European Union [to 16 April 2016]

European Union [to 16 April 2016]
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Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides following the earthquakes in Japan
Date: 16/04/2016 European Commission – Statement
Brussels, 16 April 2016 We express our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, following the earthquakes that have struck Japan. The European Union stands in full solidarity with the Japanese people and authorities.
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Europe-wide campaign launched to promote sustainable work and healthy ageing for all
Date: 15/04/2016 European Commission – Press release
Brussels, 15 April 2016 Europe-wide campaign launched to promote sustainable work and healthy ageing for all Today in Brussels, the European Commission and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) in cooperation with the Netherlands EU Presidency launched a two-year Europe-wide campaign…
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Speech by President Jean-Claude Juncker at the 2016 Spring Meetings of the IMF, World Bank flagship event on ‘Forced Displacement: A Global Development Challenge’
Date: 15/04/2016 European Commission – Speech –
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Relocation and Resettlement: EU Member States urgently need to deliver
Date: 12/04/2016
European Commission – Press release
Strasbourg, 12 April 2016
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EU boosts aid to Ethiopia amid worsening drought
Date: 08/04/2016
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 8 April 2016 The European Commission announces €122.5 million to help Ethiopia deal with a deteriorating humanitarian situation caused by the El Niño extreme weather phenomenon.
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Commission presents options for reforming the Common European Asylum System and developing safe and legal pathways to Europe
Date: 06/04/2016
European – Press release Commission Brussels, 6 April 2016 Commission presents options for reforming the Common European Asylum System and developing safe and legal pathways to Europe Today the European Commission is launching the process for a reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), presenting: options for a fair…
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EU to support over 2,300,000 children in 42 countries with education in emergency situations
Date: 05/04/2016
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 5 April 2016 EU quadruples its humanitarian financing to education in emergencies worldwide. Today the European Commission has announced a €52 million humanitarian aid package aimed specifically at educational projects for children in emergency situations in 2016.
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EU to announce €100 million development package for Sudan to address root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement
Date: 05/04/2016
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 5 April 2016 During a visit to Sudan today, Commissioner Mimica will discuss increased EU cooperation with Sudan on issues of common interest. He will also announce a €100 million Special Measure for the country, to be implemented under the EU Emergency Trust Fund…
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Implementing the EU-Turkey Agreement – Questions and Answers
Date: 04/04/2016
European Commission – Fact Sheet Brussels, 4 April 2016 Implementing the EU-Turkey Agreement – Questions and Answers On 18 March 2016, EU Heads of State or Government and Turkey agreed to end the irregular migration from Turkey to the EU and replace it instead with legal channels of resettlement of…