New negotiations with US on transfer of bank data for counter-terrorism purposes
The Commission has adopted a draft mandate for negotiating bank data transfers with the United States government under the Terrorist Financing Tracking Programme (TFTP). The Commission wants to complete an agreement this summer to limit gaps in security.
Read more …Commission facilitates divorce process in cross-border marriages
The European Commission has proposed a law that will allow couples to choose which country's laws apply to their divorce. The proposed EU Regulation will help couples of different nationalities, couples living apart in different countries or living together in a country other than their home country.
Read more …EU to make its first formal decisions on the common economic strategy for the next ten years
The Heads of State or Government of the EU-27 will make their first formal decisions in the process to develop the "Europe 2020" strategy that aims to achieve sustainable economic growth, job creation as well as recognition for the European social model.
Read more …Europe awards its young translators
Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will present awards to the best young translators in Europe at this ceremony. Twenty-seven students, one from each Member State, will receive a trophy and a diploma for producing the best translation in a translation contest for schools organised by the European Commission.
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