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Ireland seeks progress on tougher EU banking rules

Finance ministers to discuss how to cope with failing banks.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

MEPs divided on biofuel restrictions

Split over how to deal with impact caused by land-use change.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

MEP accused of ignoring mandate on CAP reform

Green groups upset at Italian MEP.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Motorola accused of abusing its position

The European Commission has warned Motorola Mobility that its patent-infringement action in Germany against Apple appears to breach European Union [...]
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

More support for EU citizens seeking work

Unemployment benefit period could be extended
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

UK ex-pat voting law does not violate human rights

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the UK government can keep the 15-year ex-pat voting rule
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Commission lowers economic forecast

France, Spain and the Netherlands expected to be given more time to reach deficit targets.
Friday, 3 May 2013

Court rules that minimum alcohol pricing is legal

Judge says Scottish plans for alcohol pricing do not break EU law.
Friday, 3 May 2013

Ashton names six new EU ambassadors

Three national diplomats and three EU officials to represent Union abroad.
Friday, 3 May 2013

ECB cuts interest rates to record low

Mario Draghi says that first rate cut since July will help eurozone to recover “later in the year”.
Thursday, 2 May 2013

Froman appointed US trade representative

Obama picks experienced economic expert to lead trade talks with EU.
Thursday, 2 May 2013

British tax havens take steps to end bank secrecy

Overseas territories agree to automatic exchange of information with France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Thursday, 2 May 2013

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Slovenia's economic reform plans to be put to the test

Government urged to cut its budget deficit.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Dispute over discards puts fisheries reform in jeopardy

CFP reform could be delayed by several years.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Ministers reiterate support for ETS, new vote scheduled

Parliament will vote again on the emissions trading backloading proposal in July.
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Agreement on pandemic response

European Union to have more power over cross-border health threats, including bulk ordering of vaccines.
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Way forward agreed on budget talks

Breakthrough in three-way talks on long-term budget, but member states continue fighting over additional funds for 2013 budget.
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Commission bid to increase EU control over food chain

Proposal comes after horsemeat scandal exposed limited EU powers
Monday, 6 May 2013

EU warns Moldova

Move to give Moldovan parliament the power to sack constitutional-court judges prompts sharply worded criticism by the EU.
Monday, 6 May 2013

MEPs threaten to halt CFP talks

MEPs voice concern over uncompromising position of member states.
Thursday, 2 May 2013