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Protection of the EU's Financial Interests: Commission welcomes European Parliament’s call for increased cooperation by Member States

The European Parliament adopted today a report on the protection of the EU’s financial interests. The European Commission welcomes this document as an important support in the fight against fraud affecting the EU budget. The report by rapporteur Francesco Musotto highlights the paramount importance of a constructive cooperation between the Member States and the Commission. It stresses the key responsibility of the Member States for the sound management of Community revenue and expenditure, in particular in the areas of agriculture and structural funds, and including the recovery of unduly spent sums. Finally, the report requests concrete follow-up actions, including measures against certain Member States

Commission welcomes Council and Parliament approval of new Spirit Drinks regulation

European Union agriculture ministers today reached political agreement on the new Spirit Drinks regulation, thereby sealing a first reading agreement between the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The new regulation enhances the clarity of EU legislation on spirit drinks, combines two previous regulations into one and adapts the rules to take account of technical changes, WTO requirements and the EU's system of geographical indications. The new regulation sets out clear definitions for all spirit drinks, and should help producers market their products while providing new clarity for consumers. One of the main points of discussion since the proposal was tabled by the Commission in December 2005 has been the definition of vodka. The new regulation leaves the current definition unchanged, but changes slightly the labelling requirements. In future, vodka made from cereals or potatoes will be labelled simply as vodka. Vodka based on other raw materials will bear the indication "produced from" supplemented by the name of the raw material used. This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Council and Parliament reach provisional political agreement on new framework for regional investment

MEPs speak out in favour of more regional cooperation in the Black Sea region and the South Caucasus

The European Parliament adopted two reports, calling for more regional cooperation in the Black Sea and South Caucasus regions. In both areas, the House stressed the importance both of democratic principles and human rights and of the necessity to improve economic and trade relations, especially regarding energy supplies.

Romania and Bulgaria mark 1 year in EU

Improved national self-confidence and economic stability are just two of the things MEPs from the EU's two newest states picked out as the results of a year of EU membership. As they mark their first year in the Union we spoke to some of the 35 Romanian and 18 Bulgarian MEPs who were elected last year. As well asking them about their work in the Parliament, we asked them to share their impressions of the first year of EU membership and also to look forward to the 2009 European elections.

IRE Regina Elena Cancer Institute: European Parliament and Physicians Agree On Urgent Need to Improve Access to Screening and Treatment of Breast Cancer Across Europe

- 25,000 More Lives Could Be Saved and 90% of Women with Breast Cancer Could Potentially Be Cured if Diagnosed and Treated Early Enough

Promuovere la produzione di munizioni nell'industria della difesa UE: il Consiglio pronto a negoziare con il Parlamento europeo

Electronic evidence: Council confirms agreement with the European Parliament on new rules to improve cross-border access to e-evidence

Council and European Parliament agree on new safety requirements for machinery products

Council and European Parliament reach provisional deal to close gender pay gap

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT MOVED BY CALL FOR ASSISTANCE FROM RESIDENTS OF Z F MGCAWU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Common charger: Council and European Parliament reach a provisional political agreement