EU 'flexible' on ETS if global deal is reached

Commission's director-general for climate says ETS aviation legislation could be changed if there is an international agreement on reducing emissions.
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China bans airlines from EU's emissions scheme

Chinese authorities say including airlines in the emissions trading scheme violates international climate negotiations.
Monday, 6 February 2012

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Economics

Further delay to Greek government bail-out talks

Kroes says 'no need' for Greece to stay in eurozone, quickly contradicted by Barroso and Dutch finance minister.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Merkel says time is running out for Greek bail-out deal

Talks on new austerity measures to continue today.
Monday, 6 February 2012

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Information society

British MEP asked to examine ACTA

David Martin replaces Kader Arif, who quit position because of 'a lack of transparency'.

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Google says no delay to new privacy rules

EU data protection authorities have called for suspension of rules because of privacy concerns.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Eight satellites purchased for Galileo

European satellite project books three launch slots.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

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Health & society

Sweden leads the way on innovation

Innovation rankings show the EU trailing behind the US, Japan and South Korea.

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

The decline of the West revisited

The West can no longer dictate the agenda, but its decline is not irreversible.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Gates calls for increase in EU research spending

Microsoft chairman says doubling EU research budget would have 'huge impact' on the world's poor.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

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