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01/02/2012
Quo vadis, Europa? Speech on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of the Press Club Brussels Europe

25/01/2012
The EU Data Protection Reform 2012: Safeguarding Privacy in a Connected Worldpdf - 37 KB

23/01/2012
The EU Data Protection Reform 2012: Making Europe the Standard Setter for Modern Data Protection Rules in the Digital Age

07/12/2011
Privacy in the Cloud: Data Protection and Security in Cloud Computing

07/12/2011
Independent Data Protection Authorities: Indispensable Watchdogs of the Digital Age

06/12/2011
The future of data protection and transatlantic cooperation

05/12/2011
'With confidence towards stability and growth', 15th Summit of Chairmen of the European Popular Party Parliamentary Groups in national Parliaments of the European Union

30/11/2011
EU data protection reform and social media: Encouraging citizens’ trust and creating new opportunitiespdf - 42 KB

29/11/2011
Building trust in the Digital Single Market: Reforming the EU’s data protection rulespdf - 40 KB

29/11/2011
Binding Corporate Rules: unleashing the potential of the digital single market and cloud computing IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress Paris, 29 November 2011

23/11/2011
Working together to better promote and protect the rights of the child European Forum on the Rights of the Child

17/11/2011
Tracing the Path towards a European Legal Culture Opening of the European Law Institute

10/11/2011
The optional Common European Sales Law – Seizing the opportunity! Conference on European Contract Law

07/11/2011
Five decades in the news - Europe and the ENPA Speech at the ENPA 50th anniversary

18/10/2011
Neue Horizonte: verlässliche Regeln für den Reisemarkt der Zukunft Deutsch (de)

17/10/2011
Plus de clarté pour les régimes patrimoniaux des couples internationaux pdf - 40 KBfrançais (fr)

15/10/2011
Die supranationale Rechtsgemeinschaft als Fundament der künftigen Confoederatio Europaea pdf - 44 KBDeutsch (de)

06/10/2011
Know Your Rights: Applying the Charter of Fundamental Rights

06/10/2011
A Common Sales Law for the European Union: Helping Start-Ups to driving Growth, Jobs and Innovation 2011 Innovation Summit organised by the Lisbon Council Brussels, 6 October 2011

26/09/2011
Investing in tomorrow’s boardrooms Meeting of European Business Schools and Executive Women on Boards

22/09/2011
More Women in Europe's Boardrooms – The Business Casepdf - 41 KB

22/09/2011
Auf dem Weg zum optionalen Europäischen Vertragsrecht: Welche Regeln brauchen Europas Unternehmen und Verbraucher im grenzüberschreitenden Handel? Deutsch (de)

21/09/2011
Ensuring access to justice: Alternative Dispute Resolutionpdf - 38 KB

16/09/2011
Droits, justice, protection et soutien aux victimes du terrorisme à travers l'Union européenne pdf - 39 KBfrançais (fr)

15/09/2011
Justice et citoyens: Mettre le citoyen au cœur du projet européen pdf - 41 KBfrançais (fr)

14/09/2011
La crise vue comme une chance – Vers un nouveau plan Schuman pdf - 44 KBfrançais (fr)

08/09/2011
The end of Europe? No, the beginning of a stronger, more united Europe

19/07/2011
Opening trade and opportunities: From the Hanseatic League to European Contract Law

27/06/2011
Europa und die Frauenquote Konferenz "Anteil von Frauen in Führungspositionen - Strategien auf europäischer und nationaler Ebene" Berlin Deutsch (de)

27/06/2011
Auf dem Weg zu einer Europäischen Kriminalpolitik Senatsverwaltung für Justiz Berlin Deutsch (de)

20/06/2011
Assuring data protection in the age of the internet

20/06/2011
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Justice in Times of Austerity – Safeguarding the Efficient Protection of Rights Seminar of the General Council of the Bar London, 20 June 2011

16/06/2011
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Europe at the crossroads: an opportunity for optimism European Policy Centre - Debate on the "State of the Union" Brussels, 16 June 2011

09/06/2011
Putting Victims first – Better protection and support for victims of crime

03/06/2011
The Next Steps Towards a European Contract Law for Businesses and Consumers

30/05/2011
Die fundamentale Bedeutung der Presse- und Medienfreiheit in der Europäischen Union Jahrestagung des Verbandes Bayerischer Zeitungsverleger Deutsch (de)

23/05/2011
Ambitious and achievable – Solar Impulse and renewable energy - Dinner Under the Solar Impulse Wings

23/05/2011
Moving Justice centre-stage Plenary session of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) Luxembourg

20/05/2011
Philanthropy and Volunteering – Promoting Tolerance and Inclusion

19/05/2011
Ensuring better protection of crime victims

18/05/2011
The reform of the EU Data Protection Directive: the impact on businesses

16/05/2011
Preserving Europe's collective achievements: the responsibility of social partners

04/05/2011
Geminsam für mehr Frauen in Führungspositionen in der Wirtschaft Deutsch (de)

04/05/2011
Wider die Datenfresser: Wie Europa dem Verbraucher wieder zur Kontrolle über seine Daten verhelfen kann... Deutsch (de)

08/04/2011
The EU Framework for national Roma Integration Strategies: Moving from good intentions to concrete action

31/03/2011
Who pays for Data Protection? EPP Group Public Hearing Brussels, 31 March 2011

28/03/2011
The European Commission's New Gender Equality Strategy: Towards Quotas for Women in the boardroom? European Central Bank Diversity Forum Frankfurt

23/03/2011
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Privacy standards in the digital economy: enhancing trust and legal certainty in transatlantic relations Aspen Institute: IDEA Project Conference Brussels, 23 March 2011

22/03/2011
Die EU-Kommission und der Steuerzahler: eine natürliche Allianz im Interesse gesunder öffentlicher Finanzen Deutsch (de)

16/03/2011
Your data, your rights: Safeguarding your privacy in a connected world

08/03/2011
100th Anniversary of International Women's Day Press Conference EP Plenary Session, Strasbourg 8 March

03/03/2011
Croatia on the Way to EU Membership: Challenges and Expectations EPP Group Bureau Zagreb

16/02/2011
Changez les choses – devenez bénévoles! français (fr)

10/02/2011
The EU judicial system of protection after Lisbon Conference 'Implementing the Lisbon Treaty' Brussels, 9 - 10 February 2011

25/01/2011
Towards a Green Paper on detention in the European Union – strengthening mutual trust in the European judicial area

24/01/2011
Strengthening Justice though Criminal Law

07/12/2010
Marking the coming of age of the Charter of Fundamental Rights: Ensuring Justice and Protection for all children

30/11/2010
Privacy matters – Why the EU needs new personal data protection rules

25/11/2010
Stepping up a gear to eliminate violence against women in Europe

22/11/2010
Making equality between women and men a reality – the march goes on

12/11/2010
L'Europe évolue, où veut aller la Suisse? français (fr)

25/10/2010
Making citizens' rights a tangible reality

20/10/2010
The imperative of Roma integration: More than just a "summer story"

15/10/2010
Le rôle de l'avocat dans la construction d'un espace judiciaire européen français (fr)

15/10/2010
Le Règlement européen sur les successions internationales: comment faciliter la vie des citoyens français (fr)

14/10/2010
A renewed commitment to children's rights

06/10/2010
Das Stockholmer Programm – welche Prioritäten für die Schaffung eines Europas der Bürger? Deutsch (de)

23/09/2010
The role of Justice in the European economic revival français (fr)

20/09/2010
Germany and Europe: Between the Euro-debate, the light-bulb war, the salt content of bread and the Federal Constitutional Court

17/09/2010
The significance of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights for European lawmaking

16/09/2010
Doing the Single Market justice

14/09/2010
Statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation

14/09/2010
The EU Commission’s new gender-mainstreaming strategy: On the way towards effective gender equality Deutsch (de)

10/09/2010
Justice and Fundamental rights: the Key for Successful Accession to the EU

14/07/2010
Towards a true Single Market of data protection: Meeting of the Article 29 Working Party "Review of the Data protection legal framework"

09/07/2010
Strengthening trust in transatlantic relations: the importance of privacy

01/07/2010
Tackling effectively obstacles faced by EU Citizens: the need for a new approach and a new ambition: EU Citizens' Rights Conference – The way forward

22/06/2010
Building Trust in Europe's Online Single Market: Speech at the American Chamber of Commerce

22/06/2010
How to make the Charter of Fundamental Rights the compass for all EU policies? Hearing of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home

02/06/2010
Building Citizens’ Rights into the Single Market, Brusselspdf - 43 KB

14/05/2010
The significance of an efficient communication of European Union law for the development of a strong European Area of Justice, Aachen Deutsch (de)

30/04/2010
On the way to a citizens’ Europe – new perspectives created by the Lisbon Treaty, Berlin Deutsch (de)

10/04/2010
A European Law Institute: an Important Milestone for an Ever Closer Union of Law, Rights and Justice, Florence

08/04/2010
The need for convivencia: European values and non-discrimination at the heart of Europe's Roma strategy, Second European Roma Summit, Córdoba

18/03/2010
Next steps for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship in the EU, Brussels

18/03/2010
The EU's accession to the European Convention on Human Rights: towards a stronger and more coherent protection of Human Rights in Europe pdf

18/03/2010
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Next steps for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship in the EU European Policy Centre Briefing Brussels, 18 March 2010, Brussels

15/03/2010
Making the Single Market work for Europe's citizens and businesses

15/03/2010
An ambitious Consumer Rights Directive, Madrid

15/03/2010
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship An ambitious Consumer Rights Directive: boosting consumers' protection and helping businesses European Consumer Day 2010 Madrid, 15 March 2010

15/03/2010
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Making the Single Market work for Europe's citizens and businesses: reforming international litigation European Consumer Day 2010 Madrid, 15 March 2010

12/03/2010
The Future of European Criminal Justice under the Lisbon Treaty - Speech at the European Law Academy, Trier

12/03/2010
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship The Future of European Criminal Justice under the Lisbon Treaty Speech at the European Law Academny Trier, 12 March 2010

11/03/2010
Paying Homage to Victims of Terrorism VI European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism, Brussels

11/03/2010
Vivane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Paying Homage to Victims of Terrorism VI European Day on Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism Brussels, 11 March 2010

05/03/2010
Women's Charter: Our Commitment to Gender Equality, Joint Press Conference with President Barroso, Brussels

01/03/2010
Making Gender Equality a Reality Today: “No” to Violence against Women and Female Genital Mutilation, United Nations High Level Conference on the Status of Women, New York

24/02/2010
Making the Most of the Internal Market: Concrete EU Solutions to Cut Red Tape and to Boost the Economy, Brussels

18/02/2010
Towards a European Area of Fundamental Rights : The EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights and Accession to the European Convention of Human Rights, speech delivered at Interlaken

09/02/2010
Think before you post! How to make social networking sites safer for children and teenagers – speech delivered on Safer Internet Day, Strasbourg

28/01/2010
The challenges ahead for the European Union - Keynote Speech at Data Protection Day, European Parliament, Brussels

28/01/2010
A new beginning for EU telecoms regulation: EU telecoms regulator starts work

12/01/2010
Opening remarks at the European Parliament Hearing in the Committee for Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), Brusselspdf

12/01/2010
Opening remarks at the European Parliament Hearing in the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI), Brusselspdf

12/01/2010
Opening remarks at the European Parliament Hearing in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), Brussels pdf