http://www.ladysilvia.org http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/18920/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/18920/economia/0/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:21:50 +0200 Rome: The Italian Government acknowledges and accepts the outcome of the test aimed at verifying EU banks' capital adequacy with respect to possible adverse economic developments (stress test), carried out within the EU by competent national authorities and the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), in close connection with the European Central Bank and the European Commission. The Italian Government welcomes the enhanced transparency that has been achieved with the publication of these results. The results of the stress test carried out with reference to five big Italian banking groups show their capital adequacy and resilience, even in the most adverse and less likely scenarios. The Member States and the European Commission, in ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/17364/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/17364/economia/0/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:21:08 +0200 José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, said: "Under the EU's Recovery Plan we finance 'smart investment' – a short-term stimulus targeted on long-term goals. Investing in key infrastructure will not only give a push to the economy and employment, but it will also help ensuring that citizens homes will have heating and electricity, even in the event of supply disruptions. We have learnt the lessons of the recent gas crisis which is one of the reasons why we decided to allocate major financial assistance to new energy infrastructure projects". Günther Oettinger, European Commissioner responsible for Energy said: "Never before has the Commission agreed such an important amount for energy projects. We have selected ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/17023/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/17023/economia/0/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:20:02 +0100 The European Employment Services (EURES) Network If you are looking for a job in another Member State, you can consult the employment services in your home country or the country where you wish to work. These centres, most of which have specialized staff termed "Eures-advisers", are linked up to form a network called EURES (EURopean Employment Services) – visit their European Job Mobility Portal. Euro-advisers can provide advice and assistance for firms seeking staff from other Member States and for jobseekers looking for work in another Member State. They have permanent links with EURES services in other Member States and also have permanent access to two databases. One database contains details of job offers in all the Member States of the European Union and ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/16214/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/16214/economia/0/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:14:38 +0100 Pascal Lamy Director - General. Dear President, caro Mario Dear Rector, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very proud to be at the Bocconi University today to inaugurate the academic year 2009- 2010. For over a century this university has remained true to its founding values of being a major research university, with democratic values, engaged in Europe and open to the world. Today is a very special day for Europe. Just today, 20 years ago, I was in Brussels, serving as Chief of Staff to the President of the European Commission, Jacques Delors. Every five minutes I was receiving on my desk newswires describing how the border guards were coping with the masses that started to gather at the Berlin wall. Then we saw the big ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15608/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15608/economia/0/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:02:09 +0200 The Decree 2009/2011 for Interior Stability Pact issued by the Minister of Economy and Finance has provided, in the Explanatory Circular:   • from 2009, a mechanism of incentives for virtuous institutions identified by their position in relation to two economic and structural indicators: an indicator of structural rigidity and an indicator of financial autonomy; virtuous bodies shall be granted a benefit on the balance valid for verification of compliance with the pact.   • The introduction, starting from 2010, of measures to contain the dynamic growth of the debt of local authorities, in line with the same objectives of growth of debt listed in the PFD.   The provincial and municipal administrations in Italy, have the lowest cost ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15502/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15502/economia/0/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:59:12 +0200 L'Aquila: Meeting in the G8 plus G5 countries plus Egypt format, the Heads of State and Government have approved the global agenda: new rules for the economy and the finance market, a resumption of the granting of credit, getting the Doha talks back off the ground and a strong joint drive to help the poor countries. In their agreed statement, the Leaders renew their pledge to work together to achieve a global recovery that will also be "green," resting on sound, lasting foundations for "sustainable, balanced, inclusive" growth. The need to embark on the Global Legal Standard road to a finance market with tougher rules and watchdog bodies is accompanied by the need to begin drawing up an "exit strategy" out of the extraordinary measures adopted to counter the ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15501/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15501/economia/0/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:26 +0200 L'Aquila: “The G8 is no longer the tool best fitted to presenting a world economic strategy” for addressing and settling the global governance issues, so “we have created in the G14 a consolidated forum representing over 80% of the world economy, and it has encountered a universal will to keep it going.” Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has reviewed the Summit’s proceedings on day two of the L’Aquila G8 and stressed that the format for the day’s meetings constituted “the ideal structure for true debate.” The G8 and G5 countries plus Egypt had, for the first time, issued a joint statement.   The salient points in the statement include imparting fresh thrust to the Doha Round, which Mr. Berlusconi described as ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15485/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15485/economia/0/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:44:55 +0200 http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15476/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/15476/economia/0/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:51:35 +0200 Tokio: The interview with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is the first in a series of exclusive interviews granted to ANSA for the G8 site.Taro Aso, 68, has headed the Japanese Government since last September and is chair of the Liberal Democratic Party. How do you evaluate Italy’s decision to hold the G8 Summit in earthquake stricken area, L’Aquila. What kind of assistance is Japan considering to offer?I expect that by taking advantage of the G8 Summit theItalian Government will succeed in drawing even greater interest from the international community towards reconstruction assistance that it has been undertaking together with the people of the local area. In addition I believe it will lead to heightened disaster ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/12420/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/12420/economia/0/ Tue, 20 May 2008 06:50:52 +0200 Brussels - “The 'corrective arm' of the Pact is working, and it is working well. Not only have deficits been corrected, to the point that not one single euro area country is presently under close surveillance, but they are also being corrected through significant structural measures," said Joaquín Almunia, European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs. He added: "Italy must build on the 2007 result to achieve a balanced budget as soon as possible and put the national debt firmly on a downward path to free up resources for growth-enhancing measures. Portugal is to be praised for correcting its deficit one year ahead of schedule and encouraged to pursue the course of budgetary adjustment and structural reforms in order to create more growth and jobs. In ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/12117/economia/4/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/12117/economia/4/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:25:36 +0200 To OFT: From: Marco Saba - Sent: 05 March 2008 14:50 To: Cartels Hotline [oft.gsi.gov.uk] Subject: Re: Rewards for information about cartels Dear Sir, this email is to inform you that I gathered much information about the UK banking cartel run by BOE, including the gold fixing mechanism, seigniorage book cooking, fixing credit market by window guidance, "moral suasion" as an offer financial institution cannot refuse, manipulation of the original MI6 mandate, etc. etc. This email is to directly question you about if you are abilitated in such investigation or not. This is because I did try to do some same allegation in front of OLAF but they insisted they were not authorized to do the investigation. Is you case the same? Kind regards, Marco Saba Answer: Da: Cartels ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11842/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11842/economia/0/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:46:01 +0100 "I strongly welcome the constructive and focused approach taken by the European Parliament in its report on the protection of financial interests", Vice-President Siim Kallas, Commissioner responsible for Administration, Audit and Anti-Fraud, said. "The Parliament shares the Commission's commitment to more transparency and an increased accountability in the administration of Community funds. A good flow of information between the Member States and the Commission is essential for effective joint action against fraudsters" he added. The Musotto Report emphasises the necessity for the Member States and Commission to co-operate closely in the fight against fraud affecting the EU budget. As the Parliament points out, Member States bear an important part of the responsibility for the control ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11624/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11624/economia/0/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:15:07 +0100 The EU agreed on ambitious carbon cuts last year. Now it needs to follow through with action to meet the targets – and benefit the economy too. Hence the proposals unveiled on 23 January."This week the European commission will move to turn the European Union's commitments into concrete action," president Barroso said. "Tackling climate change is crucial to safeguard the future of our planet. It also brings major new opportunities for Europe. The time has come to seize them with confidence, and with both hands."The proposed measures include: an improved emissions trading system (ETS) covering more emissions and allowing firms in one EU country to buy allowances in any other an emission reduction target for ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11608/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11608/economia/0/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:04:43 +0100 The own-initiative report by Roberta Anastase (EPP-ED, RO) on the Black Sea region is a response to the Commission's communication on Black Sea Synergy. The Parliament is not satisfied by the progress made since the last such communication, published in 1997, and calls for a "genuine regional dimension tailored to this area," with "concrete proposals for fostering regional cooperation." It underlines the importance of involving Russia and Turkey in any regional cooperation efforts, and supports the creation of a free trade area in the region. The House approves the doubling of financial resources under the ENPI (European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument) for cross-border projects, and notes a number of priority fields in which cooperation is necessary. These include the EU's role in ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11551/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11551/economia/0/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:58:33 +0100 EU: Euro banknotes and coins have been circulating in Cyprus and Malta since 1 January, at rates of €1 to 0.585274 Cyprus pounds and 0.429300 Maltese lira. The changeover took place smoothly. By 2 January about €150m had been withdrawn from banks and cash dispensers, and around 40% of people in Malta and Cyprus had only or mostly euro cash in their wallets and purses. Cyprus pounds and Maltese lira can still be used until 31 January, in parallel with the euro. President Barroso congratulated both countries on their excellent preparations for eurozone membership. He emphasised that European businesses, citizens and consumers have all benefited from the euro: "The euro is a strong and stable currency. Along with the economic reforms the EU and Member States have undertaken, it is a ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11299/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11299/economia/0/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:23:45 +0100 AFRICA: Misna; I extend my heartfelt thanks to your for coming here I remember when Africa Peace Point and Amani Peoples Theater we were involved in mediating the so called tribal clashes in Kenya at the beginning of the nineties. After two or three days of workshops the two parties were ready to reconcile and we were suggesting to the elders of performing the traditional rites of reconciliation. And we normally received a reaction of the kind: "We cannot perform them, they would be useless and therefore fall into disrepute. Because the demons that are the cause of these hatred and killings are not from here. Those demons are from far away and so powerful the our traditional rites have no force against them". It is for us today a dream that this conference has come to-date and that ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11298/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11298/economia/0/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:59:02 +0100 AFRICA: Misna; I extend my heartfelt thanks to your for coming here to attend this conference organized by Koinonia Community and Africa Peace Point, together with the collaborating organizations. We have gathered here with in our eyes the vision and in our hearts the burden of the millions of African people who continue to suffer from a international system whose very essence is war, violence, racism, oppression, repression and the impoverishment of the poor. We are all too aware that peace is more than just the absence of war, and that many country who are officially in peace, in fact see an ongoing violence against the most vulnerable members of the society. The dark clouds still hovering above our landscape, particularly in Africa, are matters of serious concern. Thus is it ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11297/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11297/economia/0/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:30:00 +0100 AFRICA: Misna; I extend my heartfelt thanks to your for coming here to attend this conference organized by Koinonia Community and Africa Peace Point, together with the collaborating organizations. We have gathered here with in our eyes the vision and in our hearts the burden of the millions of African people who continue to suffer from a international system whose very essence is war, violence, racism, oppression, repression and the impoverishment of the poor. We are all too aware that peace is more than just the absence of war, and that many country who are officially in peace, in fact see an ongoing violence against the most vulnerable members of the society. The dark clouds still hovering above our landscape, particularly in Africa, are matters of serious concern. Thus is it ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11167/economia/0/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/11167/economia/0/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:26:26 +0100 Seminar: " Ethical and solidarity-based initiatives : unlocking their potential for a sustainably inclusive society", 29-30 November 2007, Trento, Italy This seminar has a threefold aim: a. To reflect the results of the year's work of the two European pilot projects started in 2007 i.e.; "Authorities with responsibility for social cohesion" and "the Multipartite Social Contract for the reintegration of vulnerable groups". Where the responsible authorities are concerned, the aim will be to present the results of the method for renewing synergies between public authorities and citizens as well as the more direct involvement of citizens in combating exclusion through ethical and solidarity-based activities. Where the Multipartite Social Contract (MSC) is concerned, the results, especially ]]> http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/9854/economia/4/ http://www.ladysilvia.org/ladysilvia/9854/economia/4/ Wed, 09 May 2007 04:56:24 +0200 CHINA / Misna on Ladysilvia; The Chinese prime minister Wen Jibao has announced new measures to reduce the impact of highly polluting industries including restrictions in the concession of credit and elimination of fiscal advantages. Wen wants his country's development to happen "in a safe and clean manner". In particular, the prime minister has targeted six industrial areas that are growing very rapidly: energy, steel, petroleum refining, chemicals and metals. He noted that together these six industrial sectors consume 70% of all industrial energy capacity and noting that their activities have on average grown by 6.6% in the first three months of the year when compared to the same period in 2006. ]]>