Blush, but not too deeply

Is corruption bad in Romania? Yes, but the Romania of 2008 is not the Romania of 1990s. And, for that, some thanks are owed to the EU.

Wednesday, 6 August 2008

Lithuania seeks EU support for unemployed

European Commission believes globalisation fund should be used for 600 ex-textile workers.

Budget

MOB VICTIM? The funeral of Georgy Stoev, a writer on Bulgarian crime, assassinated in April. REUTERS

Thursday, 24 July 2008

Bulgaria told to do more to fight organised crime; Romania can show ‘few tangible results'.

Thursday, 24 July 2008

Net contributors lead opposition to funds switch.

Budget

European Commission proposal cut by 1.5%, with labour market initiatives particularly affected.

Friday, 18 July 2008

Commission proposes €1 billion for farmers in developing countries to help reduce the impact of rising food prices.

Thursday, 17 July 2008

Mismanagement of EU funds prompts Commission to suspend payments to four countries.

Budget

EU defence budgets should be increased and duplications between EU and NATO should be eradicated to improve capabilities.

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Opponents say safety nets should be kept and environmental conditions dropped.

Friday, 27 June 2008

Newest members of the EU have absorbed all but a fraction of the money allocated to them.