Competition
Almunia says deal would create ‘near-monopoly', while Deutsche Börse says it is a ‘black day' for Europe.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
European Commission launches investigation into Korean technology giant.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Commission to reject stock exchange merger.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
+ All Competition articlesRegulation
International standards could be held up by a year.
Today, 05:12 CET
Olav Jones on the challenges imposed on the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Today, 04:12 CET
A study suggests that the influence of lobbyists on financial legislation in the US is staggering.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
+ All Regulation articlesState aid
Malév blames Commission state-aid decision for driving it out of business.
Friday, 3 February 2012
State-aid rules should become more ‘efficient' under plan.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Ferry company goes into liquidation after court says last-ditch plan is not financially viable.
Monday, 9 January 2012
+ All State aid articlesFinancial services
When the regulated do not like the regulation, they jeopardise the regulator's career. Should we worry for Andrea Enria?
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Planned merger of NYSE Euronext with Deutsche Börse would have given new entity too big a share of derivatives market, Commission says.
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Finance ministers reach agreement on how member-state decisions to authorise central counterparties can be overturned.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
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Consumer services
System would enable groups of consumers to bring compensation claims against companies.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Commission wants funds to hold more money but industry says costs will be too high.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Patent will be a problem for the Danish presidency.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
+ All Consumer services articlesIndustry
Report says that gains made by the Single Market Act – will not claw back all the losses caused by the crisis.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Target rate for waste collection to rise over seven years.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Rajoy turns to European Parliament for ministers for foreign affairs, farming and EU affairs.
Friday, 23 December 2011
+ All Industry articlesLabour
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
Van Rompuy wants EU leaders to discuss economic growth and job creation
Thursday, 26 January 2012
‘Eco-innovation Action Plan' to boost development and investment in environmental technologies.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
+ All Labour articlesConsumer protection
Decision will allow EU producers to compete on even-footing with New World winemakers.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Proposals aim to boost citizens' control over their data; lower compliance costs for businesses.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Barnier says fees are holding back growth and competition.
Friday, 6 January 2012
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