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Internal rows cloud judgment in the Commission.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
The West can no longer dictate the agenda, but its decline is not irreversible.
Monday, 6 February 2012
A study suggests that the influence of lobbyists on financial legislation in the US is staggering.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
When the regulated do not like the regulation, they jeopardise the regulator's career. Should we worry for Andrea Enria?
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Reducing greenhouse gases is even better for public health than a European Commission study suggests.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Opposition grows against shale-gas extraction, but energy companies say that process is safe.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
A European Commission revision of trade privileges risks harming poor countries both inside and outside the EU.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Czech Republic joins UK in saying ‘No' to treaty but Merkel says deal is a ‘masterpiece'.
A different kind of response?
Concern over Greek debt deal
Barroso calls for unspent funds to help job creation.
Van Rompuy condemns Syrian violence
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Why both countries seem to be losing their grip on reality.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Growth is back on the agenda. But are EU leaders serious about tax reform as well.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
A tale of spying gone wrong could have serious ramifications for those trying to hold the authorities to account.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
'Offending' provisions are hardly novel or exceptional in a European context.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Some people may blame capitalism for the financial crisis, but the blame lies elsewhere.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
There has to be a shift away from the use of disposable products towards sustainably sourced materials.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Strategy needs more courage and ambition.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
At some points, banks will stop parking money with the European Central Bank. What will they do then?
Monday, 30 January 2012
There are limits to the notion, held particularly by Germans, that protection from market pressure would only impede adjustment and reform.
Friday, 27 January 2012
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Kosovo's amnesties masquerading as pardons are a symptom of Kosovo's problems and the failings of the international community.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
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 European Commission's objections are not the only pressure on Hungary's lawmakers.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Lagarde identifies the eurozone as biggest threat.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
The EU is struggling to realise the potential of the internet to boost the European economy.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
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
Sweden and Finland may not be members of NATO, but the alliance should call on their help.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Europe's treatment of minorities endangers our core values.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
