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Deal reached on markets legislation

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NEWSMember states reach common approach on overhaul of securities-trading rules.

European Union member states today (17 June) reached a long-awaited deal on draft legislation on securities trading aimed at improving transparency and reducing volatility of financial markets. Read more

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Like Turkey, the US poses a test for EU values

Europe faces violent protests in one direction and secret surveillance in another.

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Kroes prepares push to revive telecoms reform

Commissioner wants to eliminate mobile roaming charges and change how the sector is regulated.

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EU, US leaders hail trade talks

NEWSTalks on transatlantic free-trade agreement to start in July.

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Commission launches employment plan

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Greek party leaders hold emergency talks on future of state broadcaster

NEWSCoalition partners have criticised prime minister's decision to close ERT.

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Czech government collapses

NEWSPrime Minister Petr Necas resigns after arrests of his aides in a wide-reaching police investigation.

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Traumatic birth for EU-US trade talks

NEWSEU agrees on mandate for US trade talks after day-long battle over cultural safeguards.

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US promises to provide EU information on Prism

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EU names new envoys in Africa

NEWSDirector of the EU's Russia division appointed an ambassador; Belgian given post in Nigeria.

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Aides of Czech premier arrested

NEWSPrime minister called on to resign after police arrest two members of his private office.

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Commission consults on Visa fee offer

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WTO to deal with EU-Chinese steel dispute

NEWSEU joins Japan in asking world trade body to halt Chinese duties on steel tubes.

Be bold, free transatlantic trade

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COMMENTThe American and European business communities explain why they believe a transatlantic trade deal is necessary and feasible.

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NEWSEPP group leader says OLAF boss should resign.
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COMMENTPolicymakers should focus on all of the unemployed not just unemployed young people

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