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Data retention directive wins backing
Advocate-general accepts the view of most EU states that the directive is primarily a market issue.
Consumer protection
Tuesday, 14 October 2008Commission proposes stronger consumer rights
EU executive pushes for longer cooling-off periods, tougher delivery standards and for an end to hidden charges.
Consumer protection
Wednesday, 8 October 2008Business warns over increase in MasterCard scheme fees
Credit-card issuer is changing its fee structure to dull impact of Commission ruling.
Health
Thursday, 2 October 2008Vassiliou: drug reform will not lead to advertising
Advertising to patients ruled out; rules will ensure that information is “objective”.
Information technology
Thursday, 25 September 2008Overhaul of telecom rules secures MEPs' backing
MEPs vote to boost consumer protection and cut prices in telecoms, but reject idea of a pan-European regulator.
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Telecoms
Caps to roaming costs outlined
EU executive presents plans to cut the costs of using mobile phones abroad.
Consumer protection
Tuesday, 23 September 2008Chinese milk under EU's microscope
EU food-safety experts to investigate imported Chinese produce for contaminated milk.
Health
Tuesday, 23 September 2008Health campaigners attack medicine 'adverts' plan
Ban on advertising to patients will remain, but plans to allow firms to publicise information crosses line, campaigners argue.
Consumer protection
Thursday, 18 September 2008EU wants clearer labelling of olive oil
EU states give provisional backing to plan to require labels that show the geographical origin of the olives used.
Farming
Wednesday, 17 September 2008MEPs move to block cloned food
European Parliament raises concerns about animal welfare, diseases, diversity and the ethics of animal cloning.
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Wednesday, 3 September 2008 - Business
