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ECB 'will not take losses on Greek bonds'

Mario Draghi says ECB will not share losses as part of bail-out deal and that bank's main interest rate will stay at 1%.  
Today, 15:45 CET

Call for safety controls in wake of implant scare

European commissioner for health tells member states to ensure safety of medical devices.

Today, 15:33 CET

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Greece strikes deal on austerity measures

ECB president says agreement on cuts has been reached.
Today, 14:49 CET

Social-protection laws hit problems in Commission

A proposal to strengthen European Union law on the social protection of workers has been delayed because of in-fighting within the European Commission.

Today, 05:20 CET

EU plans to increase its presence in Syria You need an active subscription to read this article

Humanitarian experts could be sent within days, while several EU states have recalled ambassadors.

Today, 05:19 CET

 

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Counting the cost of overseas trips You need an active subscription to read this article

Are journeys abroad by delegations of MEPs worth the expense?
Today, 06:10 CET

Protecting member states or the rights of asylum-seekers? You need an active subscription to read this article

Malmström drops bid for suspension clause and Denmark proposes ‘early-warning' system.
Governments get help to deal with asylum claims

Today, 04:44 CET

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

 

  

 

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Greens lead call to delay ACTA deal You need an active subscription to read this article

Controversial agreement has split MEPs; Socialist asked to draft Parliament's stance.
Today, 05:19 CET

Call to speed through tax on financial transactions You need an active subscription to read this article

Nine member states call for FTT to be introduced as soon as possible.

Today, 05:19 CET

Hungary to change constitution ‘within weeks' You need an active subscription to read this article

Three controversial laws expected to be amended.

Today, 05:19 CET

 

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Ensuring insurance companies' interests You need an active subscription to read this article

Olav Jones on the challenges imposed on the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Today, 04:12 CET

 

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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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Syrian refugees

FORCED OUT Syrian refugees walk among tents at the Boynuyogun refugee camp on the Turkish-Syrian border. Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary-general, has said the UN's failure to agree a resolution on Syria is “disastrous” for the country's people.

 

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The costs to the West – and the rest You need an active subscription to read this article

The costs to the West of war with Iran would pale compared to the costs to the developing world.
Today, 05:30 CET

The decline of the West revisited

The West can no longer dictate the agenda, but its decline is not irreversible.
By Shlomo Ben-Ami
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

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Editorial

MEPs must justify their jetting off You need an active subscription to read this article

Transparency is more important than ever.
Today, 05:10 CET

 

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Columns

Living in a German Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

Thankfully, Angela Merkel – Europe's most determined and powerful politician – is at last listening to others.
Today, 04:33 CET

Big, strong and yet still bitter and feeling neglected You need an active subscription to read this article

Poland has achieved a remarkable amount in recent years, but its sense of outrage is undimmed.
Today, 04:30 CET

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.
By Tim King
Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

 

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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?
Saturday, 4 February 2012

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.
By Hugh Montgomery
Thursday, 2 February 2012

 

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    The little-known banker who will lead Bosnia.

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    Yevgeny Shevchuk, as seen by Marco Villard.

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

    Transdniestria's new hope You need an active subscription to read this article

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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.

    Embattled envoy You need an active subscription to read this article

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    Helle Thorning-Schmidt, as seen by Marco Villard.

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

    Gucci socialist You need an active subscription to read this article

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    Bernardino León, as seen by Marco Villard.

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

    The problem-solver You need an active subscription to read this article

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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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It never rains, it floods You need an active subscription to read this article

One big happy family at the EEAS?

Today, 04:10 CET

Office moves (part 649) You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission staff on the move again.

Today, 04:09 CET

Thanks, but no thanks You need an active subscription to read this article

Finns line up to turn down the Parliament.

Today, 04:09 CET

Strasbourg strikes back You need an active subscription to read this article

Chris Huhne can't escape the Parliament.

Today, 04:08 CET

 

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