Karel de Gucht (EU Trade Commissioner Designate) News Monitoring

No alternative to multilateralism in global trade: Karel De Gucht

Strap: In a conversation with R Srinivasan, Editor, The Hindu BusinessLine, the former EU Commissioner for Trade, said the EU, as the biggest trader, would continue to work towards free trade “The European Union is the biggest trader and the biggest …

The Silk Road Trap: How China's Trade Ambitions Challenge Europe

‘A smart and provocative analysis that deserves wide attention.’ François Godement, European Council on Foreign Relations  ‘In this perceptive and pragmatic book, Jonathan Holslag awakens Europe to its romantic self-deception regarding China’s expansionist …

UNRWA must not be starved of funds

As current and former policymakers who have dedicated their careers to promoting peace and security worldwide, we urge all UN member states to reinforce their overwhelming vote of support from last December for the mandate of the United Nations Relief and …

Can Huawei Face EU Fines Like Google and Apple?

True to form, Vestager — in partnership with Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton — is now aiming at a new antitrust target: unfair government subsidies from outside the EU. (They’re illegal inside the bloc, although the rules have been temporarily …

Statement by Karel De Gucht on Trade Facilitation Agreement

The EU and the WTO Brussels, 4 August 2014 "I regret that WTO members could not adopt the Trade Facilitation Agreement by 31 July as we had all agreed in Bali in December. The EU remains fully committed to the WTO and was ready to adopt the necessary …

EU Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht meets Ukraine minister Klimkin

Ukraine Brussels, 9 October 2014 Commissioner de Gucht received this morning Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Klimkin. The Commissioner reiterated the EU’s commitment to work on the basis of the joint statement reached on 12 September, which is part and …

Rana Plaza tragedy – one year on: Statement by John Clancy, Spokesperson of EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht

Bangladesh Brussels, 24 April 2014 On this day, one year ago, the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory building in Dhaka, Bangladesh took a heavy toll of more than 1100 lives. The tragedy revealed serious shortcomings in the occupational safety and labour …

Commissioner Karel De Gucht and East African ministers meet to discuss the EPA

Africa, Caribbean, Pacific Brussels, 30 January 2014 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht today meets with Ministers of the East African Community (EAC) countries to provide political guidance to the negotiators in the final stages of the EU-EAC talks. The …

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Commissioner Karel De Gucht welcomes Member States’ green light to start ...

United States Brussels, 14 June 2013 EU Trade Commissioner De Gucht stated: “I am delighted that the Council has today decided to give the European Commission ’the green light’ to start trade and investment negotiations with the United States. Today's …

Commissioner Karel De Gucht welcomes Member States’ green light to start TTIP negotiations

United States EU-US negotiations At the press conference after today’s Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht stated: I am delighted that the Council has today decided to give the European Commission 'the green light' …

Joint Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni following recent ...

Trade Brussels, 28 May 2013 We came together today and expressed our deepest sorrow to the families of hundreds of workers who lost their lives and others who sustained injuries in the recent tragedy of factory collapse in Savar, Dhaka. Today's meeting …

Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following the recent building ...

Development Brussels, 30 April 2013 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht made today the following statement:   “It is almost one week since the collapse of an …

Remarks by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya

Africa, Caribbean, Pacific Nairobi, 15 July 2013 "I am glad to be in Kenya, at a time when the European Union’s negotiations with the East African Community on a full Economic Partnership Agreement could move very close to conclusion." Kenya is a …

Watch EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht deliver his speech "Overcoming Barriers to Growth" in Prague

Remarks by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht after the 27th EU-China Joint Committee

China Beijing, 21 June 2013 "Let me first thank Minister Gao Hucheng for his warm welcome to Beijing today for the 27th EU-China Joint Committee. I have met Minister Gao on several occasions before – in particular I have very fond memories of my visit …

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China

Trade defence Brussels, 15 May 2013 "The European Commission has today taken a decision in principle to open an ex officio anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of mobile telecommunications networks and their essential …

Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following factory fires in Bangladesh

Everything but arms Brussels, 30 January 2013 “We are deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of young workers from a fire this weekend in a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This tragedy is all the more shocking as it follows only two months after …

UK seeks interim customs deal to avoid Brexit trade chaos

The British government is proposing an interim customs agreement with the European Union after Brexit to allow trade to continue as freely as possible once the UK leaves the EU. The Brexit Minister David Davis says that under the plan, existing customs …

Davis to clash with EU after insisting UK will sign new trade deals

David Davis has put Britain on a collision course with Brussels by insisting on the right to sign other trade deals from day one after Brexit – while remaining in a customs union. The Brexit Secretary insisted the Government would “negotiate and sign” …

Compassionate Certification Centers Recognized as Top Certification Company in US by GHP Commercial Cannabis Awards 2020

CCC has been awarded recognition as “Best Cannabis Certification Specialists - USA” by GHP in the International “Medical Marijuana Awards 2020” PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COMPASSIONATE …

Pathway Capital Corp. Arranges $73.5 Million Loan on Eight Commercial Real Estate Properties in Northern & Central N.J.

Nyack N.Y.-based financial advisory firm secures funding for diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial properties in Hudson, Morris and Ocean counties NYACK, NEW YORK, USA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pathway Capital Corp., a …

CBD stock alert - Link Reservations Inc/LinkResPet (OTC: $LRSV) Expands - Acquires CBD Wellness Website

Link Reservations Inc. (OTC: LRSV) announces it has purchased DailyLifeCBD – a website selling CBD products for people. Link Reservations Inc. (OTCMKTS:LRSV) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breaking CBD stock news …

Pacific Service Credit Union Provides over $200,000 in Corporate Giving

Pacific Service Credit Union Provides over $200,000 in Corporate Giving CONCORD, CA, USA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Service Credit Union Kristin Dove, CMO 925.609.5203 kristin.dove@pacificservice.org www.pacificservice. …

DeFi Social: A DeFi-Gaming Project Bringing DeFi and Gaming All In One Place

Play tournaments and earn crypto while playing your favorite games! NEW YORK, USA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a recent tweet, Defi Social, a top-notch Defi-Gaming platform, is inviting users to partake of its first …

Legend Roofs Earns Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Distinction

Legend Roofs, the newest Owens Corning Preferred Contractor is proud to serve Norman and the entire Oklahoma City, OK areas. NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Norman, OK based roofing contractor, Legend …

Cloud Equity Group Acquires Data Network Services

Cloud Equity Group, a leveraged buyout-focused private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Data Network Services NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global investment firm Cloud Equity Group and …

Leave the Gift of True Thoughtfulness to Your Heirs

Few things are more overwhelming or more emotionally challenging for heirs than the “stuff” left behind; especially in overstuffed garages and storage units. CAMARILLO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, nearly all …

Azeem Mohammed Has Emerged As A Top Ranking Software Corporation With No Fraud

UK, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many companies swear that their lists are fresh, but 30 per cent and more of the names you buy are often outdated. Negotiate with the list selling business on this before buying. Azeem Mohammed Glasgow …

Pitch Perfect! GCSEN 2021 Meaning Makers Get Ready to Pitch After 3-Week Social Venture Boot Camp

On Friday, January 22 the 2021 GCSEN Social Venture Boot Camp graduates after a three-week intensive teaching the foundations of 4P Social Entrepreneurship. KINGSTOWN, NEW YORK , UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In just one …

Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings, LLC Updates Holdings in Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

BOSTON, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings, LLC (“LMM”) announces that LMM sold through the facilities of the New York Stock Exchange 3,328,544 common shares (each, a “Common Share”) of Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (“ …

Imperial Mining Announces Closing of a $500,000 Private Placement of Shares

MONTREAL, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Mining Group Ltd. (“Imperialˮ or the “Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE: IPG) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) of 3,333,333 units (each, a “Unit”) at a …

Huadi International Group Co, Ltd. Announces Pricing of $25 Million Initial Public Offering

Wenzhou, China, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huadi International Group Co., Ltd. (“HUDI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HUDI), a leading developer and manufacturer of industrial stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes products in China, today announced …

Virginia National Bankshares Corporation Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Results

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia National Bankshares Corporation (OTCQX: VABK) (the “Company”) today reported net income of $8.0 million, or $2.94 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020, which is a 19.3% …

21Vianet Announces Pricing of Offering of US$525 million Convertible Senior Notes

BEIJING, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 21Vianet Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) (“21Vianet” or the “Company”), a leading carrier-neutral and cloud-neutral data center services provider in China, today announced the pricing of its previously announced …

Building Information Modeling Market (BIM) Size & Share Will Reach USD 15,700 Million, Globally By 2026: Facts & Factors

New York, NY, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Facts and Factors have published a new research report titled “Building Information Modeling Market By Solution segment (Software, Services, Project management) By End-user(Architects, Contractors, Engineers, …

Kansai Halifax Holdings: Citrix Acquires Slack Rival Wrike in Record $2.25 Billion Deal

TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, Kansai Halifax Holdings has released a report on the recent Citrix Systems acquisition, as the technology giant reveals that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Slack competitor Wrike …

Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP Announces Quarterly Distribution; Schedules Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP (the “Partnership”) (NASDAQ: LMRK) announced today that the board of directors of its general partner declared a cash distribution of $0.20 per common unit, or $0.80 …

Totara Learning Certified as Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group

Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After an extensive review Brandon Hall Group, confirms that Totara is living their mission to develop and engage talent to drive enterprise success. Totara builds learning, employee engagement and …

Mersana Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mersana Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRSN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing a pipeline of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting cancers in areas of high …