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Germany draws red line for rescue funds

Officials say emergency funds should not buy government on the market.. 
Thursday, 10 March 2011

EU divided over Libya

EU leaders will tomorrow call on Qaddafi to leave, but there is disagreement over no-fly zone and recognition of insurgents.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

MEPs seek further changes to Hungary's media law

Parliament votes in favour of further revisons to controversial law.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

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Ministers back EU patent plans

Spain, Italy object to common patent regime.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Defiant MEPs approve ploy to axe trips to Strasbourg

Members of the European Parliament have decided to cut the number of times a year that they have to travel to Strasbourg for plenary sessions.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Hungary seeks deal on tougher deficit rules You need an active subscription to read this article

Call for penalties for countries that break rules as ministers to discuss economic governance.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

EU struggles for agreement on north Africa partnership You need an active subscription to read this article

Foreign ministers seek remedy for previous failings.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

  

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Sleepless in Strasbourg? You need an active subscription to read this article

What do MEPs, Parliamentary staff, journalists, lobbyists and diplomats all have in common? Difficulties in booking a hotel room for the Parliament's monthly plenary session in Strasbourg.
● The stressful experience of securing a hoyel room
● 'Unfounded complaints'

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Will the EU get it right this time? You need an active subscription to read this article

EU leaders meet to refocus Mediterranean policy but critics fear vague summit conclusions.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

A credit-rating agency to save the eurozone? You need an active subscription to read this article

EU ponders creation of home-grown service, but critics say new agency could create more problems.

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Member states seek to delay recycling of electronic waste You need an active subscription to read this article

Split emerges over WEEE directive as Council wants to push recycling target to 2020.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Clash of visions over agricultural reform You need an active subscription to read this article

Divsions over planned agricultural reform are emerging.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

MEPs confident of getting say on bail-out mechanism You need an active subscription to read this article

Parliament backs limited change to treaty but backing is conditional on enhanced influence.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

 

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Sign-language champion You need an active subscription to read this article

Ádám Kósa's efforts to improve the rights of deaf people gained new momentum when he became the first deaf MEP in 2009.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

 

 

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The green divide You need an active subscription to read this article

There are plenty of advocates of a low-carbon future, but much less agreement over how to make it happen.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Time to wake a sleeping giant You need an active subscription to read this article

If Europe is to hit its targets for energy efficiency, a great deal of work lies ahead.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Bridging the skills gap You need an active subscription to read this article

Thursday, 3 March 2011

On the crest of a wave You need an active subscription to read this article

Hydro and wave power are at different ends of the spectrum when it comes to generating capacity.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Solar reflects on a successful year You need an active subscription to read this article

The sun has been shining on renewable energy, but subsidy cuts could stunt the growth of the photovoltaic industry.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

 

  
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PREPARING A SUMMIT Catherine Ashton, the EU's foreign policy chief, speaks to a thinly attended chamber during the European Parliament's plenary session in Strasbourg. Ashton was briefing MEPs on the situation in Libya and across north Africa. 

 
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A new approach to old autocrats

The EU is re-thinking its north Africa policy; it should not stop there.
By Rachel Denber
Thursday, 10 March 2011

Denied a shot at a good education

The Council of Europe's watchdog says Czech marginalisation of Roma children is an outrage – but no action has been taken to deal with the problem.
By James A. Goldston
Thursday, 10 March 2011

Time to shake off enlargement fatigue You need an active subscription to read this article

The prospect of EU membership could help north African states make the move to democracy.
By Anand Menon
Thursday, 10 March 2011

 

 

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EU must put more faith in efficiency

Everyone wants energy efficiency, but how to get it is another matter.
Thursday, 10 March 2011

 

 
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The Balkans slip-slide away You need an active subscription to read this article

Testing the value of two hoary old clichés about the importance of keeping the European Union engaged in the western Balkans.
By Tim Judah
Thursday, 10 March 2011

 

Ten topics that are vexing the EU's eastern half You need an active subscription to read this article

A trip to Bratislava brings to the surface some of the principal undercurrents in central and eastern Europe.
Thursday, 10 March 2011

 

Of ants and crickets: a fable for our times? You need an active subscription to read this article

Franco-German plans for economic governance have led to institutional and intellectual conflicts that may be difficult to overcome.
By Stewart Fleming
Thursday, 10 March 2011

  


 
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Next-generation biofuel needs old-style policies You need an active subscription to read this article

Europe's half-hearted attempt to help next-generation biofuel has clearly failed.
By Tony Long and Steen Riisgaard
Thursday, 10 March 2011

Is the status quo progress?

EU-sponsored talks between Kosovo and Serbia need to address the most important issue: northern Kosovo.
By Ina Breuer and Bruce Hitchner
Tuesday, 8 March 2011

 

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Bringer of light You need an active subscription to read this article

Georgia's prime minister is still better known as the man who brought light to his country.

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‘I did it my way'

European commissioner says suggestions that parts of his dissertation might not be entirely original are 'nonsense'.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Painful history lessons You need an active subscription to read this article

More problems for the House of European History.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Banking on Italians You need an active subscription to read this article

Italians are taking over the running of the eurozone.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Shock and withdraw You need an active subscription to read this article

Artwork is on display, then it's gone.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Spa austerity You need an active subscription to read this article

Tough economic times in Hungary.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

A very bright future?

The EU's delegation in Iraq has all the right qualities.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

 
 

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