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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

Turkey names new chief EU negotiator

Premier's adviser takes over role previously occupied by the country's foreign minister.

Friday, 9 January 2009

 

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chipmakers under investigation

EU executive believes makers of smart chips may be acting as a cartel.

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Tillack case closed

Belgian prosecutor closes corruption case brought at the European Commission's instigation against a German investigative journalist.

Tuesday, 6 January 2009

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

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

Single EU permit introduced for riverboats

Previous EU safety measures have been replaced to incorporate vessels travelling along the Rhine.

Tuesday, 6 January 2009

EU aid not reaching Gaza

EU presses Israel to let humanitarian aid into Palestinian territory and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

Monday, 5 January 2009

EU to discuss Ukraine-Russia gas dispute

EU presidency seeking first-hand details of gas dispute, while EU ambassadors meet to co-ordinate response to disruptions to gas supply.

Monday, 5 January 2009

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Special report

EU-Brazil

Thursday, 18 December 2008

The EU recognies the growing importance of Brazil, and so the relationship is changing.

Editorial

Copying the Fed is not the way for the ECB You need an active subscription to read this article

Central banks within the euro system should, though, have a greater role in supervising banks.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

People

Unrepentant crimebuster You need an active subscription to read this article

A student who seized the revolutionary day to create a long career of power and influence.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

In brief

News in brief You need an active subscription to read this article
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Business in brief You need an active subscription to read this article
Thursday, 8 January 2009

Analysis

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Adrift The EU must retain its influence in the Arctic region. REUTERS

Safeguarding Arctic resources You need an active subscription to read this article

Despite Greenland's recent vote for greater self-rule, the EU has an important role to play in preserving the Arctic.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

Barroso's investment plan faces tough challenges You need an active subscription to read this article

Discussions will continue in the Council; member states are reluctant to commit more funds.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

Tests of good intentions and credibility You need an active subscription to read this article

Fund to ease adaptation to climate change now operational, but states differ on how money should be raised.

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Poznan fails to deliver trust and money You need an active subscription to read this article

Jennifer Rankin reports from the United Nations climate change conference in Poznan where progress was limited and trust and money were in short supply.

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Fuel for the lobbyists You need an active subscription to read this article

Legislation on fuel quality has proved to be a battlefield for different business interests. European Voice looks at a case-study of how EU laws are shaped and revised.

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Sarkozy ends his term on a high You need an active subscription to read this article

French president secures climate change deal; agreement on economic stimulus package.

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Inflation, deflation and quantitative easing... You need an active subscription to read this article

Avoiding major mistakes, like tackling a deflation that is not there, should be the European Central Bank's first priority.

Thursday, 11 December 2008

Why Europe is split over troops for Congo You need an active subscription to read this article

UN pleads for the EU to send stop-gap troops; UK and Germany reject use of EU's battlegroups.

Thursday, 11 December 2008

Sarkozy: an honest broker for the EU? You need an active subscription to read this article

His tireless energy has been unquestionable, but what will be the final verdict on Nicolas Sarkozy's EU presidency?

Thursday, 4 December 2008

Europe keeps its space sector aloft You need an active subscription to read this article

ESA budget increased by 20%; satellite data gathering project secured till 2018.

Thursday, 4 December 2008

France's presidency enters the endgame You need an active subscription to read this article

Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France, broughtambition and energy to France's turn at the EU helm, but what will he have to show for all the sound and fury?

Thursday, 27 November 2008

No quick fix in sight for Romania You need an active subscription to read this article

The general election in Romania will not bring an end to vicious political bickering.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Repairing EU-China relations You need an active subscription to read this article

The postponement of the EU-China summit demonstrates the need for more contacts.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Good intentions end up in a legislative mess You need an active subscription to read this article

The Commission president will get his €1 billion to help farmers in developing countries, but the proposal has been changed for the worse.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

A common approach to integration? You need an active subscription to read this article

Standard content for courses agreed in Vichy; value of compulsory testing is unproven.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Reform emphasises energy and R&D You need an active subscription to read this article

Public consultation adds support for flexibility; cuts in farming sector funds expected.

Thursday, 20 November 2008

Fear lurks in the financial world You need an active subscription to read this article

Economic forecasters are unable to predict the dynamics of the recession into which Europe and America are plunging.

Thursday, 13 November 2008

The end of the road for EU sanctions? You need an active subscription to read this article

Premature lifting damages sanctions' credibility; commercial interestsundermine measures.

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Barroso and his team fail to deliver You need an active subscription to read this article

Unless the rules of the game are changed, the EU's budget will never get a positive verdict.

Thursday, 13 November 2008

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