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Commissioners-designate set for ‘job interviews’

Nominees for positions in the next commission will face questions from the European Parliament from 11 to 19 January.

Let the show begin!

Essen, Pécs and Istanbul celebrate debut as European capitals of culture

Lisbon treaty to be focus of Spanish presidency

Economic revival, the EU’s global standing and citizens’ rights also top the Spanish agenda.

Irish launch of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors Network
An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Mary Coughlan TD, launched the European Network of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors at the European Commission Representation in Dublin on 15 December 2009.

Commission in your country | More news from the member states

31/12/2009 - Helping the poor at home2010 – European year for combating poverty and social exclusion...
28/12/2009 - EU and you in 2009Time for the end-of-year review - what has the EU done for Europeans in 2009?...
24/12/2009 - How safe are your Christmas lights?EU testing shows serious risk of shocks and fire in many lights. Stay safe –...
21/12/2009 - After CopenhagenBarroso calls accord a positive step but not nearly ambitious enough for EU...
15/12/2009 - Getting back to workAs the economy recovers, EU countries will need to phase out crisis measures...
11/12/2009 - EU raises stakes with €7.2bn in climate change aidSummit addresses funding for climate action and financial reform...
08/12/2009 - Fruit not fatEU healthy eating campaign reaches out to children...
02/12/2009 - Seized mafia assets put to good useEU supports the development of southern Italy by providing funding to convert...
01/12/2009 - Lisbon treaty - a fresh start for the EUNew EU treaty ushered in with blaze of fireworks in the city where it all began...
30/11/2009 - Road to CopenhagenAfter negotiations from Bangkok to Barcelona, where does the EU stand?...
26/11/2009 - Making the gradeEducation targets - EU meets one goal but will miss deadline for others...
24/11/2009 - The clock is ticking…Contest challenges young people from Europe and beyond to find creative solutions...

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Barroso, Van Rompuy et Zapatero à Madrid

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November 2009 Euro area unemployment rate up to 10.0% EU27 up to 9.5%

Karel De Gucht
Guatemala: the Commission provides €1,325 million in humanitarian aide to cope with the drought

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Coming upEuropean Poster Competition 2010

16/01/2010
European Capitals of Culture 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

19/01/2010
Election: European Ombudsman, Brussels, Belgium