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October 25, 2010
On ocotbre 21, was held the first European conference on green capitals in Stockholm, Sweden. Committee of the Regions' President, Mercedes Bresso, announced that an exchange of know-how between European and American cities would contribute to the success of sustainable urban development.
October 25, 2010
On October 25, the Commission adopted the decision to allocate € 9.5 million to support the electoral process in 2011 in the CAR. This assistance should help to consolidate the peace process in the country where the presidential and legislative elections will be held January 23 and March 20.
October 22, 2010
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain regional capital, and the French city of Nantes were respectively named as winners of the European Green Capital 2012 and 2013. These awards were presented by Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for the Environment, Oct. 21 in the Green Capital of Europe 2010, Stockholm. The price of the green capital of Europe encourages cities to take into account the environment in urban planning.
October 22, 2010
The observatory African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) on Migration, was created by the European Commission and the African, Caribbean and Pacific. It will be officially launched October 25 in Brussels attended by Mr Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner for Development. The new body will cover the six ACP regions and will be introduced in twelve pilot countries: Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Tanzania, Timor-Leste and Trinidad and Tobago. It aims to provide data and information on migration flows in the ACP States to enhance the contribution of migration to development.
October 22, 2010
On October 21, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions aimed at defending human rights. Thus, he reaffirms his support to Oleg Orlov, a member of the organization Human Rights Memorial, which was awarded the Sakharov Prize in 2009 and is currently being sued. He also asked the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to stop immediately the threat of mass evictions. Finally, he denounced the imprisonment of the Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
October 22, 2010
Week of 25th of October 2010, the representatives of the Committee of the Regions and local and regional authorities will meet their counterparts from the European Commission to discuss a number of key issues on health. This meeting will highlight the vital role played by local and regional authorities across Europe in the provision of health care.
October 21, 2010
On October 20, 2010, the European Parliament voted in favor of the extension of maternity leave from 14 to 20 weeks minimum. It should be paid at 100% of salary. Parliament also decided to establish the principle of paid paternity leave of at least two weeks.
October 21, 2010
On October 21, the European Commission presented a roadmap towards more efficient and effective maritime surveillance in Europe. The objective is to strengthen information exchange and cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States in the various maritime sectors in order to respond more effectively to events occurring at sea. Thus, are concerned relevant authorities responsible for overseeing traffic, environment, prevention of pollution, fisheries enforcement, and border control, and tax authorities. This initiative was taken under the Integrated Maritime Policy of the EU.
October 21, 2010
European Commission invites you to participate to the Sustainable energy Europe awards 2011.
October 21, 2010
On October 21 the European Commission is inviting its humanitarian partners. The debate will focus on new strategies to improve the targeting and delivery of humanitarian assistance and the challenges faced by humanitarian workers.
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