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European Forum Alpbach Enters Second Week: A Look Back and a Look Forward
The European Forum Alpbach (EFA) is entering the second week of its high-caliber discussion rounds. Under the motto “Moment of Truth”, the focus is on Europe's challenges and opportunities. While the first few days of the forum have already set important accents, the coming week promises equally exciting insights and groundbreaking debates.
August 27, 2024
European Commissioner: Austria Sends Hahn for Third Time
The Austrian Federal Government under Chancellor Bierlein has announced that Johannes Hahn will again be nominated as an Austrian member of the future EU Commission.
July 12, 2019
Barroso: “Albania’s Future Is in The European Union”
President of the EU Commission Barroso is confident about Albania’s commitment.
September 17, 2013
Lopatka Welcomes Statement by Barroso
Subsidiarity is the precondition for a successful European Union.
September 12, 2013
EU Commission Threatens Croatia with Sanctions Once More
EU Commissioner Reding has not yet resolved the issue with Croatia. She announced to expect an easy change of the law.
September 5, 2013
Croatia Backs Down in EU Arrest Warrant
In the dispute about the extradition of a retired officer of the secret service to Germany, Croatia now seems to back down to the pressure put on by the European Union.
August 28, 2013
Faymann: Croatians Realistic With EU Membership
Austrians have a positive attitude towards Croatia’s new membership.
July 1, 2013
Protests in Bulgaria
Almost two weeks after the assumption of office of the new Bulgarian government, demonstrators have once more demanded the resignation of the predominantly socialist cabinet.
June 17, 2013
Commission to Publish Reform Recommendations
24 countries, among them Austria, will receive recommendations for reforms by the EU Commission.
May 28, 2013
Tusk Encouraged to Run for European Commission Presidency
Polish Prime Minister Tusk confirmed his encouragement, but will decide at another point in time.
May 23, 2013
Czech Republic to Improve EU Relations?
Visits from high EU officials should herald the start of a new era in the relation between the Czech Republic and the EU.
May 3, 2013
Slovenia to Emerge From Quagmire By Itself?
A recent report by the OECD paints a dim picture of the country’s economic future.
April 17, 2013
Hungary: Increasing Tensions Between Barroso and Orban
President of the EU Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso wrote another letter to Prime Minister Orban warning him of the impacts in case the government will not realize the claimed measures.
April 15, 2013
EU Threatens Hungary With Process
The EU Commission has warned Hunary with a lawsuit in case the government in Budapest should not withdraw the controversial amendmends to the consititution.
April 12, 2013
Hungary: Commissioner Reding’s Reactions to Allegations
EU Justice Commissioner and Deputy President of the EU Commission Viviane Reding has reacted to the accusations of the Hungarian government.
April 10, 2013
Slovakia: Barroso and Fico Examine Effective Use of EU Funds
Barroso pointed out his interest in avoiding losses for Slovakia. Experts are supposed to examine the effective use of funds and Slovakia’s financial engagement.
April 9, 2013
Barroso: „Existantial Crisis is Over“
President of EU Commission Jose Manuel Barroso came to Vienna to meet with Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann and Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger.
April 6, 2013
Cyprus: No Hope in Sight Yet
It is still uncertain if an agreement with Russia about the sale of gas fields can be found. President of the EU commission has joined the talks in Moscow.
March 20, 2013
Nine Prime Minister Discuss EU Budget in Bratislava
The Prime Ministers of nine countries of Central and Eastern Europe will meet in the Slovak capital on October 5.
October 3, 2012
Klaus: Czechs Against Banking Union
The Czech President notes that the Czech Republic cannot achieve anything without a recovery of the European economy. However, it would be advantageous to stay outside the Eurozone.
September 18, 2012
Klaus Does Not Want European Federation
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus rejects the idea of the head of the EU-Commission José Manuel Barroso.
September 14, 2012
Tusk: Good Prospects to Become Head of EU Commission
According to the German magazine “Der Spiegel”, the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is considered as favorite candidate for the next President of the EU Commission.
September 11, 2012
Barroso: “We Must Complete Europe” (Part 2)
At the Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012, the President of the EU-Commission José Manuel Barroso explained the “logics of integration”. In order to meet new challenges, the EU has to promote integration, Barroso says.
August 30, 2012
Barroso: “We Must Complete Europe” (Part 1)
At the Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012, the President of the EU-Commission José Manuel Barroso explained the “logic of integration”. In order to meet new challenges, the EU has to promote integration, Barroso says.
August 30, 2012
Slow Progress for Nabucco
The negotiations in the Caspian region are "tough", but the political will exists, say sources from the Austrian oil and gas group OMV.
January 26, 2011
New Perspectives for Nabucco
The European Commission wants to commit Azerbaijan to supply gas to Europe. This is expected to be done via the Nabucco pipeline.
January 14, 2011
Nowotny Pleads for Euro-Bonds
The governor of the Austrian National Bank, Ewald Nowotny, is for the introduction of euro-bonds. Germany’s resistance is pre-programmed.
December 6, 2010
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