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Supply

Deal reached to resume flows of Russian gas

Agreement reached to send monitors to Ukraine; gas could reach Europe within three days.
Friday, 9 January 2009

Enlargement

Turkey names new chief EU negotiator

Premier's adviser takes over role previously occupied by the country's foreign minister.
Friday, 9 January 2009

Supply

EU expects Russia to turn gas taps on on Friday

Resumption of gas supplies through Ukraine hinges on agreement on final details of international monitoring mission.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Labour

Four EU states open doors to Bulgarian, Romanian workers

Denmark to follow suit in May; restrictions lifted in more than half of EU countries.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Road & rail

Report warns of impact of increased demand You need an active subscription to read this article

Efficiency gains are too small to compensate for increase in traffic.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Americas

Travellers to the US face new entry regime You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission says it is satisfied that electronic pre-entry form does not amount to a visa.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Sustainability

Parliament set to approve tougher laws on pesticides You need an active subscription to read this article

Several substances tobe prohibited; gradual phase-out of fungicides and herbicides.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Borders

Schengen data-sharing system faces further delay You need an active subscription to read this article

System may only be up and running in 2010; problems with robustness of system revealed.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Efficiency

MEP wants eco-design standards for all goods You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission proposal accepted by member states extends eco-design directive only to energy-related products.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Supply

Potential breakthrough in gas dispute 'is' close

Russia and Ukraine agree to international monitors; EU presidency believes gas could begin to flow through Ukraine to the EU as early as Friday.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Competition

Chipmakers under investigation

EU executive believes makers of smart chips may be acting as a cartel.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009

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Management

Barroso: recovery package may change You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission president suggests economy may need more stimulating as Germany prepares to prime its pumps.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Financial services

MEPs to back 'passport' for investment funds You need an active subscription to read this article

Revision makes cross-border investment easier; directive offers significant savings for funds.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Labour

Czechs hope to finalise working-time rules before the European elections You need an active subscription to read this article

National positions will be reviewed next week; Czechs hope conciliation process will be completed by the end of May.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Sea

Commission infighting holds back plans to boost maritime transport You need an active subscription to read this article

Transport commissioner wants to loosen tax rules; tax department wants clearer definitions.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Enlargement

Croatia asks the EU for help in border row with Slovenia You need an active subscription to read this article

Slovenia blocks opening of talks on fresh chapters because of long-standing border dispute.
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Agencies

Tillack case closed

Belgian prosecutor closes corruption case brought at the European Commission's instigation against a German investigative journalist.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009

Aid & development

EU aid to Gaza remains a trickle

European Commission says that Gazans are only receiving only about a tenth of their normal international aid.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009

Supply

Russian gas supplies drop sharply

EU presidency raises possibility of emergency summit with Russia and Ukraine; Bulgaria airs idea of re-opening nuclear power plant.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009

Sea

Single EU permit introduced for riverboats

Previous EU safety measures have been replaced to incorporate vessels travelling along the Rhine.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009

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