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MEPs approve Barroso II

Three major political groups back second term for Barroso. 
Tuesday, 9 February 2010

States lobby MEPs over data deal

US and EU governments offer European Parliament more powers in bid to save transatlantic terrorism-related deal.

Monday, 8 February 2010

Ashton praises conduct of Ukrainian elections

EU's foreign policy chief pledges to work with Ukraine's new president.

Monday, 8 February 2010

Dutch support for ABN Amro cleared

Dutch government wins European Commission's approval to provide bank with €6.9bn in restructuring aid.

Monday, 8 February 2010

 

 

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Saab loan guarantee approved

EU antitrust officials say Swedish government offer would not distort competition.

Monday, 8 February 2010

EU organic logo chosen

Euro-leaf will appear on all pre-packaged organic food from July.

Monday, 8 February 2010

Sale of E.ON unit cleared

Antitrust officials give green light to acquisition by the Dutch network operator TenneT.

Friday, 5 February 2010

Conservatives from UK regions unattached

UK party forces representatives in Committee of the Regions to leave EPP grouping.

Friday, 5 February 2010

ENI offers to sell pipelines

Competition commissioner describes proposal as “a very positive step forward”.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

China takes EU to WTO

Beijing takes dispute over footwear duties to international trade body.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

 

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Travelling in style?

Different political aims and personal tastes have helped determine how often -- and where -- the EU's leaders and commissioners have travelled.
By Toby Vogel
Thursday, 4 February 2010

A departure from the norm

Can you be a foreign policy chief and spend most of your time in Europe?
By Toby Vogel
Thursday, 4 February 2010

Europe has a major say in where the wild things are

The EU will have a powerful presence at an international meeting on protecting endangered species next month, but member states need to decide on their priorities.
By Jennifer Rankin
Thursday, 4 February 2010

 

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EU-US data deal in peril

European Parliament committee calls for data-sharing agreement to be scrapped.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Greece heading in ‘right' direction

European Central Bank expresses confidence in Greek government, deflects talk of extra eurozone support.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Clinton calls Buzek on SWIFT

Washington concerned about threat to counter-terrorism measure.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

MEPs threaten to derail EU-US data-transfer deal

Centre-left and liberal groups lead the fight against an accord that would give US officials access to European bank transfer records.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Van Rompuy looks for more informality

Council president switches meeting venue; Europe 2020 and Haiti on the agenda.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Interest in reactor cools as construction costs soar

Member states want a change in timetable but other investors oppose any delay to project.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Call to shift banking supervision power

Regulators want changes to financial system plans.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

MEPs ready to approve Barroso II

Barroso needs backing of a simple majority of MEPs but left-wing MEPs say they will reject line-up.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Commission threatens to freeze funds to Bulgaria

Country has failed to produce audits on more than 186 water and environmental projects.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

 

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A lack of recognition for studying abroad

A survey suggests that students are the authors of many of their own difficulties.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Forging links between Brussels and Brussels

Delphine Bourgeois on how her career took her from campaigning for animal welfare to writing a primer on the EU.

Thursday, 28 January 2010

 

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Colour, chrome and curves

The car industry may be suffering but the glitz and the glamour of the motor show lives on.

Thursday, 14 January 2010

A surge in electric cars

Electric cars steer clear of pious dullness.

Thursday, 14 January 2010

Smarter and cleaner cars

Lighter materials and smarter design are bringing down the weight of new cars, and are also making them more environmentally friendly.

Thursday, 14 January 2010

Style and high-performance hardware

Pressure to become greener has not dampened carmakers' desire to produce ever-more stylish cars.

Thursday, 14 January 2010

 

  
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Ukraine votes for democracy

The first round of Ukraine's presidential elections showed how far the country has progressed. Four European ministers set out what their hopes for Ukraine are now.
By Chris Bryant, Mikołaj Dowgielewicz, Werner Hoyer and Pierre Lellouche
Friday, 5 February 2010

A method to its madness

The European Commission's approval of some genetically modified foods has angered many, but should be seen as part of a broader effort to manage the pressures from member states and trade partners.
By Mark A. Pollack and Gregory C. Shaffer
Thursday, 4 February 2010

Economic rebalancing is coming, whatever the EU wants

Obama wants to change the balance of the international economic order. Europe will need to adapt or to persuade him otherwise.
By Bruce Stokes
Thursday, 4 February 2010

'West Bank first' approach has failed

The EU must convince the US to abandon a policy whose flawed logic condemns it to failure.
By Clara Marina O'Donnell
Thursday, 4 February 2010

Splitting Europe's budget bill

Who are the misers and who are the gold-diggers among the EU's 27 member states?
By James Clasper and Jack Thurston
Wednesday, 3 February 2010

 
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Obama 'snub' does the EU a favour

The EU should thank the US president for not heading to Madrid in May.
Thursday, 4 February 2010

 

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Determined, inspirational and a walking encyclopaedia

In memory of Roman Kupchinsky, a scourge of communists and post-communist kleptocrats alike.
Thursday, 4 February 2010

 

Crisis in the currency club

Greece's financial problems have been a disaster for the eurozone, and there could be much bigger shocks to come.
By John Wyles
Thursday, 4 February 2010

A gloomy eastern outlook

Restoring growth in central and eastern Europe is shaping up to be a lengthy business.
By Stewart Fleming
Thursday, 4 February 2010

 

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China's next mountain to climb

China's government will have to assume greater international responsibility while its economy will be increasingly driven by global and domestic markets.
By Michael Spence
Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Europe must end the mutilation of its women

National efforts to end the practice of female genital mutilation need support at the European level.
By Jet Bussemaker
Thursday, 28 January 2010

Lack of screening burnt the Commission

The Jeleva episode reflects a deeper need for reform of the EU institutions' rules on conflicts of interest.
By Olivier Hoedeman
Thursday, 28 January 2010

Relief effort reveals some uncomfortable truths

If it is to respond better to disasterns within and beyond its borders, the EU needs to make some strategic decisions.
By Mark Rhinard and Arjen Boin
Thursday, 28 January 2010

 

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Analytical technocrat

Germany's commissioner-in-waiting should not be underestimated.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Getting cosy with Herman

European Council president chooses a library for his first meeting of national government leaders.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

A rocky reputation

Awkward moments in Lithuania.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

One voice, many people

Catherine Ashton gets a bigger (and better paid) team.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Mind your language

English, French or German?

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Powerless decision-makers

Power cut takes out ten Commission buildings.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Best laid plans...

Fresh challenges at Hill & Knowlton.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

 
 

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