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Germany and UK lead calls for EU spending cuts

Five member states demand that EU spending reflect national austerity measures. 
Friday, 27 January 2012

UK parliament report calls for ETS overhaul

British parliamentarians fear businesses could relocate to other countries.

Friday, 27 January 2012

 

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Wallis's husband will not take up Parliament seat

Stewart Arnold has decided not to use his right to take up European Parliament seat vacated by his wife, Diana Wallis.
Friday, 27 January 2012

Soil directive may be dug up

Political changes may reduce German opposition; Commission to publish report on state of EU soil.

Friday, 27 January 2012

Summit to focus on growth and jobs

Van Rompuy wants EU leaders to discuss economic growth and job creation

Thursday, 26 January 2012

 

Analysis

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On the outside, looking in You need an active subscription to read this article

The benefits still outweigh the drawbacks of Norway's unique relationship with the European Union.
Stuck in the back seat
The Swiss position
Thursday, 26 January 2012

The IMF's eurozone woes You need an active subscription to read this article

Lagarde identifies the eurozone as biggest threat.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Across the digital divide You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU is struggling to realise the potential of the internet to boost the European economy.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

 

  

 

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Half of EU states violate welfare laws for hens

Ban on cages without adequate space not being implemented.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

Hackers blamed for attack on Parliament's website

Website crashed after receiving unusual number of hits.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Bid to topple Maltese government fails

Speaker of parliament saves government from defeat in a vote of no-confidence.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

 

Careers

Support for all You need an active subscription to read this article

Yannis Vardakastanis, president of the European Disability Forum, on how childhood misfortune led to a fulfilling life and career helping others.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

 

Special reports

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Testing Danish efficiency You need an active subscription to read this article

As a seven-time holder of the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers, Denmark will bring with it invaluable knowledge of running the EU. But there are plenty of pitfalls.
Thursday, 15 December 2011

A coalition of EU lovers and haters You need an active subscription to read this article

The incoming Danish presidency is split on the bigger questions of European policy, but it should have no problem pushing forward day-to-day work.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Sharing experiences of (avoiding) marginalisation You need an active subscription to read this article

Denmark has negotiated four opt-outs, yet still strives not to be excluded from decision-making.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

 

  
Views

Merkel Davos

MONEY TALKS Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor, addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos. Merkel warned against unrealistic expectations about what Germany can do to solve the eurozone crisis.


 

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Kosovo's unacceptable amnesties You need an active subscription to read this article

Kosovo's amnesties masquerading as pardons are a symptom of Kosovo's problems and the failings of the international community.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

A constitutional moment for Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Commission's objections are not the only pressure on Hungary's lawmakers.
By Dag Sørlie Lund and Erlend Leonhardsen
Thursday, 26 January 2012

Europe's own human-rights crisis

Europe's treatment of minorities endangers our core values.
By Benjamin Ward
Wednesday, 25 January 2012

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Editorial

Europe needs its own prosecutor to fight fraud You need an active subscription to read this article

The Belgian legal system has added to the ever-growing pile of problems for the EU.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

 

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Columns

Too early to say homo europaeus is doomed You need an active subscription to read this article

Europeans may not view Europe as a homeland, but the notion of a common identity emerging should not yet be dismissed.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

Allow Sweden and Finland to patrol Baltic airspace You need an active subscription to read this article

Sweden and Finland may not be members of NATO, but the alliance should call on their help.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

Latin lessons for Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

Latin America's financial woes led to a ‘lost decade'. The situation in Europe today looks much worse.
By Stewart Fleming
Thursday, 19 January 2012

 


 

 

 

 

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Britain's anti-Unionists You need an active subscription to read this article

A row over Scotland's place in the United Kingdom has implications for the EU, too.
Thursday, 19 January 2012

EU could benefit from US's Pacific focus You need an active subscription to read this article

Last year was a big year for US trade policy and 2012 could be more active still.
By Bruce Stokes
Thursday, 19 January 2012

 

People

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Vince Cable, as seen by Marco Villard.

Liberal loner You need an active subscription to read this article

The UK's business secretary is not afraid to take on the City.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

A right ding-dong You need an active subscription to read this article

Has Martin Schulz dropped a clanger as European Parliament president?

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Feeling the pinch You need an active subscription to read this article

A low-key venue for a Commission seminar.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Who are you? You need an active subscription to read this article

Hands up who's looking forward to their performance review?

Thursday, 26 January 2012

U R fired LOL You need an active subscription to read this article

Romanian minister gets his marching orders.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

 
 

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