external instruments? The MFF translates the Union's political priorities for seven years into financial terms 1 .... "
Strengthening Europe's place in the world: An external budget for 2014-2020 to respect EU commitments and promote shared values
07/12/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 07 December 2011 - Today, the European Commission adopted budget proposals for its external instruments from 2014-2020. They will allow the Union to fulfil its responsibility on the global stage: fighting ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Towards a European future for the citizens of Belarus Carnegie Europe event "Transforming Belarus –...
07/12/2011
"SPEECH/11/861 Dear colleagues, distinguished guests, I would prefer to have this discussion in Minsk but Belorussia authorities had different ideas about the time and the place of this event. I am very grateful for the invitation to address you today ... "
Statement by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle on the budget proposals for EU external instruments from 2014-2020
07/12/2011
"MEMO/11/885 Brussels, 7 December 2011 Statement by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füleon the budget proposals for EU external instruments from 2014-2020 This is an important week for enlargement.... "
Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Mr Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
05/12/2011
"MEMO/11/873 Brussels, 5 December 2011 I had a fruitful and open discussion with Mr Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. Shortly after the visit of High Representative Ashton in Yerevan and the Cooperation Council meeting of 25 November, ... "
EU launches trade negotiations with Georgia and Moldova
05/12/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 05 December 2011 - The EU decided to launch negotiations on a deep and comprehensive free trade area with Georgia and Moldova in order to boost economic growth and investment with the Eastern European partners. ... "
EU support for public administration, regional development and energy efficiency in Ukraine
02/12/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 02 December 2011 - The European Commission today adopted a financial package to support public administration, regional development, energy efficiency and environment in Ukraine.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Friends of Europe: 20 year a scorecard Friends of Europe European Policy Summit on the Balkans Brusse...
30/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/828 Prime minister, ministers, distinguished guests, Drawing up a scorecard for the Balkans - the European Commission is well used to doing this! We do it every year through the enlargement package, with its strategy paper and progress reports. ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy EU accession of the Republic of Croatia European Parliament Plenary Session Brussels, 30 November 2011
30/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/832 President, Honourable Members of Parliament, Today is a decisive moment: You are called to give your consent to Croatia becoming the 28th Member State of the European Union. The Commission has already given its favourable Opinion on 12 October. ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Sadullah Ergin, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Turkey
29/11/2011
"MEMO/11/855 Brussels, 29 November 2011 My meeting today with Mr Ergin, the Turkish Minister of Justice, demonstrated again the very constructive working relation we have established. We have discussed a number of issues that are high on the Turkish political ... "
Statement of European Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Kosovo Minister for EU Integration Ms Vlora Citaku
29/11/2011
"MEMO/11/849 Brussels, 29 November 2011 Today, I met Kosovo's Minister for EU Integration Ms Vlora Citaku. We had a fruitful exchange on the findings of the Commission's recent Progress Report on Kosovo and on ways to help advance Kosovo's progress towards ... "
Belarus: Š.Füle with the opposition on European future
29/11/2011
"MEMO/11/847 Brussels, 29 November 2011 The ongoing repression of civil society and the ways in which the EU might increase its support to Belarusian society were the main topics of ameeting between Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Turkey-EU relations: state of play of accession negotiations 67th Meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Parl...
28/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/823 I would like to thank you very much for the invitation to participate in this meeting today. As you all know by now, Turkey is a country close to my heart. Only two weeks ago, I have completed my 7th visit to Turkey, in less than two years ... "
EU support for public sector and governance in Armenia
28/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 28 November 2011 - Today the European Commission adopted a programme that will further improve Public Finance Management (PFM) systems in Armenia. It is the second part of the Annual Action Programme (AAP) ... "
EU boosts regional cooperation and border management in the Eastern Neighbourhood and Russia
28/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 28 November 2011 - Today, the Commission adopted the second part of the 2011 regional action programme for the Eastern Neighbourhood. It will address challenges in a wide range of sectors relevant for the ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Towards a new strategy for civil society engagement in the Eastern Partnership Eastern Partnership Ci...
28/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/812 Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Participants and Guests of the Civil Society Forum, It gives me great pleasure to address you today at the third annual meeting of the EaP Civil Society Forum. As I look around, I am struck by just how far the ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Party of European Socialists Progressive Convention Brussels, 26 November 2011
26/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/811 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy EU Enlargement: More and More a political process? Party of European Socialists Progressive Convention Brussels, 26 November 2011 Mr Chairman, guests, dear ... "
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle
26/11/2011
"MEMO/11/838 Brussels, 26 November 2011 Brussels, 26 November 2011 - Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, and Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement ... "
Meeting with Vitaly Klitschko, leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform
25/11/2011
"MEMO/11/837 Brussels, 25 November 2011 Commissioner Štefan Füle met with Vitaly Klitschko, leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform (UDAR), on Friday 25 November in Brussels. The Commissioner welcomed Mr Klitschko's engagement in the fight ... "
Commission announces support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and research projects in Jordan
24/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 24 November 2011 – The European Commission has adopted today two programmes in Jordan, which will provide support to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), as well as to research projects, helping to generate ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Ivica Dačić
24/11/2011
"MEMO/11/832 Brussels, 24 November 2011 "Today I met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Ivica Dačić to review the current state of play in the European agenda in Serbia, the implementation of agreements reached in the dialogue between Belgrade ... "
Meeting with Edi Rama, leader of the Socialist Party of Albania
24/11/2011
"MEMO/11/834 Brussels, 24 November 2011 Today's meeting between Commissioner Füle and Mr. Rama was part of our regular contacts with the Albanian political forces. The meeting took place in the context of recent agreements between the ruling majority and ... "
Meeting with Georgian Vice Prime Minister and State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Giorgi Baramidze
24/11/2011
"MEMO/11/830 Brussels, 24 November 2011 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Füle met with Georgian Vice Prime Minister and State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Giorgi Baramidze today to discuss the ... "
Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the trial of Human Rights defender Ales Byalyatski
23/11/2011
"MEMO/11/823 Brussels, 23 November 2011 “We are seriously concerned about the detention and prosecution of internationally renowned Belarusian human rights defender Ales Byalyatski for alleged tax evasion.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Joint programme EU- Anna Lindh Foundation for the revitalisation of Arab Civil Society Opening sessio...
22/11/2011
"SPEECH /11/801 Good morning and welcome to the European Commission It is appropriate that we should gather in a room dedicated to the memory of Walter Hallstein the first President of the then European Economic Community (EEC).... "
EU announces closer working ties with Anna Lindh Foundation through a new joint programme for the revitalisation of Arab Civil Society
22/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 22 November 2011 - Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, outlined the modalities of a deeper and closer working partnership with the Anna Lindh Foundation today.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Derviş Eroğlu, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community
22/11/2011
"MEMO/11/814 Brussels, 22 November 2011 Today I met the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Dr. Derviş Eroğlu. Mr Eroğlu shared his views of the last tripartite meeting between himself, the leader of the Greek Cypriot community Mr.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy TUSKON/EPC Conference: '' Turkey- EU: Common Interests Revisited'' Confederation of Businessmen and I...
17/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/773 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy TUSKON/EPC Conference: '' Turkey- EU: Common Interests Revisited'' Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey (TUSKON) and European Policy ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to Euromed Summit of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions Euromed Summit of ...
17/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/770 Mr Chairman, distinguished guests This Euromed Summit of economic and social councils and similar institutions is a unique opportunity. An opportunity to meet and discuss with the representatives of civil society who are helping shape the ... "
Statement of Commissioner Štefan Füle on the political agreement in Albania
17/11/2011
"MEMO/11/799 Brussels, 17 November 2011 I welcome the adoption today by the Albanian Parliament, with cross-party consensus, of the decision to establish a parliamentary committee on electoral reform and of two laws requiring a reinforced three fifths ... "
European Commissioners Füle and De Gucht visit Istanbul to strengthen new EU agenda with Turkey
16/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 16 November 2011 - The renewed positive agenda between the European Union and Turkey will be the main focus of the joint visit of European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan ... "
Media freedom high on European agenda
15/11/2011
"MEMO/11/790 Strasbourg, 15 November 2011 Media freedom and freedom of expression in the enlargement countries were topics of joint discussion between the Vice-President of the European Commission Neelie Kroes responsible for the Digital Agendaincluding ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Local and Regional Dimension of the Eastern Partnership Conference on the Local and Regional Dimensio...
09/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/733 Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished guests, It is a pleasure to be able to address you here today. I would like to thank the Polish presidency and the Committee of the Regions for organising this conference.... "
Statement by Commissioner Stefan Fule following his meeting with Egemen Bağış Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator
09/11/2011
"MEMO/11/772 Brussels, 09 November 2011 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle has met with the Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bağış on Wednesday in Brussels.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina European Parliament Brussels, 8 November 2011
08/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/730 Dear friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina, dear Bosnian friends. Let me start by thanking Ms Bozkurt for organising this event and inviting me to speak to you. The timing could not be better.... "
New Commission support to increase income and create jobs for small and medium businesses in Egypt
08/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 08 November 2011 -- Today the European Commission has approved a programme aimed at improving living conditions for the poor and stimulating job creation in rural areas in Egypt by supporting the development ... "
New European support programme for youth in Algeria
08/11/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 8 November2011 === The European Commission today adopted an additional annual action programme for Algeria, including a EUR23.5million youth support programme – with a particular focus on the employability ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to Members of Parliament in the Netherlands Meeting with Members of Parliament The Hague, 3 N...
03/11/2011
"SPEECH/11/723 Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of Parliament The last time that I spoke in this house I made a commitment to return and keep you informed. It is an honour to be able to keep this commitment here today.... "
Second operation of EU support to Turkey after the earthquake
31/10/2011
"European Commission - Press release Ankara, 31 October 2011 – Today, at the Ministry for EU Affairs, the EU and the Turkish Red Crescent are signing a grant agreement for the supply of some 1,200 temporary housing units accommodating 6,000 persons rendered ... "
EU-Lebanon: turning challenges to opportunities
28/10/2011
"European Commission - Press release Beirut, 28 October 2011 - "The changes in the Arab world are offering a chance to advance also our cooperation with Lebanon," Commissioner Štefan Füle said during his first visit to Beirut.... "
Joint statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enl...
28/10/2011
"MEMO/11/747 Brussels, 28 October 11 We have taken good note of the preliminary results of the elections announced by Mr. K. Jendoubi, Chairman of the Independent High Commission for the Elections. We commend the candidates and parties that took part in ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Press point following the meeting with Prime Minister Najib Mikati Official visit to Beirut, Lebanon ...
27/10/2011
"SPEECH/11/717 I am delighted to be in Beirut for the first time on an official visit. This morning, I have had the honour to meet with President Sleiman, Speaker Berri and Prime Minister Mikati, to hear their views and assessment of the current situation ... "
EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, to visit Lebanon (27-28 October)
26/10/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 26 October 2011 - The European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle, will visit Lebanon on 27 and 28 October. It will be his first visit in the country and his discussions ... "
Statement by Commissioner Füle following the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr Nikola Poposki
25/10/2011
"MEMO/11/733 Brussels, 25 October 2011 I had a productive meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr Nikola Poposki, in which we discussed our future cooperation following the publication of the Progress ... "
Commissioner Š. Füle on Iceland' s path towards the EU
18/10/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 18 October 2011 - The European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Iceland on Wednesday and Thursday for the first time since the country applied for the EU ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Talk at St Antony's College Oxford University Oxford University, United Kingdom Oxford, 17 October 2011
17/10/2011
"SPEECH/11/679 Ladies and Gentlemen, Professors and Students, It is a great pleasure to address you here today. Like St. Antony's College, the European Union traces its origins back to the 1950s. The past sixty years have brought instability and challenges, ... "
European Commission recommends moving onto next stages towards EU entry
12/10/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 12 October 2011 - Today the European Commission recommends the opening of accession negotiations with Montenegro, and granting EU candidate status to Serbia.... "
Key findings of the 2011 progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/689 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is part of the 2011 Enlargement Package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. On the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Commission ... "
Key findings of the 2011 Progress Report on Kosovo*
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/691 Brussels, 12 October 2011 * The Progress Report on Kosovo is part of the 2011 Enlargement Package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The year was marked by general and presidential elections.... "
Key findings of the Opinion on Serbia
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/693 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Opinion on the European Union membership application of Serbia is part of the 2011 Enlargement package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The Commission concluded to recommend for Serbia to become ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Enlargement Package 2011: Address to the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliame...
12/10/2011
"SPEECH/11/652 Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of Parliament. This was another important year for enlargement. Croatia completed its accession negotiations. We have seen good progress on reforms in a number of other countries in the region.... "
Key findings of the 2011 progress report on Turkey
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/694 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on Turkey is part of the 2011 Enlargement package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The Commission concluded that the country has made progress in meeting EU membership criteria; ... "
Key findings of the 2011 Progress Report on Montenegro
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/692 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on Montenegro is part of the 2011 Enlargement Package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The Commission's Report focused on the country's performance on the seven key priorities ... "
Key findings of the 2011 progress report on Iceland
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/690 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on Iceland is part of the 2011 Enlargement package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The Commission concluded that Iceland continues to meet the political criteria for EU membership, ... "
Key findings of the 2011 progress report on Croatia
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/688 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on Croatia is part of the 2011 Enlargement package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The package also comprises a favourable opinion on Croatia's accession to the European Union ... "
Key findings of the 2011 Progress Report on Albania
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/686 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on Albania is part of the 2011 Enlargement Package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The European Commission concluded that, although progress was made during the last year in some ... "
Key findings of the 2011 Progress Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
12/10/2011
"MEMO/11/687 Brussels, 12 October 2011 The Progress Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina is part of the 2011 Enlargement Package adopted by the European Commission on 12 October. The conclusion of the Report was that the overall pace of reforms has been very ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Dr Jaffar Hassan, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of Jordan
06/10/2011
"MEMO/11/670 Brussels, 6 October 2011 Today I had a very constructive meeting with Dr Jaffar Hassan on a number of issues regarding relations between the EU and Jordan in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy The Role of Civil Society in Transition and Transformation: Lessons from the Enlargement Policy of th...
03/10/2011
"SPEECH/11/628 Ladies and gentlemen, At the time this Commission was formed I sought to ensure that the competences for the EU's enlargement and neighbourhood polices were united in a single portfolio. The reason for this is simple, the two policies share ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Concluding remarks following the first meeting of the EU-Tunisia Task Force First meeting of the EU-T...
29/09/2011
"SPEECH/11/616 Dear Prime Minister, Dear Ministers, Dear Members of the European Parliament, Ambassadors, representatives of EU member States and business leaders, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for your kind invitation to this important meeting.... "
EU/Tunisia Task Force agrees concrete assistance for Tunisia’s transition
29/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 29 September 2011 - The first meeting of the EU/Tunisia Task Force, in Tunis on 28/29 September, agreed a series of concrete measures to help Tunisia restart its economy and ease its transition to a democratic ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the Eastern Partnership Conference "Towards a European Community of Democracy, Prosperity a...
29/09/2011
"SPEECH/11/619 Ladies and Gentlemen, Your discussions set the scene for tomorrow's debates among the leaders at the Summit. Tomorrow, we will review the achievements of the Eastern Partnership and discuss how to pursue our common goals.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Intervention on Turkey-Cyprus in the European Parliament European Parliament Plenary Session Strasbou...
27/09/2011
"SPEECH/11/610 President, Distinguished Members of the European Parliament, As soon as tensions appeared over this issue, we have been following developments very closely and with increasing concern. The High Representative and I made it very clear right ... "
First meeting of EU/Tunisia Task Force to support transition to democracy and economic recovery
27/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 27 September 2011 - The first meeting of the EU/Tunisia Task Force will take place in Tunis tomorrow. The Task Force will ensure better coordination of European and international support for Tunisia’s transition. ... "
EU-Tunisia relations: state of play and next steps
27/09/2011
"MEMO/11/635 Brussels, 27 September 2011 1. Background: a long standing relationship EU-Tunisia relations go back to 1969, when a first cooperation agreement, essentially commercial, was signed between Tunisia and the then European Economic Community.... "
EU response to the Arab Spring: Erasmus Mundus
27/09/2011
"MEMO/11/637 Brussels, 27 September 2011 The Communication on “A new response to a changing Neighbourhood” 1 - the culmination of a comprehensive review of the European Neighbourhood Policy, (ENP) launched in 2010, outlines a new approach towards EU’s ... "
EU response to the Arab Spring: the Civil Society Facility
27/09/2011
"MEMO/11/638 Brussels, 27 September 2011 The Communication on “A new response to a changing Neighbourhood” - the culmination of a comprehensive review of the European Neighbourhood Policy launched in 2010, outlines a new approach towards the EU’s neighbours ... "
EU response to the Arab Spring: the SPRING Programme
27/09/2011
"MEMO/11/636 Brussels, 27 September 2011 The Support to Partnership, Reform and Inclusive Growth – the SPRING Programme, adopted today - directly responds to the events of the Arab Spring. Initiatives supported by SPRING will focus specifically on two ... "
EU response to the Arab Spring: new package of support for North Africa and Middle East
27/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 27 September 2011 - The European Commission has adopted four new decisions for its Neighbourhood. The programmes will include support for areas like democracy, growth, job creation, microfinance and higher ... "
The Commission reports on the Republic of Moldova's and Ukraine's progress towards visa liberalisation
23/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 23 September 2011 - The Commission presented today the first progress reports on the implementation by the Republic of Moldova and by Ukraine of their respective Action Plans on Visa Liberalisation.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Ms Teuta Arifi, Deputy Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
22/09/2011
"MEMO/11/626 Brussels, 22 September 2011 Today I met with Deputy Prime Minister Arifi. We had an open and constructive discussion. I assured her that the forthcoming Progress Report will be factual and fair, reflecting the developments in the country over ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the conference "Ukraine 20 years on: challenges for the future" European Policy Center Brus...
21/09/2011
"SPEECH/11/594 Mr Chairman, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by thanking the European Policy Centre for organising this event. It could not be more timely. We are at a critical juncture in EU-Ukraine relations.... "
The Commission proposes to open negotiations on Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements with Azerbaijan
20/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 19 September 2011 – Today the Commission proposed to open negotiations on agreements to facilitate the procedures for issuing short-stay visas as well as on the readmission of irregular migrants between the ... "
The Commission proposes to open negotiations on Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements with Armenia
20/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 19 September 2011 – Today the Commission proposed to open negotiations on agreements to facilitate the procedures for issuing short-stay visas as well as on the readmission of irregular migrants between the ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
19/09/2011
"MEMO/11/618 Brussels, 19 September 2011 I had a very fruitful discussion with Prime Minister Sargsyan. We agreed that both the EU and Armenia are committed to further enhance the relations within the renewed European Neighbourhood Policy.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Ms Vlora Çitaku, Minister of European Integration of Kosovo
19/09/2011
"MEMO/11/617 Brussels, 19 September 2011 Today I met Ms. Vlora Çitaku, Minister for European Integration of Kosovo, to discuss the state of Kosovo reforms, in view of the upcoming Progress Report on Kosovo.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Božidar Đelić, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia
19/09/2011
"MEMO/11/612 Brussels, 19 September 2011 "Today I met Deputy Prime Minister Božidar Đelić to review the state of play of reforms in Serbia, some three weeks before the Commission will adopt its Opinion on Serbia's membership application.... "
Commissioner Füle welcomes agreement reached on the Education Law in Montenegro
08/09/2011
"MEMO/11/585 Brussels, 8 September 2011 Stefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, welcomed the news from Podgorica that today the governing coalition has reached a political agreement with the three opposition ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the inaugural session of the Conference of the Regional and Local Authorities of the Easter...
08/09/2011
"SPEECH/11/564 First of all I would like to thank you for inviting me to your inaugural session. I am happy that the Eastern Partnership is now complemented by the Conference of Regional and Local Authorities of the Eastern Partnership.... "
Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Mr Habib Essid, Minister of Interior of Tunisia
06/09/2011
"MEMO/11/582 Brussels, 6 September 2011 Today I met Mr Habib Essid, Minister of Interior of Tunisia. We had a very fruitful discussion on the situation in Tunisia and the region, the state of bilateral relations, and the progress made by Tunisia in the ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Opening address at 10th anniversary Conference on Ohrid Framework Agreement 10th anniversary Conferen...
05/09/2011
"SPEECH/11/549 Prime Minister, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to participate in this Conference. This event shows the wide appreciation for the Framework Agreement from home and abroad.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Tomislav Nikolić, leader of the Serbian Progressive Party
01/09/2011
"MEMO/11/577 Brussels, 1 September 2011 Today I met Tomislav Nikolić, the leader of the Serbian Progressive Party. Our meeting took place in the framework of my regular meetings with representatives of opposition parties from the Enlargement and Neighbourhood ... "
The EU provides further contribution to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
01/09/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 01 September 2011 - Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood ... "
Tunisia: European support of €110 million for economic recovery
23/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 23 August 2011 – Today the European Union (EU) approved two new financial assistance programmes for Tunisia, for a total of €110 million. These two programmes are part of the additional aid being provided ... "
Palestinian people and local business at the heart of the Commission's new assistance package
22/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 22 August 2011 - The European Commission today announced additional financial support to the Occupied Palestinian Territory for state-building, water-management and sanitation, as well as education and health ... "
What has the EU been doing to support the Libyan people?
22/08/2011
"MEMO/11/565 Brussels, 22 August 2011 ? After six months of conflict, events in Libya reached a decisive moment over the weekend of 20-21 August with the rebels' entry into Tripoli. The European Commission has been preparing intensively for this moment ... "
Commissioner Füle encourages adoption of the Election Law by the Parliament of Montenegro
21/08/2011
"MEMO/11/562 Brussels, 21 August 2011 European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Füle welcomed information from Podgorica that parliamentary parties have reached a preliminary political agreement on the adoption of the ... "
Fresh European aid for Algeria’s cultural heritage and transport sector
17/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 17 August 2011 – A €34.5 million Annual Action Programme for Algeria has been adopted by the European Commission today. The two projects making up this programme will strengthen partnership between the European ... "
Morocco: fresh support for equality and rural development
17/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 17August 2011 - Today the European Union has approved the 2011 Annual Action Programme for Morocco. Beneficiaries of this fresh support include those living in the rural region of AlHoceima (€19 million) in ... "
EU bolsters support for justice and governance in Lebanon
17/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 17 August 2011 - European Union funding, allocated today, will help to reform the Lebanese justice system by implementing new training for clerks and opening up a national debate on the independence of the ... "
New Commission support to improve living conditions and create jobs in Egypt
17/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 17 August 2011 - The European Commission has today approved €100 million for Egypt, to help improve living conditions for the poor in Cairo, create more jobs, and make sustainable energy more widely available. ... "
Commission announces new support for education and renewable energy in Jordan
17/08/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 17 August 2011 - A new €71 million assistance package allocated today for Jordan will provide critical support to education, renewable energy and the implementation of the country's European Neighbourhood ... "
Arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine
08/08/2011
"MEMO/11/551 Brussels, 8 August 2011 Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Key address at the 8th International Conference on 'Georgia's European Way' 8th International Conference
22/07/2011
"SPEECH/11/535 Mr President, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to be here in Batumi with you today. Batumi is a fine symbol of the great Georgian hospitality that I enjoy so much and remember so fondly from this same conference two ... "
Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on Albania
19/07/2011
"MEMO/11/526 Brussels, 19 July 2011 We note with concern that there has been controversy and polarisation over decisions of the Central Election Commission and the Electoral College, including over the latest decision and reasoning by the Electoral College.The ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the Third Meeting of the EU-Albania Stabilis
19/07/2011
"SPEECH/11/531 We had a very constructive and forward looking meeting today. We looked at the challenges ahead for the country and we also took stock of the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Dr Mahmoud Jibril, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Libyan Transitional National Council
14/07/2011
"MEMO/11/509 Brussels, 14 July 2011 I had a fruitful meeting this morning with Dr. Jibril, Chairman of the Executive Board and Head of International Affairs of the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC).... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Derviş Eroğlu, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community
14/07/2011
"MEMO/11/510 Brussels, 14 July 2011 "Today I met the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Derviş Eroğlu. Mr Eroğlu shared with me his assessment of the recent tripartite meeting in Geneva between himself, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ... "
European Union allocates €19.1 million for institutional reforms in Armenia
13/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 13 July 2011 - Today, the Commission adopted the first part of the Annual Action Programme 2011 for Armenia, which will help to strengthen the technical and administrative capacity of key Armenian institutions ... "
European Union provides €30 million for institutional reforms in Ukraine
13/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 13 July 2011 – Today, the Commission adopted an assistance package to support the Ukrainian government in their institutional reform efforts in several key areas, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free ... "
European Union promotes Justice Reform and support to Internally Displaced People in Georgia
13/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 13 July 2011 - Brussels, 13 July 2011 – Today, the Commission adopted the Annual Action Programme 2011 for Georgia, which will provide €50.73 million in assistance.... "
European Union allocates new funding to boost energy and justice reform in the Republic of Moldova
13/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 13 July 2011 - Brussels, 13 July 2011 – Today, the Commission adopted the Annual Action Programme 2011 for the Republic of Moldova, worth €78.6 million. The funding will contribute to the country's development ... "
EU earmarks €5.5 billion for reforms in the Western Balkans, Turkey and Iceland
12/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 12 July 2011 - The European Commission has finalised its plans for financial support for ongoing reforms in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the press conference on the adoption of the
07/07/2011
"SPEECH/11/512 I am very pleased to present today – together with Vice President Kallas – a major initiative to strengthen and deepen our relationship with our neighbourhood in the field of transport. This is a concrete follow-up to the renewed and ambitious ... "
Commission launches new Neighbourhood Transport Action Plan
07/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 07 July 2011 - The European Commission today published a new Neighbourhood Transport Action Plan to strengthen transport links with neighbouring regions to the East and South of of the EU.... "
EU Neighbourhood Transport Plan
07/07/2011
"MEMO/11/488 Brussels, 7 July 2011 What are the key actions proposed by the Commission? To achieve closer transport market integration with the neighbouring countries, the Commission today published a new EU Neighbourhood Transport Action Plan setting ... "
Implementers of EU assistance to Belarus meet to discuss aid effectiveness
07/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 07 July 2011 - The European Commission and the European External Action Service organize in Brussels the first meeting of implementers of EU assistance to Belarus.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Club EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Club Strasbourg, 5 July 2011
06/07/2011
"SPEECH/11/501 Honourable Parliamentarians, Thank you for inviting me to address you today. I attach a very high priority to establishing and maintaining links with members of both the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada: both houses have a vital ... "
European Union allocates new funding to boost higher education projects and improve teaching across the European Neighbourhood and Russia
05/07/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 05 July 2011 - Today, the Commission announced it would allocate €47 million to support higher education projects in the European Neighbourhood countries and Russia under the Tempus Programme.... "
Joint statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Fule on the referendum on the new Constitution in Morocco
02/07/2011
"MEMO/11/478 Brussels, 2 july 2010 ''We welcome the positive outcome of the referendum on the new Constitution in Morocco and commend the peaceful and democratic spirit surrounding the vote. The reforms proposed in it constitute a significant response ... "
Statement by High Representative Catherine AshtoStatement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Füle on the agreement b
01/07/2011
"MEMO/11/476 Brussels, 1 July 2011 We welcome the agreement reached on 30 June 2011 between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova regarding the demarcation of the borderline between the two countries at the Odessa-Reni highway sector at Palanca.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Statement at the EU–Croatia Intergovernmental Confer
30/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/492 Today's closure of the accession negotiations with Croatia marks the successful conclusion of a long journey, a common journey I would say, started in October 2005 when negotiations were opened.... "
EU closes accession negotiations with Croatia
30/06/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 30 June 2011 – EU Member States decided today to close accession negotiations with Croatia, which should allow for the signature of the Accession Treaty by the end of the year.... "
EU and UNICEF launch project to help protect children from violence in South East Europe
30/06/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 30 June 2011 - The European Union and UNICEF today announced a new €1.65 million joint initiative to strengthen public services aimed at identifying, monitoring and addressing violence against children in ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to roundtable with members of civil society fr
28/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/489 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen It is a pleasure to be here today to exchange views with you about the current situation in the Arab region and to look at the role that Europe can play in supporting the changes that the peoples of the ... "
Successful start of Iceland's membership negotiations with the EU
27/06/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 27 June 2011 - The first four chapters of negotiations on Iceland's accession to the EU were opened at the intergovernmental conference today and two of these chapters have been already provisionally closed. ... "
EU continues to help Turkish Cypriot community prepare for reunification of Cyprus
27/06/2011
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European Commission - Press release Brussels, 27 June 2011 - Today the European Commissionapproved€26.5 million of funding for the Turkish Cypriot community. These funds will focus on measures to promote reconciliation and confidence building....
"Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his
23/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/473 I have just had a very fruitful discussion with Prime Minister Filat. We have taken stock of our rapidly developing relationship, within the framework of the Eastern Partnership. Moldova’s strong commitment to the goals of political association ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Mr Nikola Gruevski, Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
23/06/2011
"MEMO/11/452 Brussels, 23 June 2011 Today I met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski. We had a constructive and forward-looking discussion covering all main issues related to the accession process of the country.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the EU – Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council
21/06/2011
"MEMO/11/437 Brussels, 21 June 2011 We had a very constructive and forward looking exchange on the occasion of the 2nd meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the European Union and Montenegro.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Western Balkan Forum Western Balkan Forum Luxembourg, 20 June 2011
21/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/463 This year is an opportunity to renew momentum in the enlargement process: Croatia is delivering in a credible way; The extradition of Ratko Mladic extradition helped the whole region; Elections in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia were ... "
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the announcement of the new Constitution of Morocco
19/06/2011
"MEMO/11/424 Brussels, 19 June 2011 "We welcome the King of Morocco's announcement of the main elements of the new Constitution that will be submitted to referendum on 1 July 2011. It is a significant step and signals a clear commitment to democracy and ... "
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the EuropJosé Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Ivo Josipović, P
17/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/447 Good afternoon! It is a pleasure to welcome President Josipović to Brussels at this historical moment for Croatia. As you know, the Commission proposed last Friday to close the accession negotiations with Croatia.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Albani
14/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/437 I wish to thank the Co-chairs Mr. Kukan and Mr. Beja for inviting me to this 3rd Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting between the European Union and Albania. Considering the continuing tense political situation in Albania, the possibility ... "
Statement by Commissioner Füle on the occasion of the recommendation by the Commission to close the remaining chapters with Croatia
10/06/2011
"MEMO/11/399 Brussels, 10 June 2011 I am particularly glad to announce that today the Commission has completed its negotiations with Croatia. This means that, as far as the Commission is concerned, the work is completed.... "
Olli Rehn European Commissioner for Economic andOlli Rehn European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Europe's Economic Future: Growth, Innovation and Governance Conference on th
10/06/2011
"SPEECH/11/428 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me too wish you welcome to today's important conference on the funding strategies for EU research and innovation. In my contribution to today's discussion, I would like to share an overview of where we stand in ... "
Statement by President Barroso on the accession talks with Croatia
07/06/2011
"MEMO/11/386 Strasbourg, 7 June 2011 President Barroso made the following statement after the European Commission meeting on 7 June: "Today, we have discussed Croatia in the College. I believe we are very close to concluding negotiations with Croatia, ... "
Joint statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the parliamentary elections in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
06/06/2011
"MEMO/11/381 Brussels, 6 June 2011 We welcome the competitive, transparent and well-administered parliamentary elections in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and congratulate the people, the political parties and responsible authorities for their ... "
Commission signs financing agreement to provide a further €17 million in support of community-based local development in Ukraine
31/05/2011
"European Commission - Press release Brussels, 31 May 2011 - Following his discussions in Brussels with First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Andriy Klyuyev, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle today signed a financing ... "
Statement of Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Staffan Nilsson, President of the European Economic and Social Committee
30/05/2011
"MEMO/11/363 Brussels, 30 May 2011 Today, I met with Staffan Nilsson, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). We discussed the importance of dialogue with civil society in the countries covered by the Enlargement and the Neighbourhood ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the arrest of the former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić
26/05/2011
"MEMO/11/350 Brussels, 26 May 2011 Today, I received confirmation from the Serbian authorities regarding the arrest of General Ratko Mladić. 1. Justice is being served and a great obstacle on the Serbian road to the EU has been removed.... "
A new and ambitious European Neighbourhood Policy
25/05/2011
"IP/11/643 Brussels, 25 May 2011 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President and Štefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, today launched a new and ambitious European ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy A new and ambitious European Neighbourhood Policy Euro
25/05/2011
"SPEECH/11/381 With so much of our Neighbourhood in a process of democratic change, this review is more important than ever. It is vital that we in the EU make a comprehensive offer to our neighbours and build lasting partnerships in our neighbourhood ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Presentation of the European Neighbourhood Policy Revi
25/05/2011
"SPEECH/11/383 I am happy to present to you today, also on behalf of Cathy Ashton, this Communication, the product of intensive work over the last year. This included many meetings with you and the resolutions prepared by Mr David and Mr Siwiec.... "
Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for ForeCatherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission A new and ambiti
25/05/2011
"SPEECH/11/380 To the east and the south of the European Union lie sixteen countries whose hopes and future make a direct and significant difference to us." I am quoting the opening line of the new document that you will be receiving today.... "
A new and ambitious European Neighbourhood Policy
25/05/2011
"MEMO/11/342 Brussels, 25 May 2011 A number of important principles underpin the new European Neighbourhood Policy: 1. To support progress towards “deep democracy” A functioning democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law are fundamental pillars ... "
Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on Albania
24/05/2011
"MEMO/11/338 Brussels, 24 May 2011 We take note of yesterday's publication by the CEC of results of the mayoral election in Tirana. However we also note that the legal soundness of the decision of the CEC to count the so-called misplaced ballots is a matter ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Turkey: Building bridges for prosperity European Business Summit Brussels, 18 May 2011
18/05/2011
"SPEECH/11/352 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here today. I would like to thank BUSINESS EUROPE and the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium for the organisation of this important event.... "
Statement by Commissioner Füle on the occasion of the signature of the Joint Co-operation Initiative for Crimea Financing Agreement
16/05/2011
"MEMO/11/302 Brussels, 16 May 2011 Mr Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea, Mr Ambassador, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea, Mr Basil Dzharty and I have had productive talks today.... "
European Union allocates €12 million to support Joint Cooperation Initiative in Crimea
13/05/2011
"IP/11/563 Brussels, 13 May 2011 Today the European Commission is set to award €12 million in support of the Government of Ukraine in order to pursue further its regional development efforts, particularly in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. ... "
The European Commission approves additional amount of EUR 85 million in support for the Palestinian people in 2011
06/05/2011
"IP/11/547 Brussels, 6 May 2011 The European Commission has today decided to provide an additional financial package worth EUR 85 million for the occupied Palestinian territory under the 2011 budget. This comes in addition to the EUR 100 million already ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Opening address at the High-Level International Confer
06/05/2011
"SPEECH/11/313 Mr President, ladies and gentlemen. I am honoured to address you today. This conference focuses on one specific but vital set of values, that of freedom of expression and of the media. These are part of the very foundations on which our ... "
European Commission to host on 6 May a high level international conference on the issue of freedom of media in potential EU member states
03/05/2011
"IP/11/527 Brussels, 3 May 2011 European Commission to host on 6May a high level international conference on the issue of freedom of media inpotentialEU memberstates In order to promote and emphasize the crucial importance of freedom of expression and ... "
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and European Commissioner Stefan Füle on the occasion of the EURONEST Parliamentary Assembly's first meeting
03/05/2011
"MEMO/11/267 Brussels, 3 May 2011 ''We warmly welcome the convening of the first meeting of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly today. The institutional framework of the Eastern Partnership is now complete.... "
Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle visits Egypt
03/05/2011
"IP/11/528 Brussels, 3 May 2011 Commissioner Štefan Füle visits Egypt Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy visited Cairo on the 2 and 3 May where he met government representatives and a broad range of civil society ... "
Commissioner Štefan Füle visits Jordan
03/05/2011
"IP/11/529 Brussels, 3 May 2011 Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, visited Jordan on 1st and 2nd May, where he met with the country's highest authorities, including HM King Abdullah II, Mr.... "
Operation of preferential trade to become easier between the European Union, the partners of the Southern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans
19/04/2011
"IP/11/502 Brussels, 19 April 2011 Operations of preferential trade to become easier between the European Union, the partners of the Southern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans The Council of the EU has decided to launch the process of signing the regional ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the 49th EU – Turkey Association Council 4
19/04/2011
"SPEECH/11/292 Today, on the occasion of the 49th meeting of the European Union-Turkey Association Council, we had an extensive and friendly exchange of views covering the whole range of EU-Turkey relations.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the 12th Ministerial Meeting on Accession Ne
19/04/2011
"SPEECH/11/293 This morning, we started with the 12th EU-Croatia Inter-Governmental Conference, which provisionally closed two more chapters, thus reaching a total of 30 closed chapters out of 35. I would like to commend the Croatian authorities for this ... "
Statement by the spokesperson of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle
18/04/2011
"MEMO/11/256 Brussels, 18 April 2011 The spokesperson of the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle today issued the following statement: "We are increasingly concerned about the domestic developments in the Republic ... "
Statement by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, on the occasion of his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia
18/04/2011
"MEMO/11/255 Brussels, 18 April 2011 Today I met with Deputy Prime Minister Baramidze of Georgia. We discussed a number of issues regarding relations between the EU and Georgia in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership, ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the 5th EU-Serbia interparliamentary meetin
18/04/2011
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SPEECH/11/281 Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament and of the Serbian Parliament, It is a great pleasure for me to address you, also on behalf of the High Representative Vice-President Ashton, at this 5th Inter-Parliamentary meeting ...
"Commissioner Stefan Füle takes a strong stance on freedom of expression and media in the Western Balkans and Turkey
14/04/2011
"MEMO/11/247 Brussels, 14 April 2011 In order to promote and emphasize the crucial importance of freedom of expression and media in the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission will host on 6th May "Speak Up !", a high-level international conference ... "
Joint statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle and Commissioner Michel Barnier on the outcome of the referendum on the IceSave agreement
11/04/2011
"MEMO/11/231 Brussels, 11 April 2011 The Commission takes note of the negative vote in the referendum on the new IceSave bill concerning the terms and conditions for the loan repayment by the Icelandic Deposit Guarantee scheme to the UK and the Netherlands. ... "
The European Commission approves regional information and communication programme (2011-2013) for the Neighbourhood Partners
08/04/2011
"IP/11/450 Brussels, 8 April 2011 The European Commission approved today the regional information and communication programme (2011-2013), worth € 14 million and targeting the 16 Neighbourhood partners.... "
European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on Iceland European Parliament Plenary Session Strasbourg, 6 April 2011
06/04/2011
"SPEECH/11/237 This debate on Iceland and the next steps in its accession process today is very opportune. I would like to thank your Assembly for its support to Iceland membership and congratulate the rapporteur, Mr Preda, for his high quality report.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Statement on the 2010 Progress Report on the former Yu
06/04/2011
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SPEECH/11/238 Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the state of play of the accession process with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I also thank Mr Vigenin for taking this report forward, building on Mr Thaler's thorough preparation....
"Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the European Parliament on the European Nei
06/04/2011
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SPEECH/11/239 President, Honourable Members, I am delighted to have this opportunity for an exchange of views with you on the European Neighbourhood Policy. In the context of the current events in the southern Mediterranean, redeveloping this policy could ...
"Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the occasion of his trip to Tunisia
31/03/2011
"MEMO/11/213 Tunis, 31 March 2011 Salaam aleikoum, bonjour. Avec ma collègue Cecilia Malmström, nous sommes particulièrement heureux d'être aujourd'hui parmi vous en Tunisie, pays qui a une relation privilégiée avec l'Union européenne et qui vient de connaître ... "
East-Invest programme aimed towards Eastern Partnership countries to be launched in Brussels
31/03/2011
"IP/11/387 Brussels, 31 March 2011 East-Invest programme, the new regional tool for the economic development of the Eastern Partnership region, will be launched on March 31st 2011 by the 85 partners of this EU-funded project during a conference in Brussels. ... "
Statement of Commissioner Mr Štefan Füle in Tirana on the occasion of a seminar organized by the Albanian government to address the key priorities of the Commission's Opinion
30/03/2011
"MEMO/11/206 Tirana, 30 March 2011 We have held constructive discussions on the Action Plan prepared by the Albanian government to address the priorities of the November 2010 Commission Opinion on Albania.... "
Joint statement by Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy and Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs,on their trip to Tunisia
30/03/2011
"MEMO/11/204 Brussels, 30 March 2011 Commissioners Cecilia Malmström and Stefan Füle will visit Tunisia on the 30th and 31st of March. Before their departure they said : "We would like to commend the Tunisian people for the courageous and peaceful transition ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serb
29/03/2011
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SPEECH/11/224 Dear Madam Speaker, Dear Members of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, thank you Madam Speaker, for your invitation to address this Assembly today. It is an honour for me and shows the importance Serbia attaches to its European future. ...
"Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy 20th Anniversary Conference of the Tempus Programme 20th
29/03/2011
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SPEECH/11/223 It is a great pleasure to be present with you here in Belgrade and to welcome participants at the 20th Anniversary conference of the Tempus programme. I feel honoured to open this event, which gathers participants from more than fifty countries ...
"EUR 6 billion for new projects in successful first year of Western Balkans Investment Framework
25/03/2011
"IP/11/363 Brussels, 25 March 2011 A European Union initiative to improve coordination of investment in the Western Balkans has resulted in international donors and financial institutions approving support for 73 projects worth over €6 billion in 2010.... "
Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle at the press point with Ms Vlora Citaku, Minister for European Integration of Kosovo
25/03/2011
"MEMO/11/194 Brussels, 25 March 2011 I am very pleased to welcome today Ms Vlora Citaku, new Minister for European Integration of Kosovo, on her first official visit to Brussels. Our first meeting was very productive and enabled us to confirm where we ... "
Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Vladimir Filat Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova
24/03/2011
"MEMO/11/190 Brussels, 24 March 2011 Today I met with Prime Minister Vladimir Filat with whom I had a very useful and timely discussion. We discussed EU-Moldova relations and the importance for the country to continue its impressive reform endeavour.... "
MEMO/11/192
24/03/2011
"Brussels, 24 March 2010 Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Mr Nikola Gruevski, Prime Minister of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Today I met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski.... "
European Commission confirms strong support to the Belarusian population
21/03/2011
"IP/10/330 Brussels, 21 March 2011 Following announcement that it will increase its direct support for Belarusian civil society fourfold for the period 2011 – 2013, the Commission steps up donors’ coordination.... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy European Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Brussels, 16/03/2011
16/03/2011
"SPEECH/11/186 President, Honourable Members, I was last here on 28 February. Already then we mentioned that the events unfolding in North Africa and other parts of the Arab world were of historic proportions.... "
Joint Statement by High representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Füle on Bosnia and Herzegovina
15/03/2011
"MEMO/11/170 Brussels, 15 March 2011 JointStatement by High representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Füle on Bosnia and Herzegovina Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Strengthening Cooperation on Democracy Support 2nd Trans
15/03/2011
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SPEECH/11/179 Mr President, Madam Secretary of State, Honourable Members of this House, distinguished guests, It is an honour to be here today and take part in a dialogue that is aimed not only at exchanging views but also at looking into the future....
"Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on Morocco's future constitutional reform
10/03/2011
"MEMO/11/155 Brussels, 10 March 2011 We welcome the King of Morocco's announcement yesterday of extensive constitutional reform. It represents a commitment to further democratization. The proposed constitutional reform touches on key elements for modernisation, ... "
Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the European Parliament on Montenegro Europea
08/03/2011
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SPEECH/11/157 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, It is an honour for me to address the European Parliament on the European integration process of Montenegro. I congratulate the Rapporteur for Montenegro, Dr....
"Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the European Parliament on Turkey European Parliament Plenary Session Strasbourg, 8 March 2011
08/03/2011
"SPEECH/11/158 I would like to thank the Parliament, and in particular Ms Oomen-Ruijten for her report on Turkey. This debate and your resolution come at an important time for EU-Turkey relations, and the draft resolution underlines a number of issues ... "
Statement by Commissioner Füle following the meeting with Montenegrin Prime Minister Igor Lukšić
04/03/2011
"MEMO/11/141 Brussels, 4 March 2011 It is a great pleasure to be here today with new Montenegrin Prime Minister Igor Lukšić who is paying his first visit to Brussels since he stepped into power in December last year.... "
MEMO/11/136
03/03/2011
"Brussels, 3 March 2011 Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle on the situation of media freedom in Turkey ''The Commission is following with concern the recent police actions against journalists, including the detention today of Nedim Şener, Ahmet Şık ... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding on the National Indicative Programme for Ukraine
02/03/2011
"MEMO/11/133 Brussels, 2 March 2011 I am very happy to welcome to Brussels Deputy Prime Minister Kluyev. This is our second meeting this year. We intend to stay in close contact as Mr Kluyev is one of our key interlocutors in the on-going discussions between ... "
The Commission adopted today an interim report on the progress made by Croatia in the area of judiciary and fundamental rights
02/03/2011
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IP/11/244 Brussels, 2nd March 2011 The interim report on judiciary and fundamental rights (Chapter 23) assesses progress made so far by Croatia and identifies areas where further substantive efforts are still needed....
"Commissioner Štefan Füle signed today a Memorandum of Understanding on the National Indicative Programme for Ukraine
02/03/2011
"IP/11³/250 Brussels, 2 March 2011 European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood policy Stefan Füle signed today a Memorandum of Understanding on the National Indicative Programme for Ukraine for €470 million Euros for the period of 2011-13.... "
Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the establishment of a new government in Kosovo
23/02/2011
"MEMO/11/114 Brussels, 23 February 2011 We welcome the establishment of a new government in Kosovo and the election of the President. We look forward to working with them to improve the lives of the people of Kosovo and to help them fulfil Kosovo's European ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on Egypt Plenary Sessio
16/02/2011
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SPEECH/11/111 Mr President, Honourable Members, It is my pleasure to be here with you today. As you are certainly aware, the High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission is visiting the Southern Mediterranean these days and has asked me to ...
"Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on Croatia Plenary Sess
16/02/2011
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SPEECH/11/107 President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, I would like to congratulate the Rapporteur for Croatia, Mr. Hannes Swoboda, and express my appreciation for his fair and balanced report....
"Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement on the situation in Albania Plenary Session of the European Parliament
15/02/2011
"SPEECH/11/104 Strasbourg, 15 February 2011 President, Honourable Members. Thank you for inviting me to speak on Albania this evening. Although on the European mainland, Albania was isolated for a large part of the 20th century.... "
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the meeting with Croatian Prime Minister
15/02/2011
"MEMO/11/87 Strasbourg, 15 February 2011 I have had a very useful and constructive meeting with Prime Minister Kosor. We have discussed the importance of maintaining the momentum of the accession negotiations and of tackling the remaining outstanding issues ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EMI Congress "CSOs challenge public authorities" Congress of th
11/02/2011
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SPEECH/11/94 Ministers, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be present today at the opening of this Congress of the European Movement. Today, we bring together Civil Society Organisations from the enlargement countries, members of national ...
"Statement by Commissioner Füle on the case of Mrs Pinar Selek
09/02/2011
"MEMO/11/78 Brussels, 9 February 2010 Today, the Istanbul 12th Heavy Penal Court has acquitted Pinar Selek. I sincerely hope that this ruling puts an end to this judicial process. Pinar Selek's case has been ongoing for more than 12 years.... "
Štefan Füle Commissaire en charge de l'élargissement et de la politique européenne de voisinage Conférence de presse conjointe avec le
07/02/2011
European Commission is quadrupling its aid to the Belarusian population
02/02/2011
"IP/11/123 Brussels, 2 February 2011 Today at a speech made in an international Donor's Conference on Belarus held in Warsaw, European Commissioner Stefan Füle announced that the European Commission intends to increase its funds and support for civil society ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy International Donors’ Conference “Solidarity with Belarus”
02/02/2011
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SPEECH/11/63 Ministers, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome the opportunity to address you today. This conference is an occasion to send a strong sign of support from the EU to Belarusian civil society during this difficult period....
"Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement on the situation in Tunisia European Parliament, AFET Committee Brussels, 26 January 2010
26/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/49 Mr President, Honourable Members, Tunisia is experiencing a turning point unique in its history: the march towards a genuine democracy. Within a matter of days, former President Ben Ali has fled the country, his once dominant party - the ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Exchange of views on European Neighbourhood Policy Review Europ
26/01/2011
"SPEECH/10/48 Mr. Chairman, Honourable Members, It is a pleasure to be here today for a second exchange of views on the ENP Review. When we last met on this topic, on the 26th October, I already shared some thoughts with you on the issues emerging from ... "
Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the situation in Albania
21/01/2011
"MEMO/11/37 Brussels, 21 January 2011 We strongly regret the loss of human lifein the context of today's demonstrationin Albania. Demonstrations are instruments offreedom of expression andpeaceful assembly for citizens.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy
18/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/27 Discussion on the Kacin Report and the European integration process of Serbia European Parliament, plenary session Strasbourg, 18 January 2010 Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, It is a great pleasure and honour ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Joint press conference with Foreign Minister Gryshchenko Visit to Ukraine Kiev, 10 January 2010
18/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/25 I'm very happy to be here in Ukraine for the 4th time in the past 10 months. Your country is one of the countries I have visited the most since my appointment. This demonstrates the connected, dynamic and open relations the EU shares with ... "
Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of theCatherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission,
17/01/2011
"MEMO/11/23 Brussels, 17 January 2011 "In this critical moment, we reaffirm the EU's solidarity with Tunisia and its people. We condemn, once again, the violent repression of the demonstrations and reiterate our sympathy to the families and friends of ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy
17/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/23 Address to the Plenary Session on the situation in Tunisia European Parliament Strasbourg, 17 January 2010 Mr President, Honourable Members, The recent popular uprising in Tunisia is unprecedented in the modern history of the country.... "
Joint statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the formation of new government of the Republic of Moldova
14/01/2011
"MEMO/11/20 Brussels, 14 January 2011 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, today made the following statement: We welcome ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address at the Foreign Affairs Committee House of Commons London, 13 January 2010
13/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/18 Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of Parliament, As a former Ambassador to this country it is a particular pleasure to speak before you today. First, I will share some general considerations the importance of enlargement for the European Union ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address at the EU Sub-Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and
13/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/15 Mr. Chairman, Honourable Members, It is a pleasure to be with you in London for this exchange of views. In my speech today, I would like to share with you some ideas on what the European Union can do to strengthen its relations with its neighbours. ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Presentation to Chatham House Royal Institute of International Affairs Chatham House London, 13 January 2010
13/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/16 Mr Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great privilege to be with you here today. It is not my aim to be exhaustive - or exhausting. Rather, I aim to provide some key elements to provoke a lively discussion and to hear your thoughts and ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy
12/01/2011
"SPEECH/11/12 Address at the extraordinary meeting of the AFET on Belarus Foreign Affairs Committee, European Parliament Brussels, 12 January 2010 Mr Chairman, let me start by thanking you and your colleagues for your efforts.... "
Joint statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the situation in Tunisia
10/01/2011
"MEMO/11/12 Brussels, 10 January 2011 "We are concerned about the events that have been taking place in Tunisia in recent days. In particular, we deplore the violence and the death of civilians. We express our sympathy to the families of the victims.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Press points – Accession Conference EU-Croatia 11th Ministeri
22/12/2010
"SPEECH/10/766 Today, on the eve of Christmas, I'm happy to say that a huge step has been made by Croatia on the road to fulfilling its European goal. Today's Inter-governmental Conference has closed three more chapters (24 justice, freedom and security, ... "
Commission approves first package of €100 million in support to the Palestinian people in 2011
22/12/2010
"IP/10/1771 Brussels, 22 December 2010 The European Commission decided today to provide an initial financial package worth €100 million for the Occupied Palestinian Territory under the 2011 budget. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security ... "
Commissioner Füle congratulates Montenegro for securing candidate status
17/12/2010
"MEMO/10/691 Brussels, 17 December 2010 I welcome today's decision of the European Council to grant Montenegro the status of candidate country, as recommended by the Commission in its Opinion of 9 November 2010.... "
Joint statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for enlargement Štefan Füle on Kosovo elections
13/12/2010
"MEMO/10/675 Brussels, 13 December 2010 Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, and Commissioner for enlargement Štefan Füle made today the following ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Friends of Europe Summit, Bibliothèque Solvay Brussels, 9 December 2010
09/12/2010
"SPEECH/10/746 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Beating the Balkan Blues Friends of Europe Summit, Bibliothèque Solvay Brussels, 9 December 2010 Mr Chairman, Mr President, Prime Ministers, distinguished guests.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech at the opening ceremony of the 61st academic year of the
07/12/2010
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SPEECH/10/733 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Students, It is a great pleasure to address you here today. The 2010-2011 promotion celebrates Albert Einstein. My grasp of physics leaves a little to be desired....
"Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy The European Union and Eastern Europe: Post-Crisis Rapprochement?
06/12/2010
"SPEECH/10/728 ? Conference to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Centre for Eastern Studies Warsaw, 6 December 2010 Ladies and Gentlemen, I consider it a great honour to be invited to inaugurate this conference on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy The EU: a Force for Peace, Stability and Prosperity in Wider Europe Columbia University New York, 30 November 2010
30/11/2010
"SPEECH/10/706 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address you today in New York’s prestigious Columbia University. It is a particular privilege to discuss the promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in Europe in the University that Dwight D Eisenhower ... "
Commissioners Piebalgs, Hedegaard and Füle announce "Climate Change Windows"
29/11/2010
"IP/10/1621 Brussels, 29 November 2010 As the Cancun Climate Change Conference kicks off, the Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, the Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard and the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood ... "
Q&A on Climate Change Windows
29/11/2010
"MEMO/10/628 Brussels, 29 November 2010 What exactly will the Climate Change Windows actually do? Climate Change Windows (CCW) will have 3 main specific features: They will be established in a way which will allow the EU to track in full transparency the ... "
European Commission supports border management in Ukraine with €66 million
26/11/2010
"IP/10/1608 Brussels, 26 November 2010 This assistance package will support the Ukrainian government in developing and implementing an Integrated Border Management Strategy. It includes among other things modernisation of land and maritime border infrastructure ... "
Statement by Commissioner Füle on Palanca (Moldova-Ukraine border)
23/11/2010
"MEMO/10/603 Brussels, 23 November 2010 I welcome the outcome of last Friday's meeting in Chisinau between representatives of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, called in at the joint initiative of the European Union and the United States of America ... "
European Union signs readmission agreement with Georgia
22/11/2010
"MEMO/10/601 Brussels, 22 November 2010 Today, the European Union and Georgia signed an agreement on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation. A visa facilitation agreement with Georgia, opening the way for easier travel and people-to-people ... "
European Union boosts student mobility and governmental reforms in the European Neighbourhood countries and Russia
17/11/2010
"IP/10/1516 Brussels, 17 November 2010 Today, the European Commission adopted the ENPI Interregional Action Programme for 2011. It covers the European Neighbourhood countries and Russia and is worth a total of €52 million.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EPP Group Conference on 'Balkans in the Heart of Europe' Brussels, 16 November 2010
16/11/2010
"SPEECH/10/654 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Enlargement at the Heart of Europe EPP Group Conference on 'Balkans in the Heart of Europe' Brussels, 16 November 2010 Mr Chairman, Enlargement matters because it ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Official visit to Montenegro Podgorica, 11 November 2010
11/11/2010
"SPEECH/10/645 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to Montenegrin Parliament Official visit to Montenegro Podgorica, 11 November 2010 Mr Speaker, [Mr Prime Minister, Ministers,] Members of Parliament, Ladies ... "
European Commission adopts 2010 Enlargement Package
09/11/2010
"IP/10/1485 Brussels, 9 November 2010 Today, the European Commission adopted its Enlargement Package. This presents the Commission's annual assessment of the European Union's enlargement agenda. It outlines the current state of preparations, the challenges ... "
Key findings of the Opinion on Montenegro
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/552 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Key findings of the Opinion on Albania
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/553 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Key findings of the progress reports on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/556 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Key findings of the progress report on Croatia
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/558 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the potential ... "
Key findings of the progress report on Iceland
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/561 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for EnlargemenŠtefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Presentation of Enlargement Package European Parliament – For
09/11/2010
"SPEECH/10/638 Mr Chairman, Honourable Members of Parliament, It is a particular pleasure to be here today to present the 2010 Enlargement Package. Let me first share with you some general considerations on key challenges for the accession process.... "
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Commission – Press Conference Brussels, 9 November 2010
09/11/2010
"SPEECH/10/639 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Press points on Enlargement Package European Commission – Press Conference Brussels, 9 November 2010 Ladies, Gentleman.... "
Key findings of the 2010 progress report on Turkey
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/562 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Key findings of the 2010 progress report on Serbia
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/560 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Key findings of the 2010 progress report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/557 Brussels, 9 November 2010 On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Key findings of the 2010 progress report on Kosovo*
09/11/2010
"MEMO/10/554 Brussels, 9 November 2010 * On 9 November, the Commission adopted its 2010 Enlargement package. It comprised a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the membership applications by Montenegro and Albania and seven Progress Reports on the other candidate ... "
Visa free regime for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina: the European Commission welcomes the Council’s decision.
08/11/2010
"MEMO/10/548 Brussels, 8 November 2010 The Ministers of Interior of the European Union adopted today the proposal to introduce visa free travel for citizens from Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Home Affairs ... "
Statement by Commissioner Füle on reconciliation initiative Croatia-Serbia
05/11/2010
"MEMO/10/544 Brussels, 5 November 2010 I welcome the important step forward towards reconciliation in the Western Balkans in the light of Presidents Josipovic and Tadic visits to Vukovar and Paulin Dvor.... "
Orientation Debate on Enlargement
27/10/2010
"MEMO/10/527 Brussels, 27 October 2010 On 9 November, the 2010 Enlargement package will be on the agenda of the Commission meeting. This will be the first enlargement package of the new Commission. It will comprise a Strategy paper, the Opinions on the ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament – Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) Brussels, 26 October 2010
26/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/594 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Neighbourhood Policy Review European Parliament – Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) Brussels, 26 October 2010 Mr...."
The EU agrees to grant Jordan “advanced status” partnership
26/10/2010
"IP/10/1388 Brussels, 26 October 2010 On the occasion of the ninth EU-Jordan Association Council‘s meeting of 26 October 2010, the first ever European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Action Plan incorporating the “advanced status” partnership was agreed by ..."
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Jadranka Kosor, Prime Minister of Republic of Croatia Press point Bru
25/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/589 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to welcome Jadranka Kosor back to the Commission. We had a very good working session which has been useful in advance of the Commission's Annual Enlargement Package that we will present on ..."
Statement by Commissioner Füle on Council's decision to forward Serbia's application to the Commission
25/10/2010
"MEMO/10/520 Brussels, 25 October 2010 I welcome today's decision of the Council to refer to the Commission Serbia's application for EU membership. This opens an important new phase in EU-Serbia relations...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Bosphorus Conference - Plenary Debate Istanbul, 23 October 2010
23/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/580 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Turkey and the EU: a multifaceted relationship Bosphorus Conference - Plenary Debate Istanbul, 23 October 2010 Dear Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament - Plenary Debate Strasbourg, 21 October 2010
21/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/585 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Implemented reforms and developments in the Republic of Moldova European Parliament - Plenary Debate Strasbourg, 21 October 2010 Honourable Members, When looking ..."
Catherine Ashton/Štefan Füle High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission / European Commissioner for Enlargement an
20/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/574 Mr Chair, Honourable Members, We are pleased to have this opportunity to make a statement on the current situation in Ukraine. These remarks are made in the light of three important upcoming events: The EU-Ukraine Ministerial meeting which ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Meeting with political parties representing the Greek Cypriot community and the Turkish Cypriot community Official
14/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/547 I am very happy to share this evening with you and I thank you for accepting my invitation. I am particularly pleased to see that party leaders from all political parties of Cyprus are represented here and I am grateful for this...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Launching of an EU funded documentary on the Committee on Missing Persons Official visit to Cyprus Nicosia, 14 Octo
14/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/546 It is a great honour for me to be here today amongst you for the launch of this documentary on the work of the Committee on Missing Persons. The European Union is built on reconciliation, both human and political reconciliation...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Press conference – First official visit to Cyprus Official visit to Cyprus Nicosia, 14 October 2010
14/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/545 This is my first visit to Cyprus as a member of the European Commission. I have had a very warm welcome and I have gained important insight into many aspects of the Cyprus issue. The settlement process under UN auspices provides the best ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Official visit to Cyprus Nicosia, 14 October 2010
14/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/544 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Opening of the Limnitis/Yeşilırmak crossing point Official visit to Cyprus Nicosia, 14 October 2010 Your Excellencies, Honourable guests, Dear residents of Kato Pyrgos ..."
Commissioner Füle visits Cyprus on 14 October
13/10/2010
"IP/10/1330 Brussels, 13 October 2010 Štefan Füle, European Commission for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, will pay a one day visit to Cyprus on 14 October 2010 in order to have a series of meetings and attend the opening of the Limnitis/Yeşilırmak ..."
Commissioner Füle visits Egypt on 11 October 2010
11/10/2010
"IP/10/1311 Brussels, 11 October 2010 The main purpose of the visit is to discuss with Prime Minister HE Dr Ahmed Nazif and other key ministers how to strengthen the EU-Egypt partnership further. The European Commissioner will also announce EU-Egypt co-operation ..."
Štefan Füle Evropský komisař pro rozšíření a politiku sousedství Fórum 2000 konference Praha, 10. října 2010 
10/10/2010
Štefan Füle Evropský komisař pro rozšíření a politiku sousedství Euregio Egrensis konference Chyše, 9. října 2010
09/10/2010
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Debate on EU Enlargement in the Dutch Parliament European Affairs Commission National Parliament The Hague, 6 Octob
06/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/525 Honourable Members of Parliament, Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the current Enlargement philosophy and prospects for Serbia's European integration. Let me first speak about Enlargement in general as it is important to set the ..."
Commission approves additional amount of €61.4 million in support for the Palestinian people in 2010
06/10/2010
"IP/10/1295 Brussels, 6 October 2010 The European Commission decided on 5 October 2010 to provide an additional financial package worth €61.4 million for the Occupied Palestinian Territory under the 2010 budget...."
European Commission and Libya agree a Migration Cooperation agenda during high level visit to boost EU-Libya relations
05/10/2010
"MEMO/10/472 Brussels, 5 October 2010 The visit to Tripoli (Libya) on 4 and 5 October by Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, and Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood policy was the culmination ..."
Commissioners Malmström and Füle visit Libya to reinforce EU-Libya cooperation
04/10/2010
"IP/10/1281 Brussels, 4 October 2010 Cecilia Malmström, Commissioner for Home Affairs, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, travel to Libya on 4-6 October where they will meet representatives of the Libyan government ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Ukraine and the World: Rethinking and Moving on 7th annual meeting of Yalta European Strategy (YES Conference) Yalt
01/10/2010
"SPEECH/10/507 Mr Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honour to participate in this conference. I am grateful to the Board of YES for its kind invitation. I look forward to a stimulating debate...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Opening remarks on Cross Border Co-operation under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument Plenary se
27/09/2010
"SPEECH/10/484 Mr. Van Nistelrooij, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, Cross Border Co-operation has been one of the main innovations under the Instrument for European Neighbourhood Policy (ENPI)...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Serbia 10 years after: moving on towards the EU - what is expected of Serbia as a candidate country? Public Hearing
16/09/2010
"SPEECH/10/446 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Serbia 10 years after: moving on towards the EU - what is expected of Serbia as a candidate country? Public Hearing, The European Parliament Brussels, 16 September ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Report on Intercultural trends Anna Lindh Foundation Launching Ceremony Report on Intercultural trends Anna Lindh F
15/09/2010
"SPEECH/10/437 Thank you very much, President Azoulay, for your kind personal words. And allow me to reaffirm my personal commitment to stand on the side of those who fight against the cultural “clichés” you have mentioned and who try to bring “the two ..."
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the result of the referendum in Turkey
13/09/2010
"MEMO/10/402 Brussels, 13 September 2010 The Commission welcomes the approval, by the Turkish people, of the Constitutional reforms in the referendum which took place on 12 September. It demonstrates the continued commitment of Turkish citizens to reforms ..."
European Commission approves €135 million in grants to Morocco for 2010
09/08/2010
"IP/10/1041 Brussels, 9 August 2010 The European Commission today approved a new financial support package of €135 million for Morocco. The package, in the form of grants, will support reform by the Moroccan Government in three areas: agricultural policy ..."
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
09/08/2010
"IP/10/1038 Brussels, 9 August 2010 Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, I want to send a message of support to indigenous peoples around the world on behalf of the European Union...."
EU opens accession negotiations with Iceland
27/07/2010
"IP/10/1011 Brussels, 27 July 2010 The first intergovernmental conference on the accession of Iceland to the European Union was held in Brussels today, formally opening accession negotiations with this country...."
EU supports higher education cooperation with its neighbours
19/07/2010
"IP/10/968 Brussels, 19 July 2010 Today, the European Commission has decided to allocate €30.4 million to support higher education projects in the European Neighbourhood countries and Russia. This will enable enhanced networking and joint projects and ..."
The EU continues to support the Palestinian people
14/07/2010
"IP/10/944 Brussels, 14 July 2010 The European Commission has agreed an additional financial package worth € 71 million for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, topping up the € 224 million already allocated by the EU in the 2010 European Neighbourhood ..."
Iceland to receive pre-accession funding
14/07/2010
"IP/10/943 Brussels, 14 July 2010 Today the amended Regulation on the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) entered into force, including Iceland as a beneficiary of pre-accession funding. Iceland is now eligible for financial assistance from the ..."
EU to reaffirm its commitment to Turkey at Istanbul meeting
12/07/2010
"IP/10/920 Brussels, 12 July 2010 Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement will on Tuesday, July 13, participate in the European Union-Turkey ..."
Statement by European Union High Representative / Commission Vice-President Catherine Ashton and European Commissioner Štefan Füle on the occasion of the 15th commemoration of Srebrenica
11/07/2010
"MEMO/10/316 Brussels, 11 July 2010 On this solemn day, which marks the 15th commemoration of the massacre at Srebrenica, the European Union pays homage to the victims and extends its condolences to those they left behind...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Plenary Session, European Parliament Strasbourg, 7 July 2010
07/07/2010
"SPEECH/10/372 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Exchange of views on Albania and Kosovo Plenary Session, European Parliament Strasbourg, 7 July 2010 Honourable Members, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Plenary Session, European Parliament Strasbourg, 7 July 2010 Mr. President, Honourable Members of the European Parl
07/07/2010
"SPEECH/10/373 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Exchange of views on Iceland Plenary Session, European Parliament Strasbourg, 7 July 2010 Mr. President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, It is my pleasure ..."
Key investment projects in the European Neighbourhood get a €85 million boost
02/07/2010
"IP/10/880 Brussels, 02 July 2010 Today, the European Commission has decided to grant an additional €85 million to the Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) for 2010. This will allow neighbouring partner countries to leverage increased funding for major ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy South East European Cooperation Process Summit (SEECP) Istanbul, 23 June 2010
23/06/2010
"SPEECH/10/337 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy A ddress to the Heads of State and Government Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED South East European Cooperation Process Summit (SEECP) Istanbul, ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Istanbul, 22 Jun
22/06/2010
"SPEECH/10/332 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy A ddress to the South East European Cooperation Process Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council Istanbul, 22 June 2010
22/06/2010
"SPEECH/10/328 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Opening address to the Regional Cooperation Council Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council Istanbul, ..."
Commission welcomes European Council's decision to open accession negotiations with Iceland
17/06/2010
"IP/10/759 Brussels, 17 June 2010 Commission welcomes European Council's decision to open accession negotiations with Iceland A decisive step in Iceland's bid to join the EU has been taken today with the decision by the European Council to open accession ..."
European Union signs visa facilitation agreement with Georgia
17/06/2010
"IP/10/737 Brussels, 17 June 2010 European Union signs visa facilitation agreement with Georgia Today, the European Union and Georgia signed a visa facilitation agreement with Georgia, opening the way for easier travel and people-to-people contact across ..."
Commission welcomes Council's decision to start the ratification process of the Stabilisation and Association agreement with Serbia
14/06/2010
"IP/10/731 Brussels, 14 June 2010 Commission welcomes Council's decision to start the ratification process of the Stabilisation and Association agreement with Serbia The Council decided on 14 June 2010 to unblock the ratification process of the Stabilisation ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech at EPP public hearing on EU-Moldova relations European Parliament Brussels, 9 June 2010
09/06/2010
"SPEECH/10/296 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech at EPP public hearing on EU-Moldova relations Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED European Parliament Brussels, 9 June 2010 Mr...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to EU-Western Balkans Conference EU-Western Balkans High-Level Conference Sarajevo, 2 June 2010
02/06/2010
"SPEECH/10/289 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to EU-Western Balkans Conference Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED EU-Western Balkans High-Level Conference Sarajevo, 2 June 2010 Exce ..."
EU to reaffirm its commitment to Western Balkans at Sarajevo meeting
01/06/2010
"IP/10/647 Brussels, 1 June 2010 EU to reaffirm its commitment to Western Balkansat Sarajevo meeting Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, and Commissioner for Enlargement ..."
European Union promotes regional development and Public Finance Management reform in Georgia
01/06/2010
"IP/10/652 Brussels, 1 June 2010 European Union promotes regional development and Public Finance Management reform in Georgia The European Commission adopted on 1 June 2010 the Annual Action Programme 2010 for Georgia, worth €37 million...."
European Union supports poverty reduction and economic growth in Moldova
01/06/2010
"IP/10/653 Brussels, 1 June 2010 European Union supports poverty reduction and economic growth in Moldova The European Commission adopted on 1 June 2010 the Annual Action Programme 2010 for the Republic of Moldova, worth a €66 million...."
European Commission proposes visa free travel for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina
27/05/2010
"IP/10/621 Brussels, 27 May 2010 European Commission proposes visa free travel for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina The European Commission today adopted a proposal to enable citizens of Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina to travel with biometric passports ..."
European Commission proposes to waive the short-term visa requirement for the citizens of Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina
27/05/2010
"MEMO/10/218 Brussels, 27 May 2010 European Commission proposes to waive the short-term visa requirement for the citizens of Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina Aim of the proposal The aim of the proposal is to simplify travel to the European Union countries ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the “For’UM” meeting Union for the Mediterranean “For’UM” meeting Marseille, 27 May 2010
27/05/2010
"SPEECH/10/269 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy A ddress to the “For’UM” meeting Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Union for the Mediterranean “For’UM” meeting Marseille, 27 May 2010 Excellencies, ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Opening address to the Plenary Session Eastern Partnership Informal Foreign Ministers Meeting Sopot (Poland), 24 Ma
24/05/2010
"SPEECH/10/259 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Opening a ddress to the Plenary Session Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Eastern Partnership Informal Foreign Ministers Meeting Sopot (Poland), ..."
Joint Statement by EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on Albania
20/05/2010
"MEMO/10/209 Brussels, 20 May 2010 Joint Statement by EU HR/VP Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on Albania High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle support the initiative by MEPs Joseph Daul and Martin Schulz, on behalf ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) European Parliament Strasbourg, 17 May 2010
17/05/2010
"SPEECH/10/243 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED European Parliament Strasbourg, 17 May 2010 Honourable ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Moldovan Parliament Europe Day Special session Chisinau, 14 May 2010
14/05/2010
"SPEECH/10/238 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Moldovan Parliament Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Europe Day Special session Chisinau, 14 May 2010 Mr...."
Five years of European Neighbourhood Policy: more trade, more aid, more people-to-people contacts
12/05/2010
"IP/10/566 Brussels, 12 May 2010 Five years of European Neighbourhood Policy: more trade, more aid, more people-to-people contacts The annual European Neighbourhood Policy reports once again demonstrate the clear benefits that the European Union brings ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Armenia
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/172 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Armenia The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Egypt
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/175 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Egypt The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy ..."
ENP Country report 2009 – Ukraine
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/185 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country report 2009 – Ukraine The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), ..."
PEV Rapport de suivi 2009 – Tunisie
12/05/2010
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – the occupied Palestinian territory
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/183 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – the occupied Palestinian territory The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Republic of Moldova
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/182 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Republic of Moldova The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
PEV Rapport de suivi 2009 – Maroc
12/05/2010
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Lebanon
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/180 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Lebanon The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Jordan
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/178 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Jordan The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Israel
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/177 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Israel The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Georgia
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/176 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Georgia The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Azerbaijan
12/05/2010
"MEMO/10/174 Brussels, 12 May 2010 ENP Country Progress Report 2009 – Azerbaijan The Commission published on 12 May 2010 the so-called neighbourhood package, consisting of an overall assessment of five years of implementation of the European Neighbourhood ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU-Morocco Joint Parliamentary Committee Brussels, 5 May 2010
05/05/2010
"SPEECH/10/221 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Inauguration of EU-Morocco Joint Parliamentary Committee Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED EU-Morocco Joint Parliamentary Committee Brussels, ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement at the 1st Joint EU-Albania Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee EU-Albania Stabilizatio
04/05/2010
"SPEECH/10/204 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Statement at the 1 st Joint EU-Albania Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED EU-Albania Stabilization ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Women's rights in Turkey Meeting organised by Dutch MEP Emine Bozkurt in the European Parliament Brussels, 29 April
29/04/2010
"SPEECH/10/191 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Women's rights in Turkey Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Meeting organised by Dutch MEP Emine Bozkurt in the European Parliament Brussels, ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Exchange of views on South Caucasus and Ukraine Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), European Parliament Brussels,
28/04/2010
"SPEECH/10/189 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Exchange of views on South Caucasus and Ukraine Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), European Parliament ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU-Ukraine Relations: future expectations Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Kyiv, 22 April 2010
22/04/2010
"SPEECH/10/175 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU-Ukraine Relations: future expectations Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Kyiv, 22 April 2010 ..."
Statement on the results of the elections in northern part of Cyprus
21/04/2010
"MEMO/10/144 Brussels, 20 April 2010 Statement on the results of the elections in northern part of Cyprus "The Commission and the European Union are fully committed to support efforts at reaching a settlement of the Cyprus problem, which would be to the ..."
Commissioner Füle to visit Ukraine on 21 – 23 April
20/04/2010
"IP/10/448 Brussels, 20 April 2010 Commissioner Füle to visit Ukraine on 21 – 23 April Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Ukraine on 21 – 23 April. The major focus of his visit will be on further enhancement ..."
Enlargement: concrete reality counts, not commitments, says CoR
15/04/2010
"Press Release The EU's Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives COR/10/35 Brussels, 15 April 2010 Enlargement: concrete reality counts, not commitments, says CoR The EU accession process of Croatia, Turkey and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ..."
Reconciliation message by Croatia's President, a step towards better regional relations - statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle
15/04/2010
"MEMO/10/128 Brussels, 15 April 2010 Reconciliation message by Croatia's President, a step towards better regional relations - statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle ''We very much welcome the statements made by the President of Croatia as a step towards ..."
Meeting of the Cyprus Steering Group
14/04/2010
"IP/10/430 Brussels, 14 April 2010 Meeting of the Cyprus Steering Group On 14 April President Barroso chaired a meeting of the Cyprus Steering Group in which Vice-President Viviane Reding and Commissioner Štefan Füle participated...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU Enlargement should help the EU become stronger Committee of the Regions Brussels, 14 April 2010
14/04/2010
"SPEECH/10/158 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU Enlargement should help the EU become stronger Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Committee of the Regions Brussels, 14 April 2010 President, ..."
Commissioner Štefan Füle on official visit to South Caucasus
06/04/2010
"IP/10/406 Brussels, 6 April 2010 Commissioner Štefan Füle on official visit to South Caucasus Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle is visiting Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia on 6-9 April...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Human rights dimension increasingly important in the European Neighbourhood Policy 37th International Federation of
06/04/2010
"SPEECH/10/144 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Human rights dimension increasingly important in the European Neighbourhood Policy Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED 37th International Federation ..."
Statement by Stefan Füle on the Constitutional reform proposals in Turkey
31/03/2010
"MEMO/10/117 Brussels, 31 March 2010 Statement by Stefan Füle on the Constitutional reform proposals in Turkey A revised Constitution is needed in Turkey to allow for a number of key reforms – which aim at enhancing the democratic standards, human rights ..."
Cyprus – EU supports opening of a new "Green Line" - crossing point at Limnitis/ Yeşilirmak
29/03/2010
"IP/10/385 Brussels, 29 March 2010 Cyprus – EU supports opening of a new "Green Line" - crossing point at Limnitis/Yeşilirmak The launch of the works for the opening of a long awaited crossing point at Limnitis/Yesilirmak today marks an important step ..."
Commissioner Füle on first official visit to Tunisia
29/03/2010
"IP/10/386 Brussels, 29 March 2010 Commissioner Füle on first official visit to Tunisia Mr Štefan Füle, the European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, will pay a visit to Tunisia on 29 and 30 March during which he will meet ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Consultative Group meeting on Moldova
24/03/2010
"SPEECH/10/125 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Moldova Donors Forum Closing remarks Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Consultative Group meeting on Moldova Brussels, 24 M arch 2010 M r Prime ..."
International Development Partners support Moldova’s Vision for a Better Future
24/03/2010
"IP/10/361 Brussels, 24 March 2010 International Development Partners support Moldova’s Vision for a Better Future European Commission and World Bank co-host high-level conference to garner support for Moldova’s reform agenda The Government of the Republic ..."
The European Commission launches environmental flagship project under the Eastern Partnership
23/03/2010
"IP/10/341Brussels, 23 March 2010The European Commission launches environmental flagship project under the Eastern Partnership The flagship project aims to strengthen environmental governance and develop a regional Shared Environmental Information System ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Brussels, 22nd March 2010
22/03/2010
"SPEECH/10/114Štefan FüleEuropean Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood PolicyAddress to the 14th European Union-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation ..."
Statement by Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner Štefan Füle upon arrival in Tirana
19/03/2010
"MEMO/10/91Brussels, 19 March 2010Statement by Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner Štefan Füle upon arrival in Tirana ''A fully functioning parliament is essential to a fully functioning democracy...."
Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy visits the Western Balkans region
17/03/2010
"IP/10/289Brussels, 17 March 2010Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy visits the Western Balkans regionŠtefan FÜLE , European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy will pay an official visit to the Western Balkans ..."
Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy visits Turkey
12/03/2010
"IP/10/272Brussels, 12 March 2010Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy visits TurkeyStefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, will pay his first visit to Turkey on 15-16 March 2010...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to AFET Committee European Parliament Strasbourg, 08 March 2010
08/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/79 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to AFET Committee Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED European Parliament Strasbourg, 08 March 2010 Mr...."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Strong Civil Society Pillar – major objective of the EU Eastern Partnership Policy 4th meeting of the PERC (Pan-E
08/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/78 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Strong Civil Society Pillar – major objective of the EU Eastern Partnership Policy Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED 4th meeting of the PERC ..."
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement following the meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cevtcović Joint press point Brussels, 5 March 2010
05/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/73 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement following the meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cevtcovi ć Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Joint press point Brussels, 5 March 2010 ..."
José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement following the meeting with Croatian President Ivo Josipovi ć Joint press point Brussels, 5 March 2010
05/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/70 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement following the meeting with Croatian President Ivo Josipovi ć Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Joint press point Brussels, 5 March 2010 Good ..."
Enlargement : the CoR exposes the candidate countries' complete neglect of local and regional authorities Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED
04/03/2010
"Press release Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED The EU's Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives COR/10/25 Brussels , 4 March 2010 Enlargement : the CoR exposes the candidate countries' complete neglect of local and regional ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Eastern Partnership - New challenges for EU businesses Eastern Partnership Event at the Czech House in Brussels Bru
04/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/65 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Eastern Partnership - New challenges for EU businesses Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Eastern Partnership Event at the Czech House in Brussels ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy The role of civil society and cultural dialogue in the EuroMed relations Opening Ceremony - Anna Lindh Foundation F
04/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/69 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy The role of civil society and cultural dialogue in the EuroMed relations Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Opening Ceremony - Anna Lindh Foundation ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Inauguration of the seat of the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean Inauguration Speech Barcelona, 4 Mar
04/03/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/67 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Inauguration of the seat of the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED Inauguration Speech Barcelona, ..."
EU Aid Programme for Turkish Cypriot Community
02/03/2010
"IP/10/223 Brussels, 2 March 2010 EU Aid Programme for Turkish Cypriot Community Launching of the “SCHOOLS’ initiative for innovation and changes” Grant scheme The fourth Call for Proposals under the EU “Schools’ Initiative for Innovation and Change” Grant ..."
EU strengthens the European Neighbourhood Policy with increased funding for the period 2011-2013
02/03/2010
"IP/10/221 Brussels, 2 March 2010 EU strengthens the European Neighbourhood Policy with increased funding for the period 2011-2013 Over EUR 5,7 billion will be allocated in the next three years to reinforce political cooperation and promote economic integration ..."
Commission delivers opinion on Iceland's accession bid
24/02/2010
"IP/10/186 Brussels, 24 February 2010 Commission delivers opinion on Iceland's accession bid The European Commission issued today its opinion recommending the opening of accession negotiations with Iceland following the country's application for membership ..."
Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Joint Parliamentary Committee EU-former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee
19/02/2010
"SPEECH/ 10/36 Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Address to the Joint Parliamentary Committee Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD PROCESSED EU-former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary ..."
On Friday, 19 February, the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
18/02/2010
"IP/10/166 Brussels, 18 February 2010 On Friday, 19 February, the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Commissioner Füle will be visiting the country just one week ..."
EU Commissioner Štefan Füle visiting Croatia
17/02/2010
"IP/10/163 Brussels, 17 February 2010 EU Commissioner Štefan Füle visiting Croatia EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Mr Štefan Füle will make his first visit to Croatia on 17-18 February 2010 to attend the inauguration ..."
Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community fully contracted
21/12/2009
"IP/09/1987 Brussels, 21 December 2009 Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community fully contracted Over 99 percent of the € 259 million Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community has been contracted by the European Commission before the deadline ..."
First Serbian citizens travelling to the EU without visas will land in Brussels
18/12/2009
"IP/09/1971 Brussels, 18 December 2009 First Serbian citizens travelling to the EU without visas will land in Brussels In the first minutes of December 19 th, fifty citizens of the Republic of Serbia will be the first to travel to the European Union without ..."