Solidarity with Italy: european funds to support reconstruction efforts after the earthquakes

When tragedy struck the heart of Italy with a deadly earthquake and aftershocks at the end of August 2016, and again in October, the european Commission stood in full solidarity with the Italian people. The Commission announced its full support, first to address the immediate emergency situation, and later to start rebuilding, together with the Read more about Solidarity with Italy: european funds to support reconstruction efforts after the earthquakes[…]

Three european transactions in Italy and Bulgaria to support energy efficiency and small businesses

Three different transactions are completed in two countries which benefit from the support of the european fund for strategic investments. In Italy, the european investment bank has agreed to provide a €300 million loan to Italian company Italgas to improve the efficiency of gas distribution networks through the rollout of smart gas meters. The european Read more about Three european transactions in Italy and Bulgaria to support energy efficiency and small businesses[…]

European Commission vice-President for energy union visits Moscow, announces hosting of gas trilateral in Brussels

In meetings with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Russia’s Energy Minister and Deputy Chairman, european Commission vice-President has reiterated the readiness of the european Commission to continue discussing gas supplies for the ongoing winter in the trilateral format involving Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission. In this context, european Commission vice-President said: “I look forward to hosting gas talks with Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission. The next round Read more about European Commission vice-President for energy union visits Moscow, announces hosting of gas trilateral in Brussels[…]

Commission presents study on impact of future trade agreements on the agricultural sector

The Vice-President and the european Commissioner presented to agriculture ministers at the Council meeting the study on the cumulative effects of 12 future trade agreements on the agri-food sector, including specific results for producer prices and production volumes for a range of products accounting for 30% of the value of the european exports in the Read more about Commission presents study on impact of future trade agreements on the agricultural sector[…]

“La vittoria di Trump dimostra come la politica ed i media occidentali non sappiano interpretare lo stato d’animo del popolo”

“Il politico italiano Fabrizio Bertot rappresentante di Forza Italia e già membro del parlamento europeo dice che la vittoria di Donald Trunp su Hillary Clinton alle presidenziali negli USA dimostra  come la politica  ed i media occidentali, al pari delle istituzioni europee, non abbiano saputo interpretare lo stato d’animo del popolo che dovrebbero servire e Read more about “La vittoria di Trump dimostra come la politica ed i media occidentali non sappiano interpretare lo stato d’animo del popolo”[…]

TRUMP’S VICTORY SIGNIFIES WESTERN MEDIA NOT REFLECTING PUBLIC MOOD

Fabrizio Bertot, Italian politician with Forza Italia and Former member European Parliament said that the victory of Donald Trump over Democrat rival Hillary Clinton in US presidential elections shows that in the Western politics and media, as well as European institutions do not interpret the mood of the public, who should serve and represent. MOSCOW Read more about TRUMP’S VICTORY SIGNIFIES WESTERN MEDIA NOT REFLECTING PUBLIC MOOD[…]

Letter from presidents Juncker and Tusk to president-elect Mr. Donald J. Trump

Following the result of the US presidential election, the president of the european Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and the president of the european Council, Donald Tusk, have sent a congratulatory letter to president-elect Donald J. Trump. “We extend our sincere congratulations on your elections as the 45th president of the United States of America. The strategic Read more about Letter from presidents Juncker and Tusk to president-elect Mr. Donald J. Trump[…]

Syria: negotiations in Geneva ended without signing the agreement

Negotiations in Geneva, John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov. Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia and the United States continued 12:00. But a joint ceasefire agreement was signed in Syria. However, as John Kerry, said Russia and the United States have achieved clarity on further steps to Syria. “We do not want to sign an Read more about Syria: negotiations in Geneva ended without signing the agreement[…]

European Commission finds Italy provided incompatible aid to airlines in Sardinia

The european Commission has found that public support granted by Italy’s Sardinia region gave selected airlines working at Cagliari and Olbia airports an unfair advantage, in breach of european state aid rules, which must be repaid. The european Commission found the measures involved no aid to Sardinian airports. In 2010, Sardinia adopted a scheme to Read more about European Commission finds Italy provided incompatible aid to airlines in Sardinia[…]

Unemployment: three in four Europeans want european Union to do more to create jobs

With unemployment in the European union remaining above 8%, 77% of Europeans want the Europe to do more to tackle the issue, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey. Reacting to the results of the Europe-wide study, the head of Parliament’s employment committee, urged european Union leaders to “endeavour to ensure investment and high-quality, sustainable employment”. Read more about Unemployment: three in four Europeans want european Union to do more to create jobs[…]