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- Adjustment in EMU: A model-based analysis of country experiences — 26 April 2007, 22:48 CET
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This paper uses a two-country-three-sector DSGE model to analyse adjustment in the Euro area. A particular distinction is made between tradeables and non tradeables and non tradeables are further disaggregated into housing and services. The experience of six countries which have shown strong divergences in the early years of the euro area, namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain is analysed. The framework allows replication of actual developments in euro-area Member States using a model that is inherently stable. It is found that to a large extent, the diverging growth and inflation developments and current account shifts can be attributed to one-off adjustment to EMU which broadly seems to have run its course. The absence of an exchange risk premium in EMU allows an increase in capital mobility resulting in a lower correlation between domestic savings and investment. Increased capital mobility seems to have been an important driving force behind the current account dynamics. Due to the absence of risk premia, investment – and especially housing investment - responds strongly to exogenous shocks.
- EU coal industry — 20 April 2007, 10:50 CET
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European Commission website, where the Commission outlines EU activities in the key areas of: Observing coal market activity; Ensuring research into new technologies, especially cleaner power from coal; Implementing coal-related legislation in the areas of State Aid and Environmental Conservation.
- EU Digital Preservation report — 19 April 2007, 17:42 CET
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The Report on Digital Preservation, Orphan Works and Out-of-Print Works, Selected Implementation Issues is an advisory report on copyright issues to the European Commission, presented on 19 April by the EU's High Level Expert Group on Digital Libraries - which includes, inter alia, stakeholders from the British Library, the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, the Federation of European Publishers and Google.
- RAPEX annual report 2006 — 19 April 2007, 12:04 CET
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The RAPEX 2006 Annual Report 2006 describes the functioning of the RAPEX system in 2006 and includes detailed information about the number and origin of notifications, the type and country of origin of notified products, and the identified risks. In total, 924 products presenting a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers were reported through RAPEX last year, compared to 701 in 2005, which represents a 32% increase. The report also looks at the key developments in 2006 and finishes off by drawing the main conclusions and by touching on the future challenges.
- eHealth priorities and strategies in 32 European countries — 12 April 2007, 22:48 CET
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All European countries undertake great efforts to improve access, quality and efficiency of their health services through innovative information technology-based solutions. And together they move towards a common eHealth agenda in Europe. This is the key message of a newly published European Commission report entitled “eHealth priorities and strategies in European countries”. It provides eHealth fact sheets on national activities not only for the 27 EU Member States but also five other European countries.
- Air Passenger Rights in the European Union — 04 April 2007, 12:53 CET
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Air Transport Portal of the European Commission
- EU funding rules information pack — 29 March 2007, 17:22 CET
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Overview of new financial rules and funding opportunities 2007-2013
- Euro commemorative coins — 23 March 2007, 01:45 CET
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Commemorative coins are 2-euro circulation coins bearing a special national design to commemorate a special event or personality. Commemorative coins have legal tender status throughout the euro area.
- EU Transparency Initiative — 21 March 2007, 20:15 CET
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The purpose of this corner is to give a small overview on the Transparency Initiative – an idea, which among other goals aims to increase openness and accessibility of EU institutions, raise awareness over the use of the EU budget and make the Union's institutions more accountable to the public. The site will be constantly updated as the debate progresses, providing you with fresh information on the outcomes of the debates and future plans.
- The EU at a Glance — 21 March 2007, 13:02 CET
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Basic information about the European Union with links to more detailed information - Panorama of the EU - Maps of Europe and a description of each country - EU law and treaties - Travelling in Europe - The symbols of the EU - Basic statistics on Europe
- Community Reference Laboratories — 20 March 2007, 14:03 CET
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CRLs are analytical laboratories designated by Community directives and regulations. They are an integral part of European risk management system. The mission of the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) is to promote a common and reliable European measurement system in support of EU policies.
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Europe — 16 March 2007, 18:43 CET
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Europe: steps towards a policy framework - European Commission Communication COM(2007)96 final
- European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net) — 16 March 2007, 00:17 CET
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Who can you turn to if you have a problem with a product you bought in another European country? Who can inform you of your rights and what you are entitled to as a European consumer? If you have a complaint against a company or you are in a dispute with a trader, who can assist you and help solve your case? The network of European Consumer Centres is there to help with such questions and any other problems you may have concerning your activities as a consumer in Europe. The aim being that you should feel as confident when shopping in another country as you do at home.
- Attitudes towards alcohol — 14 March 2007, 17:22 CET
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Eurobarometers - surveys of European public opinion - about EU Public Health issues.
- European Neighbourhood Policy — 12 March 2007, 19:43 CET
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Since the 2004 enlargement of the EU, relations with its neighbours have become the EU’s main external priority. Through the European Neighbourhood Policy, the EU aims to avoid new dividing lines between the enlarged EU and its neighbours to the east and on the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean. It invites these neighbours, on the basis of a mutual commitment to common values, to move beyond existing cooperation to deeper economic and political, cultural and security cooperation - strengthening stability, security and well-being for all concerned. The new feature goes beyond cooperation to include economic integration, for those ready and able.
- Brussels European Council 8/9 March 2007 Presidency Conclusions — 09 March 2007, 14:21 CET
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Brussels European Council 8/9 March 2007 Presidency Conclusions
- 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome - Europa website — 09 March 2007, 14:56 CET
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This European Commission website contains information concerning the celebrations of the EU's 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
- 2007 report on equality between women and men — 08 March 2007, 19:55 CET
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2006 saw two major events with a bearing on gender equality in the EU: the adoption by the Commission of the Roadmap for equality between women and men for the period 2006-2010, and the adoption by the European Council of the Pact for Gender Equality. These two key initiatives testify to the EU's continued commitment to achieving genuine equality between women and men.
- European Consumer Consultative Group 2006 - 2009 — 08 March 2007, 18:33 CET
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n its Decision (2003/709/EC) of 9 October 2003, the Commission created the European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG). This body replaced the Consumer Committee as the Commission's main forum for engaging with consumer organisations.
- EU Food Quality Schemes Project — 26 February 2007, 19:28 CET
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Considering the constant increase of Quality Assurance and Certification schemes, the European Parliament has requested the European Commission to analyse the opportunity to implement a Community legal framework for the protection of such schemes in the Food Chain. In order to ensure that the best available knowledge in the field is backed by the reality of the Food Chain, the European Commission decided to build the analysis on a combination of research and direct input from stakeholders.
- Health-EU Portal — 22 February 2007, 19:04 CET
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The Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General is pleased to present the Health-EU Portal (the official public health portal of the European Union) and the wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international level...
- Environment Council 20 February 2007 — 20 February 2007, 17:03 CET
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Environment Council of EU Ministers, Background note, Agenda, Council conclusions on climate change, Council conclusions on pesticides
- UKROM Link website — 16 February 2007, 12:54 CET
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UKROM Link website
- EU eCommunications Legislation — 15 February 2007, 23:32 CET
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eCommunications - Legislation in Force
- Meeting the costs of health care abroad — 15 February 2007, 18:11 CET
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While travelling in another European State, you need unforeseen medical treatment. This is covered by the European health insurance card. If the treatment is the reason for your travel to another European State, these costs can be met if you obtain authorisation.