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Further delay to Greek government bail-out talks

Kroes says 'no need' for Greece to stay in eurozone, quickly contradicted by Barroso and Dutch finance minister.  
Tuesday, 7 February 2012

British MEP asked to examine ACTA

David Martin replaces Kader Arif, who quit position because of 'a lack of transparency'.

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Sweden leads the way on innovation

Innovation rankings show the EU trailing behind the US, Japan and South Korea.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Merkel says time is running out for Greek bail-out deal

Talks on new austerity measures to continue today.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Ashton appoints EU envoys to Libya, Haiti

Slovak, Spaniard given ambassadorial posts.

Monday, 6 February 2012

 

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EU shale-gas debate hots up You need an active subscription to read this article

Opposition grows against shale-gas extraction, but energy companies say that process is safe.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Fiscal treaty gets support from 25 You need an active subscription to read this article

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

On the outside, looking in You need an active subscription to read this article

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

 

  

 

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Romanian prime minister resigns

Emil Boc quits after weeks of protests against his government's cuts.
Monday, 6 February 2012

Russian gas flow increases

Supply back to normal level for most member states, but problems remain in Germany, Italy and Romania.

Monday, 6 February 2012

China bans airlines from EU's emissions scheme

Chinese authorities say including airlines in the emissions trading scheme violates international climate negotiations.

Monday, 6 February 2012

 

Careers

Bigger budget, less red tape? You need an active subscription to read this article

The European commissioner responsible for education explains her reform proposals and her call for a bigger budget.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

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A complicated alliance You need an active subscription to read this article

India and the EU may share many values, but that does not mean the relationship between the two sides is close.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Trade fails to live up to expectations You need an active subscription to read this article

India's economy keeps on growing but its place on the list of the EU's trading partners has barely moved.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Opening the floodgates? You need an active subscription to read this article

Concern about migration.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

  
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Clinton Sofia

ON THE TOURIST TRAIL Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state, tours Boyana Church on the outskirts of Sofia. Clinton was in Bulgaria to talk about energy security.


 

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Comment

The decline of the West revisited

The West can no longer dictate the agenda, but its decline is not irreversible.
Monday, 6 February 2012

The libertarian and the lobbyists

A study suggests that the influence of lobbyists on financial legislation in the US is staggering.
By Simon Johnson
Sunday, 5 February 2012

Central bankers in the line of fire

When the regulated do not like the regulation, they jeopardise the regulator's career. Should we worry for Andrea Enria?
By Luigi Zingales
Saturday, 4 February 2012

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Editorial

Delusion and denial in Greece and Germany You need an active subscription to read this article

Why both countries seem to be losing their grip on reality.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

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Columns

Emerging from the doldrums? You need an active subscription to read this article

Growth is back on the agenda. But are EU leaders serious about tax reform as well.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Spy story proves a setback to human rights in Russia You need an active subscription to read this article

A tale of spying gone wrong could have serious ramifications for those trying to hold the authorities to account.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

A crisis in capitalism? Not yet You need an active subscription to read this article

Some people may blame capitalism for the financial crisis, but the blame lies elsewhere.
By Stewart Fleming
Thursday, 2 February 2012

 


 

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Cut emissions, boost health You need an active subscription to read this article

Reducing greenhouse gases is even better for public health than a European Commission study suggests.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Striking the right balance on trade access You need an active subscription to read this article

A European Commission revision of trade privileges risks harming poor countries both inside and outside the EU.
By Vital Moreira
Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

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    The man whose victory brings change to Transdniestria after two decades.

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    Vince Cable, as seen by Marco Villard.

    The UK's business secretary is not afraid to take on the City.

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    Audronius Ažubalis, as seen by Marco Villard.

    Lithuania's foreign minister enjoys a scrap.

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    Helle Thorning-Schmidt, as seen by Marco Villard.

    Denmark's prime minister is struggling to cope on the domestic stage.

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    Bernardino León, as seen by Marco Villard.

    The EU's Special Representative to the southern Mediterranean has won praise [...]

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    Klaas Knot, as seen by Marco Villard.

    Klaas Knot's has risen to the top of the Dutch central bank.

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    Isabelle Durant, a Brussels native who has taken a short trip to the European [...]

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    Zoran Milanovic, as seen by Marco Villard.

    Zoran Milanovic has had a seemingly effortless rise to the top of Croatian politics.

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Entre nous

Unwelcome guests You need an active subscription to read this article

Anger at plans to move the Commission's visitors centre?

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Family ties cut You need an active subscription to read this article

Diana Wallis's husband won't be taking her seat in the European Parliament.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

No whistling allowed You need an active subscription to read this article

The checkered career of Marta Andreasen.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

No go for old logos You need an active subscription to read this article

A branding exercise from the Commission.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

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