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Aid still too 'tied'

European NGOs say the EU has been a “progressive voice” but call for more devolution of control over aid to developing countries.

Friday, 5 September 2008

Daniel Morar, the head of Romania's anti-corruption agency (2005)
NO LONGER IN HIS HANDS? Daniel Morar, the head of Romania's anti-corruption agency, pictured in 2005. REUTERS

Deadlock over Romanian anti-graft chief

Romanian judicial body rejects proposed replacement for much-praised anti-corruption chief.

Friday, 5 September 2008


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Georgia, US on Gymnich agenda

Relations with Ukraine and the post-election relations with the US will join the Georgia crisis on EU foreign ministers' agenda.

Friday, 5 September 2008

Parliament calls for sanctions strategy

Improved monitoring, EU-wide rules on sanctions-busters and sanctions for environmental damage are among the Parliament's recommendations.

Friday, 5 September 2008

Denmark pressed to ease immigration rule

EU executive urges Denmark to reflect new ruling on the residency rights of non-EU spouses.

Friday, 5 September 2008

Anchovy and tuna over-fished in EU waters

Marine Conservation Society calls for better labelling on fish.

Friday, 5 September 2008

EU officials win backing in salary case

Advocate-general rejects different pay conditions given to officials chosen in the same competition.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Commission accepts Roma fingerprinting

EU executive says controversial Italian practice aims to identify those “who cannot be identified in any other way”.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

IEA urges EU to liberalise energy markets

Energy agency says European Commission should make “bolder” use of the market.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

ECB cuts growth forecasts

Central bank keeps rates unchanged in face of unexpectedly fast inflation and despite darker economic outlook.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Oil industry could face tougher emissions standards You need an active subscription to read this article

Industry says emissions trading scheme meets reduction needs.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Gloomy economic forecast to top Nice meeting You need an active subscription to read this article

Ministers to hear calls for better supervision; new micro-credit initiative for SMEs.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

France seeks to boost disease co-operation You need an active subscription to read this article

Health ministers to discuss how to improve co-operation to tackle infectious diseases.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

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Financial markets

Friday, 5 September 2008

The current financial turmoil is reinforcing arguments for stronger central authorities.
  

Editorial

The EU must get serious about eastern Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

Passivity – and complacency – are faults.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

People

Patrician peacemaker You need an active subscription to read this article

Is Alexander Downer just a failed Aussie politician, or can he help achieve peace in Cyprus?

Thursday, 4 September 2008

In brief

News in brief You need an active subscription to read this article
Thursday, 4 September 2008

Business in brief You need an active subscription to read this article
Thursday, 4 September 2008

 

Polish minister fears ETS will lead to massive hike in energy prices You need an active subscription to read this article

Poland's Europe minister wants rethink of ETS; political will may be “insufficient".

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Sustainability criteria targets approved You need an active subscription to read this article

Biofuels should produce 50% less of greenhouse gas emissions by 2017.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Parliament postpones vote on carbon emissions from cars You need an active subscription to read this article

Industry committee members split over targets and timetables.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Georgia follow-up to dominate in Avignon You need an active subscription to read this article

Post-elections relations with US also on agenda.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Janša demands apology over defence bribe claims You need an active subscription to read this article

Scandal breaks over Slovenian premier weeks ahead of elections.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Second plenary to be held in Brussels amid safety fears You need an active subscription to read this article

Surveyors find further safety problems; officials are looking for temporary solution.

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Talks on reuniting Cyprus begin

The first day of talks centred on procedural issues.

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

MEPs move to block cloned food

European Parliament raises concerns about animal welfare, diseases, diversity and the ethics of animal cloning.

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Blacklisting of terrorists flawed

EU is judged to have infringed the rights of those listed as terrorists.

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Serbia 'could' become EU candidate in 2009

European Commission says Serbia could move forward fast if it continues reforms and captures war-crimes suspects.

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

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