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De Gucht 'regrets' remarks about Jews

European commissioner accused of 'outrageous anti-Semitism' by Jewish group. 
Friday, 3 September 2010

Deal struck on financial reform

Agreement with European Parliament paves the way for the creation of four European supervisory bodies.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Court backs Deutsche Post in state aid case

Commission fails in bid to get postal firm to repay €572 million in state aid to the German government.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

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ECB to extend support measures for banks

Interest rates to be kept on hold for 16th month in a row.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

EU posts second-quarter growth

Growth in the EU and in the eurozone was 1% in the April-June period.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Two Ghanaian airlines blacklisted

European Commission bans one cargo carrier from the EU, and restricts the operations of another.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

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Emissions impossible? You need an active subscription to read this article

UN scheme under fire for lack of effectiveness, while Commission seeks to protect emissions scheme.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fear and prejudice in the Netherlands You need an active subscription to read this article

Current and former politicians from the right and the left are uneasy about the possibility of a minority government striking a deal with the right-wing party of Geert Wilders.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

  

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‘Outraged' MEPs attack France over Roma policy

Political groups in the Parliament ready to recommend a formal condemnation of Nicolas Sarkozy.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Ashton to announce first appointments You need an active subscription to read this article

Around 30 senior staff to be appointed, but legal issues delay efforts to fill posts in Brussels.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Commission to seek new data-sharing mandates You need an active subscription to read this article

Commission wants rapid deal with Council and MEPs as the EU expects surge in number of PNR requests.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

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Have Polish, will travel You need an active subscription to read this article

The effects of making work placements eligible for Erasmus grants.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

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Facing up to a world of problems You need an active subscription to read this article

EU development policy is in the midst of structural changes as it has to deal with a host of complex global challenges.

Thursday, 15 July 2010

The difficulties of dividing up development responsibilities You need an active subscription to read this article

The establishment of the European External Action Service will result in major changes to the way the EU deals with development.

Thursday, 15 July 2010

Keeping control of the EU's funding You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Commission wants to change the way in which it manages EU aid.

Thursday, 15 July 2010

 

  
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REMEMBERING Mourners attend a ceremony to mark the sixth anniversary of the end of the Beslan school massacre. More than 330 people died in the three-day siege at the school in the southern Russian town.

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Too early to celebrate children's rights in the EU?

On the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is the EU living up to its commitments? Amnesty highlights two areas of concern.
By Nicolas Beger
Thursday, 2 September 2010

There is a better way to curb bankers' bonuses You need an active subscription to read this article

European proposals to curb bonuses and limit risk-taking may be well designed, but the restrictions would be all too easy to sidestep.
By Luigi Zingales
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Don't pretend the EU is the Red Cross You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU must improve its political response to crises and not just its ability to deliver aid.
By Richard Gowan
Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

 

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Delusions of grandeur and of unity You need an active subscription to read this article

Barroso show more respect for the differences between the EU and the US.
Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

 
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Changing times and a sunny disposition in Hungary You need an active subscription to read this article

The new Hungarian government's policy of friendliness in all directions is already having an effect.
Thursday, 2 September 2010

 

The intergovernmental resurgence You need an active subscription to read this article

The diminishing role of the European Union institutions has brought national governments back to centre-stage.
By Stewart Fleming
Thursday, 2 September 2010


 
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A policy in search of a defence You need an active subscription to read this article

Every argument that France makes for its expulsion of Roma misses the mark.
By Peter Vermeersch
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Roma need a break from the vicious circle

A 'not in my backyard' policy will have little effect, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights writes.
By Jan Jařab and Judith Kumin
Wednesday, 1 September 2010

 

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Tightrope walker You need an active subscription to read this article

Malta's prime minister had a quick rise to the top, but may be about to lose his grip on power.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

A conflict of interest You need an active subscription to read this article

Moving the EU's finance ministers.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

An ideal icebreaker You need an active subscription to read this article

How a British diplomat won over an ambassador from Iceland.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Hirsutes you, sir You need an active subscription to read this article

Will Belgium's finance minister be sporting a new look?

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Bristling with authority You need an active subscription to read this article

Where does your toothbrush come from?

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Brittan's got talent You need an active subscription to read this article

Former European Commissioner is still in demand.

Thursday, 2 September 2010

 
 

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