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Tourism expected to grow again in 2014, led by strong domestic and European demand
General Report on the EU's activities for 2013
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The €63 billion app boom. Nearly 5 million jobs in European app sector by 2018, says EU report
13/02/2014 - Economy, finance, tax and competition / Science and technology
The EU's app sector has gone from zero to digital superhero in less than five years. By 2018 it could employ 4.8 million people and contribute €63 billion to the EU economy according to a report presented in Brussels. |PHOTOS|VIDEO|
- Statement by Vice President Neelie Kroes
- Study "Sizing the EU App Economy"
- More information on Startup Europe
12/02/2014 - Science and technology
Commission to pursue role as honest broker in future global negotiations on Internet Governance
In the wake of large-scale Internet surveillance and reduced trust in the internet, the European Commission proposes a key reform to the way the Internet is managed and run. |PHOTOS|VIDEO|
12/02/2014 - Science and technology / Transport and travel
New connected car standards put Europe into top gear
Two European standards organisations, ETSI and CEN, confirmed that the basic set of standards requested by the European Commission to make connected cars a reality has been fully completed.
Special coverage
The economic crisis – The EU’s response
The European Union is responding to the global economic crisis through actions on different levels.
Latest press releases and statements
Speech: Remarks by President Barroso following his meeting with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands
13/02/2014 | 13:20 - European Commission
EU-Ukraine: "Only a Ukrainian plan can work"
External relations and foreign affairs - 13/02/2014 | 12:20 - European Commission
Tourism expected to grow again in 2014, led by strong domestic and European demand
Business - 13/02/2014 | 12:00 - European Commission
The European Commission at AAAS 2014 in Chicago
External relations and foreign affairs - 13/02/2014 | 12:00 - European Commission
Questions and Answers: Commission launches consultation on fragrance allergens
13/02/2014 | 12:00 - European Commission
Roma integration: national representatives discuss progress and pool ideas
13/02/2014 | 12:00 - European Commission
Daily News of 2014-02-13
13/02/2014 | 12:00 - European Commission
Statement by Commissioner Piebalgs on sustainable energy in Africa
External relations and foreign affairs - 13/02/2014 | 12:00 - European Commission
Speech: The app opportunity
Science and technology - 13/02/2014 | 11:41 - European Commission
20/2014 : 13 February 2014 - Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-466/12
Justice and citizens rights - 13/02/2014 | 10:52 - Court of Justice
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EC Midday press briefing of 13/02/2014
13/02/2014 | 13:18
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EC Midday press briefing of 13/02/2014
13/02/2014 | 13:18
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EC Midday press briefing of 13/02/2014
13/02/2014 | 13:16
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY - EU-Switzerland relation...
EC Midday press briefing of 13/02/2014
13/02/2014 | 13:13
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REGIONAL POLICY - Bulgaria: Q&A
EC Midday press briefing of 13/02/2014
13/02/2014 | 13:08
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DIGITAL AGENDA - The €63 billion app boom:
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EC Midday press briefing of 13/02/2014
13/02/2014 | 13:05
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COMMUNICATION - announcements:
“Eat well - feel good” campaign
13/02/2014 | 13:01
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Council TV
"Eat well – feel good": The European Commission proposes to ...
EP press conference
13/02/2014 | 12:37
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Employment and social aspects of the work of the Troika in the euro area program...
Is the Troika really the solution?
13/02/2014 | 10:06
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Europarltv
Does Europe need to find an alternative to the Troika to solve it...
Participation of Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the EC, in a workshop of the EU's app sector
13/02/2014 | 01:00
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Neelie...
J. Almunia receives Włodzimierz Karpiński, Polish Minister for Treasury
13/02/2014 | 01:00
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Janusz Lewandowski, Member o...
Visit of Mark Rutte, Dutch Prime Minister, to the EC
13/02/2014 | 01:00
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José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, recei...
Cecilia Malmström receives delegation of Ministers from Kosovo
13/02/2014 | 01:00
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Cecilia Malmström, Member of the EC i...
Swiss immigration referendum: What stand will the EU take?
12/02/2014 | 18:25
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Europarltv
MEP Pervenche Berès is apprehensive of t...
Press briefing - Part 4 (Q&A)
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Council TV
Questions and answers during the press briefing by Major General Phi...
Press briefing - Part 3 (Q&A)
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Council TV
Questions and answers during the press briefing by Major General Phi...
Press briefing - Part 9 (Cutaways)
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Council TV
Cutaways from the press briefing by Major General Philippe PONT...
Press briefing - Part 8 (Q&A)
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Council TV
Questions and answers during the press briefing by Major General Phi...
Press briefing - Part 6 (Q&A)
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Questions and answers during the press briefing by Major General Phi...
Press briefing - Part 2
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Press briefing by Major General Philippe PONTIÈS, Operation Command...
Press briefing - Part 7 (Q&A)
12/02/2014 | 16:39
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Questions and answers during the press briefing by Major General Phi...