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Burma’s Future Hinges On Election Battle
7 hours ago

Her party is fielding candidates in almost all the 48 seats that are vacant–40 in the lower house, six in the upper house and two in provisional assemblies. While this represents less than 15 per cent of the seats in the national assembly—440 seats in th
Face Of The Day
4 days ago

Supporters of Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi wait for her arrival in Pyar Pon, Irrawaddy delta region in the Irrawaddy division on February 17, 2012. The Burmese government assured EU development commissioner Andris Piebalgs during his recent vi
EU official sees Burma roadmap within the year
1 week ago

Andris Piebalgs, EU commissioner for development, said the situation continues to evolve in Burma and a free and credible by-elections in April would be very crucial in sustaining the optimistic response so far to the government policy of opening up its
Myanmar promises democratic polls
1 week ago

NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar's military-backed government assured visiting top European Union (EU) officials on Monday that upcoming by-elections heralding the opposition's return to mainstream politics will be democratic. "We have taken the necessary measures so
Myanmar praised for settling ethnic issues
1 week ago

Published: Feb. 14, 2012 at 9:38 AM NAYPYITAW, Myanmar, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Negotiated political settlements with ethnic groups in Myanmar are a "key ingredient" to long-term national stability, an EU official said. EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebal
Myanmar polls 'vital for easing of EU sanctions'
1 week ago

A top European Union (EU) official held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar after a meeting yesterday with the country's President and announced increased aid to acknowledge reforms already begun by a new civilian administration.
EU should respond rapidly to Myanmar reforms: top EU official
1 week ago

European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs (left) talks with Myanmar Minister of Education Mya Aye in Naypyitaw, February 13, 2012. YANGON (Reuters) - The European Union should respond fast to changes under way in Myanmar driven by a former mi
More praise heaped on Myanmar
1 week ago

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Myanmar would be considered a political success story if it maintains the current pace of democratic reforms, a European official said during a visit. Andris Piebalgs, development commissioner for the European Union,
More praise heaped on Myanmar
1 week ago

Published: Feb. 13, 2012 at 12:09 PM NAYPYITAW, Myanmar, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Myanmar would be considered a political success story if it maintains the current pace of democratic reforms, a European official said during a visit. Andris Piebalgs, development
EU announces Burma $200m aid move
1 week ago

13 February 2012 Last updated at 10:57 ET Mr Piebalgs (receiving flowers) said that sanctions are affecting Burmese growth A European Union envoy has announced more aid for Burma, holding out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions, after talks in
Myanmar president meets EU Commissioner
1 week ago

YANGON, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar President U Thein Sein met with visiting European Union Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs in Nay Pyi Taw on Monday, state radio and television reported. Piebalgs was accompanied by German development ministe
BURMA: EU offers aid, review of sanctions after talks with president
1 week ago

REUTERS - A top EU official held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar after a meeting on Monday with the country's president and announced increased aid to acknowledge reforms already begun by a new civilian administration. Europe
Change in Myanmar: Opposition gaining ground
1 week ago

For nearly half a century, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, was in the iron grip of a military dictatorship. But since March of last year President Thein Sein has been introducing cautious political reforms. Now, the opposition National League for Democ
Myanmar by-elections vital for EU sanctions move - official
1 week ago

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - A top EU official held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions on Myanmar during a meeting on Monday with a senior member of the new civilian administration and announced increased aid to acknowledge reforms alrea
EU commissioner in Myanmar to explore cooperation
1 week ago

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (REUTERS) - An European Union official arrived in Myanmar's capital on Monday for talks with a civilian government praised by Brussels for the reforms it has begun over the past year after five decades of authoritarian military rule. E
EU commissioner in Myanmar to explore cooperation
1 week ago

An EU official arrived in Myanmar's capital Monday for talks with a civilian government praised by Brussels for the reforms it has begun over the past year after five decades of authoritarian military rule. European Commissioner for Development Andris Pi
EU commissioner in Myanmar to explore cooperation
1 week ago

By Martin Petty NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - An EU official arrived in Myanmar's capital Monday for talks with a civilian government praised by Brussels for the reforms it has begun over the past year after five decades of authoritarian military rule.
EU commissioner in Myanmar to explore cooperation
1 week ago

Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi smiles to supporters as she leaves the National League for Democracy (NLD) head office after attending a ceremony to mark the 65th Myanmar Union Day in Yangon February 12, 2012. NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (Reuters) -
BURMA RELATED NEWS – FEBRUARY 09, 2012
1 week ago

Clinton meets freed Myanmar activists AFP News – 13 hours ago US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton welcomed activists from Myanmar including a comedian recently freed from prison as part of Washington’s efforts to encourage reform in the country. Clinto
EU aid official to visit Myanmar ahead of 'crucial' polls
1 week ago

(BRUSSELS) - Myanmar's upcoming elections will be crucial for the credibility of reforms that remain "fragile," the EU's foreign aid chief told AFP ahead of a trip to offer 150 million euros in aid. While calling for free and fair polls that "bring more

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About Andris Piebalgs

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Andris Piebalgs (born 17 September 1957) is a Latvian politician and diplomat, currently serving as Commissioner for Energy at the European Commission. Full Article

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