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Ukraine package is 'designed to assist a committed, inclusive and reforms-oriented Ukrainian government'

European Commission offers €11 billion to Ukraine

The European Commission president has announced a massive aid package to Ukraine of "at least €11 billion over the next couple of years."

Business • 05 Mar 14

José Manuel Barroso was conferred with an honorary law degree at University College Cork

Barroso hails Ireland's return to 'normal'

President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso has repeated his support for efforts by the Irish Government to break the link between sovereign and bank debt.

News • 05 Mar 14

José Manuel Barroso said the Irish banking sector caused one of the biggest problems in the world

Govt sources say recapitalisation talks ongoing

Government sources have insisted that the possibility of the EU's permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, retroactively recapitalising Irish banks is still a work in progress.

News • 20 Dec 13

Germany has had a current account surplus in excess of 6% of its GDP since 2007

EU to investigate German current account surplus

The European Commission has decided to prepare an in-depth analysis of Germany's persistently high current account surplus to find out if it is a sign of a serious imbalance in its economy.

Business • 13 Nov 13

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso agreed the deal in Brussels

European Union and Canada agree free trade deal

The European Union has agreed a multi-billion euro free-trade agreement with Canada, following years of intense negotiations over agricultural exports.

News • 18 Oct 13

José Manuel Barroso made his last state of the union address before European elections in May

Economic recovery within sight - Barroso

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has declared that economic recovery is within sight after nearly four years of Europe's debt crisis.

News • 11 Sep 13

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says austerity had reached its natural limits of popular support

Possibility of 'spare capacity' next year - Noonan

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said if there is spare cash after next year's Budget, it will be used to grow the economy and create jobs.

Business • 23 Apr 13

José Manuel Barroso said the Irish economy was an example that recovery programmes can work

Barroso: Irish efforts deserve to be 'rewarded'

The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has said he is confident Ireland will make a full return to the markets before the end of the year.

News • 28 Feb 13

€9 billion extra needed for EU budget

The European Commission says an additional €9 billion is needed to meet all of the EU's commitments in the 2012 budget.

Business • 23 Oct 12

EU Commission President Barroso announced details of the banking union in the European Parliament

Ireland and Spain first to benefit from bank union

Lenders from Ireland and Spain are expected to be the first institutions to be covered by new ECB-led banking union.

Business • 12 Sep 12

Plans for single EU bank supervisor outlined

The European Commission President has outlined his vision for the banking sector, in which the European Central Bank would be given supervisory powers over all banks in the union.

News • 12 Sep 12

Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton said that the euro faces its biggest test ever

Barroso tells Greece to put words into action

EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has told Greece's new government to "deliver, deliver, deliver" on promises for cost-cutting reforms.

Business • 26 Jul 12

Creighton: Major implications if Greece exits euro

Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton has said a Greek exit from the eurozone would place huge pressure on other countries to exit the currency.

News • 01 Aug 12

Jose Manuel Barroso