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Thursday, 9 October 2008 

Kroes to take tough stance on bail-outs

So far the European competition commissioner has approved most bank bail-outs and guarantees, but deeper probes could soon bring Neelie Kroes into conflict with national governments.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Eastern Europe must rise above the West's low standards

The West lacks the authority and the means to continue exporting its world view to ex-communist countries.

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Thursday, 9 October 2008 

Reinventing the EU in a moment of economic peril

European leaders should not only steer the EU towards economic safety, but should also seek to rediscover the bloc.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Don't blame capitalism for the global financial crisis

It is the management of the financial system that deserves scorn for today's turmoil, not the financial system itself.

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Europe's wounds will not heal easily

Solidarity, co-ordination and co-operation – not words to apply to Europe's response to the financial crisis.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Barroso sets up crisis groups

European Commission president will set up a group of experts and a mini-college of commissioners and proposes fresh regulation of hedge funds and private equity.

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

ECB cuts interest rates

Rate cut is part of an unprecedented, co-ordinated move by six central banks.

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Economics

Banks pan ‘10% rule'

European Parliament differs from most member states on capital adequacy proposal.

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Shoe duties set to stay

Commission likely to order review of anti-dumping duties imposed on Chinese and Vietnamese producers.

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Moody's attacks ‘unworkable' regime for ratings

Agency warns of blow to credibility of EU ratings; regime could lead to government interference.

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