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Competition

Commission rejects stock exchange merger You need an active subscription to read this article

Almunia says deal would create ‘near-monopoly', while Deutsche Börse says it is a ‘black day' for Europe.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Samsung investigated over alleged patents abuses

European Commission launches investigation into Korean technology giant.

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Stock exchange deal on the rocks You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission to reject stock exchange merger.

Thursday, 12 January 2012

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Regulation

Tough new accounting rules face major delay You need an active subscription to read this article

International standards could be held up by a year.

Today, 05:12 CET

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

The libertarian and the lobbyists

A study suggests that the influence of lobbyists on financial legislation in the US is staggering.

Sunday, 5 February 2012

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State aid

Hungarian airline collapse leaves passengers stranded

Malév blames Commission state-aid decision for driving it out of business.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Almunia plans to modernise EU state-aid rules You need an active subscription to read this article

State-aid rules should become more ‘efficient' under plan.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Court rejects SeaFrance rescue plan

Ferry company goes into liquidation after court says last-ditch plan is not financially viable.

Monday, 9 January 2012

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Financial services

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

Commission blocks exchanges merger

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

Deal close on trading of derivatives You need an active subscription to read this article

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

MEPs push EU closer towards collective redress system You need an active subscription to read this article

System would enable groups of consumers to bring compensation claims against companies.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

EU-wide pension rules ‘will force funds to close down' You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission wants funds to hold more money but industry says costs will be too high.

Saturday, 28 January 2012

Danes pledge to push the business agenda You need an active subscription to read this article

Patent will be a problem for the Danish presidency.

Thursday, 12 January 2012

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Industry

Business demands greater share of public services You need an active subscription to read this article

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

MEPs approve new e-waste rules

Target rate for waste collection to rise over seven years.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Three MEPs chosen for new Spanish government

Rajoy turns to European Parliament for ministers for foreign affairs, farming and EU affairs.

Friday, 23 December 2011

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Labour

Social-protection laws hit problems in Commission You need an active subscription to read this article

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

Summit to focus on growth and jobs

Van Rompuy wants EU leaders to discuss economic growth and job creation

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Potocnik announces plan for green jobs and growth

‘Eco-innovation Action Plan' to boost development and investment in environmental technologies.

Thursday, 15 December 2011

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Consumer protection

EU approves organic label for wine

Decision will allow EU producers to compete on even-footing with New World winemakers.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Reding seeks to revamp data privacy rules

Proposals aim to boost citizens' control over their data; lower compliance costs for businesses.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Commission seeks to reduce banking fees You need an active subscription to read this article

Barnier says fees are holding back growth and competition.

Friday, 6 January 2012

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