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José Manuel Barroso at the Copenhagen conference © EU

After Copenhagen

Barroso calls accord a positive step but not nearly ambitious enough for EU.

Getting back to work

As the economy recovers, EU countries will need to phase out crisis measures. The question is when?

EU raises stakes with €7.2bn in climate change aid

Summit addresses funding for climate action and financial reform

Irish launch of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors Network
An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Mary Coughlan TD, launched the European Network of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors at the European Commission Representation in Dublin on 15 December 2009.

Commission in your country | More news from the member states

08/12/2009 - Fruit not fatEU healthy eating campaign reaches out to children...
04/12/2009 - How safe are your Christmas lights?EU testing shows serious risk of shocks and fire in many lights. Stay safe –...
02/12/2009 - Seized mafia assets put to good useEU supports the development of southern Italy by providing funding to convert...
01/12/2009 - Lisbon treaty - a fresh start for the EUNew EU treaty ushered in with blaze of fireworks in the city where it all began...
30/11/2009 - Road to CopenhagenAfter negotiations from Bangkok to Barcelona, where does the EU stand?...
26/11/2009 - Making the gradeEducation targets - EU meets one goal but will miss deadline for others...
24/11/2009 - The clock is ticking…Contest challenges young people from Europe and beyond to find creative solutions...
20/11/2009 - EU fills new top jobsEuropean leaders select Belgian premier to be the EU’s first permanent president...
17/11/2009 - 70% of ringtone-scam websites corrected or closed following EU probeAuthorities investigated 301 mobile phone services websites in follow-up to...
16/11/2009 - EU spends more on researchTwo EU companies among world’s largest investors in R&D...
13/11/2009 - Staying on top of changeAs part of the 2009 European Year of Creativity and Innovation, a diverse group...
12/11/2009 - Getting out of the redThe economic crisis has left many countries with budget deficits well over the...
11/11/2009 - Public asked to help design new citizens’ initiativeEuropeans will soon have a new way of getting the commission to act on issues...

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01/01/2010
Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion: European Year, Brussels, Belgium

09/01/2010
European Capitals of Culture 2010, Essen/Ruhr, Germany

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European Capitals of Culture 2010, Istanbul, Turkey