eGov monitor - Latest International Development Announcements

Coalition cuts could make it impossible for Britain to conduct Libyan Operation, say MPs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:46:58 +0000

With drastic cuts following a debt of �39 billion in the defence ministry, Britain�s parliamentary defence committee has warned that it would be near impossible for the country to launch overseas operations such as the one over Libya last year.

EU-India Summit � A Partnership For Prosperity

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:07:32 +0000

The European Union and India will hold their 12th annual summit in New Delhi on 10th February 2012. The EU will be represented by European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and by European Commission President Jos� Manuel Barroso. The EU Trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht will also attend the summit. The Republic of India will be represented by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna, Trade Minister A. Sharma and National Security Adviser, S.S. Menon.

EU Development Cooperation With Burma/Myanmar

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:07:30 +0000

The European Commission has been providing development assistance to Myanmar (Burma) since 1996, and to the tune of �174 million. Bilateral relations are framed by the EU Council Decision which imposes sanctions on individuals and entities, import restrictions, and restrict the scope of development cooperation to human rights, democracy, governance, conflict prevention, civil society, health and education, poverty alleviation and environmental protection.

Commissioner Piebalgs To Visit Burma/Myanmar To Pledge New Support For Democratic And Economic Reform

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:07:29 +0000

From 12�14 February, European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, will visit Burma/Myanmar. In response to the impressive reform agenda which began to take shape there after the new civilian Government took office, he will announce a new �150 million assistance package to support democratic reforms and inclusive development in the country.

Closer Cooperation On Energy Brings Mutual Benefits

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:07:26 +0000

Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy �tefan F�le and Commissioner for Energy G�nther Oettinger met with Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bağış and Energy Minister Taner Yildiz in Istanbul today to discuss intensified EU-Turkish cooperation in the energy sector.

Falklands: Argentine President intends to make a formal complaint to the U.N. about British military presence

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:07:34 +0000

Christina Fernandez, the Argentine president, has announced that Argentina will make a formal complaint to the United Nations over Britain�s �militarisation� of the Falklands. In a speech to MPs and veterans of the Falklands war, she accused Britain of colonialism.

Address By HR/VP Catherine Ashton At The Seminar "The Eu And Brazil In The World"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:21:52 +0000

"I am delighted to address the seminar "The EU and Brazil in the world" at the Diplomatic Academy of the Instituto Rio-Branco. And I was just saying to the Minister and to colleagues and to Ambassadors here that the best part of any event for me is the interaction with the audience, the questions and answers, for two reasons: one is you get to ask what you really want to and second I get to find out what really interests you, and I'm told that you will be very direct. So I hope you will be, because that's the best kind of conversation.

Republican Primary Elections: Rick Santorum wins surprise hat-trick in conservative states

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:40:47 +0000

U.S. Republican Candidate nominee Rick Santorum has won the support of Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado. His bid to appeal to the conservative base has paid off, placing front-runner Mitt Romney under pressure.

UK Sets Out Approach To US Anti Tax Evasion Legislation, FATCA

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:11:22 +0000

The Government has today issued a joint statement with the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States, setting out an agreed approach to the US �FATCA� legislation, which aims to combat cross-border tax evasion.

Commission Clears Acquisition Of Joint Control Of Maxam By Advent And A Group Of Individuals

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:18:27 +0000

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control of the Spanish company MaxamCorp Holding S.L. by US based Advent International Corporation and approximately 110 individuals including Maxam's current managers, technical experts, other employees and co-investors. The Commission examined the vertical links created by the proposed transaction and concluded that the merged entity would continue to face sufficient competition.