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SERBIA ON TOP OF THE LIST FOR EU ENLARGEMENT IN WESTERN BALKANS

Submitted by christian on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 13:14

The first EU-Serbia Intergovernmental conference held in Brussels on 21 January 2014 marked the official opening of accession negotiations between the EU and Serbia. A the technical level, the negotiations have been in progress since September 2013.

U.S. PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES

Submitted by christian on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 18:41

LONDON IS AND WILL REMAIN A GLOBAL FINANCIAL POWERHOUSE

Submitted by christian on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 14:52

London is the world’s leading centre for financial services. In a recent survey it was ranked as having the most impressive infrastructure, the best business environment, the best reputation and the greatest human capital in the world.

EU COMMISSION HR AT A GLANCE

Submitted by christian on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 17:47

All European Commission staff (including temporary and contract staff, special advisors, local staff and agents under national law : 33 966

Place of Employment

Brussels: 21540 (65.3%)
Luxembourg: 3867 (11.7%)
EU except BRU & LUX: 3669 (11.1%)
Non-EU : 3 890 (11.8%)

DG/Service/ Office

12 KEY POINTS FOR MAKING EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS MORE EFFECTIVE

Submitted by christian on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 11:22

Business needs to be at the forefront of an efficient and ambitious EU trade policy with the primary objective of improving conditions to invest and trade.
The EU must stay focused with the primary objective of providing EU companies and particularly SMEs with new and better business opportunities in third markets.
Necessary resources need to be allocated to DG Trade to accomplish all required tasks in an effective manner.

LAW ON LOBBYING PROPOSED BY THE SERBIAN LOBBYISTS ASSOCIATION

Submitted by christian on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 16:20

Definition of Lobbyists

THE EU IN SEARCH OF LEADERSHIP

Submitted by christian on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 14:52

The current EU crisis partly stems from the EU being an elite-led project which pays great respect to technocracy forgetting that the technocratic method was just a means to address politics, not an end in itself.

AMERICA FIRST ECONOMICS

Submitted by christian on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 10:19

Donald Trump has outlined a new economic vision based on a simple premise: all economic policy must be geared towards making it easier to hire, invest, build, grow and produce in America – creating a level playing field for workers and businesses in global competition, and creating jobs in America, not overseas.

THE BRATISLAVA ROADMAP

Submitted by christian on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 14:21

Full commitment to implementing the EU-Turkey statement as well as continued support to the countries of the Western Balkans.
Commitment by a number of Member States to offer immediate assistance to strengthen the protection of Bulgaria's border with Turkey, and continue support to other frontline States.
Before the end of the year, full capacity for rapid reaction of the European Border and Coast Guard, now signed into law.

EU REFORM ABSENT OF THE BRATISLAVA ROADMAP

Submitted by christian on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 14:13

It is crucial for the EU to undertake some kind of reform to meet citizen demand, especially when it comes to specific policies. There are some reforms that could be implemented that would increase support among many groups throughout the EU. People care deeply about who governs them. But they are also concerned about procedural aspects.