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An EU-friendly French government?

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COMMENTForeign Minister Laurent Fabius and European Minister Bernard Cazeneuve campaigned against EU constitution.

Assumptions in Brussels that France's government would be more EU-friendly than its predecessor have been challenged by President François Hollande's choice to appoint two men who opposed the EU constitution in 2005 in leading positions.

At the time, France's Socialist party was split into two camps, one advocating a ‘No' vote in the [...] Read more

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De Gucht says Greek eurozone exit 'would be painful'

NEWSEuropean commissioner for trade says 'Grexit' would not mean the end of the euro.

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MEPs to back EU-wide tax on financial transactions You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSParliament to back tax on shares and trades.

Innovation the loser if ICT standards are wrapped in red tape You need an active subscription to read this article

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COMMENTAn institutional turf war over ICT standards may make Europe an innovation backwater for years to come.

Pole to head EU's Ukraine delegation

NEWSPolish ambassador to the EU will move to Kiev, one of 15 changes at the top of EU's diplomatic service.

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Parliament to send medics to Tymoshenko

NEWSUkraine allows European Parliament to send doctors to jailed political leader and an observer to her trial.

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Barroso pledges EU 'growth initiative'

NEWSCommission president says there is growing support from EU leaders for pro-growth strategies.

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Row over European Schools' fees plan You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSPlan to raise fees for children of non-EU staff.

Commission prepares to intervene in carbon market You need an active subscription to read this article

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COMMENTChange in language reflects price slump.
Chance for compromise with China on aviation?

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Eurozone sets out stark choice for Greek voters

NEWSA meeting of European Union leaders that had been convened next week to discuss ways of promoting economic growth is shaping up instead to be a crisis summit on Greece.

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Spain struggles to convince partners You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSEconomy minister pleads for eurozone support, but Juncker says Spain must speed up its reforms.
Finance ministers agree on bank capital buffers
MEPs support ‘two-pack' rules

Nudging Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

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COMMENTWhy the European Commission should include behavioural insights in the design of regulatory proposals.

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Commission concerned over rule of law in Ukraine You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSReport points to ‘politically motivated justice' in Ukraine.

Schengen report puts focus on Greek borders You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSCommission to adopt report on the functioning of the Schengen area.

The good, the bad and the ugly You need an active subscription to read this article

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COMMENTThe Commission's latest forecasts make grim reading for the EU's struggling economies.
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Split over mortgage legislation proposal You need an active subscription to read this article

NEWSDifferences lead to postponement of vote.

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    A meeting of European Union leaders that had been convened next week to discuss ways of promoting economic growth is shaping up instead to be a crisis summit on Greece.
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    Ukraine allows European Parliament to send doctors to jailed political leader and an observer to her trial.
 
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