Transport, Telecommunications and Energyhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/traffic-safetyhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/traffic-safetyA joint effort to improve traffic safetyOn 26-27 June 2012 the Danish EU Presidency and the European Commission will host a conference in Copenhagen, concerning traffic safety.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:04:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/maritime-resulthttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/maritime-resultSohn: Yet another result for the Danish EU Presidency in the maritime fieldThe Danish Presidency has just reached an agreement in the EU ensuring seafarers improved training.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:46:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/energy-goalhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/energy-goalDanish Presidency reaches one more important energy goalToday, one of the goals high on the energy agenda of the Danish Presidency has been reached. The Danish Presidency has finalized an agreement with the European Parliament, which will put Member States in a stronger position when entering into oil and gas agreements with countries outside of the EU.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:47:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/railwayshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/railwaysA new and better framework for the railways in Europe Today, the Council and the European Parliament agreed on a new framework for railway traffic in Europe in the shape of a recast of the first railway package. This will bring about improved conditions for the European railways. In 2010, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a...Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:17:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/post-TTEhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/post-TTEA Greener EuropeToday, at the last Energy Council meeting during the Danish EU presidency Member States endorsed the compromise on the Energy Efficiency Directive reached with the European Parliament in negotiations Wednesday and confirmed by Coreper Thursday.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:42:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/EED-COREPERhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/EED-COREPERAn agreement that improves the climate and leads to employment in the EUThe Danish Presidency today received the EU Member States' endorsement of the compromise on the Energy Efficiency Directive, which was reached with the European Parliament in the negotiations last night. Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Buildings, Martin Lidegaard, will present the final compromise text to his ministerial colleagues at the Energy Council meeting on 15 June.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:46:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/energy-fridayhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/energy-fridayAuf dem Weg zu einem grüneren EuropaDie Energieminister der EU treffen sich am Freitag, dem 15. Juni zum letzten Mal während der dänischen Ratspräsidentschaft in Luxemburg. Energieeffizienz, langfristige Energiepolitik und erneuerbare Energie sind Hauptthemen einer Tagesordnung, die einen großen dänischen Einsatz für europäische Energiepolitik und ein grünes Europa widerspiegelt.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:04:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/post-TTE-Sohnhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/post-TTE-SohnMinister Sohn: Less red tape for the shipping industry and better access to public data in the EU On 7-8 June 2012 the Danish Minister for Business and Growth, Ole Sohn, brought the shipping industry’s administrative burdens in the EU into focus. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:01:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/Post-Transporthttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/Post-TransportTargeted EU aid for cross border infrastructure in Europe to underpin the freedom of movement Today, the EU Ministers for Transport were gathered in Luxembourg for a Council meeting in order to discuss e.g., how EU funds should support infrastructure projects in the EU in the coming years. At the Council meeting, the ministers agreed on an approach regarding the proposal for the...Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:43:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/TTE-Sohnhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/TTE-SohnSohn: Stärkere Kontrolle an Bord und erhöhtes Wachstum durch Stärkung des Digitalen Binnenmarkts Am 7. und 8. Juni 2012 setzt der Minister für Unternehmen und Wachstum Ole Sohn das Wachstum auf die Tagesordnung, wenn die EU-Minister für Seetransport und IT- und Telekommunikation im Rat für Transport, Telekommunikation und Energie Initiativen zur Stärkung von Wachstum und Beschäftigung in Europa erörtern.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:10:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/Financing-of-Infrastructurehttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/Financing-of-InfrastructureInnovative Financing of Infrastructure in a Time of Crisis By Danish Minister for Transport Henrik Dam Kristensen As we all know, the current economic situation is putting great strain on state budgets in the European countries. The austerity measures applied in many EU member states have left European governments with very little room...Thu, 24 May 2012 14:40:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/transport-infrastructure-projectshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/transport-infrastructure-projectsInternational conference on financing and organising transport infrastructure projects in the futureOn 24-25 May 2012, the Danish EU Presidency and the European Commission will open the doors for a conference in Copenhagen on financing and organising large transport infrastructure projects.Thu, 24 May 2012 13:08:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/EEDhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/EEDAn energy efficient EU is a stronger EUThe Danish Presidency is working to promote the transition to a green economy with a greater focus on sustainability. One of the most important initiatives taken at EU level is the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive, which was proposed by the Commission in June 2011. The EU Member States have agreed that the negotiations of the Directive should be completed by the end of June 2012. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:44:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/week-16/Post-Energyhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/week-16/Post-EnergyPositive discussions on ETS and energy efficiencyEU Energy ministers agreed that the Energy Efficiency Directive should be adopted before the end of June. The President of the Energy Council, Mr. Martin Lidegaard, is satisfied by the constructive discussions during the informal ministerial meeting in Horsens, Denmark on Thursday and Friday. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:59:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/week-16/european-signalling-systemhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/week-16/european-signalling-systemOn Track towards a Common European Signalling System By Danish Minister for Transport Henrik Dam Kristensen A well-functioning and efficient European railway system is highly valuable to all of us as citizens as well as to our economies. However, obstacles are still in the way of a more fully integrated European railway system that...Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:59:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Week-15/ERTMShttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Week-15/ERTMSBetter interplay between the European railways On 16-17 April 2012, the Danish EU Presidency and the European Commission will open the doors for a conference on the common European signaling system for railways, ERTMS, in Copenhagen. The conference will provide the framework for discussions and exchange of experiences between...Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Uge-14/double-hull-tankershttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/April/Uge-14/double-hull-tankersAgreement on regulation regarding double-hull oil tankers Today the Council and the European Parliament have reached an agreement about technical modifications to the regulation from 2002 on double-hull oil tankers.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/Cross-border-Infrastructurehttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/Cross-border-InfrastructureNew and Improved Framework for Cross-border Infrastructure in EuropeThe EU Ministers for Transport were gathered today for a Council Meeting in Brussels to discuss, among other issues, how cross-border transport and infrastructure can generate growth in the EU.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:22:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/aviation-securityhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Marts/Uge-12/aviation-securityThe Danish EU Presidency will urge EU Ministers to consider more efficient aviation security By Danish Minister for Transport, Henrik Dam Kristensen Over the last decades, the number of flight routes and airline passengers has increased significantly. In 2010, over 750 million passengers arrived at or departed from the more than 450 airports in the EU. In addition, air...Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/Energy-conclusionshttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/Energy-conclusionsEU Energy Ministers signal political support for finalising negotiations on the Energy Efficiency DirectiveOn Tuesday 14 February, EU Energy Ministers met in Brussels to discuss the Energy Efficiency Directive, tabled to ensure that the EU will reach its goal of reducing the level of energy consumption by 20 per cent by 2020. The Energy Council's deliberations were led by the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Building, Martin Lidegaard. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/Energyhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/EnergyEnergieeffektivität ist eine Hauptpriorität der dänischen EU-RatspräsidentschaftAm Dienstag, dem 14. Februar, treffen sich die Energieminister Europas zu einigen der wichtigsten Verhandlungen unter dänischer Ratspräsidentschaft. Die Minister müssen versuchen, sich auf eine Reduzierung des europäischen Energieverbrauchs 2020 um 20 % zu einigen.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Energy-crossroadhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Energy-crossroadEurope at an energy crossroadsFacing immense challenges in our energy system we need to make sweeping investments and bold choices. If we do not, we will be stuck in the back seat. Discussions have been kick started on in Brussels where the Commission and the Danish EU-Presidency invited stakeholders to debate the Commissions proposal on an Energy Roadmap to 2050.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:57:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPPresentation of the Presidency priorities in the Committees of the European Parliament24 presentations by 15 ministers in 16 EP Committees over 3 daysMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmehttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmeLaunching of the Programme of the Danish EU Presidency Friday in CopenhagenPrime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Minister for Economics and the Interior Margrethe Vestager, Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal and Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen will present the Presidency programme.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/finanskrise-og-miljoekrise-skal-loeses-sammenhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/finanskrise-og-miljoekrise-skal-loeses-sammenWe must address more crises at the same timeThe answer to the current crises is a coordinated and interlinked approach addressing both the financial and the climate and resource crisis at one and the same time. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:47:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLhttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLThe Minister for European Affairs presents the priorities of the Danish EU Presidency in Brussels Today Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen, presented the priorities of the upcoming Danish EU Presidency at a press conference in Brussels.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/Velkomsthttp://eu2012.dk/de/NewsList/November-December/VelkomstBegrüßungswort der Ministerpräsidentin Helle Thorning-Schmidt Willkommen zur dänischen EU-Ratspräsidentschaft 2012 Mehr als je zuvor ist es erforderlich, dass wir in der EU zusammenarbeiten. Wir müssen es wagen, wichtige Beschlüsse zu fassen.Wir müssen wieder Vertrauen, Sicherheit und Optimismus schaffen. Deshalb müssen wir für ein...Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0100