EC not target jihadists

EC not target jihadists

(VOVworld) – The European Commission said on Sunday that it had received no particular threat despite rumors that its headquarters in Brussels might be an attack target of jihadists from Syria
Vietnam, Europe look toward future

Vietnam, Europe look toward future

(VOVworld)- President of the European Commission (EC) Jose Manual Barroso began an official visit to Vietnam on Monday at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. This is Mr....
Jean-Claude Junker elected head of EC

Jean-Claude Junker elected head of EC

(VOVworld) – The European Parliament has approved former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Junker to be President of the European Commission for the 2014-2019 term
Russia, Ukraine resume gas pricing talks

Russia, Ukraine resume gas pricing talks

(VOVworld) - Russia and Ukraine resumed efforts Wednesday to resolve a gas pricing dispute after a Russian deadline for Kiev to pay some of its debts passed without Moscow cutting off...
EU sets up “support group” for Ukraine

EU sets up “support group” for Ukraine

(VOVworld) – European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso announced Wednesday the setting up of a ‘Support Group’ for Ukraine led by Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Commissioner Stefan Fuler. The group will...
EU to reform banking system

EU to reform banking system

(VOVworld) – A banking reform to avoid a repeat of the crisis and bailouts was unveiled Wednesday by the European Commission, in order to stop big European banks trading on their...
EU strengthens security measures

EU strengthens security measures

(VOVworld)- Measures to strengthen security was one of the main topics of the 2-day meeting between EU Ministers of Justice and Ministers of Interior in Luxembourg
EC approves the first bailout for Spain

EC approves the first bailout for Spain

The European Commission yesterday/ on Wednesday approved a 4.5 billion euro package for Spain and a 19 billion euro guarantee from Madrid for troubled Bankia’s subsidiary of Spanish BFA...
Greece’s debt crisis still acute

Greece’s debt crisis still acute

(VOVworld) Eurozone finance ministers met in Brussels on Monday to consider a deal on the second bailout for Greece worth 130 billion USD and a major write down of privately held Greek...