Tag: European Commission

Saturday, November 9th 2013 - 03:14 UTC
Peru is the original home of Pisco, says EU; grief in Chile

Peru has scored a significant victory in the age-old battle with Chile over the origin of the two countries’ most popular liquor, with the European Commission recognizing the former as the original home of pisco
Thursday, November 7th 2013 - 07:44 UTC
EU recession close to inflection point but unemployment remains at 'unacceptable levels'

The Euro zone economy's gross domestic product will grow 1.1% in 2014 and 1.7% in 2015, with imbalances diminishing as unemployment remains at unacceptable levels, the European Commission said in a report released earlier this week.
Thursday, November 7th 2013 - 07:11 UTC
People of Gibraltar will not be duped by Madrid's latest distortion of 'UK/Spain secret negotiations'

Spain is clutching at straws in trying to pretend that the annual United Nations Fourth Committee consensus decision is somehow something new or that will restart the Brussels Process, the Gibraltar Government said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 6th 2013 - 01:45 UTC
Gibraltar files complaint to EC because of Spain's 'disproportionate checks' to pedestrians at the border

The Gibraltar Government has sent a complaint to the European Commission about the “disproportionate checks” being conducted by the Spanish authorities on pedestrians entering Spain. It follows the recent build-up of pedestrian queues over the past fortnight, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Monday, November 4th 2013 - 23:46 UTC
Gibraltar clears EC test on tax and money laundering matters cooperation

The European Commission has received no ‘well-founded’ complaints alleging Gibraltar’s failure to cooperate on tax, financial and money-laundering matters, according to Michel Barnier, the Commissioner for Internal Market and Services. In response to questions in the European Parliament, Mr Barnier also confirmed that Gibraltar was fully up to date with the transposition of EU legislation in all three fields, according to a report from the Chronicle.
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 - 22:59 UTC
EU imposes punitive duties on biodiesel from Argentina alleging dumping

European Union member states agreed to impose punitive duties on imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia, which are accused of selling it into the bloc at unfairly low prices, according to diplomats. Argentina has anticipated it will take the case to the World Trade Organization.
Monday, October 21st 2013 - 07:47 UTC
Barroso optimistic about coming 'events' in EU/Mercosur trade negotiations

The president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso anticipated that 'soon' there will be 'events' referred to the EU/Mercosur cooperation and trade agreement and underlined that Brazil is most interested in making possible such an accord.
Saturday, October 19th 2013 - 15:58 UTC
Argentine bio-diesel exports to EU threatened by new duties: EC votes on Tuesday

Argentina's bio-diesel industry warned it faces collapse if Europe makes good on a threat to impose stiff duties on their product next month. The European Commission earlier this month moved to raise duties on Argentine and Indonesian bio-fuels in response to alleged dumping.
Friday, September 27th 2013 - 22:12 UTC
EC concludes fact-finding mission in Gibraltar/Spain border; tax fraud was not in agenda

European Commission said that it had received no “official, specific” complaint alleging tax fraud in Gibraltar, despite Spain’s repeated accusations against the Rock. Commission spokesman Olivier Bailly made the clear statement as he reminded reporters that allegations of tax evasion had not formed part of Wednesday’s fact-finding mission to the border.
Tuesday, September 24th 2013 - 07:38 UTC
Gibraltar accuses Spain of foul play ahead of EC visit to check border controls

Gibraltar has accused Spain of a “crude, last minute” attempt to “disguise and conceal” its normal customs checks at the border, just days ahead of a visit by the European Commission. The EC team arrives on Wednesday and will consist of six experts on EU customs controls and border matters.