Press Release: European Commission sets out its position on global partnership for the post-2015 development agenda

On 5 February 2015 the European Commission set out its views on global efforts needed to eradicate poverty and boost sustainable development. The Communication on a “Global Partnership for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development after 2015” had been jointly prepared by the High Representative and Vice President, Federica Mogherini, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, and Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella. It had been agreed with First Vice-President Frans Timmermans, holding horizontal responsibility for sustainable development.

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ESO: Background information: Commission presents proposal to address global poverty and sustainable development http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-presents-proposal-to-address-global-poverty-and-sustainable-development/

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