In the framework of the open questions with debate during the plenary session of the European parliament, the High Representative Catherine Ashton has asked the Belgian Presidency to stand in for her concerning the question of the arms export.
In the framework of the Belgian Presidency, a major conference was organized in Liege on various social themes and particularly pensions, in collaboration with Mrs. Laurette Onkelinx, Deputy-Prime Minister for Social Affairs.In this context, the Minister of Pensions, Michel Daerden, organized a ministerial conference on Tuesday, 7 September, on how various European pension systems and their financing have been adjusted at a time when the proportion of senior citizens is growing.
The major financial and economic crisis we are currently experiencing amply demonstrates the value of having a robust social system, a real shield to protect our citizens and support consumption. Although Europe has made some progress in this area, the social dimension is still not sufficiently taken into account in European decision-making.
"Biodiversity is about life. Nature serves us well and this needs to be protected". Joke Schauvliege, Flemish minister for Environment, Nature and Culture, and chair of the Council of Environment, doesn’t mince her words: the decline of biodiversity must be stopped. She hopes that participants of the European Biodiversity Conference in Ghent will also convey this message to the upcoming international summit in Nagoya (Japan).
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