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October 2008
Month's event: 10.2008
- EU and Third Country Summits
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ASEM Summit (Asia-Europe forum) in Beijing
- from:24.10.2008 to : 25.10.2008
- In: Pékin (Chine)
The Heads of State and Government representing the European Union and Asia met in Beijing for the 7th ASEM Summit on 24 and 25 October. Their discussions focused on the means to tackle the international financial crisis.
more - Council Sessions
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Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council: main results
- On:02.10.2008
- In: Luxembourg
At the EPSSCO Council held in Luxembourg on 2 October 2008, Xavier Bertrand, the French Minister for Labour, Labour Relations, the Family and Solidarity and chairperson of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, underlined that 2008 should be the year to revive Europe’s social policy.
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Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
- On:02.10.2008
- In: Luxembourg
The first meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) under the French Presidency will be held on 2 October 2008 in Luxembourg.
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Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)
- On:07.10.2008
- In: Luxembourg
The ECOFIN Council will largely focus on the action to take to tackle the financial crisis, particularly in view of the forthcoming European Council.
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ECOFIN : Immediate responses to financial turmoil
- On:07.10.2008
- In: Luxembourg
On 7 October, the ECOFIN Council adopted conclusions on the immediate responses to take to the financial crisis, along with four statements on the following subjects : financial stability and financial supervision, a coordinated EU response to the economic slowdown, executive pay, and the fight against tax fraud.
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Transport Council: Main Results
- from:09.10.2008 to : 10.10.2008
- In: Luxembourg
The European ministers responsible for transport, meeting in Luxembourg on 9 October under the presidency of Dominique Bussereau, the French Minister of State for Transport, decided jointly to take a decisive step towards the safe and sustainable development of transport.
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Major European agreement on the internal energy market
- On:10.10.2008
- In: Brussels
Jean-Louis Borloo, the French Minister of State for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Regional Development, presided over today's EU Energy Council in Luxembourg.
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Statement by the Presidency of the Ecofin Council and the Commission on Hungary
- On:13.10.2008
The current adverse global economic and financial environment is impacting on financial markets in Hungary. The Council and the Commission are monitoring the situation closely, and support Hungary’ efforts in tackling current challenges.
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General Affairs and External Relations Council in Luxembourg: Main Results
- On:13.10.2008
- In: Brussels
Bernard Kouchner, the French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, presided over the General Affairs and External Relations Council on 13 October in Luxembourg. Every month this Council brings together the foreign affairs ministers of the European Union, the European Commission and the Secretary-General of the European Union, the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
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General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting will be held in Luxembourg
- from:13.10.2008 to : 14.10.2008
- In: Luxembourg
Bernard Kouchner, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs will chair the General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting in Luxembourg on 13 October. This monthly meeting brings together the 27 EU foreign ministers, the European Commission and the Secretary-General/High Representative for CFSP.
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