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EU and US lead charm offensive

Last-ditch talks to seal deal ahead of US election Effort to win backing of emerging economies

How to create a future for biofuels

Liquid biofuels – ethanol and ‘biodiesel' – have captured the worldwide and European fascination as renewable energy for the transport sector, but [...]

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EU gives Montenegro green light for WTO bid

The EU is the first WTO member to complete agreement with Montenegro.

Not everyone buys into engagement with Russia

Seen from a German point of view, eastern Europe's disenchantment with the European Union is both untrue and fantastically offensive. How can the [...]

Business 

China refuses WTO settlement over financial data market

Spain facing court over Endesa case

European Commission threatening to take Madrid to the European Court of Justice.

US, EU begin fresh ‘open skies' talks

Second phase of liberalisation talks focuses on mergers and aligning rules governing the US and EU aviation markets.

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Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

A UK expert on greener vehicles has no sympathy for foot-dragging carmakers.

Commission calls a halt to noisy tyres

Tyre firms say targets are 'technically unfeasible"; proposal will also cover braking systems.

Patent plan could sink if international treaty floats

Change in mood towards an international accord