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12/05/2012
Meeting between President Barroso and U Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament of Myanmar
11/05/2012
EU and Iraq: signature of historic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
10/05/2012
Statement by the EU High Representative on recent attacks in Syria
10/05/2012
Spring forecast 2012-13: towards a slow recovery
10/05/2012
San Sebastián and Wroclaw are the European Capitals of Culture for 2016!
09/05/2012
Tokyo high school students invited to on-site lecture on the EU
09/05/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Europe Day - 9 May 2012
08/05/2012
EU diplomats to give presentations at over 95 schools across Japan
04/05/2012
EURO 2012: Statement by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner responsible for sport
03/05/2012
Joint Statement EU-Japan: Future comprehensive cooperation in ICT
28/04/2012
Catherine Ashton opens the EU office in Burma/Myanmar
26/04/2012
EU Ambassador Schweisgut receives two lithographs from the Embassy of Greece for Europa House
26/04/2012
19 May, Europa House Open Day
26/04/2012
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the abolition of the death penalty in the US State of Connecticut
26/04/2012
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU, on the judgment in the case of Mr. Charles Taylor
26/04/2012
EU nuclear Stress tests: Technical report and additional plant visits agreed
25/04/2012
Commission decides to enter into negotiations on precautionary financial assistance with Hungary
25/04/2012
Draft Budget 2013: Investing in growth and jobs
23/04/2012
Council conclusions on Burma/Myanmar
23/04/2012
Council strengthens EU sanctions against Syrian regime
23/04/2012
Euro area and EU27 government deficit at 4.1% and 4.5% of GDP respectively
20/04/2012
Parliament urges Council to lift restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar
19/04/2012
Mergers: Commission approves Sony and Mubadala's takeover of EMI's music publishing business, subject to conditions
19/04/2012
Parliament gives green light to air passenger data deal with the US
18/04/2012
Commission presents new measures and identifies key opportunities for EU job-rich recovery
18/04/2012
Education & culture: EU and China launch people-to-people dialogue
17/04/2012
Commission strengthens independence and reliability of EU statistics
16/04/2012
"Energising Development": Commission's new initiative to help achieve energy access for all by 2030
16/04/2012
New partnership between EU and UN Women to enhance gender equality worldwide
15/04/2012
Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the attacks in Afghanistan
14/04/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the E3+3 following the talks with Iran, Istanbul, 14 April 2012
14/04/2012
Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton welcoming the UN Security Council resolution on Syria authorising the deployment of an advance observation team
13/04/2012
Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, concerning the DPRK's "satellite" launch
11/04/2012
Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on armed border clashes between Sudan and South Sudan
10/04/2012
Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the situation of Mr Abdulhadi al-Khawaja in Bahrain
05/04/2012
Critical Materials, EU-Japan-US Conference and Workshop
04/04/2012
Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of joint control over Polish insurer Warta by Talanx and Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance
04/04/2012
EU Ambassador Schweisgut gives congratulatory address at the Waseda University Graduate Schools Entrance Ceremony
03/04/2012
The European Commission updates the European safety list of airlines subject to an operating ban.
03/04/2012
Statement by the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the UN-sponsored Declaration of global principles for domestic election observation
02/04/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on byelections in Myanmar
30/03/2012
Statement of the Eurogroup
30/03/2012
Statement by the Eurogroup President, Jean-Claude Juncker
29/03/2012
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on executions in Japan
28/03/2012
European universities showcased in first-ever Europe-wide education fair
28/03/2012
Commission clearsToshiba's acquisition of certain hard disk drive assets from Western Digital
28/03/2012
Statement by the Spokesperson of EU High Representative, Catherine Aston, on the reform process and the elections in Myanmar on 1 April 2012
28/03/2012
Antitrust: Commission imposes € 169 million fine on freight forwarders for operating four price fixing cartels
27/03/2012
Irish painter Richard Gorman visits Europa House
27/03/2012
President Barroso: EU Action on Nuclear Safety
26/03/2012
EU Delegation to hold International Symposium on the Death Penalty
26/03/2012
Irish painter Richard Gorman visits Europa House
26/03/2012
Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the occasion of the election of Chun-ying LEUNG as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, SAR
23/03/2012
EU Ambassador Schweisgut recognises lending of Austrian art work for Europa House
23/03/2012
EU Ambassador Schweisgut receives Bulgarian painting for Europa House
23/03/2012
Food safety: EU updates measures on imports from Japan
23/03/2012
Council reinforces restrictive measures against Belarusian regime
23/03/2012
Human rights violations: Council tightens sanctions against Iran
23/03/2012
Council extends EU counter-piracy operation Atalanta
23/03/2012
Council tightens EU sanctions against Syrian regime
22/03/2012
Visit of Mr. Schmitz (DG RTD) to Japan on renewable energy
22/03/2012
Trilateral Conference on Critical Materials
22/03/2012
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World and European Water Day, on 22 March
22/03/2012
European Baroque Music Festival, 2 April
22/03/2012
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the coup d'état in Mali
22/03/2012
Transport ministers back new EU core transport network (TEN-T)
22/03/2012
More EU support for the victims of Syria's humanitarian crisis
21/03/2012
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2012
20/03/2012
Joint statement by President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso
17/03/2012
Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on North Korea's planned satellite launch
15/03/2012
Council elaborates EU sanctions against Iran
15/03/2012
Statement by the High Representative Catherine Ashton condemning the continued repression and violence in Syria and marking the anniversary of the uprising
14/03/2012
EU to Showcase Cutting-Edge Healthcare & Medical Technologies
14/03/2012
Statement by the President of the Eurogroup, Jean-Claude Juncker
14/03/2012
The High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the International Criminal Court judgment in the case of Mr. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
13/03/2012
Greece: Decision paves way for next disbursement
13/03/2012
Hungary: EUR 495.2 million in cohesion fund commitments suspended
13/03/2012
EU challenges China's rare earth export restrictions
12/03/2012
WTO confirms Boeing received billions in illegal subsidies from United States
12/03/2012
Parliament Opening: remembering victims of Fukushima
10/03/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the violence in Gaza and the south of Israel
10/03/2012
Statement by Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard following yesterday's Environment Council
09/03/2012
Joint declaration by European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy on the occasion of the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
09/03/2012
Statement by the Eurogroup President, Jean-Claude Juncker
08/03/2012
Statement of High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton on the International Women's Day (8 March 2012)
08/03/2012
Justice and Home Affairs: Main results of the Council
07/03/2012
EU Delegation and Member State embassies issue joint message on first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
07/03/2012
Statement by the Ambassadors of the European Union and its Member States on the first Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, 11 March 2012
07/03/2012
Euroscience Open Forum 2012
07/03/2012
Commission acts to increase the safety and efficiency of securities settlement in Europe
07/03/2012
Hungary: Commission continues accelerated infringement procedure on independence of the data protection supervisor and measures affecting the judiciary and asks additional information on central bank's independence
06/03/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Iranian nuclear issue
06/03/2012
Commission adopts Recommendation asking Hungary to take steps to correct deficit
06/03/2012
What has the EU done after the Fukushima accident?
05/03/2012
EU official to hold press briefing on illegal logging issues
05/03/2012
European Commission weighs options to break the ‛glass ceiling' for women on company boards
05/03/2012
Statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union and Vice-President of the Commission, on the presidential elections in Russia on 4 March 2012
1/03/2012
Herman Van Rompuy re-elected president
29/02/2012
Innovation Partnerships: new proposals on raw materials, agriculture and healthy ageing to boost European competitiveness
28/02/2012
Food safety: EU measures adopted after Japan's nuclear incident prolonged until the end of October 2012
28/02/2012
Council reinforces restrictive measures against the Belorussian regime
28/02/2012
Council conclusions on Enlargement and the Stabilisation and Association Process
28/02/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the request of the Belarusian authorities that the EU Head of Delegation and Polish Ambassador to Minsk leave the country
28/02/2012
Visit to Tohoku University by EU Member States group
27/02/2012
Statement by the President of the Eurogroup on S&P lowering Greek ratings to SD
27/02/2012
EU assesses progress of its strategy to dismantle trade barriers
27/02/2012
European films 'The Artist' and 'The Iron Lady' scoop seven Oscars
27/02/2012
Council tightens restrictive measures against the Syrian regime
27/02/2012
Main results of the Council
24/02/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton following the meeting of the Friends of Syria in Tunis
23/02/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton following the EU-LAS-UN-OIC meeting on Syria
23/02/2012
Interim forecast: euro area in mild recession with signs of stabilisation
22/02/2012
Commission proposes to suspend €495 million of Cohesion Fund for Hungary for 2013 for failure to address excessive deficit
22/02/2012
Statement by Commissioner Karel De Gucht on ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)
21/02/2012
Main Results of the ECOFIN Council
21/02/2012
The EU renewed its commitment to foster peace and security in Somalia
21/02/2012
5,6 March Japan-EU Policy Makers Seminar
21/02/2012
Statement by Vice-President Rehn at the Eurogroup (21.02.2012)
20/02/2012
European Company Law: what way forward?
02/02/2012
Statement by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy on the signature of the European Stability Mechanism Treaty
19/02/2012
Major successes for EU-backed films at Berlinale International Film Festival
17/02/2012
EU Delegation's popular 'europe' magazine goes electronic newred_11.gif
17/02/2012
Conference Report: "Risk communication during emergencies"
17/02/2012
Council eases restrictive measures on Burma/Myanmar
16/02/2012
EU sets out plans for adequate, safe and sustainable pensions
16/02/2012
Human rights: situation in Egypt and death penalty in Belarus and Japan
16/02/2012
Mission of Mr. Bharat Patel, DG ENER for nuclear accident follow-up (5-9 Dec, 2011)
15/02/2012
Statement by the President of the Eurogroup
15/02/2012
European Union and United States agree to Historic New Partnership on Organic Trade
15/02/2012
Digital Agenda: Plan to make EU the world leader in High-Performance Computing
15/02/2012
weareurope - Presentation of European Fashion A/W '12/'13 Collection
14/02/2012
Statement by the President of the Eurogroup
14/02/2012
Commission's first Alert Mechanism Report: tackling macroeconomic imbalances in the EU
14/02/2012
Speaking Point Press conference - EU Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, Yangon, 14 February 2012
13/02/2012
Statement on the vote in the Greek Parliament
13/02/2012
14th EU-China Summit holds promise for a strengthened cooperation
13/02/2012
Japan-EU Workshop on "Substitution of Critical Raw Materials"
10/02/2012
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Syria
10/02/2012
India-European Union summit - Joint Statement
09/02/2012
Commissioner Piebalgs to visit Burma/Myanmar to pledge new support for democratic and economic reform
09/02/2012
EU-India summit - A partnership for prosperity
08/02/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the adoption by the Council of the EU-Pakistan 5-year engagement plan
08/02/2012
Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Maldives
08/02/2012
Gerry Thomas' lecture on long-term health effects of radiation
07/02/2012
Enterprises must boost innovation as global competition becomes stronger
07/02/2012
Visit of Dr. Soares, Director of Environment research (DG RTD) to Japan
06/02/2012
19-23 March: Security Jam: Brainstorming Global Security
06/02/2012
EU and US agree to bring excessive American anti-dumping duties down to WTO level
04/02/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton following the veto of the UNSC Resolution on Syria
03/02/2012
EU Ambassador Schweisgut hosts painter Coudenhove-Kalergi
02/02/2012
New satellites and launchers ensure Galileo start in 2014
01/02/2012
Mergers: Commission blocks proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext
01/02/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton, on efforts to end the violence in Syria
31/01/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on reports of the ill-treatment of detainees in Libya
31/01/2012
Antitrust: Commission opens proceedings against Samsung
30/01/2012
WTO rules in favour of EU against China's export restraints on raw materials
30/01/2012
Communication by euro area Member States
30/01/2012
Agreement on strengthening fiscal discipline and convergence
30/01/2012
European leaders commit to strengthen EU growth and competitiveness
30/01/2012
Press statement on foreign policy issues
27/01/2012
Funding the ITER project in 2012
27/01/2012
EU highlights trade-led growth as central to modern development agenda
27/01/2012
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the increasing use of the death penalty in Iraq
27/01/2012
EU Ambassador Schweisgut signs the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
25/01/2012
Commission proposes a comprehensive reform of data protection rules to increase users' control of their data and to cut costs for businesses
25/01/2012
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the one year anniversary of the Egyptian uprising on 25 January
24/01/2012
Council finds Hungary's action on excessive deficit insufficient
24/01/2012
Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán
23/01/2012
Council conclusions on Burma/Myanmar
23/01/2012
Council tightens restrictive measures on Syria
23/01/2012
Iran: New EU sanctions target sources of finance for nuclear programme
22/01/2012
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
Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the bombings in Kano, Nigeria
20/01/2012
Safety of passenger ships - Costa Concordia accident and Commission review of safety legislation
20/01/2012
Towards new economic and financial governance in Europe
17/01/2012
European Commission launches accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary over the independence of its central bank and data protection authorities as well as over measures affecting the judiciary
17/01/2012
Martin Schulz elected President of the European Parliament
17/01/2012
1/20: Seminar: EU-Japan: Prevention of Natural Hazard's and Disaster's Research
16/01/2012
Statement by the President of the Eurogroup
14/01/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Taiwan
13/01/2012
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the release of political prisoners in Burma-Myanmar
13/01/2012
Statement by EC Vice-President Olli Rehn on the decision by S&P concerning the rating of several euro area Member States
12/01/2012
European Commissioner Barnier, in charge of financial services, to visit Japan
11/01/2012
Belgium, Cyprus, Malta and Poland took effective action to correct deficit while Hungary's measures are insufficient
11/01/2012
Statement of the European Commission on the situation in Hungary on 11 January 2012
10/01/2012
Consumers: EU investigates consumer credit websites - a market underperforming for consumers
21/12/2011
Children in the European Union gain additional protection against international abduction
21/12/2011
EU unfreezes Libyan funds
22/12/2011
EU to relax measures on food imports from Japan
20/12/2011
Commission extends control over goods which could be used for capital punishment or torture
20/12/2011
EU calls for immediate action to drive down youth unemployment
20/12/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following the death of DPRK leader Kim Jong Il
20/12/2011
EU Ambassador addresses Diet members on latest Eurozone situation
21/12/2011
The directive including aviation activities in the EU's emissions trading scheme is valid
19/12/2011
Statement by the Spokesperson on High Representative Catherine Ashton on the death of Kim Jong-Il
19/12/2011
EU Finance Ministers statement on IMF resources
19/12/2011
Restoring Confidence in Financial Markets - Measures Taken in the EU and Japan
18/12/2011
Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Egypt
16/12/2011
Notice of holiday season closure 12/29-1/3
15/12/2011
Energy Roadmap 2050: a secure, competitive and low-carbon energy sector is possible
14/12/2011
International Story Book Event held at the Delegation
14/12/2011
European Commission strengthens consular rights to help millions of Europeans abroad
13/12/2011
New European Energies Coming to Japan
13/12/2011
Commission clears acquisition by Teekay and Marubeni of joint control over Maersk LNG
13/12/2011
Schengen enlargement: Liechtenstein to become 26th member state
13/12/2011
Statement by Vice-President Viviane Reding, EU Justice Commissioner, on Child Abduction
12/12/2011
EU Economic governance "Six-Pack" enters into force
11/12/2011
Durban conference delivers breakthrough for climate
12/12/2011
European Business Council in Japan elects Duco Delgorge as new Chairman
09/12/2011
Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council following the first session of the European Council
09/12/2011
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2011
09/12/2011
Accession treaty with Croatia signed today
07/12/2011
Antitrust: Commission fines producers of refrigeration compressors € 161 million in fifth cartel settlement
07/122011
Strengthening Europe's place in the world: An external budget for 2014-2020 to respect EU commitments and promote shared values
06/12/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, on the Duma elections in the Russian Federation
06/12/2011
Antitrust: Commission opens formal proceedings to investigate sales of e-books
05/12/2011
EU launches trade negotiations with Georgia and Moldova
02/12/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the outcome of the special session of the Human Rights Council on Syria
02/12/2011
Asylum policy: Less talk, more solidarity
02/12/2011
EU facilitated dialogue: Agreement on IBM
01/12/2011
Council reinforces restrictive measures concerning Iran
01/12/2011
Council statement on the attack on the British embassy in Iran
30/11/2011
€ 30.1 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in third countries
30/11/2011
Horizon 2020: Commission proposes €80 billion investment in research and innovation, to boost growth and jobs
30/11/2011
New way forward for Galileo satellite navigation
30/11/2011
Main results of the EcoFin Council
29/11/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the security incident at the UK Embassy in Tehran
28/11/2011
Statement by EU High Representative on the publication of the report of the independent international commission of inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
28/11/2011
Lecture by Prof. DENOS (DG RTD) on EU's research in aeronautics and air transport at Tokyo Delegation
27/11/2011
Statement by Vice President Olli Rehn
26/11/2011
Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the situation in Egypt
24/11/2011
2012 Calendar for the EU Gateway Programme
24/11/2011
Durban must deliver a roadmap for climate action by all major economies
24/11/2011
Nuclear safety: EU will give extra €500 million for the decommissioning of old Soviet type nuclear reactors
24/11/2011
Nuclear safety: stress tests well on track
24/11/2011
A single permit and a common set of rights for third-country nationals throughout the EU
24/11/2011
Food safety: EU measures on imports from Japan to be prolonged until end of March 2012
23/11/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the signature of the agreement for political transition in Yemen
23/11/2011
New action for growth, governance and stability
23/11/2011
Mergers: Commission clears Western Digital's acquisition of Hitachi's hard disk drive business subject to conditions
23/11/2011
Climate change: Enhancing EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
21/11/2011
Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Lucas Papademos, Prime Minister of Greece
21/11/2011
Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, after the meeting with Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos
21/11/2011
Statement of the European Commission on the request by Hungary of possible financial assistance
201/11/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the violence in Egypt
18/11/2011
Statement by the High Representative made following the adoption of a Resolution on the Iranian nuclear issue by the IAEA Board of Governors
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International agreed rules to speed up introduction of electric vehicles
15/11/2011
EU takes action to combat sexual abuse of children and child pornography
15/11/2011
Commission wants better quality credit ratings
15/11/2011
Commission strengthens the justice and fundamental rights dimension of future EU budgets
15/11/2011
Commission adopts 2012 Work Programme for European Renewal
14/11/2011
Council conclusions on Iran
14/11/2011
Council reinforces restrictive measures on Syria
14/11/2011
Aviation security: Commission adopts new rules on the use of security scanners at European airports
13/11/2011
Joint statement on the decision to ask Mario Monti to form the next Italian government
12/11/2011
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton visits Tripoli and opens European Union Delegation
11/11/2011
EU promotes ambitious plans to protect tunas and swordfish in the Atlantic and Mediterranean
11/11/2011
FP7 Information Day on ICT in Tokyo
11/11/2011
Message of congratulation from President Barroso to Mr Lukas Papademos, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
10/11/2011
EU welcomes conclusion of negotiations on Russia's WTO accession
10/11/2011
Statement on the designation of Lucas Papademos as Prime Minister of Greece
09/11/2011
Opening the world for small and medium sized enterprises to enhance EU growth
08/11/2011
Economic governance: Council adopts legal texts
07/11/2011
European Innovation Partnership agrees on actions to turn ageing into an opportunity
03/11/2011
HR Ashton in Japan: Visit to areas hit by the earthquake and tsunami
02/11/2011
Statement by Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, following her talks with Koichiro Gemba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan
01/11/2011
Joint statement on the latest developments in the Eurozone
31/10/2011
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to visit Japan
30/10/2011
Joint letter by President Van Rompuy and President Barroso to the G20 leaders
28/10/2011
Joint statement on the Elections in Tunisia
28/10/2011
EU begins modernization review of Trade Defence Instruments
27/10/2011
Olli Rehn appointed Commission Vice President, with additional instruments, Algirdas Šemeta responsible for Eurostat
27/10/2011
European Parliament's foreign affairs committee representatives to visit Japan
26/10/2011
Statement of EU Heads of State or Government
26/10/2011
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton travels to Australia
25/10/2011
EU 'Smart Borders': Commission wants easier access and enhanced security
25/10/2011
More responsible businesses can foster more growth in Europe
25/10/2011
Haiku Contest Winners' Trips
24/10/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the elections in Tunisia
23/10/2011
High Representative / Vice-President Catherine Ashton on bilateral visit to China
23/10/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Day of Liberation of Libya
23/10/2011
Statement by President Barroso at the press conference following the meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the euro area Press conference Brussels, 23rd October 2011
23/10/2011
Jörg Asmussen is appointed to the executive board of the European Central Bank
21/10/2011
Galileo: Europe launches its first satellites for smart navigation system
21/10/2011
EU and Russia agree terms for Moscow's eventual WTO accession
20/10/2011
European Commission seeks criminal sanctions for insider dealing and market manipulation to improve deterrence and market integrity
20/10/2011
Joint statement by President Herman Van Rompuy and President José Manuel Barroso on the death of Muammar Gaddafi
20/10/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the fall of Sirte and reports of the death of Colonel Gaddafi
19/10/2011
Connecting Europe Facility: Commission adopts plan for €50 billion boost to European networks
19/10/2011
EU report highlights concerns over rise in protectionism across G20
19/10/2011
Antitrust: Commission fines producers of CRT glass € 128 million in fourth cartel settlement
18/10/2011
"Embrace Space" smartphone application now available
18/10/2011
Crack down on short selling and sovereign debt speculation
18/10/2011
R&D Scoreboard: top EU firms increase investment in innovation, but lag behind global competitors
17/10/2011
EU Heads of Mission meeting held in Fukushima
17/10/2011
State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Dexia Bank Belgium; opens in-depth investigation
14/10/2011
Industrial competitiveness is the solution to ensure sustainable economic recovery
12/10/2011
EU Trade chief welcomes progress from first Europe-South Korea Trade Committee
12/10/2011
EU Ambassadors show solidarity with Fukushima
12/10/2011
3rd EU-Japan Workshop on Railway Technical Standards
12/10/2011
Statement by the spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative on the release of political prisoners in Burma/Myanmar
12/10/2011
European Commission recommends moving onto next stages towards EU entry
12/10/2011
A roadmap for stability and growth
12/10/2011
Statement by Presidents Barroso and Van Rompuy on the recent political developments in Slovakia
11/10/2011
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the verdict in the case of Ms Yulia Tymoshenko
11/10/2011
Statement by the European Commission, the ECB and IMF on the Fifth Review Mission to Greece
10/10/2011
Joint declaration on the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2011
10/10/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the violence in Egypt
10/10/2011
Statement by Vice President Almunia on Dexia
07/10/2011
Joint statement on 2011 Nobel Peace Prize
04/10/2011
Council confirms agreement on economic governance
04/10/2011
Council recommends the nomination of Jörg Asmussen to the executive board of the European Central Bank
03/10/2011
The FP7 Call in Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies for 2012 - opportunities for Japan
30/09/2011
Digital Agenda: Kroes, Dalli and Geoghegan-Quinn welcome Council endorsement of ageing research joint programme
29/09/2011
EU/Tunisia Task Force agrees concrete assistance for Tunisia's transition
29/09/2011
Council enables consumers to make healthier dietary choices
28/09/2011
Meeting with EU-Japan Interparliamentary League of Friendship President
28/09/2011
Financial Transaction Tax: Making the financial sector pay its fair share
28/09/2011
European Parliament's trade committee representatives to visit Japan
27/09/2011
EU, Japan in the world: Integrated Action for Disaster Resilience
27/09/2011
EU response to the Arab Spring: new package of support for North Africa and Middle East
26/09/2011
Joint statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Piebalgs on the death of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai
26/09/2011
European Commission sets the rules for allocation of free emissions allowances to airlines
23/09/2011
Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following the Middle East Quartet meeting in New York
22/09/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the execution of Troy Davis
21/09/2011
Statement on Iran by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the E3/EU+3
21/09/2011
Research & innovation: Commission calls for partnerships to tackle societal challenges
20/09/2011
Commission sets out the path to resource-efficient growth
16/09/2011
Presidency Statement: Communication on the Agreement on Economic Governance Package for the EU
16/09/2011
Schengen: EU Commission proposes a European approach to better protect citizens' free movement
16/09/2011
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, to address the UN General Assembly
15/09/2011
EU interim forecast: Recovery stalls amid financial market crisis
14/09/2011
EU issued € 5 billion 10y bond to finance loan for Portugal
13/09/2011
Breaking down barriers to research - consultation on the European Research Area
13/09/2011
Ombudsman: Commission clarifies permitted food contamination levels after Fukushima nuclear accident
12/09/2011
Commissioner Georgieva confirms allocation of new humanitarian funding towards Horn of Africa Drought
12/09/2011
2011 Report on Public Finances: the sustainability of the public finances is the key policy concern in the wake of the crisis
12/09/2011
EU starts negotiations on Caspian pipeline to bring gas to Europe
12/09/2011
EU Prize for Women Innovators: the contest is on!
11/09/2011
Statement of Commissioner Rehn on Greece
10/09/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo
09/09/2011
Statement by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy: "The 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States"
08/09/2011
Risk communication during emergencies - 1 October Conference, Kyoto
07/09/2011
President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy welcomes today's judgement by the German Federal Constitutional Court
07/09/2011
Statement of the European Commission on new fiscal measures announced by Italian Government
07/09/2011
New EU Delegation building to be unveiled to the media
06/09/2011
Belgium, Poland pre-visit dinner with journalists
02/09/2011
Statement by the High Representative Catherine Ashton, on the extension of restrictive measures against the Syrian regime
02/09/2011
Council bans import of Syrian oil
02/09/2011
Statement by the European Commission, the ECB and IMF on the Fifth Review Mission to Greece
01/09/2011
EU lifts asset freeze on several Libyan entities
02/09/2011
Functional & High Quality Design - All the way from Europe
30/08/2011
Message of congratulations from President Barroso to the new Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihiko Noda
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The Commission establishes humanitarian presence in Tripoli and boosts funding for emergency operations in Libya's capital
26/08/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the bombing attack against the United Nations premises in Abuja, Nigeria
26/08/2011
Launch of Delegation's social media landing page
24/08/2011
Libya: EU geared up for the humanitarian challenge
23/08/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the convening and outcome of the special session of the UN Human Rights Council on Syria
22/08/2011
Joint statement by President Herman Van Rompuy and President José Manuel Barroso on Libya
22/08/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on developments in Libya
19/08/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the broadening of restrictive measures against the government of Syria
18/08/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the terrorist attacks in Israel
18/08/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the EU on EU action following the escalation of violent repression in Syria
18/08/2011
World Humanitarian Day: Honouring the people helping people
17/08/2011
EU Delegation completes move to new premises
17/08/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on settlement expansion in the West Bank
16/08/2011
Statement by President Barroso and Commissioner Rehn on today's proposals by President Sarkozy and Chancelor Merkel
11/08/2011
EU Delegation to Japan to move to new premises
11/08/2011
The negotiation of the coordinated EU-Japan research projects is completed!
10/08/2011
Council reinforces sanctions on Libya
09/08/2011
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People on 9 August 2011
08/08/2011
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, welcomes the decisions taken to strengthen fiscal discipline and growth
08/08/2011
Commission welcomes Russia's decision to cancel temporary import requirements for fresh EU vegetables
05/08/2011
The EU-Japan FP7 Joint Call in Aeronautics for 2012
04/08/2011
Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext
02/08/2011
Ambassador Schweisgut speaks at "Asia 2050 - Realizing the Asian Century" conference
02/08/2011
Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Swiss pharma company Nycomed by Takeda of Japan
28/07/2011
EU27 population 502.5 million at 1 January 2011
28/07/2011
Terrorist attack in Norway: Joint meeting of the Terrorism Working Party and COTER
28/07/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in the north of Kosovo
26/07/2011
EU Construction Companies Providing Solutions for Rebuilding Japan
23/07/2011
Commissioner Georgieva announces new humanitarian funding for famine and drought victims
22/07/2011
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, condemns the bomb blasts in Oslo
21/07/2011
Statement by the Heads of State or Government of the Euro Area and EU Institutions
20/07/2011
Commission wants stronger and more responsible banks in Europe
19/07/2011
Nuclear waste: Commission welcomes adoption of radioactive waste directive
19/07/2011
Signature of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Japan and the European Commission's Directorate General for Mobility and Transport- (MOVE) on SESAR (Air Traffic Management)
16/07/2011
Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the admission of South Sudan to the United Nations
15/07/2011
Commission welcomes the International Maritime Organization agreement to tackle CO2 emissions
13/07/2011
EU diplomats to assist debris clean-up efforts in Miyagi Prefecture
12/07/2011
Main results of the ECOFINCouncil
12/07/2011
Judgments in Cases T-112/07 Hitachi and Others; T-113/07 Toshiba; T-132/07 Fuji Electric Co. Ltd; & T-133/07 Mitsubishi Electric v Commission
11/07/2011
Statement by the Eurogroup
10/07/2011
On the occasion of the announcement of a carbon price by the Australian Government, EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said:
09/07/2011
Declaration by the EU and its Member States on the Republic of South Sudan's independence, 9 July 2011
06/07/2011
Digital Agenda: Commission proposes more competition, more choice and lower prices for mobile phone users abroad
05/07/2011
E. coli outbreak: EU withdraws Egyptian seeds from the market and temporarily bans their import
05/07/2011
EU welcomes WTO report on China's export restrictions on raw materials
04/07/2011
Food Safety: EU amends regulation governing imports of Japanese food and feed
04/07/2011
The European Commission will give emergency food aid to North Korea
03/07/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the election in Thailand
02/07/2011
Statement by the Eurogroup
01/07/2011
Meeting with Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Mori
30/06/2011
Joint statement by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy following the vote in the Greek Parliament on the implementing measures for the revised economic programme
30/06/2011
European exporters to benefit from Free Trade Agreement between EU and South Korea from 1 July
30/06/2011
EU closes accession negotiations with Croatia
30/06/2011
TEPCO at EU Nuclear Contact Group - On Fukushima
29/06/2011
Joint statement by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy following the vote in the Greek Parliament on the revised economic programme
28/06/2011
Message of congratulations from President Barroso to Christine Lagarde on her appointment as Head of the International Monetary Fund
28/06/2011
Statement of Commissioner Olli Rehn on Greece
27/06/2011
EU27 Foreign Direct Investment: Strong decline in EU27 investment flows with the rest of the world in 2010
27/06/2011
Successful start of Iceland's membership negotiations with the EU
27/06/2011
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU following the ICC decision concerning the arrest warrants for Muammar A. M. Gaddafi, Saif Al Islam Gaddafi and Abdullah Al Sanousi
26/06/2011
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2011
24/06/2011
European Council appoints Mario Draghi President of the European Central Bank
24/06/2011
EU leaders endorse Commission's plan for Roma integration
22/06/2011
Commission awards final contracts making Galileo a reality
21/06/2011
President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso welcome the re-election of Ban Ki-moon as UN Secretary-General
21/06/2011
Horizon 2020: New name for the future EU funding programme for research and innovation
20/06/2011
Statement by the Eurogroup on Greece
20/06/2011
Digital Agenda: EU and Japan agree to strengthen cooperation in Future Internet research
15/06/2011
ITER COUNCIL MEETS IN JAPAN: Mitigating the effects of the Japanese Natural Disaster on the ITER Project
17/06/2011
European Business Council donation for Tohoku region
17/06/2011
Remarks by President Barroso on the recent political developments in Greece
16/06/2011
First EU-Japan Joint Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation held
16/06/2011
Statement by Commissioner Rehn on Greece
14/06/2011
Ambassador Schweisgut visits Tokyo Governor Ishihara
13/06/2011
26th anniversary of Schengen: statement of the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström
13/06/2011
Joint statement by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the results of the general elections in Turkey
12/06/2011
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton, Vice-President Viviane Reding, Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs and Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht
11/06/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Syria
10/06/2011
Statement by President Barroso on Croatia - Commission proposes to close the last "Chapters" in the accession talks
09/06/2011
Commission report highlights Europe's innovation emergency and analyses Member States' progress
08/06/2011
Farmers to receive compensation for the E. coli outbreak
08/06/2011
Declaration by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union, the UN Secretary-General's candidacy for reelection
06/06/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the elections in Peru
03/06/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Yemen
30/05/2011
Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigations into two proposed acquisitions in the hard disk drive sector
31/05/2011
Aiming at Developing the World's Highest Efficiency Concentrator Photovoltaic Cells
30/05/2011
Statement by Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action on the latest carbon emissions estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA)
30/05/2011
Ombudsman asks Commission to clarify permitted food contamination levels after Fukushima nuclear accident
28/05/2011
The second EU Japan English Haiku Contest (Announcement of the winning Haiku)
28/05/2011
20th EU-Japan Summit Joint Press Statement
28/05/2011
Remarks by Herman VAN ROMPUY, President of the European Council following the EU-Japan Summit
28/05/2011
José Manuel Durão Barroso, Remarks following the EU-Japan Summit
26/05/2011
EU27 imports from Japan decreased by 30% between 2000 and 2010
25/05/2011
After Fukushima: EU Stress tests start on 1 June
25/05/2011
Statement of President Barroso following the announcement of the candidacy of Mrs Christine Lagarde for the post of Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
24/05/2011
'Euro and Japan - Challenges and prospects' Seminar Report
24/05/2011
The Fourth Japan-EU Joint Customs Co-operation Committee
24/05/2011
Commission sets out "blueprint" for Intellectual Property Rights to boost creativity and innovation
24/05/2011
A credible, fair and effective EU migration policy: the way forward
20/05/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the speech of President Obama
23/05/2011
Galileo: October take off for EU satellites
22/05/2011
Catherine Ashton opens European Union office in Benghazi
23/05/2011
EU strengthens restrictive measures against Iran
23/05/2011
EU strengthens restrictive measures against Syria
23/05/2011
EU strengthens restrictive measures against Libya
20/05/2011
Statement by Vice President Viviane Reding, EU Justice Commissioner, on Japan's move to sign the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
19/05/2011
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre and Kyoto University strengthen collaboration in disaster risk reduction
19/05/2011
European Supercomputer in Rokkasho, North of Japan
18/05/2011
WTO Airbus Case - Appellate Body overturns key findings of the Panel in favour of the EU
17/05/2011
Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, 17 May 2011
17/05/2011
Council recommends the nomination of Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank
17/05/2011
Council agrees general approach on short selling and credit default swaps
17/05/2011
Council approves aid to Portugal, sets out conditions
17/05/2011
Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions increased in 2010 but remain well below pre-crisis leve
16/05/2011
Second Japan-EU English Haiku Contest launched
16/05/2011
Statement by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers
14/05/2011
EU imposes first ever anti-subsidy tariffs against imports from China
13/05/2011
Statement by Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, on the announced permanent customs controls in Denmark
12/05/2011
Main results of the Justice and Home Affairs Council
12/05/2011
Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of British automotive repair company Speedy (Kwik-Fit) by Itochu of Japan
12/05/2011
Safety of goods: Fewer dangerous products slipping through the net, while safety at source a key objective
11/05/2011
India and Japan trade deals get conditional backing
10/05/2011
EU Film Days 2011 to open in Tokyo on 27 May
09/05/2011
EU imposes restrictive measures against Syria
09/05/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the violent clashes in Cairo
07/05/2011
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Europe Day
04/05/2011
Commission proposes better management of migration to the EU
02/05/2011
Joint statement by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy and the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso on the death of Osama Bin Laden
29/04/2011
Solidarity with Japan: the assistance of the European Union following the triple disaster
28/04/2011
Free movement: workers from eight Member States that joined EU in 2004 finally enjoy full rights
28/04/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the agreement to form a Palestinian interim government
27/04/2011
The entry into force of the Science and Technology Agreement between the European Union and the Government of Japan
27/04/2011
Emissions trading: Commission adopts decision on how free allowances should be allocated from 2013
26/04/2011
Euro area and EU27 government deficit at 6.0% and 6.4% of GDP respectively
23/04/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on violent repressions in Syria
22/04/2011
Meeting with MEXT Senior Vice-Minister Sasaki
21/04/2011
Seminar on the euro and EU-Japan ties to be held
20/04/2011
EU relief effort enters homestretch with latest deliveries of supplies
20/04/2011
EU draft budget 2012: For 500 million Europeans in times of austerity
20/04/2011
EU school project reaches all 47 prefectures in its fifth year
19/04/2011
EU education report: good progress, but more effort needed to achieve targets
18/04/2011
EU-Japan Business Cooperation: Growth for the Future
18/04/2011
Commission pledges €110 million to complete safety work on Chernobyl site
15/04/2011
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following the NATO ministerial meeting in Berlin
12/04/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the human rights situation in China
11/04/2011
Statement by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire
08/04/2011
Statement by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers
06/04/2011
Côte d'Ivoire: EU imposes additional sanctions in view of the gravity of the situation
06/04/2011
Portugal's request for the activation of the financial support mechanisms
06/04/2011
Commissioner Piebalgs calls for EU to maintain its leadership on official development aid as new figures reveal it spent a record €53.8 billion in 2010
05/04/2011
European Commission calls on Member States to set national strategies for Roma integration
06/04/2011
EU relief supplies flown in for Miyagi Prefecture
04/04/2011
European Commission President Barroso discusses post-disaster cooperation with Japanese Prime Minister Kan
04/04/2011
European support to Japan's humanitarian needs boosted by €10 million
01/04/2011
Mergers: Commission clears acquisition by Suntory and Castel of Covea Group's subsidiaries active in the French wine sector
01/04/2011
EU population older and more diverse - new demography report says
01/04/2011
Council decides on EU military operation in support of humanitarian assistance operations in Libya
31/03/2011
EU wins key WTO case proving Boeing received billions in subsidies from United States
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Council introduces CO2 emissions limits for light vans
29/03/2011
Emissions trading: rules on transitional free allocation of allowances to the power sector adopted
28/03/2011
Transport 2050: Commission outlines ambitious plan to increase mobility and reduce emissions
25/03/2011
European Council 24/25 March 2011 Conclusion
25/03/2011
EU humanitarian aid chief to visit Japan
24/03/2011
Japan: MEPs express support and call for EU assistance
24/03/2011
Food safety: the EU reinforces controls on imports from Japan
23/03/2011
Commissioner Georgieva to visit disaster-stricken Japan
23/03/2011
Parliament approves Treaty change to allow stability mechanism
22/03/2011
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, today spoke to the Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan by telephone
21/03/2011
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council
21/03/2011
Statement by the High Representative on the Referendum in Egypt
21/03/2011
Main results of the General Affairs Council
21/03/2011
Main results of the Extraordinary Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
19/03/2011
Statement by the High Representative Catherine Ashton, on Libya
17/03/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on Bahrain
16/03/2011
MEPs express sorrow at disaster in Japan and criticise EU response on Libya
16/03/2011
Statement by EU Ambassador Schweisgut following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami natural disaster
15/03/2011
Statement by President Barroso on the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to assist Japan
15/03/2011
Main results of the EcoFin Council
11/03/2011
The EC following closely the developments in Japan
11/03/2011
Message of solidarity by President Barroso and President Van Rompuy on the earthquake in Japan
10/03/2011
EU sets out priorities to dismantle trade barriers
10/03/2011
Libya: EU extends restrictive measures to key financial entities
10/03/2011
Main results of the Council Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry, Research and Space)
06/03/2011
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton sends fact-finding team to Libya ahead of European Council
07/03/2011
President Van Rompuy conferred Honorary Doctorate by Kobe University
02/03/2011
On the assassination of the Minister of Minorities in the Government of Pakistan
02/03/2011
Libya: adoption of the implementing regulation on EU sanctions
01/03/2011
EU interim forecast: Recovery gaining ground
01/03/2011
EU Ambassador at Japan National Press Club
28/02/2011
Libya: EU imposes arms embargo and targeted sanctions
28/02/2011
And the Oscar goes to... Major success for EU-backed film 'The King's Speech'
28/02/2011
EU climate change negotiator to visit Japan
27/02/2011
Statement by Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on UNSC resolution and latest developments regarding the situation in Libya
27/02/2011
Statement by Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Commission Vice-President, on appointment of new Tunisian Prime Minister
25/02/2011
New Zealand earthquake aftermath: the European Commission activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism
25/02/2011
EU Ambassador Schweisgut meets with the leaders of the New Komeito, Japanese Communist Party
24/02/2011
Statement by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following his meeting with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
23/02/2011
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on Libya
23/02/2011
The European Commission facilitates support to evacuate Europeans from Libya
23/02/2011
On the establishment of a new government in Kosovo
22/02/2011
Message of condolence from President Barroso to Mr John Phillip Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand following the earthquake in Christchurch
22/02/2011
Remarks by HRVP Catherine Ashton at the end of her visit to Egypt
22/02/2011
EU DG INFSO Visits Japan to Deepen Cooperation in ICT
21/10/2010
EU Ambassador to Japan to speak at Japan National Press Club
21/02/2011
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council
20/02/2011
Statement on the launch of the Frontex operation "Hermes"
20/02/2011
Declaration on events in Lybia
18/02/2011
New EU Ambassador presents credentials to the Emperor
17/02/2011
EU Commission welcomes European Parliament backing for free trade deal with South Korea
17/02/2011
Meeting with Minister Renho
17/02/2011
Chemicals/REACH: six dangerous substances to be phased out by the EU
16/02/2011
EU Ambassador with Minister Gemba
16/02/2011
Media: Commission Vice-President Kroes welcomes amendments to Hungarian Media Law
15/02/2011
European Commission agrees to limited treaty change
14/02/2011
Main results of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council
14/02/2011
Remarks by the High Representative/ Vice President Catherine Ashton at the end of her visit to Tunisia, 14 February 2011
11/02/2011
Joint statement on recent developments in Egypt
10/02/2011
Ambassador designate Dietmar Schweisgut visits LDP headquarters
09/02/2011
Joint Press Statement on the issue of international parental abduction
08/02/2011
weareurope - European Fashion Labels under one Roof
07/02/2011
Declaration on Southern Sudan
04/02/2011
Conclusions of the European Council - ECOFIN
03/02/2011
Statement by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton on the situation in Egypt
02/02/2011
The Commission calls for action on commodities and raw materials
31/01/2011
Renewable Energy Targets: Commission calls on Member States to boost cooperation
31/01/2011
Ambassador-designate Mr. Schweisgut meets with MAFF Minister Mr. Kano
31/01/2011
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council
28/01/2011
Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Egypt
24/01/2011
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, condemns today's terrorist attack in Moscow
24/01/2011
EU research and innovation funding - immediate changes to cut red tape for researchers and SMEs
19/01/2011
Air transport: Vice President Kallas convenes European airports to draw the lessons from air travel disruption due to snow
19/01/2011
Clearer rules on seeking healthcare abroad
19/01/2011
EU-Japan Business Round Table co-Chairs meet with PM Kan
18/01/2011
Main results of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council
18/01/2011
Midterm review of Galileo and EGNOS
18/01/2011
Commission strengthens the European dimension of sport
15/01/2011
Statement on Southern Sudan's Referendum
14/01/2011
Statement on Tunisia
12/01/2011
EU economic governance: Commission sets the yearly priorities for EU growth
12/01/2011
Hungary assumes the rotating EU Presidency
11/01/2011
EU and Serbia sign bilateral WTO accession agreement
07/01/2011
Hans Dietmar Schweisgut to become Ambassador of the EU to Japan
06/01/2011
Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the occasion of her visit to the Middle East
03/01/2011
A successful start for the euro changeover in Estonia
01/01/2011
A turning point for the European financial sector
20/12/2010
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the presidential elections in Belarus
20/12/2010
EU to link its greenhouse gas emissions trading system with Switzerland
17/12/2010
Commissioner Füle congratulates Montenegro for securing candidate status
17/12/2010
Conclusions of the 16-17 Dec. European Council
16/12/2010
ECB increases its capital
15/12/2010
Commission welcomes agreement on European Citizens' Initiative
14/12/2010
Japanese scientists visit the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to discuss applications of telemedicine and e-health
13/12/2010
Joint statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner for enlargement Štefan Füle on Kosovo elections
11/12/2010
European Union welcomes Cancún Agreement as important step towards global framework for climate action
10/12/2010
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo
09/12/2010
European Solutions for a Cleaner and Greener Environment
07/12/2010
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of E3+3 after the talks with Iran, Geneva 6-7 December 2010
07/12/2010
Council approves aid to Ireland, sets out conditions
05/12/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton welcoming the IAEA nuclear fuel bank
02/12/2010
Catherine Ashton appoints Robert Cooper as Counsellor in the EEAS
02/12/2010
A European action plan to strengthen air cargo security
01/12/2010
First REACH registration closes: a step nearer to safer use of chemicals in the EU
30/11/2010
Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union in support of ratification of the new strategic arms reduction treaty (START)
30/11/2010
Antitrust: Commission probes allegations of antitrust violations by Google
29/11/2010
Autumn forecast 2010-2012: EU recovery taking hold, but progress uneven
29/11/2010
Commissioners Piebalgs, Hedegaard and Füle announce "Climate Change Windows"
29/11/2010
Press statement by EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki, after the ICCAT annual meeting in Paris which closed on Saturday 27 November
28/11/2010
Statement by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers
24/11/2010
Joint Russian Federation-EU Statement on key WTO-accession issues
24/11/2010
Statement by EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli REHN on the Irish 4-year recovery plan
24/11/2010
New financial market supervision system signed into law
23/11/2010
Statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton on North Korean attack on South Korean Island
21/11/2010
Statement by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers
18/11/2010
EU at the "Internet of Things" in Japan
17/11/2010
Main results of the Council
17/11/2010
Call for applications for Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) now open
16/11/2010
Statement of President Barroso on the 2011 EU budget
15/11/2010
Joint statement on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) from all the negotiating partners of the agreement
12/11/2010
Joint statement of European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy at the end of the G20 summit in Seoul
13/11/2010
Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
11/11/2010
Parliament ushers in new EU rules for hedge funds and private equity
10/11/2010
Energy: Commission presents its new strategy towards 2020
09/11/2010
Antitrust: Commission fines 11 air cargo carriers €799 million in price fixing cartel
09/11/2010
European Commission adopts 2010 Enlargement Package
09/11/2010
Climate change: Commission launches major investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies
08/11/2010
EU adopts stricter rules on industrial emissions
09/11/2010
EU sets assertive trade policy agenda for next five years
07/11/2010
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Burma/Myanmar
08/11/2010
Dr. Ruprecht NIEPOLD given the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
03/11/2010
Nuclear waste: Commission proposes safety standards for final disposal
02/11/2010
EU - Japan bilateral Session on Ultra Wideband Technology
29/10/2010
Joint statement by Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment and Joke Schauvliege, EU President of the Environment Council on the outcome of the COP10 Conference on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan
29/10/2010
European Council Conclusions 28 & 29 October
27/10/2010
UNDP and European Commission to cooperate more closely on biodiversity preservation
25/10/2010
The EU calls on trading partners to honour their commitment to remove protectionist trade barriers
25/10/2010
High Representative Catherine Ashton nominates the top management of the External Action Service
26/10/2010
European Pavilion at Japan Mass Trans Innovation
25/10/2010
Calls for proposals for EU-Japan research cooperation 2011 - deadline approaching
22/10/2010
Joint Press Statement on International Parental Abduction
21/10/2010
Guillermo Fariñas - winner of the 2010 Sakharov Prize
22/10/2010
The Export Control Working Group 'ECWG' of ITER met in Tokyo
21/10/2010
European Environment Commissioner to attend COP10
20/10/2010
The value of nature: Groundbreaking report reveals critical economic importance of biodiversity
20/10/2010
Commission sets out its plans for a new EU framework for crisis management in the financial sector
20/10/2010
EU diplomatic service: accountability and balanced recruitment
19/10/2010
Statement by Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, on the recent developments concerning the respect for EU law as regards the situation of Roma in France
19/10/2010
European Commission adopts strategy to ensure respect for EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
19/10/2010
Hedge funds: Council sets out its position with a view to concluding negotiations with the Parliament
15/10/2010
Conference on promoting human rights via United Nations treaties to be held
14/10/2010
Main results of the Environment Council
13/10/2010
Nobel Prize in Physics 2010: ERC grantee Prof. Konstantin Novoselov
10/10/2010
Hungary accident: European team of five experts to start working on the ground on Monday
09/10/2010
Breakthrough in Climate Change talks at UN Aviation Body
08/10/2010
Nobel Peace Prize: José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, congratulates Liu Xiaobo
08/10/2010
Biodiversity: Assessment confirms EU has missed 2010 target, but important lessons learned
08/10/2010
EU continues efforts to achieve universal abolition of death penalty
07/10/2010
Commission outlines vision for taxing the financial sector
07/10/2010
EU-Japan agreement on mutual legal assistance
06/10/2010
EU and South Korea sign free trade deal
05/10/2010
EU-Japan at ASEM8
01/10/2010
Presentation for Vulcanus
30/09/2010
Statement by Competition Commissioner Almunia on Irish banks
30/09/2010
Commission to boost Europe's defences against cyber-attacks
29/09/2010
EU economic governance: the Commission delivers a comprehensive package of legislative measures
23/09/2010
EU Environment Commissioner on the UN Meeting on Biodiversity
21/09/2010
President of the European Research Council (ERC) visited Japan
20/09/2010
Digital Agenda: Commission outlines measures to deliver fast and ultra-fast broadband in Europe
16/09/2010
Council approves agreement with South Korea on free trade
16/09/2010
President Barroso at the UN High Level Summit on Millennium Development Goals to push for a global commitment and shared responsibility in the fight against poverty
16/09/2010
Senior Austrian diplomat appointed next Head of the EU's Delegation to Japan
16/09/2010
CO2 Transport & Storage Workshop 21-22 Sept. - Amsterdam
15/09/2010
Making derivatives markets in Europe safer and more transparent
15/09/2010
New framework to increase transparency and ensure coordination for short selling and Credit Default Swaps
14/09/2010
Statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation
13/09/2010
9 out of 10 Europeans express steadfast support for development aid, says a special Eurobarometer
13/09/2010
30 November 2010: Last call for companies to register chemicals
13/09/2010
EU interim forecast: Recovery progressing in an uncertain global environment
13/09/2010
Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle on the result of the referendum in Turkey
10/09/2010
Main Results of the Foreign Affairs Council
09/09/2010
France and other Member States must halt expulsions of Roma immediately
08/09/2010
On the next steps at the UN concerning the advisory opinion on Kosovo
07/09/2010
Council approves compromise with Parliament on financial supervision
07/09/2010
European semester: Council approves strengthened monitoring of economic and budgetary policies
07/09/2010
European Commission to assess Member States' use of European Union funds for Roma integration
02/09/2010
On the launch of direct talks on the Middle East
02/09/2010
Post-2010 Biodiversity Strategy - Public Consultation
01/09/2010
Top European Commission environment official to visit Japan
31/08/2010
Commissioner Šemeta visits China to boost cooperation in custom controls and tackling counterfeit goods
31/08/2010
Kobe University opens Brussels Office
27/08/2010
EU pushes links with ASEAN in Economic Ministers meeting
25/08/2010
Statement by Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission and EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, on the Roma situation in Europe
25/08/2010
Bluefin tuna: EU research achieves breakthrough as fish spawn in captivity
20/08/2010
Middle East Quartet Statement
18/08/2010
Digital Agenda: Reflection Group on digitisation seeks views on boosting cultural heritage online
19/08/2010
President of the European Research Council to visit Japan
18/08/2010
Pakistan: Commissioner Georgieva proposes increasing Commission's funding to €70 million ahead of her visit to the area
11/08/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the recent mudslides in China
11/08/2010
Floods in Pakistan: Commission provides additional €10 million in emergency aid to address humanitarian needs
11/08/2010
Statement by Commissioner Olli REHN on today's vote by Slovakia's Parliament rejecting the participation in the loan for Greece
09/08/2010
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
8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), October 2010
06/08/2010
Statement by Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, on the outcome of the Bonn climate change talks
05/08/2010
"Calls for EU-Japan research cooperation 2011, published on 20 July 2010"
03/08/2010
European ICT Products and Solutions coming to Japan
01/08/2010
Declaration by the High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the Convention on Cluster Munitions
28/07/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the death penalty in Japan
28/07/2010
The European Economic and Social Committee in Japan
27/07/2010
EU opens accession negotiations with Iceland
26/07/2010
Council conclusions on Iran's nuclear programme
26/07/2010
Council establishes the European External Action Service
26/07/2010
Antitrust: Commission initiates formal investigations against IBM in two cases of suspected abuse of dominant market position
27/07/2010
Mergers: Commission approves merger between United Air Lines and Continental Airlines
23/07/2010
Joint press release - Publication of the results of the EU-wide stress-testing exercise
22/07/2010
Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union on the ICJ advisory opinion
21/07/2010
EU Appeals 'Airbus' Panel Report in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute
20/07/2010
EU Counter-Terrorism policy: Commission outlines main achievements and future challenges
20/07/2010
Commission proposes plan for financing ITER
19/07/2010
€6.4 billion for smart growth and jobs - Europe's biggest ever investment in research and innovation
15/07/2010
The European Interior Ministers approve a European security plan to be put in place by 2014
13/07/2010
Estonia joins the euro-family
12/07/2010
Commission proposes package to boost consumer protection and confidence in financial services
12/07/2010
The European Union's first use of enhanced cooperation to help international couples approved by EU governments
11/07/2010
Statement by Commission President Barroso on the outcome of the Football World Championship Final tonight
09/07/2010
【EU Delegation News】 Including Aviation into the EU Emissions Trading System: The Commission approves a tool to facilitate compliance for small emitters.
09/07/2010
The Science and Technology Agreement between the EU and Japan
08/07/2010
EU diplomatic service: Parliament gives go-ahead to Madrid deal
08/07/2010
Parliament gives green light for SWIFT II
08/07/2010
7/15 Seminar: Open for EU-Japan Research Cooperation
06/07/2010
Commission updates list of airlines banned from European airspace
07/07/2010
New EU Investment package set to boost trade and underpin investor rights
06/07/2010
Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Volvo cars by Geely and Daqing
05/07/2010
EU regrets silence of Sri Lanka regarding preferential import regime
05/07/2010
Renewables account for 62% of the new electricity generation capacity installed in the EU in 2009
01/07/2010
Top European Commission climate action official to visit Japan
30/06/2010
EU economic governance: the Commission proposes a reinforced macro-economic, budgetary and structural surveillance
30/06/2010
European Commission Statement on the Publication of the Final Report in the "Airbus" WTO case
30/06/2010
European Parliament caps bankers' bonuses
29/06/2010
Towards a European common charger for electric vehicles
28/06/2010
The EU and the United States sign the agreement on the transfer of bank data (SWIFT)
27/06/2010
Statement following the G20 Summit in Toronto
24/06/2010
EU27 Foreign Direct Investment
24/06/2010
Joint press release: The European Union and Japan sign mutual recognition of Authorised Economic Operators
23/06/2010
"Securing strong and sustainable growth" - President Barroso and President Van Rompuy set out EU goals for the G20 summit in Toronto
23/06/2010
Russia-Belarus gas dispute: Commission strongly concerned about gas cuts in Lithuania
23/06/2010
Smart Grid Summit
23/06/2010
Belgium assumes the rotating EU Presidency
21/06/2010
Statement of the European Parliament, the High Representative of the Statement of the European Parliament, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council and the Commission on the Europ・
20/06/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Israeli Gaza decision
17/06/2010
European Council Conclusions
17/06/2010
Europe 2020 finalised
19/06/2010
European Commission welcomes further reform of the RMB Exchange Rate Regime
17/06/2010
Commission welcomes European Council's decision to open accession negotiations with Iceland
16/06/2010
European Commission allocates €5 million for urgent humanitarian aid in Kyrgyzstan
16/06/2010
Procedural rights: European Parliament fully backs Commission proposal for stronger rights in criminal proceedings
15/06/2010
Commission concludes effective action was taken by twelve Member States in excessive deficit procedure
14/06/2010
Commission welcomes Council's decision to start the ratification process of the Stabilisation and Association agreement with Serbia
14/06/2010
European Investment Bank and European Commission to explore EU climate finance initiative
14/06/2010
【EU Delegation News】
Commission sets up system for certifying sustainable biofuels
09/06/2010
Main results of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council
09/06/2010
Commission visit to Hungary for informal discussions
09/06/2010
President Barroso congratulates the new Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr Naoto Kan, on his appointment
07/06/2010
The EU signs the financial stabilisation mechanism; up to 750,000 million could be mobilised
06/06/2010
President Barroso welcomes result of referendum in Slovenia
04/06/2010
EU Special Envoy Fassino in Japan to discuss Burma/Myanmar
04/06/2010
EU and Pakistan agree five-year cooperation plan
02/06/2010
Commission proposes improved EU supervision of Credit Rating Agencies and launches debate on corporate governance in financial institutions
01/06/2010
【EU Delegation News】EU and Russia agree to increase co-operation in technology and cutting-edge research
31/05/2010
EU Science & Technology Counsellors meetings in Japan
28/05/2010
EU offers special oil recovery equipment to support the US in combating the environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico
28/05/2010
EU calls on trading partners to remove protectionist barriers
27/05/2010
Commission sets out vision for bank resolution funds
25/05/2010
EU charges up the electric car
21/05/2010
European measures to minimise disruption caused by volcanic ash
21/05/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on Iran
20/05/2010
Statement by HR Catherine Ashton on the publication of the report on the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship 'Cheonan
09/05/2010
Antitrust: Commission fines DRAM producers € 331 million for price cartel; reaches first settlement in a cartel case
18/05/2010
Main results of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council
18/05/2010
Emissions trading: EU ETS emissions fall more than 11% in 2009
13/05/2010
Result of the Japan-EU English Haiku Contest
07/05/2010
Europe Day 2010
07/05/2010
Statement of the Heads of State or Government of the Euro Area
29/04/2010
EU-Japan Summit Joint Statement
28/04/2010
Lecture by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council
"A Changing EU and a Changing Japan in a Changing World"
23/04/2010
Multilingual website launched for university students
16/04/2010
【Now Available: Public Lecture and International Symposium】
Visual Materials
20/04/2010
Volcanic ash cloud: President Barroso launches European Commission action to address economic consequences
20/04/2010
9th ASEM Meeting (Asia-Europe Meeting)
13/04/2010
19th EU-Japan Summit to be held in Tokyo on 28 April
11/04/2010
Statement on the support to Greece by Euro area Members States
10/04/2010
Statement by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on the death of President Kaczyński
30/03/2010
【Erasmus Mundus】
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2010
08/04/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the political situation in Thailand
08/04/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Kyrgyzstan
08/04/2010
The European Council
30/03/2010
Commission updates the list of airlines banned from the European airspace
29/03/2010
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, condemns today's terrorist attacks in Moscow
29/03/2010
Spanish Presidency of the EU pleased that Europeans from Schengen Area countries can enter Libya without restrictions
29/03/2010
EU Commission strengthens the fight against trafficking in human beings
27/03/2010
Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on agreement between the United States and Russia on a new strategic arms reduction treaty (START)
26/03/2010
Statement of Connie Hedegaard, Europe Commissioner for Climate Action, on Council Conclusions today
25/03/2010
Eurogroup countries give their support to the aid mechanism for Greece
19/03/2010
Statement of President Barroso on the creation of a Euro area instrument for coordinated assistance to Greece
18/03/2010
Statement by the European Commission on CITES vote on bluefin tuna
18/03/2010
7th Meeting of the EU-Japan Dialogue on Intellectual Property Rights
16/03/2010
Euro Group clarifies the technical methods for helping Greece if necessary
11/03/2010
Renewable energy: forecasts show EU on track to meet 20% target
10/03/2010
An agreement has been reached on the protection of species in danger of extinction: the red tuna, the elephant and the polar bear
10/03/2010
An awareness and opinion survey on the 7th Framework Programme (FP7)
09/03/2010
European Commission acts to ensure fair trial rights in the EU
09/03/2010
Climate change: European Commission sets out strategy to reinvigorate global action after Copenhagen
07/03/2010
Statement by HR Catherine Ashton on the Iraqi elections 7 March
07/03/2010
International Women's Day - 8 March 2010
04/03/2010
Ready To Take Flight: The Successful Completion of ETP27
04/03/2010
Europe 2020: Commission proposes new economic strategy in Europe
25/02/2010
EU interim forecast: recovery is in progress but remains fragile
24/02/2010
Commission delivers opinion on Iceland's accession bid
17/02/2010
Commission creates two new Directorates-General for Energy and Climate Action
10/02/2010
European Council appoints the new Commission
10/02/2010
Symposium on the future of EU-Japan relations
08/01/2010
Spain takes over revamped EU Presidency
18/12/2009
Joint statement of the EU Presidency and the European Commission on the state of play of the climate change negotiations in Copenhagen
27/11/2009
Delegation name to change in line with entry into force of Lisbon Treaty
27/11/2009
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