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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

MEPs to back 'passport' for investment funds

Revision makes cross-border investment easier; directive offers significant savings for funds.

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Thursday, 8 January 2009 

Czechs hope to finalise working-time rules before the European elections

National positions will be reviewed next week; Czechs hope conciliation process will be completed by the end of May.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

Parliament set to approve tougher laws on pesticides

Several substances tobe prohibited; gradual phase-out of fungicides and herbicides.

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MEP wants eco-design standards for all goods

Commission proposal accepted by member states extends eco-design directive only to energy-related products.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

Tuesday, 6 January 2009

Single EU permit introduced for riverboats

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

Friday, 19 December 2008

EU strikes fish deal for northern waters

Cuts in quotas for white fish fall short of scientific advice; partial ban on shark fishing fails.

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Poison pills for golden geese

Drug companies are producing fewer drugs – and for that heavy taxes and regulation must take some of the blame.

Friday, 19 December 2008

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Pesticides deal reached

Agreement imposes partial ban on group of pesticides viewed as harmful to human health; permits would be differentiated to reflect geography and climate.

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Parliament backs stricter toy safety rules

Rules will be tightened on everything from the metals used to noise levels.

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