Swiss Confederation SECO: Ordinance on measures against Myanmar Bern, 12 November 2024 – On 12 November 2024, the Federal Council adopted an ordinance on measures against Myanmar. These measures are aimed at supporting the restoration of democracy and human rights in Myanmar. The ordinance provides for a number of measures, including: A ban on the … Read more
President Amherd and Federal Councillor Parmelin Receive Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin in Bern On 12 November 2024, President Karin Amherd and Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin received the Swedish Minister for Civil Defence, Erik Bohlin, in Bern. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the areas of civil protection and … Read more
Nuclear waste storage needs to withstand an ice age 2024-11-12 00:00 Swiss Confederation Switzerland is planning to build a deep geological repository for its radioactive waste. The repository will be located in Opalinus Clay, a rock formation that is expected to remain stable for millions of years. However, a new study has found that the … Read more
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Press release – Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Raffaele Fitto 12 November 2024 The European Parliament Committee on Budgetary Control will hold a public hearing with Mr Raffaele Fitto, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration, on Tuesday 14 November 2024 in Brussels. The hearing will take place from 9.00-11.00 AM and will … Read more
EU Council Holds Hearing for High Representative/Vice-President-Designate Kaja Kallas Brussels, November 12, 2024 – The Council of the European Union convened a public hearing today for Kaja Kallas, the High Representative/Vice-President-designate nominated by European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen. Background Kallas, the Prime Minister of Estonia, is the nominee for the role of High … Read more
Press release – Hearing of Vice-President-designate Roxana Mînzatu 2024-11-12 The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament will hold a public hearing with Ms Roxana Mînzatu, Vice-President-designate for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, on Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 9.00 – 11.00 (Brussels time). MEPs expected to attend: Markus Ferber … Read more
Press release – Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Stéphane Séjourné Brussels, 12 November 2024 – The European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) will hold a hearing on Monday, 14 November 2024, from 9.00 to 10.45 (CET), for Mr Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. The hearing will be webstreamed live on the … Read more
Press release – Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Teresa Ribera Rodríguez Brussels, 12 November The European Parliament Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) held a hearing with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Executive Vice-President-designate for Digital Era and Democracy, in charge of Climate Action, on 12 November 2024. During the hearing, the Committee questioned the … Read more
Press release 12 November 2024 Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Henna Virkkunen The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) held a hearing with Executive Vice-President-designate Henna Virkkunen on 12 November 2024. Ms Virkkunen is the proposed candidate for the portfolio of Economy. During the hearing, Ms Virkkunen presented her vision for the Economy … Read more